About VPCIR
A World Class biotech team with a joint goal.
VPCIR is based on the joined forces of start-up entrepreneur Jan Mousing and the Aarhus University/Chinese University of Hong Kong research teams behind the base patent for VPCIR. Thus joining many years of management experience in the food research industry including instrument development, accreditation, food safety research and food safety control on a EU level with the scientists competencies in pathogens, enzyme based manipulation, nano engineering and large-scale lab automation.
Jan Mousing
CEO
VPCIR Commercialization Manager
PhD with more than 20 years of experience in executive management, commercialization, innovation and management in agri-food and chief veterinary of top public and private organisations.
Cinzia Tesauro
Scientific Project Manager
VPCIR Scientific Coordinator
PhD with more than 11 years of experience in R&D in molecular biology, project management, communication and commercialization.
Birgitta R. Knudsen
CSO
VPCIR Technology Manager
PhD with more than 20 years of experience in university research and commercial R&D in molecular biology specialising in biological functions and applications of DNA modifying enzymes.
Magnus Stougaard
Implementation Manager
VPCIR Lab Implementation Expert
PhD with more than 12 years of experience in university research and R&D specialising in deployment of new molecular test systems in large scale laboratories.
Mikael Hansen
CMO
VPCIR Marketing Manager
M.Sc in Marketing and Behavioral Psychology with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and sales strategy, building operational capabilities, organizational setups, and commercial partnerships
Megan Yi-Ping HO
HK Research Team Manager
VPCIR Nanotechnology Engineer
PhD with more than 10 years of experience in university research and commercial R&D specialising in nanotechnology and micro-fluidics in medical diagnostics.
Peter Dybdahl Hede
Chairman
Peter holds a M.Sc and PhD in chemical engineering. He is a co-founder, shareholder and chairman of the management board of VPCIR.COM. Peter is specialised in strategic R&D leadership on international level within Food, Feed & Agro tech, Biotech, Enzyme tech. He is an experienced board member and hold multiple roles in the Boards and Advisory boards of start-ups and smaller/medium-sized companies within food- and pharma-tech.
Claus Fertin
Partner
Claus holds a PhD in Economics and M.Sc in Agriculture.
He is a distinguished expert in international Agribusiness and Biotech. Areas of experience include Change Management, Turn-around and Implementation, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Manufacturing, Automation, Research & Development, Innovation and IP.
Birgitta R. Knudsen
Partner
Birgitta is a co-inventor of the VPCIR technology. She has extensive experience in R&D in molecular biology – particularly in biological functions and applications of DNA modifying enzymes. She has been an Associate Professor at Aarhus University since 2002 and has been a supervisor and research leader for several students. Apart from her academic engagements, her expertise includes innovation and its interaction with industry.
Jens Chr Jensen
Partner
Jens holds a Cand.Merc. Jur from CBS and is part of the business angel group investing in VPCIR.COM.
He provides legal assistance to the board and management of VPCIR.COM ApS as well as general management support based on his extensive experiences with business startup companies and their growth strategies – as well as building export capabilities.
Magnus Stougaard
Partner
Magnus is a co-inventor of the VPCIR technology. He has a strong R&D and application expertise in new molecular test systems. He was involved in clinical molecular pathology since 2010, responsible for lab development, research and implementation of new methods.
He has vast experience in R&D projects including development and set-up of new methods for detecting mutations, gene rearrangements or changes in expression patterns.
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