Michelson Diagnostics Expands Sales and Customer Support Team

Michelson Diagnostics (MDL) a leading provider of clinical OCT imaging systems has announced two appointments. Dr. David Heard has been appointed Sales Manager and will be responsible for developing worldwide sales for both clinical and non-clinical applications. Dr Daniel Woods has joined as Senior Imaging Scientist and will provide additional technical expertise for customers in Medical and Biological fields.

David was previously at Santec Corporation where he has led the European Sales and Marketing team for the last 12 years. David has a D.Phil. from Oxford University and also seven years experience working in optics research for Sharp Corporation. David said: “I have been involved in OCT for the past six years. The technology is now at a point where clinicians are recognising its benefits for a wide range of applications. I am delighted to join MDL and assist our customers to further exploit this exciting technology.

” Daniel studied for his PhD in OCT under Professor Adrian Podoleanu at the University of Kent. He subsequently moved to the University of Leiden Medical Centre where he developed optical imaging techniques for the hospital’s obstetrics department. “I’m excited to be in a position to find new applications for OCT. Development of the technology has been my life for seven years, it’s an extremely adaptable imaging modality and I’m eager to see it realise its full potential.

” CEO Jon Holmes commented: “Michelson Diagnostics is now poised for growth, and I am very pleased that David and Dan have joined us. Their commercial and technical experience will be invaluable in responding quickly and effectively to the strong flow of sales enquiries that we are experiencing.”