CARTHERICS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Researcher With Considerable Board
Professor Bryan R.G. Williams is an internationally recognised cancer researcher with considerable Board experience, including Pacific Edge Pty Ltd, EngenelC Pty Ltd, MEI Pharma, Cancer Trials Australia, Hope Funds for Cancer Research and BioGrid Australia Ltd.
He is a professor at Monash University and Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.
Job Titles:
- Communications Director
- Communications Specialist
Christine is an experienced communications specialist, with expertise in corporate communications, PR, media and investor relations. Having worked with clients in the fields of engineering and infrastructure, sustainability, mining, technology, health and biotechnology, she continues to deliver successful communication strategies while effectively managing clients varying requirements.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Operating Officer
- Executive
- Founder
Dr Ian Nisbet is the founder, Executive, Chairman or CEO of multiple life sciences companies, including several in Oncology. He brings over 25 years of direct biotech, strategic and operational experience to the team.
Job Titles:
- Scientific Advisor / Director, Stanford Ludwig Center for Cancer Stem Cell Research and Medicine and Professor of Pathology and Developmental Biology, Stanford University
Dr Irving Weissman is acknowledged as the most cited scientist in stem cell sciences and the most internationally recognised innovator in stem cells and regenerative medicine. His work in developing new immune approaches for treating cancer is leading a medical revolution in this field.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board
- Clinical Advisor
Dr Miles Price is a Clinical oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Head of Cancer Research at the Epworth Private Hospitals, Melbourne and a Professor at both Melbourne and Monash universities. Miles is engaged in major stem cell research and the mechanisms of the immune systems' control of blood and cancer growth.
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board
- Scientific Advisor
- Professor of Immunology at Monash University
Professor of Immunology at Monash University, Dr Richard Boyd is an expert in the nature and function of the thymus microenvironment for forming T cells from blood stem cells and pioneer of clinical trials to boost the T cell-based immune system in cancer patients through rejuvenation of the thymus.
An experienced molecular biologist with an unwavering passion for the development of cancer therapies. With a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology, Dr. Azar brings extensive experience from a diverse scientific background that spans both academic research and the fast-paced biotechnology industry.
Job Titles:
- Founder of TMC Life Sciences Bhd
Gynaecologist and fertility specialist. Dr. Colin Lee is the founder of TMC Life Sciences Bhd, an IVF company he publicly listed in 2005. He is also the Founder and Medical Director of Alpha International Fertility Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Professor Jacques Miles is acknowledged as the scientist who discovered the immunological function of the thymus in 1961 and who identified the existence of the two major types of lymphocytes, T and B cells, in 1967.
Professor Micheal Brown Heads the Cancer Clinical Trials at Royal Adelaide Hospital where he is also a medical oncologist. Pioneer of phase 1 trial of CAR T cell therapy for metastatic melanoma.
Founder, Executive, Chairman, CEO of multiple life science companies over the past 40 years. Bob Moses has executive experience with Eli Lilly, ICI Australia, CSL Limited, Freehills, Amrad, Meditech, Daratech, Australian Stem Cell Centre, TGR Biosciences, CRC for Polymers.
Co-Founder and retired Executive Director of Perdana Petroleum Berhad listed on Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Malaysia. Henry Kho is experienced in business development, corporate exercise, capital raising, merger and acquisitions.
Job Titles:
- Board Advisor - China Affairs
Mr Xia Jie is a well-known investor in China's health and medical industry investment field, currently the Chairman of Shunxi Holdings Group, the Chairman of Shunxi Health Industry Group, and the honorary Chairman of the London Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.
Heather Hawkins is a woman of two lives - from an everyday mother of two who battled Ovarian Cancer at age 41 with an unknown future, to an international adventurer, stepping into the world of extreme marathons in some of the world's most inhospitable locations. Heather's is not just another remarkable and inspiring story, but one that will take you on a personal journey around the world, into the ice and winds of the North Pole and Antarctica, to the sands and scorching heat of the Sahara and Outback Australia and across the majestic roof tops of the Himalayas, Chile and Tanzania.
Karen joined Cartherics in its early days with 20 years of administrative experience supporting Executives, Boards and high functioning teams in both the corporate and government sectors in Australia.
Job Titles:
- Company Secretary
- Quality Manager
Moira is a highly experienced Quality professional with a 25+ year background in medical manufacturing of Class III medical devices, invitro diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. She joined Cartherics with a noted reputation in overcoming challenges encountered in pioneering novel therapies. Her expertise and track record in quality and regulatory compliance has paved the way for her appointment as Company Secretary with Cartherics.
Job Titles:
- Director of IP
- Director, IP and Licensing
Telma is the Director of IP and Licensing for Cartherics. She is responsible for managing IP, licensing-in opportunities, and competitive intelligence activities. She has more than 15 years of experience in IP and innovation, having worked as an Intellectual Property Manager, Patent Examiner and Business Consultant in various organisations worldwide.