Meet our GENE Awards 2023 finalists

QIMR Berghofer Woman of Influence Award

This award recognises an individual woman for her endeavours, passion and dedication to the life sciences industry over her career.

Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi,
Laronix

Prof. Sabina Knight,
James Cook University

Michelle Richards,
Translational Research Institute Australia (TRI)

Prof. Jennifer Stow,
Institute for Molecular Bioscience,
The University of Queensland



Silverstone Developments Company of the Year Award

This award is for an outstanding company that has demonstrated a wealth of impact across the life sciences sector in Queensland in the past year.

Clinical Trials, University of the Sunshine Coast

Institute for Molecular Bioscience,
The University of Queensland

Translational Research Institute Australia (TRI)

Vaxxas



Rose-Anne Kelso Commemorative Award

In memory of Rose-Anne Kelso, this award was created by Life Sciences Queensland and Stockwell to recognise an individual woman's endeavours, passion and dedication to the health and life sciences industry.

Dr Martina Barzan,
Griffith University

Maree Beare,
Clinials Global

Dr Sandra Depelsenaire,
Vaxxas

Dr Danielle Kamato,
Griffith University

Dr Sonia Shah,
Institute for Molecular Bioscience,
The University of Queensland


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McCullough Robertson Industry Excellence Award

This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant impact to the success of the Queensland life sciences industry.

Dr Kym Baker,
Patheon

Maree Beare,
Clinials Global

Samuel Jesuadian,
ARM Hub

Dr Mark Kendall,
WearOptimo

Prof. Rajiv Khanna,
QIMR Berghofer

A. Prof. Andreas Kupz,
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM),
James Cook University


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A. Prof. Mark Smythe,
CEO of Infensa Bioscience



Radium Capital Emerging Innovator Award

This award recognises early-stage ventures operating in the life sciences sector that have shown remarkable dedication and innovation in their research and development endeavours.

Cool Beans Underwear, Saara Jamieson & team

Infensa Bioscience,
A. Prof.
Mark Smythe & team

Laronix,
Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi
& team

Microbia,
Prof. Flavia Huygens
& team

Unite Global Technologies,
Kristy Lakin & team

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Vicebio,
Prof. Keith Chappell
& team



Merck Life Science Rural and Regional Service Award

This award recognises a person whose dedication contributes to the ongoing success and sustainability of rural and regional Queensland’s life sciences industry.

Prof. Gavin Ash,
University of Southern Queensland

Rouz Fard,
University of Southern Queensland

Prof. Andrew Krockenberger,
James Cook University

Prof. Bernadette McCabe,
University of Southern Queensland
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SPARQ-ed team,
TRI and Queensland
Department of Education

Prof. Peter Timms,
University of the
Sunshine Coast


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Prof. Eliza Whiteside,
University of Southern Queensland



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