Timothy Merkel

Senior Staff Scientist

Timothy Merkel is a polymer chemist and nanotechnologist pursuing innovation at the intersection of materials science and biology. They earned a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and have worked extensively across various roles, including as a Senior Staff Scientist at GenMark Diagnostics since 2025. Timothy's previous experience includes significant contributions at Illumina, where they played key roles in developing advanced polymers and technologies for next-generation sequencing. During their postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University, they focused on nanoparticle functionalization for therapeutic applications. With a strong foundation in both research and development, Timothy continues to drive advancements in nanomedicine and bioinspired materials.

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San Diego, United States

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