About
Synthetic oligonucleotides have exquisite specificity and unique sensitivities. Ben Ayer will guide you through the complexity of sourcing this critical component for your product development.
Profile:
- Inventive scientist with 15 years of experience in applied biotechnology
- Expert in the design of molecular tests for disease diagnostics, genotyping, and marker-assisted selection
- Successful record of customer-centric investigations into root cause analysis
- An independent creative personality who pursues the highest levels of accuracy, integrity, and workmanship
Education:
- Graduated with honors in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley
- Advanced biochemistry coursework while studying abroad at University of Otago, New Zealand
Patents:
- U.S. Patent 10,519,485 - Dual Quencher Probes - Dec 2019
- U.S. Patent 10,301,310 - Cosmic Quenchers - May 2019
Publications:
- Ayer, B. (2009) PCR and fluorescence chemistries: DNA incarnate. In: The PCR Revolution: Basic Technologies and Applications. S.A. Bustin (ed.) Cambridge University Press.
- Flynn, J. Ayer, B. (2015) qPCR Oligo Synthesis and Design. In Abdel Nour, A. Pfaffl, M. (Eds.) MIQE & qPCR iBook.
