TEAM

Meet the Abzoids

We are a friendly and intellectually promiscuous team of AI researchers, bioinformaticians, scientists, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about science.

Casper is an AI researcher and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience building large-scale systems for data processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Casper's idol is Dr Emmett Brown, whose hairstyle he sometimes tries to copy.

Casper Wilstrup

CEO

Chris holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Southampton. He works on strengthening the mathematical framework of Abzu’s core AI and machine learning technology and has a leading role in applied predictive analysis. Chris is an award-winning rower and giggler.

Chris Cave, PhD

Mathematician

Elizabeth holds a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia. At Abzu, she applies her wide variety of experience (at the Big Four, European Parliament, and SMEs) on business development and managing projects. Elizabeth adores her two kids and cat.

Elizabeth Gil-Roldán

Grants + Innovation

Elyse holds an EMBA from Georgia State University and wrangles Marketing and Communication for Abzu. She has 11+ years’ international marketing experience and prefers fast-paced startup environments. Elyse is an avid runner, CrossFit-er, gardener, reader, and swearer.

Elyse Sims, EMBA

Marketing + Communications

Emil holds a MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, specialising in algorithms and AI. At Abzu, he writes clean and efficient code that helps keeping things running smoothly. Emil enjoys board games, the Discworld novels, and rock music from the 70's and 80's.

Emil Larsen

Software Engineer

Eoin holds a PhD in Computational Biophysics from Nottingham University and an MBA from the Open University in the UK. He has 18 years’ experience in pharma consultancy and industry-academic partnerships. Eoin loves teaching his two boys about life in the 1980s, Northern Soul music, and enjoying expat life.

Eoin Galligan, PhD, MBA

Senior Pharma Business Developer

Esben is a computer scientist and tech entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience building, commercializing, and scaling B2B tech businesses. He uses his experience to create product strategies and execute on commercial go-to market plans. Esben loves to compete in Padel - or anything basically.

Esben Toftdahl Nielsen

Product Strategy

Freja is completing her Masters in Quantitative Biology and Disease Modeling at DTU where she’s working with programming, physiological modeling, and bioinformatics. Freja is interested in cancer research and she loves using her hands for anything creative, especially cooking.

Freja Dahl Hede

Computational Biologist

Helena holds a MSc in Bioinformatics and loves solving scientific problems. She especially enjoys combining her experience within biochemistry and data science to explore patterns in data. Helena is a very passionate knitter, graceful ballet dancer, and she absolutely loves dogs—she even sits dogs in her spare time!

Helena Britze

Bioinformatician

Jaan has an education in Theoretical Physics from the University of Copenhagen. He helps bridge Abzu's mathematical framework with implementation in code and is invested in Abzu's long-term goals of developing an AGI. He is inspired by sci-fi and philosophy, and runs pretty fast.

Jaan Kasak

AI Engineer

Jonas is studying the intersection of machine learning and solid state / quantum physics at DTU. He loves Formula 1, history, classic literature, sci-fi, and French books and comics (Tintin!). Jonas does martial arts and is a diving instructor – but not at the same time.

Jonas Elsborg

Machine Learning Researcher

Jonas holds an MSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen and has 11+ years’ experience in Strategy, Finance, and Public Affairs. He manages Abzu’s finances, investor relations, and solutions strategies. Jonas is a major Trekkie and loves most things sci-fi.

Jonas Wilstrup

COO

Kevin graduated from the Technical University of Denmark. He spent 6+ years as an agile consultant, and at Abzu, he applies his skills in high-performance computing, parallel programming, and distributed systems. Kevin is a talented singer/songwriter, musician, and artist.

Kevin Broløs

Mad Scientist

Lisa Press, CPA, FMVA

Finance Queen

Lykke was awarded her PhD in Biophysics from the University of Copenhagen and conducted research at the Niels Bohr Institute. Family and close friends matter most to Lykke. She has kept her sourdough starter alive for a full year and taught her 7 year old son about prime numbers.

Lykke Pedersen, PhD

Head of RNA Therapeutics

Marco received his PhD in Bioinformatics from Stockholm University, focusing on protein sorting and subcellular localization using ML algorithms, after obtaining a MSc in Bioinformatics from the University of Bologna. Family first for Marco, then motorbikes and football!

Marco Salvatore, PhD

Head of Target + Biomarker Discovery

Maria is an organizational whiz and semi-OCD. She spent 6 years in London working for hotels and marketing and private equity firms, excelling at keeping track of people and office bits and bobs. Maria loves terrible jokes, musicals, sneakers, and craft beer. She only runs when chased.

Maria Jacobsen

Office Lead

Marta received her PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Münster, which is where she discovered her passion for design. At Abzu, she combines her creative and visual skills with her scientific background to create beautiful, problem-solving platforms. Marta loves to learn, and has way more hobbies than she’s comfortable admitting.

Marta Interlandi, PhD

UX/UI Designer

Martin Kerr, PhD

Business Development + Pharma Partnerships

Meera holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Copenhagen in High Energy Physics, specializing in Heavy Ions. At Abzu, Meera explores how machine learning is applied in physics and science. She reads web comics, devours podcasts, pole dances, and is a secretly competitive cyclist.

Meera Machado, PhD

Data Person + Physicist

Pasta is a Cali-boi and wicked chill.

Pasta

Chief Corgi

Pasta is a Cali-boi and wicked chill.

Paula Carreras

Business Development

Roger holds a BSc in Physics, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the University of Barcelona and spent many years working in meteorology. He loves data visualization, and only loves his many kids more. He likes to share weird videos and animated gifs, and talks too much, so say hello!

Roger Veciana i Rovira

Software Engineer

Tom is an experienced engineer in architecture and system design. He has 14+ years’ experience in software development, mostly with distributed systems, and quietly applies that knowledge at Abzu. Tom is addicted to bicycling. His bicycle is named Mia.

Tom Jelen

Software Engineer

Valdemar holds an MSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen and applies his experience in advanced analytics and data science to complex problems at Abzu. Valdemar still can’t take care of himself, though, and has just become a father. Good luck!

Valdemar Stentoft-Hansen

Data Scientist

Victor is an Industrial Engineer by education, working in chemical and materials research. He has 10+ years’ experience developing software, concentrating on translation, fintech, and marketing recommendations. Victor loves to go jogging with the company of his loving dogs.

Victor Galindo

Software Engineer

Yi is pursuing her master’s degree in Bioinformatics and System Biology at Technical University of Denmark. She loves dry lab WAY more than wet lab, and enjoys applying her bioinformatics skills in disease omics data analysis and modeling. Yi loves jogging, jazz, cooking, and she can’t live without spicy food.

Yi Huang

Biodata Analyst

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