Jeff Newman's Biography

Jeff Newman, Programme Director, Cranfield University

Dr Jeff Newman has worked for Cranfield University since 1990, during which time he has undertaken research and consultancy into many areas of industrial biotechnology. His main interests involve the design and production of novel diagnostic devices and the interesting opportunities proffered by microfluidic systems. For many years, Jeff has led Cranfield Biotechnology Centre’s consultancy service, which offers industry a service encompassing market and technological surveys, identifying new opportunities and developing company strategy. Jeff is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Biosensors. He is also very active in teaching and is Programme Director for the Advanced Bioscience MSc courses in Medical Diagnostics, Molecular Medicine, Nanomedicine, Analytical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine.