Director Strategic Research Investment, Cancer Institute NSW. Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney Mary has a BA Hons (Psychology) and PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from University College London. Mary has over 15 years experience working on health research and policy across the academic, private, government and independent sectors. Mary has expertise in translational research and building research capacity. Mary commenced her role as Director of Strategic Research Investment at the Cancer Institute NSW in November 2011