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Michalis Hadjithomas, Ph.D.
Co-founder & Partner
Leadership, Data Science, Computational Biology, Genome Mining
Michalis is an experienced biotech professional with a background in Protein Biochemistry, Computational Biology and Genomics. He is a Fulbright scholar and holds degrees from the University of Kansas and the Johns Hopkins University. He has over 12 years of professional experience, having held positions at the J. Craig Venter Institute (USA), the Joint Genome Institute (USA) and DNAnexus (USA). Most recently, he was Vice President and Head of Genomics at LifeMine Therapeutics (USA), a drug discovery company that uses genomics to discover new medicines from fungi. He is passionate about using genome mining to discover and develop novel or improved technologies from nature.

Nikos C. Kyrpides, Ph.D.
Co-founder & Partner
Microbial Genomics Pioneer, Microbiome Data Visionary, Biotechnology Innovator
Nikos is a distinguished bioscientist and a globally renowned expert in microbial genomics and data science. His groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. Since 2004, he works at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, where he directs the Microbiome Data Science program and the Prokaryotic Strategic Coordination, two of the world's most prominent initiatives in microbiome genomics. Over his career, Kyrpides has received numerous prestigious awards and honors, including recognition as one of the most influential scientists worldwide by Clarivate. With over 700 peer-reviewed publications, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the field of microbiology.

Georgia Kokaraki, Ph.D.
Co-founder & Partner
Translational Science Strategist, Multiomics Innovator
Georgia is a molecular biologist who specializes in multiomics technologies and artificial intelligence, seamlessly bridging basic research and drug discovery. With a doctoral degree in biology and over a decade of experience, she has effectively led high-profile initiatives in precision medicine and oncology, showcasing a profound understanding of the field's intricacies. Throughout her extensive professional journey, she has held leadership roles at prestigious institutions such as the Karolinska Institutet and within the life science industry, where her adeptness in driving proactive business development strategies was evident. Georgia's commitment to excellence is apparent in her ability to deliver positive outcomes, establishing her as a valuable asset in advancing science and healthcare. Currently, she serves as Scientific Project Manager at the Center for Neurogenomics at Mount Sinai in New York, USA, where her dedication to advancing science and healthcare continues to make an impact.

Georgios A. Pavlopoulos, Ph.D.
Co-founder & Partner
Bioinformatics Researcher, Integrative Biology, Expert, Data Science Innovator, Management
Georgios is a bioinformatician mainly focusing on Comparative Genomics, Metagenomics, Integrative Biology, and Visualization. He is a computer scientist by training (NKUA, Greece) and an MSc holder in Bioinformatics (Uni. Leeds, UK). He has received his MBA jointly from AUEB and NTUA (Greece) and holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from EMBL-Heidelberg (Germany). He has served as a PostDoctoral Research Scientist in several Universities and Centers, such as the University of Crete (Greece), KU Leuven (Belgium), and Lawrence Berkeley Lab (USA). He has worked as a bioinformatics consultant for several companies in the USA and since 2018, he has been the Director of Bioinformatics (Research Associate Professor) as well as an elected member of the Scientific Board at the IFBR-BSRC 'Alexander Fleming' Institute (Athens, Greece). As of 2024, he has been appointed the role of Director of Research (Research Full Professor). His contributions to the field have led to recognition as one of the top scientists in his domain.
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Victoria Kimonides, Ph.D.
Associate Partner
Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship
Victoria holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge and a BSc in Biochemistry and Microbiology from King's College London, from which she has an Associate Degree in Philosophy as well. She started her career as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Neuroendocrinology Lab in Rockefeller University, New York, and had affiliations as a Research Fellow with Universities of Athens (Neurosurgery) and Patras (Engineering) before making a career shift to business. Most of her career is in the Technology Sector and she has significant leadership experience across technology and commercial roles with both multinationals such as Microsoft as well as start-up/scale-up companies. She is a founder of Insaitu, a company deeply rooted in innovation working on 'augmented intelligence technologies' in the fields of applied neuroscience, healthcare, and sustainability. Since 2018, she is a fellow of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School where she supports initiatives, innovators, and companies that primarily focus on addressing challenges with global impact.
