Frank & Fearless with Dr Kath Giles
Event description
Every hero has a story to tell, and their stories deserve to be heard.
Our Frank & Fearless series invites brilliant individuals who are pushing the boundaries of science, health, and innovation to join us and share their inspiring journeys – both personal and professional.
With the support of the Western Australian Department of Health, we are delighted to be joined by our special guest, Dr Kath Giles, for our second Frank & Fearless session on Wednesday 25 October in Perth.
Thank you to the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for sharing this month's spotlight as we partner on this event with the WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series.
Kath joined Brandon Capital Partners in 2012. Prior to this, Kath was an Investment Manager with Perth based Stone Ridge Ventures, a fund manager specialising in seed-to-early stage technology investment.
Kath has start up experience in medical apps, diagnostics and fitness devices. In partnership with Breast Care WA and the McGrath Foundation, she created an interactive iPhone breast checker, and in 2016, she co-founded Spark Co-Lab, a not-for-profit education provider set up to develop the local medical innovation ecosystem.
Kath still practices as a medical doctor mainly working within the surgical field and has experience as a medical officer monitoring clinical trials.
Kath is currently a director and CEO of OncoRes Medical, and director of Respirion Pharmaceuticals.
Before entering the commercial world Kath spent a few years working in clinical medicine gaining a range of experience across medical and surgical specialities and critical care.
Kath graduated from her medical degree (MBBS) with Honours and has an MBA from the University of Western Australia. Kath is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Director of the Curtin Commercialisation Advisory Board.
Discover the story behind her achievements, the challenges she's faced, and the insights she has gained along her remarkable journey.
Because not all heroes wear capes.
Event Details:
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Welcome and Networking
5:30pm-6:30pm: Interview with Dr Kath Giles, Hosted by Bronwyn Le Grice, CEO and Managing Director, ANDHealth
6:30pm-7:30pm: Networking Drinks and Canapes