Nucleus Network Melbourne

Nucleus Network’s Melbourne clinic is part of the global Nucleus Network. With clinics in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, Nucleus Network is proud to be the only global early phase clinical research specialist of its kind.

Located alongside the Alfred Hospital, as part of the Alfred Research Alliance, our Melbourne clinic has been designed with participant comfort, safety and care top of mind.

In Melbourne, we conduct our screening visits at 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. You’ll find us on Level 3, where our team will welcome you, check you in, and guide you through what to expect next.

If you progress through and are admitted to one of our clinical studies, this will take place in our inpatient clinic. This clinic is located within our wing of The Alfred Hospital, on level 5 of 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne.

Nucleus Network Melbourne is close to public transport and parking, meaning there’s plenty of options for travelling to our clinics.

Getting to our Melbourne clinic

Screening clinic

Screening appointments for Melbourne clinical trials are generally conducted at our screening clinic, located at Level 3, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Public transport

Located on St Kilda Road, our screening clinic is within walking distance of several bus and tram stops along both St Kilda Road and Commercial Road.
Plan your trip with Transport Victoria

Drop-off

Street-side drop-off is available via 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Enter the building directly, and proceed to level 3.

Parking

Several paid parking options are available close by, including Parkable and Wilson Parking on St Kilda Road. Metered street parking is also available, however these spaces have a 2-hour limit.
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Inpatient clinic

If you’re participating in an inpatient clinical trial, your stay will generally take place at our inpatient clinic, located at Level 5, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne. Please refer to your appointment confirmation for the correct location and arrival instructions.

Public transport

Located on Commercial Road, our inpatient clinic is within walking distance of several bus and tram stops along St Kilda Road, Punt Road and Commercial Road.
Plan your trip with Transport Victoria

Drop-off

Kerbside drop-off is available via the loading/taxi zone of the Alfred Hospital, located on Centre Lane, off Commercial Road. Enter the building directly, and proceed to level 5.

Parking

Paid parking is available via the Alfred Hospitals’s visitor car park on Centre Lane. There are also several paid parking options close by, including Prahran Market parking. Metered street parking is also available along Commercial Road and Moubray Road.
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Need help before your visit?

If you have questions about getting to the clinic, parking or your upcoming visit, contact our Melbourne team.

Melbourne Screening clinic

level 3/549 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004

Melbourne Inpatient clinic

Level 5/89 Commercial Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004

Phone: (03) 8593 9801 or 1300 715 787

What to expect at our Melbourne clinical trials clinic

Across our global network, our purpose remains the same: advancing medicine and improving lives. That’s why we’re committed to prioritising participant safety, care and comfort through our clinic spaces.

What’s involved

Taking part in a clinical study at Nucleus Network can involve a combination of in-clinic stays, follow-up visits, and phone calls. For each study, we clearly plan your schedule and explain it to you well before your first visit.

While each study schedule is different, our approach to supporting participants remains the same.

Throughout your experience, our team of experts, nurses, medical officers, project managers, and support staff will support you, with your safety and wellbeing front of mind.

When arriving at our Melbourne inpatient clinic to take part in a clinical study, you’ll head to level 5 to check-in. From there, our team will confirm your details and talk you through what comes next.

Staff member at Brisbane clinic checking in with a participant
Staff member at Brisbane clinic welcoming a participant
Staff member at Brisbane clinic interviewing a participant

Your time at our Melbourne clinical trials clinic

Our clinic spaces are set up with your comfort in mind. You’ll have a proper bed, space for your belongings, and entertainment options to help you relax between scheduled study activities.

When you’re taking part in a clinical study with us at Nucleus Network, you’ll have plenty of down time between procedures. During this time, we want you remain connected with who and what matters to you.

You’ll have access to free Wi-Fi throughout your stay, helping you keep in touch with family and friends, as well as staying on top of work, study or your favourite shows. Many of our participants use downtime during a stay to keep up with work or study.

We’ve created spaces and routines designed to support comfort, clarity and wellbeing during your stay. That includes fortnightly therapy dog visits, social activities and friendly competitions to help break up long days, and quiet spaces when you need time to yourself. You’ll also find gaming options, shared areas and modern facilities designed to make time in clinic more comfortable.

Melbourne clinic facilities and amenities

Our Melbourne clinic is set up with everyday facilities so you can relax, stay connected and take care of the basics during your time with us.

Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout the clinic.

Meals and snacks
Meals and snacks provided during your stay.

TV, gaming and streaming
TV with gaming and streaming access in common areas.

Games and reading
Games and reading material to help pass the time.

Showers and bathrooms
Showers and bathroom facilities.

Laundry
Laundry facilities.

Participant relaxing with a book at the Brisbane clinic
Participants at the Brisbane clinic watching TV
Participants playing jenga at the Brisbane clinic

The benefits
of getting involved

Time to relax, work or study

During downtime, many participants use the clinic facilities to relax, stream, read, work remotely, or study.

Flexible study options

Choose from a range of studies, from short outpatient visits to overnight stays or longer programs, depending on what suits your schedule and eligibility.

Compensation for your time

Eligible participants are compensated for the time and commitment required, with payment explained clearly before you decide to take part.

Comfortable clinic environment

Our clinics are designed to help you feel at ease, with comfortable spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, meals, and support from our team throughout your stay.

How it works

Step 1

Register your interest

Fill out a short form to see if you’re eligible.

Step 2

Book a screening appointment

Our team will explain the study and check your health.

Step 3

Take part with confidence

Backed by our doctors, nurses and clinical team. With over 30 years of early-phase experience, Nucleus Network knows how these studies work and how to care for participants every step of the way.

Step 4

See the impact

You’ll receive remuneration for your time and commitment across the full study. Similar to a job, it recognises the effort involved in turning up, taking part and seeing the study through.