OMRI Speaker Series: Medical Ethics Expert Professor Nikolajs Zeps
About
The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the second event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Professor Nikolajs Zeps.
The OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem.
In this session, Professor Zeps will share insights drawn from his extensive experience in clinical research leadership, clinical trials and medical ethics. The conversation will focus on the role of ethical leadership and proportionate, risk‑based review in designing high‑quality research, and how clear, consistent ethics processes and collaboration across health services, research organisations and industry can support timely study start‑up and deliver better outcomes for patients and the community.
Participation is encouraged either in person or online. This event will be delivered as a hybrid session, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement.
About the speaker
Professor Nikolajs Zeps is a cancer biologist and a highly respected leader in clinical research and medical ethics in Australia. He holds several senior academic and leadership roles at Monash University and is the Clinical Research Lead for Monash Partners.
His career includes senior research leadership roles across major health services, including Northern Health, Epworth HealthCare and St John of God HealthCare. Professor Zeps has also served as a founding director and board member of the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance and held national leadership roles in research ethics and governance, including with the NHMRC. He is a recipient of the NHMRC Ethics Prize for his contributions to human research ethics.
Links to the livestream will be sent to online registrants closer to the event date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In-person attendance:
Registration is essential with limited in‑person tickets available.
In-person venue:
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette | 189 Royal Street | East Perth WA
Online attendance:
You will receive a link to the livestream closer to the event date.
Photography:
This event will be photographed and recorded. Images and video may be used for promotional and communications purposes, including websites and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify event staff at registration.
Q&A:
Questions for the speaker can be submitted on registration or during the session.
Assistance:
If you have any accessibility or other requirements to enable you to participate in this event, please advise when registering.
Parking:
Street parking
Paid street parking is available on Royal Street and surrounding streets, subject to time limits and availability. Parking in the area can be limited, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
Nearby public car parks
The closest large public car park is:
Royal Street Car Park (City of Perth)
158 Royal Street, East Perth
Open 24 hours
Short walk to the Department of Health building
Additional City of Perth and private parking options are available nearby.
More information:
For more information about our new Speaker Series, please visit Medical Research - Introducing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation Speaker Series.
Location
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette
189 Royal Street, East Perth Western Australia 6004
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