Our Team
Annika Lundström
Founder & CEO
As a 2018 Youth Olympian, Annika combines athletic resilience with a strong academic foundation in Molecular Biosciences from the University of Helsinki. She drives the vision and operations forward, oversees business development initiatives, and fosters connections and collaborations.
Sanjida Yeasmin, PhD
Co-founder & Chief scientist
With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University, Sanjida has expertise in biosensor development, nanofabrication, and material synthesis. Her work focuses on the development of point-of-care and wearable medical devices for monitoring disease-related biomarkers, including glucose, stress hormone, serotonin, dopamine, cardiac troponin, and lung cancer-associated microRNA. As Chief Scientist, her goal is to utilize her skill set for the advancement of biosensor technologies, cross-functional collaborations, sensor scaling, clinical integration, and validation.
Adil Shah
Co-Founder & CTO
After completing his Master's in Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University, Adil seamlessly integrates academic knowledge with practical skills in hardware development and 3D modeling for medical devices. As the head of tech, he leverages his expertise to lead innovative projects and drive technological advancements forward.
Kien Nguyen
Advisor
As a distinguished Global Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovator, Kien has a track record of launching over 20 new medical devices in the complex market of health technology. With an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Doctorate in Neuroscience, his extensive expertise is further evidenced by his prior role as an advisor for numerous Health- and MedTech companies.
Emilia Vartiainen
Co-Founder & COO
Holding a Master of Science from the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University, Emilia specializes in the intersection of Bioinformatics and Digital Health. Her current pursuit of a Doctorate in Neuroscience complements the team's vision well, as it aligns with her dedication to combining technology with scientific research.
Declan M. Flaherty
Business Advisor
With 25+ years of extensive experience spanning Pharma, Veterinary, Medical Devices, Biomaterials, Academic Institutes, and Consultancy Companies, Declan possesses comprehensive knowledge in the healthcare industry. His international roles in Commercial Advisory, Senior Management, and varied healthcare sectors showcase his expertise in Executive Management, Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Clinical, and Technology Transfer. Declan's broad industry exposure and strategic insights make him a valuable asset to ReMinded.