Defining the Future
Welcome to Defining the Future, the podcast that celebrates the ideas, innovations, and people making the world a better place. I’m Claire Rutherford, a patent attorney and founder of Definition IP. In this podcast series, I sit down with visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers who are driving real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond. In each episode, we’re unpacking the stories behind the breakthroughs and the passion fueling their work. It’s about the people who are changing the game, and how their unique journeys are transforming the future for the better. From groundbreaking solutions to inspiring founde...
Revolutionising PCR Diagnostics: The Story of QuantuMDx with Jonathan O’Halloran

What does it take to create a revolutionary PCR device for diagnostics?
In this episode of Defining the Future, Claire Rutherford is joined by Jonathan O'Halloran. Jonathan is the co-founder of QuantuMDx, former Chief Scientific Officer and inventor of many of its proprietary technologies. Jonathan has a specialist interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and was a diagnostics advisor for the O’Neill Review. He was awarded European CTO of the Year in 2015.
Together, they discuss the journey of QuantumDx, the development of the Q-POC system, and the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship in the biotech fi...
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Welcome to Defining the Future, the podcast that celebrates the ideas, innovations, and people making the world a better place.
I’m Claire Rutherford, a patent attorney and founder of Definition IP.
In this podcast series, I sit down with visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers who are driving real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
In each episode, we’re unpacking the stories behind the breakthroughs and the passion fueling their work. It’s about the people who are changing the game, and how their unique journeys are transforming the future for the be...