About Us
Our Commitment to Clinical Research
DAVAI Clinical Research, a leading clinical research network collaborating with Life Clinical Research. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through the conduct of high-quality clinical trials. Our team is committed to supporting sponsors from pharma and biotech companies in bringing innovative treatments to market. At DAVAI, we prioritise patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.
DAVAI–Westmead Medical Centre: Our First Site in Action
We’re proud to launch our first clinical research site in collaboration with Westmead Medical Centre (WMC) — a trusted, multidisciplinary general practice located in the heart of Westmead, NSW.
This partnership brings clinical trials directly into a high-performing GP-led clinic, providing patients access to innovative treatments in a familiar healthcare setting. With experienced practitioners and a strong commitment to patient care, DAVAI–WMC exemplifies the future of community-based clinical research.
About Westmead Medical Centre
Westmead Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art, GPA-accredited facility offering a full spectrum of healthcare services, including:
- General Practice (Male/Female GPs)
- Dental Services
- Psychology, Dietitian, and Physiotherapy
- Vaccination services (including childhood & COVID)
- Wound care, aged care, and chronic disease management
- Skin checks, minor procedures, and medical assessments
Their team of highly qualified General Practitioners, led by Dr. Manmit Madan, specialise in areas such as:
- Children’s Health & Immunisation
- Women’s and Men’s Health
- Antenatal & Pregnancy Care
- Travel Medicine and Preventive Health
- Mental Health, Diabetes, Asthma, and Heart Disease
- Geriatric Care and Workplace Medicals
The clinic also plays a teaching role in training junior doctors and supports a philosophy of holistic, long-term care for patients and families.
Meet the Team
Founder-Director
Preeti Dave is a dynamic clinical research professional with over 18 plus years of experience leading complex biomedical research and clinical trials, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving operational excellence across therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, and rare diseases. Her expertise spans end-to-end project management—from protocol development and regulatory compliance to stakeholder engagement and trial delivery. As a Project Manager, she has successfully coordinated international studies, expanded global trial sites, and secured multimillion-dollar funding extensions. Preeti is passionate about integrating innovation and patient-centric approaches in clinical research. She has extensive experience in GCP and GMP-compliant environments, commercial collaborations, and quality assurance processes. Her qualifications include a Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Science, a Master of Science in Biotechnology, and multiple certifications in project management, clinical operations, and biobanking. She brings a strategic mindset and a commitment to improving health outcomes through efficient, ethical, and impactful research.
Chief Data Officer (Freelance Consultant), Spatial Data & Health Analytics Expert
Naishadh Dave is a seasoned GIS and Spatial Analytics leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation through geospatial intelligence, data governance, and predictive analytics. He joined DAVAI Clinical Research as the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in a freelance consulting capacity, bringing his deep expertise to support our mission of localised, data-driven healthcare research. At DAVAI, Naishadh would be playing a pivotal role in:
- Building advanced spatial and healthcare data infrastructure for DAVAI
- Developing geocentric analytics to inform sites for the recruitment strategies, utilising various Government Data sources ( ABS, Medicare etc.)
- Ensuring robust data governance and compliance including participants’ personal data and anonymising them throughout the data life cycle for studies
- Transforming complex data into actionable insights for better patients’ outcomes, aligning to regulatory guidelines and create a a win-win environment for GPs, Sponsors and Participants
His academic background includes a research degree (Master of Applied Science-Land Information) from RMIT University and numerous certifications in data science, project management, and spatial analytics.
Naishadh’s passion for using place-based data to improve community health outcomes aligns perfectly with DAVAI’s vision of making clinical research more accessible, targeted, and meaningful for the local community.
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