Science Capital Directors
Michael Overduin is a Professor of Structural Biology, and established the Henry Wellcome Building as a national facility for biomedical researchers. He leads a laboratory studying protein mechanisms involved in cancer, and volunteers for the Lunar Society Executive. He received a BSc in Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1988 and a PhD in biochemistry from The Rockefeller University in 1993.
Richard Miner is an adviser and finance director for entrepreneurial businesses, and is a Regional Director at FD Solutions. His experience in growing private companies including management buyouts, finance raising, acquisition, disposal and turnaround. Richard focusses on healthcare and technology sectors, and has served on the Board of NHS Foundation Trusts.
Brief history
Science Capital was formed as a company limited by guarantee by Michael Overduin, Brian Miller and Vernon Blackmore in Birmingham in 2010.
David Hall, Paul Worsnop, Giles Brindley, Joe Tibbetts and Adam Maclean then joined as Directors, allowing development of new activities and expanded outreach.
People helping out
Aysha Ali Science Capital intern
John Rainford Strawberry Fields
Eva Quigley for interviews
Gavin Broughton on events
Scott James for interviewing
Stuart Whitehouse for videos
Partners
Science Capital enjoys working in partnership with local organisations.
Mutually beneficial relationships are offered to the region's Universities.
External Advisors
Advisors are drawn from our major corporate members, they suggest topics and speakers, review events, provide guidance in strategic planning, and are invited to our Annual General Meeting.