Lani Attwood is the Associate Director Research Operations for Kids Research at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), working to ensure the research infrastructure and support services across SCHN are aligned with the vision of a research-intensive organization. Previously leading strategic and operational initiatives as program manager of the Kids Advanced Therapeutics program since 2020, Lani worked to harness the networks capability and expertise in clinical trials, paediatric care and therapeutic development to establish the networks reputation as a national and global leader in the area of advanced therapeutics.

Prior to working for the network, she has held various clinical, research and leadership positions across NSW Health. Lani has been working in health and medical research sector for over 12 years and brings a comprehensive understanding of both the healthcare system and medical research environment in NSW and Australia. Her areas of interest are strategy, research development, governance, clinical trials, regulatory frameworks, advanced therapeutics, research translation and fostering collaboration.