Mary Webberley

Mary Webberley is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia (UWA), based in the Marshall Centre. Her role complements her work at a UWA spin-out company, focusing on developing innovative diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal disorders. She holds a Natural Sciences undergraduate degree and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, followed by post-doctoral research in insect parasite ecology before transitioning to clinical research and commercialization.

• University Affiliation: The University of Western Australia
• Key Responsibilities: Project management for the Noisy Guts Project and clinical research in gastroenterology

Her primary research interests include non-invasive diagnostics for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leveraging acoustic signal processing and machine learning. She is leading the development of an acoustic belt to monitor gut sounds, aiming to revolutionize screening and monitoring of gut disorders.

Key research contributions span Helicobacter pylori epidemiology, bowel sound analysis methodologies, and the impact of gastrointestinal pathogens on microbiota. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

• Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (Cambridge), Postdoctoral Research in Insect Parasitology

Awards include the 2018 WA IOTY Emerging Innovation Award (team) and the 2018 Breakout Female Scientist Award (individual). She actively engages in public outreach, including lectures on medical innovation.