Team

 
 
 

Prof. Dr. med. Georg Weber
Co-Founder

Prof. Dr. Georg Weber is a renowned expert in pancreatic surgery and transplantation, with significant experience in clinical innovation. He leads multiple positions at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, including Head of Pancreatic Surgery, and Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation. He has managed departments in pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery and previously worked at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Holding a Master of Health Business Administration (MHBA), he blends medical and business knowledge to enhance healthcare innovation. His leadership has greatly advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for patients and physicians.

 

Dr. Kai Sohn
Co-Founder

Dr. Kai Sohn, Co-Founder of Noscendo GmbH and Head of the In-Vitro Diagnostics Department at Fraunhofer IGB, brings extensive expertise in both oncology and non-oncology diagnostics. With a strong track record of driving innovation in medical technology and translational research, he combines scientific excellence with entrepreneurial vision to develop next-generation diagnostic solutions. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Stifterverband Science Prize 2024 and the SIK Innovation Prize 2019. As a co-founder, he plays a crucial role in shaping strategies that bridge cutting-edge research with real-world healthcare applications.

 

Dr. Mehdi Manoochehri
Technical Co-Founder

Dr. Mehdi Manoochehri has a PhD in molecular biology and over ten years of experience in oncology and non-oncology diagnostic research. He worked several years as postdoctoral researcher at DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center) and Fraunhofer IGB, and spent recent years as a senior scientist at a startup company. Mehdi specializes in biomarker discovery, molecular diagnostics, and liquid biopsy projects. His career combines academia and industry, focusing on translating research into practical applications in precision medicine and next-generation diagnostics.