About Bioscope.ai

Don is one of the most successful and respected serial software entrepreneurs in the Midwest. His first company was acquired by EDS in 1986. He founded Software Artistry in 1988 which became the first software company in Indiana ever to go public and was later acquired by IBM for $200 million. Don then founded and served as CEO of Interactive Intelligence which went public in 1999 and was acquired by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories in 2016 for $1.4 billion. After the sale of Interactive Intelligence, Don founded LifeOmic, a company focused on precision medicine, especially oncology. LifeOmic was acquired by Fountain Life in late 2023. He founded Bioscope.AI in 2025 where he currently serves as CEO.

Don is also an active technology and business advisor, investor, and philanthropist. In 2016, he donated $30 million for the establishment of the Brown Immunotherapy Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Don received a bachelor's in physics and a master's in computer science from Indiana University. He earned an MD from the Indiana University School of Medicine and most recently a master's in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University in 2017. Don is a compulsive learner who is highly proficient in French, Spanish, and Italian while also being an instrument-rated pilot.

Don is an avid outdoorsman who loves hiking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing with his eight children – especially in and around Park City, Utah. He was named Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels in 2012 and is author of the book Understanding Life published in 2022.

Dr. Helen Messier is a physician-scientist and leader in precision and longevity medicine, recognized for integrating molecular biology, clinical care, and new models of care delivery. Trained in genetics and holding a PhD in molecular immunology and an MD in family medicine, her career has been guided by the central aim of moving medicine upstream toward prediction, prevention, and understanding root cause, rather than reaction.

A pioneer in bringing multi-omics into clinical practice, Dr. Messier expanded her toolkit in response to patients with complex, chronic disease, recognizing that single-layer diagnostics were insufficient to capture the biological complexity she was encountering. By incorporating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and microbiome data, she helped shape more precise, individualized approaches to care. She now sees artificial intelligence as the critical next step, enabling large and complex biological datasets to become interpretable and actionable for physicians at the point of care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Messier has built and led initiatives that translate advanced biological insight into practical, human-centered medicine. She has founded concierge medical practices, led genomic strategy at Human Longevity Inc., and served as Chief Medical Officer at Viome and Fountain Life. Most recently, she joined Bioscope.ai as Chief Medical Officer, energized to help build a platform that brings advanced biology, AI, and clinical decision-making together to transform how personalized care is delivered.

In parallel with her clinical and executive work, Dr. Messier serves on multiple scientific advisory boards and has been a long-standing educator with the Institute for Functional Medicine, helping train clinicians to apply systems biology in real-world practice. She is deeply passionate about educating clinicians and the broader community on artificial intelligence, longevity medicine, and women's health, and is a sought-after speaker on these topics.

Todd Pedersen has spent his career in both the tech and life sciences industries. He has served roles in marketing, finance, corporate affairs and economic/workforce development, and has been a part of tech successes such as Interactive Intelligence (acquired by Genesys). Before entering the tech industry, he worked in life sciences companies such as AIT Laboratories, IQVIA and the Cook Medical Group.

Todd has always had a passion for fostering collaboration and growth in the tech and life sciences sectors, particularly in his home state of Indiana. He worked as the Director of Life Sciences at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (Governor Mitch Daniels Administration, 2005-2007). He has served on boards for the Interactive Intelligence Foundation (Chair), Indiana University Kelley School of Business Life Sciences Advisory Board, the Economic Club of Indiana, Techpoint, the Indiana Finance Authority Small Business Loan Administration, Develop Indy (Chair), the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, BioCrossroads BioPharma Advisory Board, the Indianapolis Private Industry Council, the Indiana Health Industry Forum and the Eiteljorg Museum.

Todd earned his BA in History from Indiana University and an MBA at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Todd's greatest enjoyment in life is being a husband and the father of his four children. Todd's wife, Katie, practices pediatric medicine. He and Katie can often be found cheering on their children at baseball, ice hockey or horseback riding events. Todd and his family love being outdoors.

Ketan is an accomplished commercial and technology leader with over 25 years of demonstrated experience at organizations including Optum, Roche, and Intel. He has established expertise in developing and commercializing digital solutions across diverse verticals such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, automotive, gaming and animation, finance, and telecommunications. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and managed global cross-functional teams, alliances, and partnerships.

As Chief Operating Officer of Enterprise Imaging at Optum, Ketan held responsibility for global strategic and day-to-day operations management, encompassing global production and logistics, implementation services, support, and revenue operations for diagnostic imaging hardware, software, and cloud platforms. He was also accountable for revenue and services portfolio growth and forecast accuracy.

Prior to Optum, he served as Vice President of Commercial Business Operations, Business Intelligence, and Analytics at Roche. Before that, he was VP of Roche Information Solutions, focusing on leveraging data, diagnostics, and other critical information to support enhanced clinical decisions.

At Intel Corporation, Ketan held multiple leadership roles, including General Manager of Health and Life Sciences, Global Head of Product, and Head of Engineering across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and market verticals. He also served as Chief of Staff to the Intel Chief Technology Officer. Additionally, he was Managing Director at Health2047, a startup funded by the American Medical Association dedicated to developing and commercializing solutions for data liquidity, chronic care, productivity, security, and payments.

Ketan is currently featured on the roster of experts on Digital Health at the World Health Organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, along with Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and an MBA. He has also completed the Stanford Executive Program and coursework in Healthcare Management at the Harvard School of Public Health. Ketan resides in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife Anjali and son Rishi.

Alex Luebbehusen is a full-stack software engineer with 10 years of professional experience—eight of them spent building products at healthcare startups. From individual contributor to CTO, he has architected cloud-native systems that transform messy EHR feeds, medical faxes, and other unstructured clinical data into clear, actionable insights and engaging patient-data visualizations.

A graduate of the University of Evansville, Alex thrives on turning complexity into simplicity. His deep knowledge of healthcare data standards, paired with a product-first mindset, helps teams deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that streamline clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes.

Based in Indianapolis, Alex unwinds by exploring local parks, solving puzzles, and chasing after his two young sons (ages three and five). Whether refining HL7 pipelines at work or keeping up with energetic toddlers at home, he enjoys making complicated problems feel simple.

Connor is a full-stack software engineer specializing in cloud services and DevOps.

Connor's passion for computer hardware and software began in high school when he took a beginner Python class as well as a robotics class. He went on to receive a BS in computer engineering from the University of Evansville. Since graduating, he has worked at several Indianapolis-based startups developing large-scale, reliable, and secure direct-to-consumer and business applications, many of them in the healthcare space.

Connor thoroughly enjoys employing cloud services to develop and deploy efficient, cost-effective, and performant serverless applications. With a keen interest in biology and the latest developments in healthcare, he is passionate about using technology to streamline care and positively impact people's lives.

Connor lives in Indianapolis. When not working, he enjoys reading, tinkering with hardware projects, spending time outdoors, and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in artificial intelligence.

Simon earned his Computer Science degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, and began his career as a developer at a NASDAQ market maker. Following the company's acquisition by Merrill Lynch, he continued his work through the transition and later joined Bank of America, gaining deep experience in financial systems and enterprise-scale development.

Relocating to Indiana, Simon brought his expertise to Interactive Intelligence, which later became part of Genesys. His drive to use technology for meaningful impact led him to LifeOmic, where he discovered a passion for leveraging software to improve outcomes for patients facing serious health challenges. After a brief tenure at Dexcom, Simon joined BioScope as an Integration Lead, where he now leads efforts to connect critical healthcare technologies in a seamless, scalable way.

Outside of work, Simon is a devoted husband and father of four. He and his family are actively involved in local church, community theater, robotics competitions, and even the occasional Pokémon tournament. He's also a committed member of a local early-morning workout group that emphasizes fitness, faith, and fellowship—rain or shine, always outdoors.

Nick is a broad range bioinformatics software engineer specialized in developing production-grade systems for transforming raw biological data into meaningful insights.

After receiving a BS in biopsychology from the University of Michigan, he went on to complete an MS in bioinformatics and PhD in biology/ecology at Indiana State University where his studies largely revolved around developing novel software for dietary metabarcoding analysis in an avian model. With a passion for health, science, and multiomics, his main focus since then has been on engineering impactful and scalable solutions across the clinical diagnostics space, including systems for variant quality monitoring, genomic tertiary enrichment, and automated variant classification.

Nick lives in Indiana with his wife Courtney and dog Frankie, and can most likely be found outside running or bird watching in his free time. As a former President of his local Audubon chapter, he enjoys staying engaged with community conservation projects.

Chinmaya Sadangi, PhD, is a neuroscientist-turned-science communicator and digital marketer with a deep commitment to making science accessible. He completed his PhD from Philipps University, Marburg, Germany, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto.

In 2018, he founded The Addictive Brain. This platform translates complex scientific research into engaging, jargon-free content through articles, videos, and live Q&As, aiming to improve public understanding and increase STEM participation among underrepresented groups.

Chinmaya now works in digital marketing, combining his scientific expertise with content strategy, SEO, paid media, and social media growth to support life science, biotech companies and small business owners.

Chinmaya recently moved back to India after spending 14 years abroad. Now, he lives in Delhi-NCR with his family and two dogs—a Beagle named Coffee and a Pincher named Waffle. Outside his work, he is actively involved in animal welfare.

Ben is a biomedical scientist with 25 years of diverse achievement in precision medicine labs and software companies. Working in startups and established enterprises, he has enjoyed supporting clinicians, patients, consumers, and academic and pharmaceutical researchers. Ben has served in many roles including in genetics, statistics, bioinformatics, business development, product management, science communication and marketing. He has helped develop cutting-edge software, clinical tests, and data products and launched them into the market and driven their adoption.

Before shifting to industry to tackle problems in medical and research genetics, Ben was trained as an evolutionary biologist, a mindset he still finds useful in the world of precision medicine. Ben studied biology as an undergraduate at Yale and received a PhD in biology from the University of Michigan before returning to Yale as a postdoctoral fellow. He has published over three dozen peer-reviewed papers on topics including the genetics of drug response and disease risk, computational and statistical methodology for life sciences research, and large-scale analysis of real-world health outcomes.

Ben and his wife, who is an attorney, have been raising four wonderful children: two who are now in science and engineering, and two who are heading into the visual arts. He has loved helping all of them grow through school, sports, band, scouts, 4-H and competitive robotics. Ben also has creative interests in gardening and cooking, and has sung in numerous choirs and a cappella groups.

Shreyas Fadnavis is an AI researcher focused on developing signal processing and machine learning algorithms. After earning his bachelor's in computer engineering from Pune Institute of Computer Technology, he completed a PhD in Intelligent Systems at Indiana University Bloomington where he developed the Patch2Self framework for self-supervised learning.

His research spans various medical domains including neuroimaging, transthoracic echocardiography, endoscopy, chronic pain detection, and psychosis risk prediction. He's published at top venues including NeurIPS, CVPR, and MICCAI, with his recent work on Patch2Self2 extending his original framework.

Following his PhD, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital. He then served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson's Computer Vision Team, where he developed foundation models for endoscopy and echocardiography.

Most recently, he served as Principal AI Engineer at Hologic, Inc., developing segmentation models for cancer detection using cytology images.

Shreyas lives in the Boston Area with his wife and enjoys running, hiking, and live music in his free time. He also contributes to open science as a core team member of DIPY (Diffusion Imaging in Python).

Dr. Mark N. Ziats, MD, PhD received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and his PhD in genetics from University of Cambridge (UK).

He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan and has been a board-certified practicing internist since 2019. Over the years, he has worked in diverse clinical settings across the US, including acute care hospitals, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient care, and hospice. He currently runs a private practice in Fort Worth, TX.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ziats has published extensively in human genetics and bioinformatic analysis of large genomic datasets. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at the TCU School of Medicine and has been involved with multiple biotechnology companies as an advisor and angel investor.

His current practice is focused on applying human genetics insights to guide medical decision-making for adult internal medicine patients.

My name is Stephanie Krizman. As the hospitality manager for Bioscope AI, I specialize in bringing people together in a comfortable environment with a thoughtfully crafted menu that inspires the flow of ideas and creativity.

I bring 25 years of experience in the event planning and culinary industry to the table. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah, a Baking and Pastry degree from the Culinary Institute of America, and several cooking apprenticeships in Chicago and California with notable chefs.

I opened and operated an award-winning French style bakery that employed 16 bakers, working around the clock to keep the shelves stocked. We mentored and trained pastry students, taught cooking classes, and participated in farmer's markets throughout the summer. Our recipes were featured in local magazines and television cooking segments. I received the "Pastry Chef of the Year" award in 2008, bestowed by Salt Lake City Magazine—a great honor after so many years of hard work!

Balancing hard work with play is a necessity. The mountains of Park City, Utah have been an ideal playground for myself and my family. We enjoy deep powder skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and peak bagging.

I'm passionate about the ability of a well prepared meal to ignite joy, bring people together and foster good health.

Chad is a software engineer with over eight years of full stack development experience. With a background in biological engineering and computer science, he has built healthcare technology ranging from electronic health records to data visualization platforms. He enjoys creating modern, design-driven interfaces with clean and intuitive user experiences, as well as building well-architected backends grounded in core computer science principles.

He is particularly interested in applying technology solutions to healthcare challenges, including the growing ability to integrate genetic data with clinical information and the exciting potential of AI to make sense of massive, complex datasets. Chad holds bachelor's degrees in both Biological/Biosystems Engineering and Computer Science from Louisiana State University, as well as a master's degree in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from LSU.

Outside of work, Chad spends much of his time outdoors, whether hiking, long-distance biking, or chasing a bit of adrenaline on downhill mountain trails.

Doryan Algarra is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, seasoned product designer and creative leader with over 15 years of experience shaping digital products across health-tech, SaaS, and consumer platforms. He specializes in building scalable design systems, crafting intuitive user experiences, and fostering collaboration between design, product, and engineering.

Doryan is passionate about turning complexity into clarity, designing interfaces that feel effortless, and using storytelling to help people connect with technology in meaningful ways.

Based in Hillsborough, NC, Doryan spends his time illustrating, exploring creative projects, and enjoying life with his wife, three kids, and their cavapoo.

Ellie is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Business. A former student-athlete and national champion on the Texas A&M Women's Tennis Team, she has cultivated strong discipline, resilience, and teamwork skills that she now applies in her professional pursuits.

She is passionate about the intersection of health and nutrition, with a long-term interest in roles that allow her to build meaningful relationships and make an impact. She thrives in fast-paced environments, values collaboration, and enjoys taking on challenges that push her both personally and professionally.

Born and raised in Carmel, Indiana, Ellie enjoys working out, watching sports, cooking, and spending time with family outside of her career.

Chris is an account representative at Bioscope.AI dedicated to helping clinicians augment their practices with the use of genomics and artificial intelligence. Originally from Indianapolis, Chris is a graduate of the Herron School of Art and Design. After graduation, he learned the rigors of operating a small business, designing and building large metalwork structures for organizations. He later moved into customer-facing roles at Vail Resorts before becoming an instructor at Blade Helicopter School in Ogden, Utah.

Chris is a licensed rotor pilot with instrument and commercial ratings. He is also a certified flight instructor. Chris now lives in Park City, Utah where he's a passionate mountain biker and mountaineer during the summer and back-country snowboarder in the winter. He is trained in avalanche prediction as well as search and rescue.

Jesse Kinser is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with more than 15 years of experience across the public and private sectors, including leadership roles at top technology companies and U.S. intelligence agencies. Recognized among the world's top 100 hackers, she brings a rare combination of offensive security expertise and strategic vision to the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare.

Throughout her career, Jesse has led red team operations, penetration testing, and advanced threat modeling programs designed to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities across complex digital ecosystems. Her expertise in reverse engineering, exploitation analysis, and hardware hacking has been instrumental in protecting sensitive healthcare data and ensuring the resilience of life sciences and AI-driven platforms.

Before joining Bioscope.AI, Jesse oversaw security programs that guided organizations through high-growth phases, acquisitions, and IPOs, building scalable defenses that supported innovation in regulated industries. She continues to be an active thought leader and speaker at global cybersecurity and healthcare technology conferences, sharing insights on responsible disclosure, data protection, and secure AI deployment.

At Bioscope.AI, Jesse leads enterprise-wide security, privacy, and compliance efforts, safeguarding patient and research data while enabling the company's mission to accelerate healthcare through context aware AI solutions.

Bishop's passion for technology and the great outdoors began early. When not teaching himself to program on the family IBM PS/2, he was out working and exploring his family's farm or camping with his Boy Scout troop, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

After graduating from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and then North Carolina State University with a degree in Computer Science, he led a successful startup that disrupted the facilities management space with the world's first web-based campus asset and capital project management app.

These days, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, exploring America in their bespoke skoolie, metal detecting and treasure hunting, and meeting new people and the foods they like.

Marie is a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist with expertise in microbiome research, early cancer detection, and infectious disease diagnostics.

She grew up in the South of France and earned her Master of Engineering from AgroParisTech, one of France's leading engineering schools. During her studies, she worked as a research assistant at Berkeley National Lab on a machine-learning–driven environmental project. She returned to California after graduating to join a multi-omics study of the gut microbiome in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, marking the start of her career in bioinformatics.

Since 2018, Marie has worked across several genomics and biotech companies, contributing to multiple peer-reviewed studies in microbiome research, liquid biopsy cancer detection, and the development of novel computational tools and pipelines for cutting-edge genomic analysis. Her main areas of expertise are machine learning and deep learning applications, multi-omics microbiome analysis, variant detection, and analytical development for infectious disease diagnostics.

Outside of work, Marie loves spending time in nature such as skiing, surfing, and hiking, and exploring creative hobbies like pottery, drawing, and reading. She is happiest when traveling, discovering new cultures, and spending time with friends and family.

Praitayini Kanakaraj is a computer vision and medical imaging researcher pushing the boundaries of what trustworthy AI can achieve in healthcare. She recently completed her PhD in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, where she developed data-driven deep learning pipelines to harmonize diffusion MRI across scanners and sites, turning heterogeneous neuroimaging data into robust, quantitative biomarkers that work at single-subject scale in large multi-site studies. This work has led to more than 40 publications, a provisional patent, and tools now used across the MRI community.

Her path bridges academia, industry, and federal regulation. Before graduate school, she was a medical imaging engineer, and during her PhD, she worked with the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. That experience shaped her perspective on what it means to bring AI into hospitals responsibly—ensuring that deep learning models are not only powerful, but also transparent, trustworthy, and truly fit for patient care. She earned an MS in Biomedical Informatics from Stony Brook University and a BE in Biomedical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, where she received international scholarships to study at Colorado State University and Flinders University in Australia.

Across all her work, Praitayini is driven by one mission: to build AI systems that are scientifically rigorous, human-centered, and ready for real-world impact.

Growing up in Coimbatore, Praitayini spent most of her childhood on the track or the rink, competing as a state champion in both track and speed skating, often training alongside her twin brother. She enjoys practicing yoga, exploring art and fashion, learning anything new, and playing sports. She loves travelling and spending time with her family and friends.

Ben grew up loving both technology and the outdoors. He began programming at the age of 14, and was gawked at during his teenage summers as he lugged programming textbooks to read in his off-time while working up near Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons at a Boy Scout camp as a camp counselor.

He later entered his professional career in mobile development prior to discovering that he didn't love walled gardens and switched to web and backend development. These days he enjoys programming (still) in his free time, as well as taking his family off roading in their side-by-side exploring the remote parts of Arizona where they live.

Jason is a frontend developer with over eight years of experience building thoughtful, scalable, and accessible web applications. He's also a career-switcher, having spent over 15 years working in theater, film, and television as a sound editor, designer, and engineer, blending technical skills and storytelling to help create impactful experiences.

A graduate of UCLA (MFA in Theater, Sound Design) and the University of Michigan (BFA in Performing Arts Technology, Music), he's always been interested in the intersection of technology and creativity. When not working, he enjoys biking (both mountain and road), listening to and playing music, and watching his two kids grow into amazing adult humans.

Todd grew up fascinated by both people and performance, whether it was standing in front of a room giving a pitch or finding the right words to motivate a crowd. He got his start in sales while still in college, discovering he loved the mix of psychology, communication, and strategy required to persuade and lead. That early curiosity turned into an 18-year career helping schools and communities fund the programs that mattered most to them, during which he learned to read a room, simplify complex ideas, and build trust quickly.

In recent years, Todd has focused on technology that directly supports people on the front lines—first with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, where he worked with medical device companies on targeted, data-driven outreach; then with public safety solutions at Flock Safety, where he partnered with law enforcement agencies, universities, and major school districts on community and campus safety initiatives; and now with AI-driven precision health at Bioscope.AI.

Today, he partners with concierge and primary care physicians to bring multi-omics and clinical AI into everyday practice, helping them move from reactive, symptom-driven medicine to proactive, preventative care. When he's not working, Todd enjoys watching hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family in his hometown of Carmel, Indiana.