Founder and CEO
at ImVitro
Alexandra Boussommier-Calleja is an entrepreneur trained in biomedical engineering with extensive experience in biomechanical research and skilled in 2D and 3D cell culture, microfluidic models, in vitro and in vivo assay development.
After spending years learning to manipulate tissues and cells to mimic life in the lab, she became fascinated with the ability to manipulate cells to make life happen directly in the lab with in vitro fertilization (IVF). She wanted to help the numerous people suffering from infertility worldwide, and founded her company, ImVitro, aimed at tackling infertility by combining the power of cell imaging and AI.
Over the years Alexandra fundraised more than 5M in dilutive and non-dilutive funding to fund her company and own research (including the Marie Curie Individual Fellowship and the Irvington Fellowship from the Cancer Research Institute).
Education
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Awards & Certifications
Marie Curie Individual Fellowship S&E
Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship
Santander Mobility Award
Euro-Bioimaging Proof-of-Concept Award
Entente Cordiale Postgraduate Scholarship
Accreditations
Doctor of Philosophy recognised by Imperial College London
Master of Science (MSc), Biomedical Engineering recognised by Imperial College London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Life Science and Technology (Bioengineering) recognised by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Diploma recognised by Sorbonne University
Areas of Expertise
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