Ulrich Wilkening

Ulrich Wilkening is an experienced professional in life sciences and laboratory automation, currently serving as the New Business Development Manager at Eppendorf Group since July 2012. In this role, Ulrich is responsible for developing and executing corporate investment and partnership strategies in Liquid Biopsy, Molecular Biology, Proteomics, and Lab Automation. Prior positions at Eppendorf include Workflow Innovation Manager, Head of Applications in Automated Liquid Handling, and Director Applications for Liquid Handling, showcasing a strong focus on innovation and product development within the field. Previous experience includes roles at PerkinElmer, chemagen AG, Charité, and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, contributing to a robust background in molecular diagnostics and automated nucleic acid purification. Ulrich holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Molecular Biology from Freie Universität Berlin, with additional qualifications from Imperial College London and RWTH Aachen University.