Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination

The Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination is named in Christine’s honour to recognise her contributions to the success of AGITG trials over many years, benefiting countless patients across the globe.

This Award will be presented annually to recognise a significant and outstanding contribution by an AGITG study coordinator.

The recipient will receive up to $2,000 to cover flights, accommodation, and registration to attend the 2024 AGITG Annual Scientific Meeting.

Submissions are now closed.

2022 Recipient: Hui Ling Lau

The 2022 recipient of the Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination is Hui Ling Lau, from the Fiona Stanley Hospital. Hui Ling was recognised for her outstanding work on AGITG trials NABNEC, CONTROL NETs, DYNAMIC-III, DYNAMIC-Rectal and DYNAMIC-Pancreas.

2021 Recipient: Joanne Parr

The 2021 recipient of the Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination is Joanne Parr from Latrobe Regional Hospital. Since the Cancer services Clinical trials unit was opened in September 2019, Joanne has served as the sole research nurse/ study coordinator for the Unit. Joanne has been critical in developing the multidisciplinary approach to the FORECAST-1 trial coordination needed to open and recruit for this trial. Patients already enrolled have successfully undergone trial specific biopsies and rapid transport to Melbourne of their samples due to Joanne’s efforts.

In memory of Christine Aiken

Christine (Chris) Aiken joined the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) in June 2004. She worked exclusively on AGITG projects for 16 years as the first Monitor employed at the CTC, Trial Coordinator and Associate Oncology Project Manager. AGITG trials Chris worked on include TOP GEAR, REGISTER, ASCOLT, Advanced GIST and MASTERPLAN. Chris was also a member of the AGITG Annual Scientific Meeting Study Coordinator‐Consumer Committee in 2018 and 2019.

Chris’ passion for her work and the importance of clinical trials to improve outcomes for others was always evident. Chris is deeply missed by all the staff at CTC and AGITG. Her collegiality, enthusiasm, and expansive knowledge of obscure trial related facts will be long remembered.