OUR TEAM
Christian J. Suojanen
Founder & CEO
Christian Suojanen is a bio-health sector business and innovation advisor with 25 years international experience in strategy, business development and investment, and a mission to support and accelerate the translation of world-class health innovation from to the market and patient.
Along with his daily work with startup biotech and health companies, industry and funds, Christian has for two past two decades consistently supported innovation in the bio, pharma and health sectors; delivering the first pan-European level biotech investment conference series, the first Biotech sector CEO academy at top MBA schools, and has advised industry associations for pharma, and venture capital, as well as EC and national governments on health innovation policy and funding strategy, technology transfer and business creation. He has advised leading US and European venture funds and has worked with startups, tech transfer offices and health systems to drive innovation and engage with finance and industry on 5 continents.
Christian is currently an advisor to the European Brain Council and the Applied Neuroscience Association, and is a Member of the Board of Directors of the European Brain Foundation.
Wael Roshdi
Sponsorship & Sales Manager
Wael Roshdi is a highly accomplished professional with a background in biotechnology and a unique blend of technical and business expertise. He brings 10+ years of experience between research, marketing, business development and corporate sales with a proven track record in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Currently, he is an MBA Candidate in Global Leadership at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Emi Kapetangiannis
Neuroscience Communications Coordinator
Emi is a Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science student in University College Dublin. Driven by a passion for discovery and innovation, she is eager to contribute to research and development within the fields of Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Healthcare. Her academic studies are enhanced by practical laboratory experience and data analysis skills, alongside additional studies in Project Management & Leadership, Creativity & Innovation, and Critical Thinking. Emi is fluent in English, conversational in Greek, and speaks basic German and Irish.
