Mission statement
At Apersys, we are on the mission to save more patients in need of an organ. Our perfusion platform technology paves the way for improving the number of transplantable organs and fostering translational research.
Team
Meet the dedicated Apersys Team (and their favorite songs)
CEO
Waldemar Hoffmann
Leveraging extensive experience in Medtech and holding a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, he champions seamless collaboration across the value chain.
Head of Engineering
Sven Leppert
He leads the development of the perfusion system. He holds a Master’s Degree from KIT in Chemical Engineering.
Scientific Product Manager
Kendra Wernle
She harnesses her biomedical expertise to drive perfusion projects, leveraging an MSc in Biomedicine from UZH and ongoing doctorate in Medical Science.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager
Agata Ishizaki
An expert in regulatory and quality with a knack for innovation. She’s dedicated to driving excellence while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Biomedical Engineer
Sina Baumgartner
As a Biomedical Engineer with a Master from ETH Zurich, she focuses on developing the most user-friendly medtech applications with real-world usability.
Product Lead
Andrea Venturato
He translates his passion for building in science into a passion for building products. He holds a PhD in Material Chemistry from University of Edinburgh.
Quality Manager
Jenny Papafotopoulou
She brings broad expertise in cGMP and ISO standards. Passionate about quality, she conquers the quality world one ISO certification at a time.
Test Engineer
Anni Liu
As a trilingual test engineer with a master’s degree from ETH’s Biomedical Engineering program, Anni is heavily invested in bringing the next generation MedTech devices to market.
Software Engineer
Sandeep Menta
Focused on building robust software that brings the best solutions into real-world applications. He has a background in control techniques and robotics.
Clinical Affairs Lead
Matthias Pfister, MD
He is dedicated to closing the gap between the OR, Labs, and medical device industry, to ultimately translate clinical needs into opportunities to improve patient care.
Senior Consultant
Dawn Balazs-Metz
An RA expert specialized in US market authorizations for high-risk medical devices and combination products, with a focus on accelerating time to market.
Commercial Lead
Chris Stahle
An MBA from Arizona with deep commercial expertise in medtech. He is intensely curious about every facet of organ transplantation.
