We're scientists and innovators on a mission to make advanced DNA sequencing accessible, helping more people understand what's happening in their bodies.
Our technology rapidly identifies and quantifies all the bacteria and yeast present in a microbiome sample, giving you a clearer picture of your microbiome.
Gabrielle Gleeson-Solomon
CEO
Gabrielle joined the team in 2025, inspired to come on board with Nick and the team after seeing first-hand the terrible experience her sister went through and how Digital Microbiology's tests transformed her life.
Prior to TMTC, Gabrielle was COO at TotallyMoney. She started her career at PwC as a management consultant and holds a degree in History from Oxford University.
Outside of work she sings in her chamber choir, plays for her tag rugby team, and can be found at parkrun on Saturday mornings.
Nick Parkinson
Scientific Director
Nick helped drive and develop the Digital Microbiology programme started in 2018 as a direct response to his experience of NHS management of recurrent UTIs suffered by one of his family.
He joined SBL (now TMTC) in 2008 from Oxford University where he was a senior post-doc researching Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Previously he held post-doc positions researching dementia genetics at the Institute of Neurology, London, and deafness genetics at both the MRC Mammalian Genetic Unit, Harwell and the University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
Nick gained his PhD in molecular genetics in 1998 at the University College and Royal Free Medical School, London and BSc degree in Genetics & Zoology at Leeds University.
He’s luke warm about football, loves golf and is a committed McLaren F1 fan.
Sam Millington
Lead Software Engineer
Sam joined the team in 2021 to help build the Digital Microbiology platform.
While studying physics at Bath, he discovered his passion for coding and enjoys creating software that does good.
When not at his desk, he enjoys walking his dog and experimenting in the kitchen.
Grace Simmonds
Advertising and Social Media Consultant
Grace is a skilled Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design which she obtained from the University of Bournemouth in 2005. Since then, she has gained valuable experience in the design industry in both London and her hometown Cambridge.
Grace has spent the last year focused on creating captivating social media designs and advertisements for Digital Microbiology.
Outside of work, she prioritises spending quality time with her husband, two young daughters and their flat-coated retriever.
Chrysolin Clements
Software Developer
Chrysolin joined SBL (now TMTC) as a Software Developer in 2022 and helps develop and maintain our in-house software.
After completing MCA (Master of Computer Applications) at the University of Mumbai, she worked with software companies using various technologies and is now a proud member of the TMTC team.
When not coding, she enjoys baking, reading and a nice walk in the countryside.
Ben Ferneyhough
Laboratory Manager
As well as keeping the stores stocked and the whole lab turning Ben spends his time processing samples, running countless antibiotic sensitivity cultures and mastering the MALDI-ToF.
He joined TMTC (previously known as SBL) in 2004 from Oxford Brookes University where he spent 11 years teaching the nursing degree course, as well as a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate anatomy and physiology modules.
Ben gained his PhD in 2000 at Oxford Brookes University, studying the behavioural development of olfactory learning in the honey bee, Apis mellifera, and a degree in Applied Biology from Nottingham Trent University.
He enjoys eating out, seeing live music and making tunes using his analogue synthesisers !.
Matt Roddis
Process Manager
Matt joined the team very early on, way back in 2006. He is Process Manager at TMTC and oversees the workflows for the samples coming into the laboratory.
After obtaining a BSc in Biology from the University of York, he went on to spend several years in academia and the biotechnology industry working on autoimmunity, immunomodulation and cancer vaccines.
He enjoys sports (mostly watching rather than participating these days), live music and comedy, and long country walks with his dog.
