Bachelor of Science (Honours) PhD Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law Master of Industrial Property
Memberships
Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand
Expertise
Protein Chemistry/purification techniques Immunology/cell biology Connective tissue biochemistry Technology commercialisation
Office Location
Sydney
Email Address
John completed his Bachelor of Science with Honours (Microbiology) at the University of NSW focusing on the microbiological degradation of aromatic pollutants and then completed his PhD through Sydney University. His PhD focused on the impact of novel anti-arthritic drugs on the biochemical development of osteoarthritis.
John subsequently worked as a research scientist in both publically funded research environments (NHMRC and CARG) and several privately backed biotechnology companies where he held senior research positions, specialising in the development of purification strategies for native and recombinant proteins for therapeutic use in a wide variety of disease indications. The latter positions exposed him to the world of IP and led him to his interest in intellectual property. Prior to joining Watermark , John held the position of Intellectual Property and Licensing Manager, for seven years, at the University of Sydney’s, Business Liaison Office, specializing in the biosciences sector. Whilst at the University, John continued his formal studies and qualified as a patent and trade mark attorney in 2006.
With 20 years research under his belt, followed up with his business experience John hopes to be able to use his broad knowledge to foster the link between academic research and the biotech industry particularly in the area of biotechnology tech transfer and encourage local research institutions to fully understand the importance of intellectual property management.
