Vanessa Tyrrell

Vanessa (Ness) Tyrrell has an extensive work history in the health sector, with a focus on genetic pathology and precision medicine. Vanessa (Ness) held various leadership roles at organizations such as the Children's Cancer Institute, UNSW, and Illumina. Vanessa has experience in project management, business development, and stakeholder engagement. Vanessa (Ness) has also contributed to the implementation of genomics and precision medicine in Australia.

Vanessa (Ness) Tyrrell holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Science from the University of Technology Sydney (1988-1990). Vanessa (Ness) also completed a Master of Business Administration in General Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (2006-2009). Additionally, they obtained a Fellowship in Human/Medical Genetics from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (before 2005), an Associate's Degree from The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (before 2014), a Certificate in Corporate Governance from Chartered Secretaries Australia (2013), and a Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) in Governance (2023).