DEREK BUTLER 

Product specialist Genome analysis: Derek is responsible for the Genome analysis services, which are based on next generation sequencing technology. Together with Erwin van Rijn he also handles the Gene to Protein services. In addition to this, he works on a number of collaborative research projects with universities and research institutes the objective of which is to develop novel and more efficient DNA-related services.

Background:

Derek completed a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at Dublin City University in 1995, specialising in Genetics and Immunology. He continued his studies at University College Cork and in 2001 received his PhD degree for work on the genetic regulation of lactic acid bacteria. In the same year he took up a post-doctoral position at the University of Groningen where his work focused on the identification of novel enzymatic activities from thermophilic bacteria. In 2004 Derek joined Lactrys (now Falco Biotherapeutics) where he worked on vaccine development in probiotic bacteria before joining BaseClear in 2006.