About CTI
About Clinical Trials Institute
Australia's Surf Coast partner for rigorous, industry-sponsored clinical research. Purpose-built in Torquay, backed by the Geelong Medical Health Group.
60+ years
Combined clinical research experience
3 sites
Across the Geelong and Surf Coast region
300,000+
Population catchment
OUR STORY
Built for clinical research. Rooted in community medicine.
Clinical Trials Institute was established to bring industry-sponsored clinical research to one of Australia's fastest-growing regional populations. We operate from a purpose-built site at the Torquay Medical Hub, with satellite locations in central Geelong and Grovedale.
CTI is part of the Geelong Medical Health Group (GMHG), a network of medical practices, specialist services, and allied health providers that has served the Geelong region for over five decades. That foundation gives us something most independent trial sites don't have: a deep GP referral network, established patient relationships, and an integrated clinical ecosystem.
Today we deliver Phase 1b to Phase 4 industry-sponsored trials across endocrinology, vaccines, respiratory, mental health, women's health, and more. With the rigour of an established site and the agility of a physician-led team.
What we believe
People before protocols
Every decision from study scheduling to consent conversations starts with the participant. Their experience shapes how we run every trial.
Rigour without bureaucracy
ICH-GCP E6 (R3) standards delivered by a small, senior team. No layers between sponsor and site. No compromise on quality.
Local relevance, global standards
Regional Australian populations are under-represented in clinical research. We bring world-class trial delivery to communities most metropolitan sites don't reach.
Our parent group
Part of the Geelong Medical Health Group
CTI operates within the Geelong Medical Health Group, a family-led network of medical practices and specialist services across the Geelong and Surf Coast region. The group's clinical infrastructure, GP network, and patient relationships underpin everything we do.
OUR TEAM
Led by clinicians. Run by researchers.
Our team brings over 60 years of combined clinical research experience. From senior investigators to study coordinators to operations leadership.
Meet the team →