Meet our team

At BiopSense we have a passion to help cure cancer. Early detection and accurate treatment are the key steps to accomplish thig goal. BiopSense is MedTech company founded in Finland and was born from a research project at the University of Jyväskylä. We have a diverse and committed core team with extensive expertise from nanoscience to oncology. We co-operate with EIC European Innovation Council, Business Finland and Startup Factory of Jyväskylä. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in hearing more.

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Medical Director, Founder MD Juha Kononen

Chief Clinical Director of Docrates Cancer Center and one of the key opinion leaders in liquid biopsy tools in Finland. 

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CSO, Founder Prof. Marja Tiirola

Accomplished scientist with a history of over 15 national and international (e.g. ERC CoG) projects. 

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CIO, Founder Veli-Mikko Puupponen, MSc

Expert in work combining natural sciences with software and electronics engineering. 

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CEO, Jarmo Laakkonen, B.Sc.

Over 25 years of experience in Diagnostic equipment and consumables sales and management.

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Laboratory Director Elina Ruuhilehto, PhD

Professional in the fields of cell and molecular biology and pharmacy. 

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CTO, Petri Kallberg, B.Eng.

Over 20 years of experience in product design, management and mechanical engineering.