LEX Diagnostics
Amaru Araya-Williams has a diverse work experience in the engineering and diagnostics field. They started at TTP plc in 20XX as a Year Intern, where they gained practical knowledge in engineering. This was followed by a position as a Summer Intern from July 2014 to September 2016. In 20XX, they joined TTP plc as a Consultant Engineer specializing in mechanical and fluidic systems. During their tenure, they developed innovative products utilizing TTP's technologies and contributed to the creation of a low-cost and rapid medical diagnostic solution. Araya-Williams then progressed to LEX Diagnostics, a TTP plc spin-out, where they served as the Head of Manufacturing. They co-invented the LEX technology, which significantly reduces the cost and time required for traditional PCR tests. Additionally, they held the roles of Senior NPI Engineer and Lead Cartridge Engineer (Secondment) at LEX Diagnostics. Overall, Araya-Williams has demonstrated expertise in engineering, product development, and diagnostic technology.
Amaru Araya-Williams obtained a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. This educational journey lasted from 2013 to 2017.
LEX Diagnostics
LEX Diagnostics is a medical device company that specializes in molecular diagnostics for primary care. Having solved the PCR cost problem, LEX focuses tightly on nasal and oral samples, and on viral pathogens, to avoid the other high-cost elements of traditional molecular diagnostic products. LEX Diagnostics is a spin-out from TTP plc, atechnology development company in the life science and medical device sector. The origins of the LEX technology lie in an internal R&D project to reduce the time it takes to get a result from a PCR test. It formed a company when it became clear the solution also reduced the cost and size of any diagnostic device using it.LEX Diagnostics was founded in 2020 and is based in Melbourn, United Kingdom.