Management team
Mohamad Takwa, PhD
CEO
Mohamad is the co-founder and CEO of Epigenica. With a PhD in Biotechnology from KTH, he is an academic, entrepreneur, and strategic visionary. Mohamad has successfully founded and led four innovative ventures, including two M&As and two listings on the Swedish exchange market. His passion lies in building innovation and navigating complex ecosystems.
Simon Elsässer, PhD
CSO
Simon is an accomplished scientist and academic specializing in Biochemistry and Biophysics. He has conducted research at renowned institutions such as Harvard University and his expertise have been recognized through prestigious fellowships and appointments, including being named a Wallenberg Academy Fellow and an Associate Professor.
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Banushree Kumar, PhD
CTO
Banushree holds a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and pursued her studies in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Her research has focused on chromatin dynamics and she has developed novel quantitative methods in this field. She is a scientist with a passion for deepening our understanding of epigenetics through enabling technology tools.