LEX Diagnostics
Dr. John Jr Ukeri's work experience includes serving as an Integration Scientist at LEX Diagnostics since August 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cardiff University from November 2020 to August 2022. Additionally, they served as a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Essex from April 2016 to November 2020.
Dr. John Jr Ukeri completed their education with a specialization in Molecular Biology. Dr. John Jr earned their Doctor of Philosophy - PhD degree from the University of Essex between 2016 and 2020. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Leicester, which they attended from 2015 to 2016. There is no information available regarding their education before attending the University of Leicester.
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.