Kate holds a Ph.D., Psychology and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne She has also been involved in academic research experience at leading medical research institutions including Harvard Medical School. Kate’s experience includes hands-on management of data-intensive research programs, facilitation of research collaborations, analysis and publication of research outcomes, submission of grant applications, development and documentation of core operating policies and procedures. Kate is also the mother of David, now 11. At age 3, David was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.