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About us<\/h6><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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4 TOP-LEVEL SCIENTISTS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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GO-GETTER STARTUP MENTALITY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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DATA-BASED DECISION-MAKING<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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EPIGENETICS FOR PLANETARY HEALTH<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Born out of the German Cancer Research Center, with a background in epigenetics for data-based decisions for health and animals, we now want to apply the power of epigenetics to the challenges of the 21st century.<\/p>\n

We believe that the health of humans, animals, and our planet is inextricably linked and that epigenetics reveals this relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our mission:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

We collect and provide epigenetic data for the livestock and food industries to make animal husbandry, breeding and production more transparent, efficient, and sustainable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our vision:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

We envision a world where livestock systems can maximize both productivity and animal welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Lisa G\u00f6rs
Designated CEO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Lisa G\u00f6rs<\/strong> is a molecular biologist who has studied and researched at some of the world\u2019s top institutions, like Cambridge, Imperial College and Harvard Medical School.<\/p>\n

\u00a0She brings expertise from across many domains of biological research, covering everything from infectious disease to cultivated meat, and several years of experience in the life science startup ecosystem to her work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Vision for <\/b>EpiTrace
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\u201cI want to bring science out of the lab and make a real difference in how we use, interact with, and preserve our planet\u2019s resources, including animals.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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Dr. Geetha Venkatesh
CSO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Geetha Venkatesh <\/b>is a bioinformatician with a focus on extracting maximum value from complex epigenetic data. She is one of the core scientific minds behind the EpiTrace concept.<\/p>\n

Through industrial collaborations and internships, as well as founding a company, she has gained valuable practical insights into industrial applications and commercial requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Vision for <\/b>EpiTrace
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\u201cFood is central to our daily well-being, and the experiences of animals become part of what we consume. I want to use epigenetics to make this visible and empower people to make informed choices.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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Dr. Sina Lyko-T\u00f6nges
Head of IP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dr. Sina Lyko-<\/b>T\u00f6nges<\/b> is a biotechnologist and it was her PhD project that led to the EpiTrace concept. She has several years of experience in tech transfer, IP strategy, industry partnerships and the commercialization of research results. As a co-founder of Merall Bioproducts GmbH, she has first-hand experience with the strategic challenges and success factors of biotech spin-offs. Sina also brings deep domain expertise and a lifelong connection to the equine industry to the team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Vision for <\/b>EpiTrace
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\u201cHaving grown up in a farming environment, I know the balance between using livestock animals for human benefit and yet feeling deeply connected to the needs of these animals.\u00a0 I want to use biotechnological innovations for the benefit of the agricultural community and their animals.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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Prof. Dr. Frank Lyko
Head of innovation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Prof. Dr. Frank Lyko <\/b>is a molecular biologist and Head of the Department of Epigenetics at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). He is recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading scientists in the field of animal epigenetics and has received numerous scientific awards for his pioneering work.<\/p>\n

With extensive experience in research, fundraising, industrial collaborations and previous startup ventures, he provides the high-level scientific vision and strategic oversight for EpiTrace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Vision for <\/b>EpiTrace
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\u201cI feel that only when we have translated academic research into tangible benefits for society, we have completed the cycle of scientific innovation.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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