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About Us
Established in 1986, the CGM Research Trust is a charitable organisation committed to the enhancement of research and quality health care.
We are a Clinical Research Facility for medicines, medical and surgical treatment.
Our dedicated facility provides patient-centred studies and trials coordinated by our clinical specialised medical team, consisting of specialised Physicians and experienced dedicated Registered Nurses.
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We provide a range of medical research and clinical trial services, based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Charitable Services
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CGM Research Charitable Trust (The Canterbury Geriatric Medical Research Trust Board) was set up in 1987 by Dr. Nigel Gilchrist to assist the advancement of research and education regarding medical conditions and to promote better health for the elderly.
We offer a range of charitable services:
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Patient consultations, memory testing
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24hr blood pressure monitoring
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Sponsorship of locally initiated research projects
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Travel and research grants are made available to health providers
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Clinical services and consultancy to the pharmaceutical and medical research community
Meet The Team
Meet our team of friendly, expert physicians, experienced nurses, and administrative staff.
With decades of clinical experience between them, across multiple settings within the public and private sectors, our experienced Study Co-ordinators/Registered Nurses and Lab technologist provide exceptional care to all participants. Working together as a team their combined skills, knowledge and confidence, provide for safe, comfortable, holistic care throughout the duration of the trial.
All of this care is under the watchful eye of Physician Dr. Nigel Gilchrist who works alongside the study team.
Dr. Nigel Gilchrist
Primary Investigator, Specialist Consultant Physician
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Fisherman
Lumberjack
Grandfather
Deirdre Thompson
Clinical Research Nurse,
Study Coordinator,
Team Leader
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Gardener extraordinaire
Fish expert
Tramper
Anita Meyer
Office Manager,
Personal Assistant
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Keen camper
Admin whizz
Patience of a saint
Dr. Christian Brett
Sub-Investigator,
Specialist Consultant Anaesthetist
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Father
Gadget Geek
Dachshund Keeper
Zarnia Morrison
Clinical Research Nurse,
Study Coordinator
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Triathlete
Amateur Cook
Cat lover
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Katrina Andrews
Clinical Research Nurse,
Study Coordinator
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Lifestyle blocker
Camper
Mountain Biker
Helen Aitken
Lab Manager
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Tramper
Gardener
Quiz Master
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