Founders of Women in Scientific Excellence (WISE)

The Founders

Patricia Baitz From fashion to a passion for medical research... Having worked all of her life in the fashion industry one way or another for the past 10 years, Patricia has also held memberships with animal ethics and animal welfare committees. Watching our bright stars being lured overseas because of a lack of funding, naturally led to Patricia developing a fierce commitment to the future of our young scientists in Australia.

Dawn King Dawn King has extensive experience in marketing and corporate affairs including service as press secretary to a Victorian State Government Minister and over ten years as the Corporate Affairs Director of a major public company.

Gail Risbridger Professor Gail Risbridger is the Director, Centre for Urological Research at MIMR. Gail leads a team of highly motivated young scientists focusing on high quality research in the field of male reproductive endocrinology that is recognized nationally and overseas, and includes basic science and clinical studies. She is a passionate scientist with the gift of being able to cross the divide between student and teacher, which attracts the highest quality students from around the world.