Tim Watts received his BSc in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from the University of Manchester and a Master of Biomolecular Science (MRes) from the University of York. He has over 5 years experience in Microarray technology, including 4 years running the Microarray Facility for the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics at Oxford University. His special area of expertise are in high throughput analysis using Microarray technology. His current role is Field Applications Specialist for Roche Arrays Systems, providing technical support to customer on the full catalogue of NimbleGen high density array products, covering Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.