James Smith

James Smith is an experienced professional specializing in scientific operations and laboratory management. Currently serving as Head of Scientific Operations at Talisman Therapeutics Limited since October 2021, James previously held the position of Laboratory Manager at Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health from July 2019 to October 2021. With a strong research background at the University of Cambridge, where roles included Research Associate and Research Assistant from January 2002 to October 2021, James possesses key skills in microarray production, mouse neural stem cell differentiation, human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cell culture, and drug screening. James's early career included a position as a lab technician at Gemini Genomics and a volunteer role at the British Trust for Ornithology, following a degree in Biological Sciences from Durham University.