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Imagine a device that works in a similar way to a pregnancy or covid test. A small, convenient, easy-to-use device that can detect an illness or condition in a matter of minutes. It could be used at home, surgery, or in the workplace.

Well, that’s what we develop at RAPIvD. These are exciting times in bio-diagnostics - and we're driving progress.

About Us

Making a difference - inspired by health & wellbeing - driven by science

Our Story

RAPIvD was established in 2018 by Dr Robert Porter. With more than 3o years of experience in the field of bio-diagnostics, Rob was keen to establish his own company to provide the expertise and facilities required by customers and collaborating partners to advance the technologies and availability of lateral flow and similar devices.

The company has grown quickly. The covid-19 pandemic focused attention on the value of large-scale, low-cost, convenient and accurate bio-diagnostic testing. The team at RAPIvD continues to expand, as do our laboratory facilities. We're small enough to remain agile and large enough to provide a full range of services in this specialised field.

Our Purpose

We find new and better ways to diagnose illnesses and/or conditions by helping to make the technology:

  • easier, quicker and more convenient to use

  • more accurate

  • kinder to the planet

  • more affordable.

Our Values

We have three core values that guide our work practices, recruitment and the interactions with our customers.
 

  • Knowledge: Our knowledge is our biggest asset, and we pride ourselves on our experience, expertise and a relentless thirst for progress in our field.

  • Quality: Our standards are extremely high… and we’re always looking for improvements.

  • Integrity: We aim to lead and never to deliberately mis-lead. Ethical and moral robustness is embedded in our culture.

Our Team

Dr Robert Porter

Dr Robert Porter (Rob)
Founder, CEO
 

PhD, Chemistry & Immunodiagnostics

MPhil, Chemistry

BSc, Chemistry

    

University of Wales, Swansea

Dr Tina Hurst

Dr Tina Hurst RNutr. MICRv
COO
 

PhD, Exercise & Nutrition Immunology,

MSc, Environmental Analysis & Health

BSc, Microbiology

    

Loughborough University; University of Wales, Swansea

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Leanne Walker
Research Manager
 

MSc, Chemical Research (Biological Chemistry)

BSc, Chemistry

    

University of Leicester

Owen Drabwell, Research Scientist, RAPIvD

Owen Drabwell
Research Scientist
 

MSc, Cancer Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Biology

BSc, Chemistry

    

University of Leicester

Bella Howard

Bella Howard
Research Scientist
 

BSc, Biological Sciences

    

University of Reading

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Leah Richards
Research Scientist

 

BSc. Psychology

 

University of Hertfordshire

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Jessica Uche
Research Scientist

 

BSc. Biomedical Science

 

Birmingham City University

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Callum Byrne-Stott
Laboratory Technician

 

Biomedical Science Undergraduate

 

Keele University

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Chloe Armitage
Laboratory Technician

 

BSc. Biological Sciences 

 

Oxford Brookes University

Katy Kendrick

Katy Kendrick
Quality Manager & Office Manager
 

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Howard Sheppard
Head of Finance

 

Qualified Accountant

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Richard Wightman
Head of Marketing & Communications

 

BA Politics

University of Wales, Swansea

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