Dr Hilary Hunt is a mathematical biologist. Her research integrates mathematical methods, systems biology, and experimental data to understand the mechanisms underlying cellular regulation and behaviour.

In MACSYS, Hilary draws on her experience integrating -omics data and biological insights into mathematical models to identify the mechanisms underlying mRNA regulation and their potential effects on downstream biological processes.

Her previous work focused on constructing mathematical models to predict and optimize the effects of biological perturbations – whether physical, genetic, and/or pharmacological – in a variety of biological systems, most notably cardiac ion channels and plant metabolism. Hilary completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne under the supervision of Prof Edmund Crampin and A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal.