Gemma Kelly

Gemma Kelly is a seasoned Laboratory Head in the Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division at WEHI with a focus on enhancing cancer therapy by targeting pathways to cell death.

With over 20 years of experience in blood cancer research, Gemma completed her Ph.D. in virus-associated cancer at the CRUK Institute for Cancer Research in the UK.

She has received prestigious fellowships from organizations like the Royal Society, Kay Kendall Leukemia Fund, EMBO, and the Victorian Cancer Agency, along with research grants from NHMRC, Cancer Council Victoria, and the Leukemia Foundation.

Gemma's leadership has led to significant research outcomes, contributing to the advancement of a novel cancer drug into clinical trials for leukemia patients.

Passionate about gender equity in science, Gemma actively organizes events at conferences to empower and support the next generation of female scientists.