Nicky has been with Phytome since the very beginning, working closely with the leadership team to setup the company’s internal structure.  Since then she has developed a passion for Operational Management and has been instrumental in the development of the Phytome research campus, based in the heart of Cornwall.

Nicky has a background in accountancy with a keen eye for detail.  Her ability to be agile and diverse enables her to oversee and manage operational projects within the company.

In her spare time she enjoys making the most of the Cornish coast paddle boarding and walking her two dogs.

30 years’ experience in accounting across multiple industries. Roles include company accountant, financial controller, finance manager, as well as company secretary and head of finance.

Jonathon has lead complex financial modelling and forecasting and brings with him a wealth of all round operational finance experience.

Living on the edge of Dartmoor, Jonathon enjoys exploring the wide landscape in all weathers either on foot or by motorbike, with the coast nearby and the sounds of the sea.

Neil has been employed as the Site Security Manager at Phytome since May2022. Since then, he has been supporting the Senior leadership team in developing and implementing the site security & safety.

Neil has a long and experienced background in both military and Police security. This includes close protection, high threat level management & the planning of high-profile events, of which he has achieved national accreditation.

In his spare time Neil enjoys cooking, long dog walks and is a keen football and rugby supporter. He also has a passion for 80s music.

Cleo is a Biomedical Masters graduate with a specialism in Infection and Immunity. Motivated by lessening the global disease burden, her research interests include molecular biology and novel drug development.

She ignited her passion for team building and management in the scientific sector while supervising in a COVID testing laboratory and has now redirected her enthusiasm into the role of Laboratory Manager at Phytome Life Sciences.

In her free time, Cleo relishes opportunities to backpack both abroad and in her home county of Cornwall. She also enjoys gaming and exercising a variety of creative and artistic interests.

Jasper is a biogeochemist who has previously worked on the extraction and analysis of biomarkers from organic matter through his PhD and other roles at the University of Plymouth. He applies his core analytical skills from his undergraduate in Chemistry at the University of Bristol and research skills from his Master’s in co-polymers, to his interest in the chemistry of natural products. His research and other interests have led him to work across a range of growing systems, from traditional grazing to a high productivity hydroponic micro farm.

Jasper now leads the Natural Product Chemistry team’s research across a range of projects from optimising plant extraction methods, to deriving new routes for drugs and developing drug delivery products.

When not in his lab coat, Jasper is regularly found either in the sea, or trudging across a windy moor.

Luke is currently writing up his PhD in genetics, with a focus on telomeres and aging at the University of Sheffield. Prior to his post-graduate studies, he gained a bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences. He has thorough experience in complex molecular biological techniques, biochemistry and analytical chemistry.

Luke’s passion for science comes from the discovery of the unknown and a desire to further our understanding of the natural world.

In his own time he enjoys hiking, gig rowing, sailing, and swimming. 

Roarke is Plymouth University graduate, having studied BSc Ocean Science and Marine Conservation and MSc Sustainable Aquaculture. His dissertations focused on microplastics, their distribution, abundance, and harmful effects on marine organisms.

This is his first professional role post MSc and Roake is eager to learn from the highly experienced team. Focusing on controlled environment agriculture, to ultimately combine it with his Aquaculture studies in an aquaponics set up.

He is happy to move to Cornish countryside after growing up near Birmingham. Roarke can enjoy his weekends near the coast; walking, swimming, and learning to surf. His other hobbies include gaming, watching movies and reading, especially H. P. Lovecraft and JRR Tolkien.

Tarian is a Biochemistry graduate from the University of Bath. Formerly working in analysis of pharmaceutical and healthcare products/ingredients, he has gained experience in a broad range of analytical techniques and instrument use.

During his degree he found interest in cancer mechanisms, and novel drug development, which motivated him to join Phytome Life Sciences and be a part of the exciting bio-pharmaceutical research undertaken here.

Outside of work he enjoys regular runs, playing badminton, and baking and occasionally partaking in surfing, drawing, and exploring all that Cornwall has to offer.

Ellie joined Phytome Life Sciences to pursue her passion for the sciences. Having initially planned to attend university and study Physical Earth Science; Ellie’s plans were impacted by the pandemic and now she is learning through experiences and opportunity here at Phytome.

Born and bred in Cornwall, her roots run deep as her family once belonged to the farm where the Phytome campus is now located. Ellie is excited to see the estate now as a hub of innovation and research.

Outside work, Ellie enjoys a multitude of sports and outdoor activities. She has been horse riding for over a decade and practices traditional archery on the Lizard Peninsula as well as paddleboarding and kayaking. She loves the outdoors, but mostly exploring coast paths with her dog Nellie.

Clare is a multi-award-winning designer with over 15 years’ experience running businesses within the horticulture industry. 

Beyond plants, Clare’s interests lay within adopting a systems-based approach to functional performance optimisation. With her extensive plant knowledge and business management experience she brings a unique perspective to the Phytome team.

Outside of work, Clare is a keen Yogi and environmentalist and can usually be found either on the yoga mat or on a long hike with her dog, Maggie.

Phytome-funded CASE PhD student in pharmaceutical enzymology. Sahara holds a BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and MPhil Biotechnology both from Manchester University. Her expertise span computational bioinformatics, in vitro directed enzyme design and directed evolution, industrial biotechnology and directed biosynthetic catalysis.