ABOUT

We strive to develop safe & effective cancer therapies

We are a dedicated and multidisciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and professionals who collaborate to drive innovation, push the boundaries of scientific discovery, and contribute to advancements in the field of cancer immunotherapy.

OUR MISSION

Precision immunotherapy for
hard-to-treat diseases

Our mission is to harness TCRmimic innovation and advanced AI to create potent, highly specific antibody therapies that give new hope to patients who lack effective treatment options. By pushing the boundaries of science, we strive to transform the standard of care in precision medicine.

OUR VALUES

Our driving force behind our mission to revolutionize precision immunotherapy

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, ethical excellence, and a profound dedication to patients our values are the guiding principles propelling our mission to redefine the landscape of immunotherapy and positively impact lives worldwide.

Care

Is our ambition to improve the life of cancer patients.

Team-thinking

It is the key to delivering innovative solutions.

Personal growth

We pursue growth and learning.

Excellence

We strive to be the best in what we do.

Integrity

We work on the things that matter.

Meet
our team

Driven to make an impact on the life of patients. With 15 years of experience in starting companies, Jan-Jaap makes sure the team is focused and fueled with great coffee.

CEO

Jan-Jaap Verhoef (PhD)

A highly experienced bioinformatic engineer, with a 15-year background in designing innovative bioinformatic solutions for tackling complex biological challenges.

Head of Bioinformatics

Simona Aufiero (PhD)

Immunologist with over 7 years of experience in Pre-Clinical Research & Discovery

PRINCIPLE Scientist

Joanna Turley (PhD)

An experienced bioinformatician in molecular modelling techniques and developing sophisticated bioinformatics pipeline for precision immunotherapy.

Bioinformatician

Roberto Fornelino

An experienced immunologist with expertise in molecular biology techniques for DNA library generation, cell assay development and high-throughput screening.

Senior Scientist

Michail Mamantopoulos (PhD)

Runs our immunology platform like a mad scientist. Rico has shown to be an essential pillar in our discovery team.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

Rico Bas

A passionate bioinformatician, with a unique blend of expertise in computer science and a fervent enthusiasm for biology.

Junior bioinformatician

Nick Bounatsos

A dedicated science intern, driven by a passion for immunology in cancer development and striving to make meaningful contributions to the healthcare innovation sector.

Junior Scientist

Aurelia Ciarelli

Our
location

Situated in the vibrant city of Leiden, our company strategically leverages its location at the crossroads of innovation, tapping into the dynamic ecosystem of the city’s renowned life sciences community.