THE TEAM
Co-founders
Ming Khoon Yew
Chief Medical Officer
MBBS, FRACS, MAICD
Associate Professor Dr Ming Khoon Yew is an experienced consultant general surgeon with deep insight into the clinical problem and its target markets. He leads research and development, prototyping, and preclinical activities.
Drawing on his strong network of key opinion leaders and hospital-based clinicians, Ming provides strategic direction and clinical leadership.
Melanie White
Chief Executive Officer
Bsc (Neuroscience), BMedSci(Hons), MBA, MAICD
Melanie White is the Co-Founder and CEO of Inova Medical, an Australian medtech company developing innovative solutions for sustainable healthcare. She leads the development and commercialisation of the Abcease™ Kit, a patented device designed to streamline and improve the treatment of skin abscesses.
With a background in science and as a daily user of medical devices herself, Melanie brings a practical, end-user perspective to innovation. She is driven to translate ideas from the lab into real-world solutions that improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. Holding degrees in science and an MBA, she works at the intersection of research, industry, and healthcare to accelerate the adoption of impactful technologies.
Alex Hayes
Chief Technology Officer
BEng (Mechanical) (Hons), PhD (biomechanical), MBA, GAICD
Dr Alex Hayes holds a PhD in Biomechanical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. He has extensive experience in medical device design, manufacturing, procurement, and project management.
Capitalising on this expertise, he leads product development and validation for the project, and contributes to regulatory planning and compliance.
Clinical Translation Advisory Committee
Grant Waterer
Adjunct Professor
MBBS, FRACP, FDDP, PhD (Dist), MBA
Stephen Dunjey
Professor
MBBS FACEM DDU
Shiong Tan
Adjunct Professor
MBBS FRACGP MPH
Deiter G. Webber
Clinical Associate Professor
Webber MBBS (Hons)