Mark von itzstein biography of george michael

Twenty years ago,Professor Mark von Itzsteinestablished the Institute for Glycomics, the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere and only one of a few in the world.

In the following Q & A, discover how an inquisitive nature, expertmentors and broader study took him from a potential career in veterinary science to establishing the Institute for Glycomics at Griffith University.

Q & A:

What started you on the path from animal husbandry to Director of the Institute for Glycomics?

Coming from a farming background—my parents were dairy farmers—it was logical that my starting point was to study animal husbandry at the Queensland Agricultural College (Gatton), now part of the University of Queensland.

After graduating, my plan was to leave Australia and study veterinary medicine at an esteemed college in the US. Prior to leaving, however, came the recommendation from the college to first study a broader science degree; the aim was