Marc Wilkins

Marc Wilkins is a Professor of Systems Biology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. He currently serves as Deputy Dean (Research and Enterprise) for the Faculty of Science and leads the UNSW node of the $35M ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (MACSYS). Previously, he directed the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics (2011-2022) and the NSW Systems Biology Initiative.

His research focuses on:

• Protein methylation networks and their regulatory functions in eukaryotic cells
• Large-scale analysis of protein-protein interactions using crosslinking mass spectrometry (XL-MS)
• Genomics and transcriptomics with expertise in next-generation sequencing
• Systems biology approaches combining proteomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology

He has published over 260 peer-reviewed papers and pioneered the concept of the 'proteome' in 1994.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on proteomics technology development, post-translational modifications, and multi-omics integration across diverse biological systems. Recent work emphasizes structural proteomics, methylation networks, and conservation genomics.

Major Awards:

• Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from UNSW (2017)
• ASBMB Beckman Coulter Discovery Science Award (2012)
• Elected Council Member of Human Proteome Organisation (2009-2024)

He has supervised 38 honours students (6 University Medalists), 16 PhD students, and 5 Master's students. His ARC-funded laboratory focuses on proteomics and systems biology. Major grants include leadership in the $35M MACSYS Centre of Excellence and previous direction of genomics facilities funded by NCRIS, ARC LIEF, and NSW Government schemes.

He co-founded two biotechnology companies: Tyrian Diagnostics (proteomic diagnostics) and Regeneus (regenerative medicine), both listed on the ASX. His team maintains expertise in cutting-edge proteomic and genomic technologies with strong industry collaborations.