Head of Research

Sonya brings over 30 years of expertise in healthcare, clinical research, and executive leadership. Beginning her career as a Registered Nurse in both Australia and the UK, she transitioned to clinical research in 2002. Among her many achievements, she transformed a small clinical trials unit with 3 staff and 7 projects into a state-of-the-art facility with 20 staff managing over 80 research projects.

In 2011, she founded McColl Clinical Research Consultancy, offering research services and advice to research sites, doctors and companies. Sonya has also played a pivotal role in establishing national research networks, first in cardiology and most recently in oncology, within GenesisCare. Sonya continues to work with GenesisCare today where she leads the national GenesisCare Research team of over 55 staff across 50 sites. 

Clinical Research Team Manager

Sharon joined Perth Radiation Oncology in 2004 (which was later acquired by GenesisCare in 2011) as a Registered Nurse. She went on to complete four years as a Research Nurse.

In 2013, Sharon became the Nurse Unit Manager for a new centre and remained in this role for five years before being promoted to the Director of Nursing for WA. Sharon maintained her links with research through her participation in national and state research committees before returning to the world of research in 2022 as the Clinical Research Team Manager.

Sharon is responsible for leading the site Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistants across the country to ensure the successful coordination of research projects.

Research Operations Manager

Vicki Sproule joined GenesisCare in 2016 as the Research Manager for NSW and worked across several roles before becoming the Research Operations Manager in 2021. Vicki is a Registered Nurse and has worked in Oncology Research for the past 20 years.

In her current role Vicki is responsible for the management of all operational aspects of clinical research activities across the portfolios of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology and Theranostics. Vicki has been able to develop a diverse range of skills that allow for the comprehensive understanding of the clinical research environment in Australia.  

Research Business Operations and Quality Manager

Sarah Amos joined GenesisCare in 2021 as the Research Business Operations and Start-Up Manager and has since transitioned to the role of Research Business Operations and Quality Manager. With her foundation as a Radiation Therapist, Sarah has cultivated a robust expertise in oncology research and regulatory affairs. She has held senior management roles across both public and private sectors and earned a Master of Public Health, specialising in Health Economics and Financial Management.

In her current role, Sarah is responsible for overseeing research business operations, which includes key metric reporting, financial management, marketing, and the integration of new technologies. She is dedicated to ensuring that quality is a fundamental aspect of GenesisCare’s research program, enhancing the overall effectiveness and integrity of in house initiatives.

Research Development Manager

Kathryn joined GenesisCare in 2021 as a Research Lead. She quickly began to focus on investigator-initiated research and was promoted to Research & Development Lead - IIT and then Research Development Manager.

Kathryn's background in science includes completion of Honours working on Mesothelioma in the laboratory. She then started her first role as a Clinical Research Coordinator in a busy medical oncology trial unit at a private hospital. Realising her passion for clinical research, Kathryn went on to complete a Master of Clinical Trials Research which led to work at a medical research institute prior to joining GenesisCare. Kathryn's aim is to facilitate innovative research ideas within the organisation and foster research collaborations that lead to better outcomes for patients at GenesisCare.

Research Ethics and Governance Manager

Julie joined GenesisCare in 2022 as a Senior Research Ethics and Governance Specialist and became the Research Ethics and Governance Manager in 2023.  Julie has a background in science, having completed a PhD in immunology and an 11-year lab-based postdoctoral appointment.  Julie then made the move to oncology clinical trials, working initially as a Clinical Trial Coordinator and then the Clinical Trials Manager within both public and private hospitals.  During this time she also helped to establish a new Oncology Clinical Trials Unit. 

Julie worked for 2 years as a coordinator for a private Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and has experience in the operational aspects of a HREC.  With her combined experience, Julie’s aim is to help facilitate the timely start up activities associated with research in order to improve the access of patients to cutting edge research and treatments.