James Stuart Rothel

Cellestis Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets medical diagnostic products. It develops and markets QuantiFERON technology products for medical diagnosis and scientific research. The QuantiFERON technology is a patented whole blood method for detecting cell mediated immune responses of T cell lymphocytes using whole blood samples. Its product portfolio includes QuantiFERON-CMI kit, an in vitro laboratory test for the measurement of cell mediated immune responses in humans using whole blood, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Chadstone, Australia.

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation provides scientific and industrial research services. It plays a role in collaboration within the Australian national innovation system and as an advisor to government, industry and the community. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Canberra, Australia.