John Kurek

John Kurek has extensive experience in the field of biotechnology and venture capital. John began their career in 2007 as an Investment Manager at Uniseed, where they helped researchers from partner research organizations commercialize their ideas. Since then, they have held various non-executive director positions at biotechnology companies such as Currus Biologics Pty Ltd, Ena Respiratory Pty Ltd, Certa Therapeutics, Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd, EXONATE LIMITED, Axelia Oncology Pty Ltd, OccuRx, and Q-Sera Pty Ltd. John has also served as a non-executive director at various biotechnology start-up companies, including Spinifex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd. Throughout their career, John has demonstrated a strong interest in supporting innovative solutions in the biotech industry.

John Kurek's education history includes the following:

- From 1981 to 1984, John completed their HSC (High School Certificate).

- From 1985 to 1988, John attended Monash University where they obtained their Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Biochemistry.

- From 1993 to 1996, John pursued their PhD at the University of Melbourne, specializing in Neuroscience.

- In 1997 and 1998, John attended the University of Melbourne again, this time completing a Graduate Diploma in Drug Evaluation & Pharmaceutical Science.

- In 2007, John completed the Graduate, Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.