Derek’s first degree is in parasitology from the University of Glasgow. He then completed an MSc in technology management and an MRes in bioprocessing at UCL. Derek looks after IP from the Institute of Neurology, Eastman Dental Institute and the Institute of Orthopaedics.

Derek is a director of Glialign Ltd, a company developing technologies for peripheral nerve repair, and is a director of Avatar Therapy Ltd, a company developing technologies for treating schizophrenia.