Mark is a molecular biologist and the founder of Azora Biosciences, established in 2020. Motivated by the limitations of traditional off-the-shelf R&D models, he built Azora to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions for modern high-throughput genomics laboratories.

Denver leads our R&D team in the development of customised products and new technologies. After completing his PhD at the University of Auckland, he brings deep expertise and creativity that help drive innovation for our clients.

Faith oversees key elements of our manufacturing operations, bringing a strong technical background and practical experience to the role. She provides essential support across all aspects of production and adds significant capability to the team.

Jordan leads our Next Generation Sequencing development, bringing deep expertise and a diverse practical skill set to the team. His leadership strengthens our capabilities as we move into new areas of development.

Aakash plays a key role in developing Azora Biosciences’ core Next Generation Sequencing technology initiatives. He brings strong practical skills and technical expertise in enzyme science and genetics, developed during his Master’s degree at the University of Waikato.

Claudia supports our product development and custom solution projects, bringing a strong background in plant biotechnology to the team. She holds a PhD from the Universidad de Talca in Chile and enjoys applying her expertise to real-world laboratory challenges.

Jasmin contributes to our production operations, bringing a strong background in Biomedical Sciences from the Universities of Auckland and Otago, along with hands-on experience from New Zealand Clinical Research. She brings valuable practical skills that will support Azora Biosciences as we continue to grow.

Emma supports our production team while studying for a Bachelor of Science at the University of Waikato. Her mature and attentive approach provides valuable support as the team continues to grow.

Sam manages our contracts, payments, and day-to-day administration, while also helping to coordinate marketing projects. Her work supports Azora Biosciences’ continued growth into new markets.