Australia’s first human challenge trials facility

This week Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd, Australia’s first purpose-built facility specifically commissioned to deliver human challenge trials, was officially opened by the Victorian Minister for Medical Research, The Honourable Ben Carroll MP.

Doherty Clinical Trials has been established by the Doherty Institute to accelerate the development of novel medicines and vaccines through bespoke early phase clinical trials.

So, what is a human challenge trial? How is it different to other clinical trial facilties? Find out more from Doherty Clinical Trials Chief Medical Officer, Professor James McCarthy and Director of the Doherty Institute, Professor Sharon Lewin.