Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM

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  • Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning - Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), Monash University

Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM is an executive leader and board director operating at the interface of industry, academia and government. At the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI), she is Deputy Director of Strategy and Planning, heading the Office of the Director and sitting on multiple governance bodies.

In her 18-year research career, Dr Evans-Galea led international programs in cell and gene therapy in the US and Australia. She has established and led the strategic development and delivery of prestigious STEM initiatives in workforce, national capability in advanced therapies and ecosystem transformation. As a consultant, she has advised research, biotechnology and investment companies on the commercial and translational potential of research.

An internationally recognised champion for diversity and inclusion, Dr Evans-Galea co-founded Women in STEMM Australia, served on Victoria’s Ministerial Council for Women’s Equality and represented Australia at APEC Women in STEM & Entrepreneurship forums.

Dr Evans-Galea's leadership and impact have been recognised with an Australian Leadership Award, The University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Award and as an inductee of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. In recognition of her leadership and advocacy in STEM, she is a Member of the Order of Australia.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
  • 2023–2025
    Director, Australia's Cell and Gene Catalyst, AusBiotech | Medicines Australia
  • 2022–2023
    Director, STEM Careers Strategy, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
  • 2017–2021
    IMNIS Executive Director, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
  • 2008–2016
    Team Leader, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
  • 2001–2007
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Education

  • 1999 
    UNSW, PhD
  • 1995 
    University of Queensland, PGDipSc
  • 1994 
    University of Queensland, BSc
  • 1994 
    University of Queensland, BMus

Professional Memberships

  • Women on Boards
  • International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT)
  • American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy (ASGCT)
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
  • Australian Gene and Cell Therapy Society (AGCTS)

Honours

Member of the Order of Australia

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