Amidst the bustling corridors of the orthopaedic department, there exists a captivating presence—a physiotherapist who moonlights as a dedicated researcher. Libby Spiers, with flowing ebony hair and eyes that hold the universe’s secrets, orchestrates research projects with an elegance that commands respect. Her touch heals not only bodies but also unravels the mysteries of orthopaedics. At twilight, Libby gazes out of her office window, dreaming of discoveries yet to be made. In the symphony of the hospital, she is the conductor of science, a bewitching enigma that leaves an indelible mark on all fortunate enough to cross her path.

Role

• Oversight/support of research ethics submissions
• Monitoring and oversight of research projects  – trouble-shooting, recruitment support, reporting, data management, compliance
• Supporting staff with research applications
• Honorary Researcher applications for collaborating researchers
• Research staff recruitment and support

Projects

1. Overseeing RCTs and other research
   1. Hip arthroplasty approach RCT
   2. STACLR ACL RCT
   3. Multilingual Patient Consent RCT (not yet commenced)
   4. VicHip hip dysplasia registry
2. Research governance
   1. Ethics submission
   2. Annual Reports
3. WHOD.com.au
   1. Keep Current Projects up to date
   2. Research resources