Mark Van Asten

Mark has over 30 years of experience in the medical diagnostics and life science industry. Much of this time has been specific to international business development, strategic planning and introduction of new technology. Through Diagnostic Technology, a company he founded, he has been responsible for the development and introduction of a number of innovative technology platforms and technologies into mainstream healthcare use, including HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening and the molecular monitoring for both viral infections and cancer treatments. He holds an Adjunct Senior Lectures position at the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science, University of NSW where he has collaborated on a number of research projects related to biosynthetic pathways in bacteria.