Thomas Benen's Biography

Thomas Benen, Sales Manager, Microtrac

Dr Thomas Benen’s background is in molecular biology, with expertise in the optical analysis of cells and virus-like particles. He was trained in genetics and bioinformatics, and holds an MSc from the University of Regensburg and a PhD from the University of Hamburg. Thomas was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation to develop a novel molecular display technique on the basis of lentiviral particles for the affinity maturation of viral antigens. This method is now being used in the development of HIV vaccine prototypes. In parallel, he gathered experience in project management for several years at the start-up incubator BioPark Regensburg GmbH, where he initiated marketing campaigns and supported interdisciplinary projects with Capgemini Consulting. The incubator was able to triple the number of tenants, floor space and network partners during this time. He joined Nanosight in 2012 and is responsible for sales and scientific support in Northern Germany.