Darren Saunders Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

High-level strategic consulting and transformation, particularly around gender equity, diversity and cultural renewal. Projects include a major review into Sydney University residential colleges, leading to adoption of new policies and structures, and changes to NSW legislation; reviews of NSW Police promotions system and Qantas flight and cabin crew operations.

The University Of Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Ultimo, Nsw, Au

TV, Radio, OnlineI venture where few scientists dare to tread – taking evidence-based science, making it accessible to a general audience and, importantly to where unengaged or vulnerable audiences are already seeking health advice. I counter the stereotype of the detached or hyper-rational scientist that has helped create the emerging post-fact culture and a dangerous decline in public trust in science.I employ a deliberate strategy to show the human side of science, to educate and engage without judgement, inviting audiences to understand the motivation of scientists and share in the both the frustrations and successes of being a scientist. To not only show the outcomes of research - but the motivation of scientists, the process of doing science, and how new findings and technology are important to our everyday lives. This builds empathy and trust with the public, countering the emerging threat of “alternative facts” and helping people make better decisions about health and technology.As Resident Scientist and regular panel member on ABC TV’s The Drum, Darren has been a trailblazer. He has shown that scientists can make valuable contributions to broader discussions on current affairs, giving science a stronger presence in society. Importantly, Darren uses a scientific approach in this context, deploying evidence and critical analysis to topics ranging from diversity and equity, politics, domestic violence, foreign affairs, and masculinity.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Regular science and medicine correspondent

Canberra, Act, Au

Sydney, New South Wales (Nsw), Au

Principle Investigator - leads research group studying cancer and neurodegeneration, using systematic approaches to translate genomic insights into disease. Driving development of new technology for signalling and metabolic networks in breast and pancreatic cancer, Motor Neuron Disease, and Alzheimer’s. Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including designed and implementation of contemporary curriculum in cancer pathology.

Canberra, Act, Au

Reinforcing the role of science on the national agenda. Chair of equity, diversity, inclusion working group; contribution to Federal Govt. policy development and reviews, governance oversight. Outcomes: Led renewal of board and executive election process, led establishment of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, led establishment of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion working group and development of EDI policy, leading constitutional review to ensure best practice governance and registration compliance. Provide regular liason/advice at senior levels of government (ministers) and public service. Co-Authored Science and Technology Australia submission to the review of Australian gene technology regulation, consulted in person with Federal MPs and Senators, and presented at public forum.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Darlinghurst, Nsw, Au

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Darlinghurst, Nsw, Au

Wollongong, Nsw, Au

Phd, Biology

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biology