Stuart Prime
About Stuart Prime
Stuart Prime serves as the Research & Development Director at Axol Bioscience Ltd., specializing in Human IPSC derived cell models for various fields, including Neuroscience and Immunology. With extensive experience in electrophysiology and cell culture, he has contributed significantly to the development of high-quality functional human neuronal cell types.
Work at Axol Bioscience
Stuart Prime has been serving as the Research & Development Director at Axol Bioscience Ltd. since 2020. In this role, he specializes in delivering human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived cell models across various market disciplines, including Neuroscience and Immunology. His previous positions at Axol include Head of Research and Development and Head of Product Innovation, both held from 2019 to 2020. Stuart's extensive experience at Axol has contributed to advancements in stem cell biology and the development of high-quality functional human neuronal cell types.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Prime studied at De Montfort University from 1996 to 1999, where he earned a BSc in Applied Biology with a focus on Toxicology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Human Biology. He furthered his education at University College London (UCL) from 2002 to 2005. His expertise encompasses various cell culture disciplines, including bioprocess development, protein purification, and stem cell work. He is skilled in electrophysiology techniques, utilizing tools such as Port-a-patch, Nanion, PatchXpress, and Ionworks quattro.
Background
Before joining Axol Bioscience, Stuart Prime worked at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals as a Protein Purification Scientist from 2005 to 2008. He later held the position of Senior Scientist at PhoreMost Ltd from 2016 to 2018, where he developed large-scale batch production systems aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing product quality. His career reflects a strong foundation in scientific research and development, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
Achievements
Stuart Prime has a proven track record in research and development, particularly in the field of stem cell biology. He has participated in various webinars, discussing topics such as building chamber-specific cardiac models with iPSCs and the use of iPSCs for patient stratification. He has presented on powering multiplatform applications with axoCells™ motor neurons and has contributed to discussions on human iPSC-derived sensory neurons, showcasing his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in his field.