People

Moncyte is currently a research-to-business project at the University of Helsinki.

We have a strong and passionate team determined to bring this novel test for the benefit of doctors and patients with high cholesterol around the world.

Experienced in laboratory automation and cellular lipid metabolism, our team has performed research in various countries and has strong international experience in commercialization of healthcare innovations in Europe and USA.

_{Simon Pfisterer, PhD}

Dr. Simon Pfisterer is an independent research group leader at the Department of Anatomy, University of Helsinki (www.pfistererlab.org). Simon has long experience in laboratory automation and cellular lipid metabolism. He has a strong international background in performing research in various countries, including Australia, USA, Germany and Finland.

_{Tamara Alagirova, MBA}

Tamara Alagirova is a business professional with over 15 years of experience in international sales, marketing and business development in medical devices, diagnostics and pharma. Tamara is fluent in seven languages, she has lived in several countries managing cross-functional teams in commercialization and launch of healthcare innovations.

_{Iryna Hlushchenko, PhD}

Iryna Hlushchenko has obtained her PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience at University of Helsinki, Finland. Iryna is expert in Python data analysis and primary cell handling. She has been involved in research of hypercholesterolemia and is highly experienced in automated image and data analysis.