Proteome systems

Abstract

Proteome Systems is a publicly listed Australian biotechnology company, founded in 1999 by a team of research scientists from Macquarie University who worked in the field of proteomics-the systematic identification and characterisation of proteins. Having developed significant IP at Macquarie University, the scientists found themselves unable to negotiate its release from the university, and so they resigned their jobs and started a new company,developing new IP. The original research, and the move to establish a private company to exploit the commercial opportunities revealed by that research, was driven by Proteome's cofounder and first CEO, Professor Keith Williams.