SAFER-AUS Trial Investigators

SAFER-AUS is funded by an NHMRC International Clinical Trial Cohort Scheme Grant awarded to an experienced trial investigator team.

Recruitment for the SAFER-AUS study officially closed on 24 September 2025. We sincerely thank all participants, general practices and hub coordinators for their valuable contributions and appreciate the interest shown in the study.

Chief Investigators

Prof. Ben Freedman
The Heart Research Institute

Prof. Mark Nelson
University of Tasmania

Prof. Anthony Keech
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre of The University of Sydney

Dr. Nicole Lowres
The Heart Research Institute

A/Prof. Charlotte Hespe University of Notre Dame

A/Prof. Dominique Cahilhac Monash University

Prof. Jonathan Mant
University of Cambridge

Prof Vincent Thijs
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Prof. John Simes
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre of The University of Sydney

Associate Investigators

Ms. Rebecca Mister
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre of The University of Sydney

Prof. Christopher Reid
Curtin University

Dr. Katrina Giskes
University of Notre Dame & The HRI

Ms. Maryanne Bawden
Consumer Representative

Anonymous
Consumer Representative

A/Prof. Christopher Pearce
Monash University
Stroke and Ageing Research
Department of Medicine
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

A/Prof. Monique Kilkenny
Monash University

Prof. Rachael Morton
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre of The University of Sydney

Prof. Ian Marschner
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre of The University of Sydney