Dr Carrie Hillyard

About

Carrie Hillyard is the Chair of Fitgenes Australia Ltd, a Director of the Academy of Technology and Engineering, and Deputy Chair of the Mater Research Institute.

After a career spanning medical research in London to patenting and developing diagnostics in Brisbane, she co-founded venture capital firm CM Capital and led its Life Sciences group for 14 years.

In recognition of her contributions to biotechnology, she has received awards from AusBiotech and Women in Technology, a Centenary medal and AM in the 2019 Australia Day honours.