Daniel Palmer is a seasoned professional in the life sciences and chemistry sectors, currently serving as Business Development Lead at ColVisTec AG since August 2023. As the Principal Consultant and founder of Proficit Partners Ltd since April 2016, Daniel specializes in aiding biotech SMEs with research management and intellectual property strategies, with notable expertise in nanomedicine, drug delivery, and analytical science. Previous roles include Chief Scientific Officer at Midatech Pharma PLC, where Daniel oversaw R&D across multiple locations and managed collaborative academic partnerships, and Managing Director at Q Chip Ltd, responsible for operations until its acquisition in 2014. Daniel holds an MBA from Imperial College Business School, a PhD in Chemistry, a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Heriot-Watt University, and a BA in Humanities & Classics from The Open University.