Transforming Genomics for drug discovery and precision medicine

We are a rare mix of geneticists, bioinformaticians and technology experts who work together to decode the whole genome. We have developed Lucid to make cutting edge AI driven analysis easily available for researchers and clinicians.

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Our mission

We decode the full potential of the human genome, extracting 100% of DNA data with unprecedented precision and accuracy.

Our vision

We empower researchers, clinicians, and innovators to unlock discoveries, accelerate personalized treatments, and shape a healthier future. Every genome tells a story, and our technology ensures no detail is left unheard.

Meet the founders

Dr. Uirá Souto Melo

Co-founder & CEO

Ph.D in Genetics, expert in the "dark genome", an unexplored region of the genome that hides secrets about health and disease. With over 14 years of experience in the Genetics field, his expertise has been in the deployment of innovative sequencing technologies.

Uirá's ultimate goal is to turn genetic discoveries into practical applications that benefit society through the development of new diagnostic tools and individualized treatments in genomics.

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Uirá Souto Melo

    Co-founder & CEO

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    Ph.D in Genetics, expert in the "dark-genome", an unexplored region of the genome that hides secrets about health and disease. With over 14 years of experience in the Genetics field, his expertise has been in the deployment of innovative sequencing technologies.

    Uirá's ultimate goal is to turn genetic discoveries into practical applications that benefit society through the development of new diagnostic tools and individualized treatments in genomics.

  • Dr. M-Hossein Moeinzadeh

    Co-founder & CTO

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  • Achim Geppert

    Co-founder & CCO

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  • Dr. Jakob Hertzberg

    Head of Technology

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  • Nico Alavi

    Machine Learning Scientist

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  • Hessam Khoshniat

    Principal Software Engineer

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  • Mojtaba Niazi

    Software Engineer

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  • Lion Ward Al Raei

    Data Scientist

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  • Tessa Remmers

    Founders Associate

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Advisors

  • Prof. Dr. Stefan Mundlos

    Former director of the Institute for Medical and Human Genetics at the Charité

  • Prof. Dr. Martin Vingron

    Director of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

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