Meet the Team

We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team consisting of scientists, engineers, and business people, driven by the vision to improve human health

  • Sana Alajmovic

    CEO & Co-founder

    Over 10 years of business development within life sciences

    Venture capital and private equity experience

    B.Sc., Business and Economics Stockholm School of Economics

    Sweden’s Most Important Female Founder 2021 by financial newspaper Dagens Industri

    Winner of numerous prestigious awards for influential leaders in Life Science sector

  • Tore Bengtsson

    CSO and Co-founder

    Professor in physiology at Stockholm University

    ​​Leader of an international group of scientists 

    Experienced in commercializing scientific research discoveries.

    25 years of experience in pharmacology and physiology

    Founder of several successful companies

  • Eric Johnston

    CTO and COO

    Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

    Specialized in the design and - production of synthetic mesoporous silica.

    10 years of experience in scientific research in ​​polymers

    Led the research and development of modern treatments 

    Experienced in building operating models for life-science businesses

  • Kasper Wickzén

    Commercial Lead

    M.Sc, Marketing Management Esade

    15 years of experience in business development and strategising

  • Jeanha Baek

    Head of Preclinical Development

    Ph.D. in Pharmacology

    Strong background in translational medical research

    Specialized in the research finding novel therapies for diseases without a cure

    Broad research experience at all levels from cells to animals, and to humans 

    Experienced team builder

  • Ghislaine Robert-Nicoud

    Head of Product Development

    Ph.D. in Biomaterials

    Experienced in product development according to ​​GLP/GMP standards.

    ​​Specialized in biomedical research and material characterization techniques

    Extensive experience in patents applications for novel material compounds

  • Damir Konakovic

    Head of Oral Health Division

    Doctor of Dental Surgery, M.Sc. in Dental Science

    10 years of dental and oral health practice

    Extensive background in business development, marketing, and sales

    Specialized in commercializing disruptive health innovations

    Experienced in building business models and strategic partnerships

  • Agneta Brodin

    Finance Manager

    Experienced finance manager

    Extensive background in accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll

    Specialized in small and mid-sized companies and start-ups

  • Melissa Borg

    Preclinical Researcher

    Ph.D. in Physiology

    10 years of experience in medical research on metabolic diseases

    Extensive background in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Preclinical development

  • Anna Ioannidou

    Preclinical Researcher

    Ph.D. in Biology

    Extensive background in biological research

    Experienced in research of therapeutic interventions against obesity and metabolic diseases

    Preclinical development

  • Marcia Alvarado

    Business Intern

    M.Sc. in Bioentrepreneurship student 

    Nutritionist and dietician background

    Experienced in life-science starups and product launch  

    Experienced in sales B2B and B2C