Duncan Borthwick PhD in

Duncan Borthwick PhD

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Director at Labcoats & Blackboards Ltd
📍 Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom

Duncan is a commercial leader with 25 years of experience translating scientific innovation into profitable revenue for emerging life science companies. Holding a Ph. D. , he specializes in business development, sales, and marketing. Colleagues describe him as a hard-working, innovative, and pragmatic professional focused on outcomes.

Outside of work, Duncan is deeply involved in adventure and ultra-endurance sports, having participated in events like the Pan Celtic Race. He is also a My Green Lab Ambassador, reflecting a personal commitment to sustainability within the scientific community and a passion for reducing the environmental impact of laboratories.

Unique fact: To compete in a long-distance cycling event, he used a graphene power bank and a fast charger to keep his electronics powered at cafe stops.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom
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Commercializing Science
His entire career is built on bridging the gap between scientific innovation and market success, with a track record of delivering 60% growth in previous roles.
Sustainable Labs
As a "My Green Lab Ambassador" and through his work with bioplastic consumables, he actively promotes reducing the environmental impact of laboratory processes.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director
Labcoats & Blackboards Ltd
10-2025
Director of Jumbo Growth
Green Elephant Biotech
1-2023 - 10-2025
Head of Sales and Marketing
Axol Bioscience
1-2022 - 1-2023
Commercial Marketing Manager, Distributor Programs
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
1-2020 - 1-2022
Global Marketing Manager
Solentim
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Education
1995 - 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
MRC Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh
9-1991 - 6-1995
Bachelor's degree
University of St. Andrews
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