About
Our mission is to empower agritech companies with actionable insights that accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural products.
TraitSeq delivers advanced data science and biological insights, driven by a diverse team founded on synergistic expertise resulting in cutting edge solutions.
Since spinning out from the Earlham Institute, our team of experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, and plant biology has been at the forefront of agritech, helping industry leaders transform their R&D processes and achieve impactful results.
Our vision is to accelerate the development of climate resilient crops and products that thrive in future environments.
Our Core Values
Innovative Expertise
We deliver forward-thinking innovation. By combining our specialist knowledge and diverse expertise with the latest advancements, we ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge and continually evolve to support the future of data driven agriculture.
Actionable Insights
We unlock insights that drive meaningful impact. By combining operational efficiency with evidence-based methods, we empower our customers to tackle complex challenges and deliver transformative progress.
Agricultural Resilience
We strengthen agriculture with data-driven solutions. By accelerating the development of climate-ready crops and sustainable solutions, we enable a more resilient food system that thrives in a changing climate.
Our Team
Our team thrives on diverse skills and a supportive culture, driving both current success and future growth. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where the unique backgrounds and contributions of every team member are championed.
Dr Joshua Colmer
Joshua is an entrepreneurial scientist who co-founded TraitSeq to translate his innovative research in RNA-Seq and machine learning into impactful agricultural solutions, focusing on optimising development processes for improved efficiency.
John Bloomer
John supports TraitSeq’s commercial growth with over 30 years of commercial experience in international research-based agribusiness and an extensive industry network as director of his own successful agritech advisory company.
Dr Felicity Knowles
Felicity’s diverse background spans industry, start-ups and academia to provide the expertise for scalable ventures. She has been instrumental in establishing TraitSeq, drawing on her expansive network to strengthen TraitSeq’s infrastructure and accelerate company growth.
Prof Anthony Hall
Anthony, co-founder of TraitSeq and Head of Plant Genomics at the Earlham Institute, leverages 25+ years of research expertise to provide scientific guidance and vision, ensuring TraitSeq remains ahead of the curve in agritech innovation.
Dr Benedict Coombes
Ben is a bioinformatician with an extensive background in crop genomics. His technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and research experience play a key role in advancing TraitSeq's technological capabilities and innovation.
Dr Valéria Custódio
Valéria has extensive experience in plant and microbe interactions, data analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights. At TraitSeq, she advances machine learning and multiomics analysis in crops, driving our innovation and technological advances.
Dr Maricris Zaidem
Cris brings extensive expertise in plant development and stress responses from her roles at Oxford, NYU, Max Planck, and IRRI. As bioinformatician at TraitSeq, she advances machine learning in crops, enhancing our innovation and technological advancements.
Scarlett Udy
Scarlett, a first-class Business and Management graduate from Durham, leverages her experience in start-ups and business development to support operations and communications at TraitSeq, her seamless execution and delivery ensures actionable results.