Team

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Dr. José Leal

CTO

Co-founder

With a PhD in Microsystems Engineering focused on Biomedical Engineering, José brings over 8 years of experience in medical device development, electrostimulation, biomaterials, and biosensors. As the lead inventor of Bioelectrix’s core IP and vision, he drives the development of the company’s technology, regulatory path, and clinical strategy.
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Caroline Johansen

CEO

Co-founder

Caroline holds a BSc in Economics & Administration and an MSc in Entrepreneurship & Business. She is highly experienced in business design, operations, and fundraising. Caroline plays a key role in steering the company’s commercial strategy, operations, and investor engagement, ensuring Bioelectrix’s innovation translates into sustainable business growth.
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Prof. Maria Asplund

Lead Scientific Advisor

Co-founder

Maria is a Professor of Bioelectronics at Chalmers University of Technology with over 20 years of experience in bioelectronics, medical device research, and polymer science. A global leader in the field, she specializes in materials, electrotaxis, and wound healing applications. Her scientific leadership ensures Bioelectrix remains at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
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Jan Hörling

Chairman

Jan brings extensive leadership experience from medical technology and life science. He has held senior roles in R&D and global marketing at Wellspect HealthCare, combining product development depth with go-to-market execution. At Bioelectrix, Jan chairs the board with a focus on strategy, clinical value, and disciplined scaling.
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Gia Kourouklidou

Member

Gia is Pre-seed Investment & Venture Creation Manager at Chalmers Ventures, where she supports deep-tech teams from research to venture. Her perspective spans early validation, venture design, and fundraising, and she represents Chalmers Ventures on Bioelectrix’s board.

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Prof. Maria Asplund

Member

Maria is a Professor of Bioelectronics at Chalmers University of Technology with over 20 years of experience in bioelectronics, medical device research, and polymer science. A global leader in the field, she specializes in materials, electrotaxis, and wound healing applications. Her scientific leadership ensures Bioelectrix remains at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
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Tina Kjellén

STRATEGIC CLINICAL RESEARCH

Clinical Advisor

Tina Kjellén joins Bioelectrix as Clinical Advisor, bringing deep experience in strategic clinical research and wound care innovation. She will support us in ensuring that our medical device is developed with strong clinical relevance and with a clear understanding of how it needs to work in real wound care settings. Tina was involved as clinical lead for WoundEL, Mölnlycke’s electrostimulation project, which gives her especially valuable perspective as we develop a new bioelectronic approach to chronic wound healing. Her insight will help strengthen how we shape our clinical strategy, usability work, and path toward adoption in practice.

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RAHIME INCI

DERMATOLOGIST

CLINICAL ADVISOr

Rahime Inci joins Bioelectrix as Clinical Advisor and adds important dermatology and wound care expertise to our journey. She will help us ensure that the device we are developing is clinically meaningful, relevant to patient needs, and suited to the realities of care delivery. Rahime reached out to Bioelectrix because she saw in the healthcare system a clear lack of solutions like the one we are developing, something that could actively support healing rather than only manage chronic wounds. Her perspective will be valuable as we continue building a medical device that can fit into clinical workflows and address a real unmet need in wound care.