Trust and Transparency: Rethinking Data Sharing in Australian Clinical Research

What does it take to create a future-proof framework for data sharing in clinical research?In this episode of Cognitio, Tim Boyle is joined by Dr Lisa Eckstein, Program Director of CT:IQ, to unpack a major national initiative reshaping how Australian researchers think about data access, consent, and governance.Lisa shares insights from her work with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) on the Clinical Research Data Sharing Frameworks project—covering everything from the development of the Informed PICF template to benchmarking ethics committee decision-making across the country.Whether you're a researcher, sponsor, or ethics reviewer, this conversation offers a timely look at the enablers and barriers to responsible data sharing, and how the sector can better align on legal, ethical, and participant-centred approaches.🎙️ Highlights include:Why outdated consent forms are holding research backThe push for “the ICH-GCP of data sharing”What ethics committees are getting right—and wrongTools and templates your team can use right nowTo learn more or access the tools discussed, visit ctiq.org.au or arcs.com.au.