Petra Wale

Principal Scientist - Innovation | Head Of Health Informatics at Virtus Health

Petra Wale has a diverse work experience in the field of reproductive health and embryology. Petra has held positions as a Principal Scientist, Project Manager, and Subject Matter Expert at various organizations, including Virtus Health, Monash University, and Queensland Fertility Group. Petra has also served as the Scientific Director and Quality Manager at Fertility Tasmania, leading the establishment and management of a laboratory startup. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in laboratory operations, research and development, and the implementation of innovative technologies. Petra's experience also includes roles as an embryologist and senior embryologist, where they contributed to advancements in clinical practices and led research initiatives. Petra holds a PhD in mammalian embryo development from the University of Melbourne.

Petra Wale has a diverse education history in various fields of study. Petra began their educational journey in 1996 at the University of Tasmania, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Marine Biology. Petra completed this degree in 1999.

Petra continued their academic pursuits by enrolling at the University of Melbourne in 2008. During their time there, they undertook a PhD program focused on Reproductive Biology, which they completed in 2012.

In 2011 and 2012, Petra also attended the Melbourne Business School, where they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation, with a concentration in Business Administration and Management.

More recently, Petra Wale showcased their commitment to professional development by attending the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2017. Here, they completed the Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors course.

Petra's education history demonstrates their dedication to expanding their knowledge and expertise in various fields, ranging from marine biology to reproductive biology, business administration, and not-for-profit governance.

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  • Principal Scientist - Innovation | Head Of Health Informatics

    December, 2022 - present

  • Principal Scientist Innovation

    April, 2021

  • Onelab Project Manager

    June, 2020

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