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Administration and Scientific Support Staff

Lisa Bidwell | Alison Dahler | Samantha Dyson | Kylie HengstToni Johnson | Paul Kristensen | Patrick Verhoeven

Dr Lisa Bidwell

Contact
l.bidwell“at”uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 2926

Dr Lisa Bidwell

PhD, LLB
Manager of Innovation and Commercial Development

The Manager of Innovation and Commercial Development  is responsible for identifying, protecting and packaging innovations from the Diamantina Institute for commercialisation through licensing or the formation of start-up companies, as well as the establishment of collaborative research projects with industry and academia and the sourcing of funding for projects.


Samantha Dyson

Contact
s.dyson"at"uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 5490

Mrs Samantha Dyson

BA UofO, MA(ESHRM) UNL, MAHRI
Human Resources Consultant / Postgraduate Administrative Officer

The Human Resources Consultant / Postgraduate Administrative Officer is responsible for HR and Postgraduate administration matters. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection, immigration, inductions, HR and Postgraduate policy advice, reporting and HR data management.


Kylie Hengst

Contact
k.hengst"at"uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 5940

Mrs Kylie Hengst

BSc Griffith
Scientific Research Management Officer

The Scientific Research Management Officer is responsible for aiding the researchers with  funding opportunities and submissions as well as being the Institute contact for animal and human ethics and some duties relating to AQIS and OGTR. A significant role also involves collection, collation and  submission of the Institute's publications and bibliography.


 Tonu Johnson

 Contact
t.johnson"at"uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 7746

Ms Toni Johnson

Finance and Administration Manager

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the finance and administration team. The finance and administration team functions include accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, general claims.


Alison Dahler

Contact
a.dahler“at”uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 5935

Ms Alison Dahler 

Research Infrastructure Manager

The Research Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the scientific support services to the Institute, including overall compliance with all laboratory-based statutory and regulatory requirements, such as the requirements set down by the Office of Gene Technology Regulator, The University of Queensland, Queensland Radiation Health, Workplace Health and Safety. The role also encompasses overseeing and managing the roles of  laboratory managers, specialist scientific, technical and support staff and acting as liason for the Princess Alexandra Hospital on the Institute-utilised space and infrastructure.


Mr Paul Kristensen

Contact
paul.kristensen“at”uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 5935

Mr Paul Kristensen

Deputy Director, Operations

The Deputy Director of Operations directs and manages the Institute’s operational business functions including finance, human resources, information technology, research management, postgraduate student administration and marketing.


Mr Patrick Verhoeven

Contact
p.verhoeven"at”uq.edu.au
Ph. 07 3240 6727

Mr Patrick Verhoeven

BBus SCU
IT Services Manager

The IT Services Manager is responsible for the management of information technology services at the Institute, as well as coming up with innovative solutions to the IT challenges faced by the Institute.