Ryan Jefferies

Ryan Jefferies is Head of Programs for Science Gallery Melbourne and a passionate advocate of science and arts in equal measures. He is former Curator of the Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, has a PhD in infectious disease research and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Western Australia and the University of Bristol. He is also a trained taxidermist.

Ryan has curated a range of interdisciplinary arts and science exhibitions and public programs, including Science Gallery Melbourne’s inaugural exhibition ‘Blood: Attract & Repel’ and has developed science communication content for Museums Victoria and The University of Melbourne.