Meet the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing NT POCT team
John Hepburn
Program Manager
John, is orginally from Scotland having moved to Adelaide with his family in 2023. He previously worked as a pathology laboratory manager in the Scottish National Health Service. John is enthuasiastic about the benefits that point of care testing can provide to communities.
Ellen Kambanaros
Senior Scientific Officer
Ellen grew up in Adelaide and completed a Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) at Flinders University in 2018. She then worked in a private pathology laboratory before joining the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing in 2021. Ellen is passionate about the benefits of POCT and is always happy to provide support in any way she can.
Dechen Dakthon
Scientific Assistant
Dechen brings a strong background from diagnostic laboratory work, with hands-on experience in high-throughput environments and a keen focus on accuracy and efficiency. Dechen is passionate about making diagnostics more accessible and rapid—particularly in clinical and field settings where timely decision-making is critical. Driven by a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Dechen is dedicated to advancing diagnostic tools that enhance patient care and support healthcare professionals in diverse environments.
Cathy Waymark
Administration Assistant
Cathy has a background in administration and finance has worked in many industries. Cathy enjoys assisting with the provision of POCT services, which align with her interest in contributing to the improved health and wellbeing of other people. Cathy currently works with the NT POCT i-STAT and WBC DIFF programs.