Dr. James Wade

Program Manager

(BSc, MSc, PhD)

James was educated in the UK, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science (University of Salford, UK) and a Master’s degree (with distinction) in Molecular Parasitology and Entomology (University of Manchester, UK). This training provided a strong understanding of contemporary studies relating to research into the immunological and molecular aspects of selected parasites and vector/parasite relationships. A specific emphasis was placed on the epidemiology and control of vectors of known economic importance and their impacts on the public, animal and agricultural sectors.

After completing a PhD in cell and developmental biology in 2008, James was employed as a Science and Technology Program Manager for a world leading European-based agribusiness holding company (EW-Group). In this role he was responsible for a global program of collaborative research projects which aimed to improve company process efficiencies.

In 2015 James joined a subsidiary of the EW-Group (Aviagen Ltd) as Research/Technical Development Manager (an EW-Group owned company). Here he assisted in leading a broad range of research initiatives aimed at improving the understanding of Aviagen’s products, processes, and developing best-practice advice for customers. This involved cross cultural and geographical collaborations with private industry, leading academic institutions and government organisations. This role saw James gain further experience in the coordination multiple cross disciplinary research projects in order to develop new technologies and methods that would add value to the Aviagen business. As part of this role he was responsible for the management of company trials infrastructure, the management, analysis and interpretation of product and research and development trials run internally or in external facilities across Europe. This role delivered multiple research outputs and technical support internally to the company, customer and wider audiences.

James was appointed as Program Manager for R&D within Bio-Gene in December 2018.