Patrick Roche
About Patrick Roche
Patrick Roche serves as the Senior Vice President at HTG Molecular Diagnostics, where he has worked since 2014. He previously held various leadership roles in the diagnostics field, including a 20-year tenure at Mayo Clinic and positions at Ventana Medical Systems.
Current Role at HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Patrick Roche serves as the Senior Vice President at HTG Molecular Diagnostics, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he oversees the development of both in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and research use only (RUO) reagents and assays. He is responsible for interfacing with pharmaceutical and academic partners to facilitate the development of new therapeutics. His leadership contributes to the advancement of molecular diagnostics in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Mayo Clinic
Prior to his current role, Patrick Roche worked at Mayo Clinic as the Director of the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory from 1982 to 2002. During his 20 years in this position, he was involved in the management and development of immunohistochemistry techniques, contributing to the clinic's reputation for excellence in diagnostic pathology. His experience at Mayo Clinic laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the diagnostics industry.
Career at Ventana Medical Systems
Patrick Roche held multiple positions at Ventana Medical Systems, where he worked from 2002 to 2014. He served as the Head and Vice President of Reagent Development from 2002 to 2009, followed by a role as Vice President of Translational Diagnostics from 2009 to 2014. In these positions, he was instrumental in the development of diagnostic solutions that enhanced patient care and supported clinical research.
Educational Background
Patrick Roche studied at the University of Southern California (USC), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from 1971 to 1975. He continued his education at USC, obtaining a PhD in Experimental Pathology from 1975 to 1982. His academic background in biological sciences and pathology has equipped him with a strong foundation for his career in diagnostics and therapeutics.