Lutz is an internationally recognised expert in the application of big data methods to understand molecular biology who oversees the biostatistics work at Microba. His expertise in identifying therapeutic leads and developing diagnostics using artificial intelligence plays an integral role in meeting clinical needs with diagnostic and therapeutic assets. Lutz received his PhD in Bioinformatics and Genome Research from Bielefeld University, Germany and has worked with numerous high impact research teams, including the Nestlé Research Institute where he studied the role of the gut microbiota in health and disease.