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Freedom to access genomic information will change how we view the world around us and the way we live our lives. 

Enabling access to genomic information for anyone, anywhere at anytime is our mission.

Meet the world class team behind our technology.

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Bruce Fergusson

Bruce Fergusson

Director

Bruce has extensive experience in the electronics industry from product development through to being GM of a contract manufacturer, and he also has a lot of management experience running small, high tech  businesses in NZ. He has been involved in numerous startups and has been on the board of several of these. Bruce has BSc in Physics, and also in Electronic Engineering, and an MBA.

Graeme Fuller

Graeme Fuller

Technical Advisor

Graeme brings a wealth of expertise in both Physics and Electronic Engineering, with a touch of biological sciences. He previously served as the Chief Technology Officer at Ubiquitome. During his tenure Graeme played a pivotal role in overseeing the development of the Liberty 16 from a Proof-of-Concept device into a cost-effective, mass-manufacturable device. 

Eddi Tan, PhD

Eddi Tan, PhD

Chief Scientist

Eddi brings a robust educational background encompassing Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Medical Microbiology (PhD). With 18 years of scientific research experience, with a focus on the biopharmaceutical and IVD industries for the past 6 years, she has showcased proficiency across diverse domains. Of particular significance is her involvement in establishing, developing, and launching multiple CE-marked in vitro diagnostic (CE-IVD) kits employing real-time PCR technology, including a kit for COVID-19 screening.

Eddi has spearheaded new test development initiatives and led application groups focused on PCR-based genetic tests, resulting in the development of 6 in vitro diagnostic (IVD) kits with CE registration within a year. She has taken on the position of Team Lead and fulfilled pivotal roles, which included delivering internal training and technical support across various departments, encompassing Sales and Marketing, Regulation Affairs, Production, and Lab Services. Her efforts ensured compliance with ISO requirements and streamlined the CE application process.

Since joining Ubiquitome in 2021, Eddi has demonstrated significant growth within the company, engaging in diverse responsibilities such as fostering customer relations and managing technical aspects of collaborations, leading to the issuance of two FDA-EUAs. Her scientific contributions have consistently met high standards, evidenced by the acceptance of her posters at prestigious conferences such as AACC and AMP. 

Taylor Verdun

Taylor Verdun

General Manager

Taylor holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biological Engineering from Montana State University. Prior to Ubiquitome, Taylor was with a medical device company whose focus was to optimize the growth factors in human allografts to create the ideal stem cell scaffold to promote bone, subchondral repair and dermal growth. Her focus was in post production processes including data entry and quality control functions.

Since joining Ubiquitome in 2020 as Project Support Associate, Taylor has led Ubiquitome's transition to a medical device company and the implementation of our ISO13485 certified quality management system. As Product Manager, she broadened her skill set across sales, marketing, operations and R&D, as well as some responsibilities in finance and accounting. As General Manager, her role has continued to grow as she manages day to day operations of Ubiquitome.

David Hirst, PhD

David Hirst, PhD

R&D Lead

David's initial training was in experimental laser physics.   After a several of years of teaching, he worked in Australia and the UK in fiberoptic component manufacture, mostly in test and measurement and high-volume production setups, then moving to specialist test and measurement equipment design.  On returning to New Zealand, he continued designing and building test equipment for high-speed telecoms and industrial sensing applications. David then had a brief turn as a trainee patent attorney before returning to test equipment design and production.  He brings this multi-disciplinary experience of optics, electronics, mechanics and firmware to his current role.