Mark Cowley

Mark Cowley is a highly skilled bioinformatician specializing in Whole Genome Sequencing analysis and translating genomics-based approaches to clinical settings, particularly focusing on cancer and inherited genetic disorders.

Currently, he serves as the Computational Genomics Group Leader at the Children's Cancer Institute and is an early-mid career fellow of the NSW Department of Health.

Mark previously spent 11 years at the Garvan Institute, where he led the Tumour Genomics Program and co-headed the Translational Genome Informatics Program within the Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics.

His work in solving bioinformatics challenges for clinical-grade Whole Genome Sequencing has significantly influenced routine clinical practices in Australia through Genome.One.

His current research concentrates on analyzing and interpreting cancer genomes, particularly in the context of precision cancer clinical trials, with an aim to unlock the full medical potential of genomic data.

Mark Cowley has a diverse educational background, holding a PhD in Bioinformatics and Genetics from UNSW and a BSc in Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology from the University of Sydney.

With a wealth of experience in bioinformatics, clinical genomics, cancer genomics, translational genomics, computational biology, and quantitative genetics, Mark leads multidisciplinary teams to achieve impactful results in genomics research and application.

He has held various significant roles across organizations such as Children's Cancer Institute, UNSW School of Women’s & Children’s Health, and Garvan Institute of Medical Research, contributing extensively to the field of genomics and bioinformatics.