Vera Ignjatović

AM | PhD | EMBA | GAICD | OLY

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Recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to paediatric disorders, proteomics, and mentoring the next generation of scientists, she brings unparalleled insight, integrity, and influence.

Dr. Ignjatović is a dynamic thought leader and big-picture strategist, known for bridging medical research with commercial and clinical application. With deep roots in paediatrics, haematology, and proteomics, she is widely regarded for her ability to unlock opportunity, seed innovation, and scale impact—both nationally and internationally. 

Her unique experience includes advisory and consulting roles for global pharmaceutical leaders, cutting-edge CROs, and prestigious academic institutions. She has secured over $25M in research funding and influenced healthcare transformation through policy, advocacy, and collaboration.

Select Impact & Achievements 

  • Developed blood-based biomarkers associated with concussion in children.

  • Inventor for point-of-care diagnostics in haematology. 

  • Led pre-clinical studies of direct oral anticoagulants. 

  • Established Australia’s first paediatric haematology reference ranges. 

  • Contributed to the establishment of a large-scale automated biorepository, transforming biospecimen science.

  • 200+ peer-reviewed publications.

  • Contributed to national & global clinical standards in haemostasis & paediatrics. 

  • Advised on the integration of home monitoring at a major paediatric hospital.

Athletic Leadership

A former elite athlete, Vera represented Australia in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

& multiple World Championships in handball (as a goalkeeper).