NEIL EBENEZER

Medical Technologist Specialist, Department for International Trade

Dr Neil Ebenezer is the Medical Technologist and Genomics Specialist at Department for International Trade. He joined the Life Science team in 2019 and his role includes developing and implementing the global strategy for medical technologies and genomics across inward investment and exports. Neil has a broad scientific knowledge with a degree in Biotechnology from Dublin City University. He obtained a PhD from the Institute of Ophthalmology (UCL), on the genetics of ocular diseases. Neil then held various posts within the civil service, including; the Department of Health, the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and at the Department of Transport. Subsequently, Neil was the Director of Research, Policy and Innovation at the charity Fight for Sight before joining DIT.