Innovation Solutions Team
The main source of our strength is our human resources, professionals with diverse backgrounds, broad knowledge and expertise.
Evgenia Mikaelsdottir
PhD, MBA. Founder and owner
MoreCloseEducation: PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Washington (2010); MBA with a focus on innovation and technology management from the University of Washington (2008); M.Sc. in Cancer Biology from the University of Iceland (2002); B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Related Disciplines from the University of Iceland (1999); B.Ph.Isl in Icelandic for Foreign Students from the University of Iceland (1994).
Professional experience: Project manager at deCODE genetics (2013-2020); expert in expert panels of the Technology Development Fund of the Icelandic Centre for Research (from 2016); senior risk analyst at the Financial Supervisory Authority Iceland (2011-2013); researcher at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (2002-2011); researcher at the Icelandic Cancer Society and the Blood Bank (1996-2002); interpreter and translator in Russian and English from 1989 and Icelandic from 1994. Extensive experience in evaluation of business plans, applications of startups to public foundations, as well as in project organization and management. Good knowledge of the innovation landscape in Iceland. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in various fields of life sciences and all major methods applied in molecular and cell biology and biochemistry. Experienced interpreter and translator with decades of experience working for public institutions, companies and individuals.
Gunnar Bjarni Ragnarsson
MD, M.Sc. Co-owner.
MoreCloseEducation: Specialty training in Iceland (1998-2002); in Seattle, USA, at the University of Washington (2002-2004) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (2004-2008) in internal medicine and oncology with a focus on cancer immunotherapy (board examination 2008); M.Sc. in Cancer Immunology from the University of Iceland (2002); Medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Iceland (1998).
Professional experience: Medical oncologist at Landspítali University Hospital of Iceland (since 2011) and Chief of Medical Oncology (2015-2018); Medical oncologist at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (2008-2011). Conducted Phase 1/2 clinical trials at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 2004-2011 where cancer-specific immune cells (T-lymphocytes) were developed and produced for treatment of relapsed leukemia after stem cell transplantation. Experience in set-up and use of c-GMP units (Clinical Good Manufacturing Procedures) to produce T-lymphocytes for use in patients, standardization of methods and quality control, grant applications to research foundations and communication with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Has participated in and led clinical research at Landspítali with emphasis on cancer immunotherapy and various quality improvement projects at Landspítali, e.g. those related to electronic medical records and digital solutions for patient treatment (digital care). Extensive experience in writing and evaluating grant applications to Icelandic and international research foundations.
Leifur Valentin Gunnarsson
Lawyer
MoreCloseEducation: MA in Law from the University of Iceland (2018); BA in Law from the University of Iceland (2015).
Professional experience: Leifur has worked on the general and public market and has good experience of general legal work, especially in the field of labor law and administration.
Arnar Evgeni Gunnarsson
Mechanical engineer
MoreCloseEducation: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (2019); B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iceland (2017).
Professional experience: Arnar has been involved in programming since 2014 and writes scripts in Python, Matlab, Java, C and C ++. His mechanical engineering specialty is engineering design and development of mathematical models that predict engine failure and are based, among other things, on vibration analysis. He has also worked on automation of production processes using programming, data analysis and creation of software solutions based on this analysis, design of machine parts and installation of information technology/servers.
Hrafnhildur Agnarsdottir
Bioinformatician and systems biologist
MoreCloseEducation: MSc. In Bioinformatics and Systems Biology from the Technical University of Denmark (2020); B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Iceland (2018).
Professional experience: Hrafnhildur's main projects have been in the field of statistics and genetics, but she has also worked on software development and data analysis since 2019. She has been involved in the design of forecast models, processing and analysis of RNA and DNA data in genome and whole-genome studies. She has specialized in Bayesian statistical methods in the fields of genetics, life science, evolutionary biology and biometrics, as well as software development for this methodology.
Lydia Holt
Copywriter
MoreCloseEducation: BA/MA in History from Mount Holyoke College (1998).
Professional experience: Lydia is a copywriter and has been working in advertising since 2017. She has created content for social media, websites and online advertising campaigns. Lydia is a native English speaker from the United States, has a background in creative writing and has considerable experience in copywriting, text processing and editing.
Snorri Sturluson
Marketing consultant
MoreCloseEducation: BA in Philosophy from the University of Iceland (2019).
Professional experience: Snorri has decades of experience working in marketing and advertising in New York and Reykjavik with a diverse group of clients, including entrepreneurs and startup companies. His works have won many awards both in Iceland and internationally.
