Our people

Karyn Phillips BAppSc (HIM)
Head, Business and Research Operations – Executive Management Team
Stoy Drinic BSc
Research Grants and Contracts Manager – Executive Management Team
Belinda Smith BSc
Senior Executive Officer 

Belinda Smith joined NCIRS in June 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Science) degree. She has previously worked in pathology units in rural NSW and the UK, specialising in biochemistry. Belinda has also worked with the Royal North Shore Hospital's Department of Hand Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery coordinating research. 

Elizabeth Wareham BA, MTeach, MEd
People Assist Officer

Elizabeth Wareham joined NCIRS in November 2021 as an Administration Officer with the Global Health team before moving to the HR team. Prior to joining NCIRS, she was a clinical support administrator at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), and the CHW COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Elizabeth has a broad administrative background and has worked across multiple industries, including health and education.

Bronwyn Ward BA
Senior Administration Officer – Government Grants and Policy Support

Bronwyn Ward joined NCIRS in 2021. Bronwyn has extensive experience working in student and academic management, including 15 years at the University of New South Wales, where she provided program management support to academics in the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering and the School of Computer Science Engineering. Bronwyn also has experience in all aspects of student enrolment, as well as project/change management. Bronwyn holds a Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University, majoring in Sociology and Literary Studies.

Last updated October 2026