Mary O'Kane
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Mary O'Kane is the inaugural chief scientist of New South Wales, who recognized the potential of synthetic biology, providing funding and support for the groundbreaking Yeast 2.0 project aimed at enhancing agricultural practices.
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Mary O'Kane, NSW’s first chief scientist, became interested in the project’s potential to revolutionise agriculture.
First we read DNA. Then we edited. Now we’re learning to writeThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-17
Australia· 2026-07-17
Mary O'Kane is mentioned as part of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission's interim phase.
Don’t go to university in 2026The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-07-08
Australia· 2025-07-08
Mary O'Kane, NSW’s inaugural chief scientist, recognized the potential of the synthetic biology project and provided funding.
Australian scientists’ synthetic life breakthrough: synthetic multicellular organismThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-04-04
Australia· 2025-04-04