Dr. Giannoula Lakka, FRCP (C)
Research Journey
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discovery
2002 - 2018
• Identified platelets as diagnostics
• Selective protein sequestration
• Protein cargo reflects disease evolution
• Protein cargo can monitor therapy effectiveness
Why it matters: Platelets represent a novel and clinically useful analyte, providing non-invasive, precise molecular insights into disease biology.
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Development
2019 - 2023
• Built ClariaIQ™ platform
• Assays correlate with disease
• Patent portfolio established
Why it matters: Established tools & IP for precision diagnostics.
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application
2023 - PRESENT
• Prostate & breast cancer HeLP™ tests
• Multi-cancer Screening HeLP™ Test
• Pipeline: pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s
Why it matters: Detect earlier. Treat Smarter. Save Lives.