We strive to improve the health of animals to extend and improve their quality of life
MI:RNA is a veterinary diagnostics company focused on early disease diagnosis through the combination of a revolutionary biomarker technology and artificial intelligence platform.
The company, founded in 2019 by Dr Eve Hanks, is a spin out from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).
The team has a clear vision to identify and predict diseases through cutting edge science to help pets live longer, happier lives and to improve the welfare of farmed animals whilst reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. With these ambitions in mind and the vast experience of the founding team, MI:RNA first tackled chronic disease in dogs and cats and were successful in achieving high diagnostic accuracy with their ground-breaking technology, eclipsing previous diagnostic testing methods.
The team then began to work with cattle and quickly demonstrated that this cutting-edge technology, in the hands of MI:RNA’s experts, can be applied to different disease types across a range of species. At present, MI:RNA have a highly ambitious pipeline of research and development that will revolutionise the diagnostics industry and pave the way to precision medicine.
They have focused on growing with the right people and culture. The research and development program has been crafted and augmented by a select group of experts from across the globe, all sharing the company’s vision. From the senior management team to the scientific staff and strategy advisors, the company has come together to create a ‘dream team’ with expertise in IP, commerce, AI, vet science, finance and operations.
Working in partnership with key multinationals in animal health, MI:RNA is on the path to become a leading tech company delivering impact for people, animals and planet.
Dr Eve Hanks
BVM&S CertAVP (EM) PhD MRCVS
CEO & Founder
Veterinary Surgeon, Research, Outreach, Innovations
Dr Robert Coultous
BVSc MSc PhD AFHEA MRCVS
CTO & Co-Founder
Veterinary Surgeon, Technical, Research, Clinical
Dr Caroline Chauche
DVM MSc PhD
Head of Scientific Output & Veterinary Education
Veterinary Surgeon, Researcher in Host/Pathogen interaction
Dr Javier Palarea-Albaladejo
PhD
AI Lead
Knowledge Exchange, Scientific Research, Head of A.I.
Dr Judy Jarecki-Black
PhD
IP Advisor
IP Expert, Biotech, Life Sciences
Dr Bob Nordgren
PhD
Commercial Advisor
Strategy, Negotiations, New Business Development
Arthur Polk
Financial Strategy Advisor
Strategy, Corporate Development, Finance and Capitalisation
Ian Marshall
B Com (Edin.) CA
CFO - Advisor
Finance, Technology Sector, Scaling
Dan McGarty
Operations Manager
Marketing, Digital Development, Consumer Relations
Alan Ramsay
Digital Strategy Manager
Systems Architecture, Software Development, Data managment, Logistics
Andy Paine
Marketing & Economics Advisor
Marketing Strategy, Product Commercialisation, Sales Force Effectiveness
Dr Paul Capewell
PhD
AI and Research Advisor UK
Bioinformatics, Scientific Research and Precision Medicine
Claudia Cavalluzzo
PhD
Scientific & Strategy Advisor
Leadership, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Chemistry
Louise Stewart
RVN
Relationship & Innovation Manager
Relationship Management, Veterinary Knowledge, Communication
Wendy Cranstoun-Gonzalez
Resources Manager
HR, Policies & Procedures, ESG
Rose Jenkins
Head of Operations
Project Management, Business Operations, Corporate Planning
Dr Kathryn Mackinnon
BVMS MRCVS
Non-Executive Director
Veterinary Surgeon, Advisor, New business opportunities, Networking
Colin MacEwan
Chairman
New Business Development, Innovations, Management
Dr Emma Bower
BVSc BSc MRCVS
Veterinary & Scientific Lead
Veterinary Surgeon, Subject Matter Expert, Operations, Technical Support
Dr Louise Cox-O’Shea
BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary Surgeon, First Opinion Practitioner, Companion Animal
Dr Neil Clelland
PhD
Non-Executive Director
Geneticist, Innovations, Commercialisation
Prof Jo-Anne Murray
PhD
HR
Knowledge Exchange, Scientific Research, Staff Management
