Ruby CY Lin

Biography

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Masters of Science (1st class Hons) in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Additionally, I obtained a PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2003. My research experience includes working in the field of transcriptomics in ageing, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases at the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics, University of NSW, as well as in cancer biology at the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute. I have also worked in the healthcare sector as a senior consultant specializing in medical writing.

Throughout my career, I have received prestigious fellowships, including the NHMRC Peter Doherty fellowship (2005-8) and the University of NSW Vice-Chancellor Research Fellowship (2009-2014), which are considered tier 1 fellowships in Australia.

I was appointed as a conjoint Associate Professor at the University of NSW in January 2016 in recognition of my significant contributions to research, teaching, mentoring, and administrative management. In 2015, I was awarded a scholarship to participate in the Women In Leadership course through the Global Leadership Initiative.

As a Chief Investigator, I have successfully secured three NHMRC project grants in the field of transcriptomics and cardiovascular disease. These projects focused on identifying biomarkers in atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and utilising microRNA therapeutics to restore cardiac function. I have obtained over AUD $19 million in external and internal competitive research and equipment funding, including grants from various organisations and institutions, and philanthropy foundations.

Currently, I am the business development lead and co-Deputy Director of Phage Australia, managing the national and international networks in biobanking, diagnostics, therapeutics, and genomics to combat antimicrobial resistance. I have also served as the president of the Australasian Genomic Technologies Association and remain a managing executive member of AGTA. In addition, I hold positions as the Genomic Chair for the Scientific Advisory Committee at Westmead Research Precinct and was a former member of the GEDI committee at AAMRI.

In addition to my accomplishments, I have a prolific publication record with over 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Notably, 80% of these publications have received editorial and media coverage, and some have associated patent cooperation treaties (PCTs). My research has garnered significant attention, as evidenced by an h-index of 39 and over 7,000 citations.

Education, mentoring, and career development are important aspects of my work, and I actively contribute to these areas. I have joined the Board of Directors of an independent school in Sydney, Australia, as a pro bono member, as part of my commitment to the community.