About Us & Our Team

MaddieBio has united some of the most passionate minds to bring this project to fruition! Delve deeper into our mission and discover the dedicated individuals driving our vision forward behind the scenes.

About MaddieBio

Empowering individuals and revolutionizing healthcare. Thats our mission at MaddieBio, a pioneering biotech company.

Fueled by a worldclass team of scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals, we unlock the power to:

  • Crack the code of your genes: Identify potential health risks and empower you with proactive health management tools.
  • Hunt down diseases early: Detect potential threats before they become major challenges.

Born from a personal journey and a relentless pursuit of progress, we were founded by Gavenraj Sodhi. Inspired by his daughter Maddies battle with a rare genetic condition, we believe everyone deserves proactive, personalized healthcare tailored to their unique genetic makeup.

Our initial focus is on the rare disease, Rett Syndrome. Were dedicated to early detection, biomarker identification, collaborating with healthcare providers on personalized treatment options, and repurposing drugs.

MaddieBio

EMPOWERING TRANSFORMATIVE HEALTH JOURNEYS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, PERSONALIZED GENETIC INSIGHTS.

OUR TEAM

BIG HEARTS TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT

Gavenraj Sodhi

CEO

  • Impact tech entrepreneur SoftBank and Hitachi.
  • Founded Maddie BioGenetics due to his daughters rare disease condition and the lack of solace found in the healthcare system.
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.
  • Contributed to early security and privacy standards, which laid the groundwork for his involvement in HIPAA regulation work.

Dr. Jingqi Duan

Chief Scientist, PhD

  • 10+ years as a structural biologist
  • Research has focused on protein complexes and RNAprotein interactions, particularly in the human SMN complex and archaeal/yeast H/ACA snRNPs.
  • Single particle reconstitution, cryoET, AlphaFold2 for structure prediction, and protein analysis expert.
  •  Strong background in Xray crystallography, protein purification, and cell culture.
  • PhD in Biotechnology and PostDoctoral Fellow at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute / University of Pennsylvania.

David Mai

Head of Architecture, MBA, MSEE

  • Launched Vizients first specialty pharmacy data platform on Microsoft Azure serving 100+ hospital systems and 25+ drug MFGs
  • Led v1 products/platforms from $0 $1Bn+ revenue.
  • MSEE, BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington.
  • MBA in Marketing from UW Foster School of Business.

Shawn Phillips

Marketing

  • Known as the Image Sculptor for his transformative work with brand development.
  • 25+ years of experience in the industry, Shawn has worked with a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs, businesses, and brands.
  • His portfolio showcases his versatility and ability to bring client’s visions to life through innovative techniques and cuttingedge technology.

Dr. Jenifer Posey

MD, PhD

  • Assistant Professor of Molecular & Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine.
  • Focuses on the relationship between genomic variation and clinical (phenotypic) expression
    and how this can be leveraged to develop individualized treatment approaches.
  • Leads Baylor College of Medicine Genomic Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare (BCMGREGoR) research program

Dr. Gideon Dreyfuss

PhD

  • An American biochemist also is the Isaac Norris Professor of  Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,
  • Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, who was elected to the National
    Academy of Sciences in 2012.
  • Received his Ph.D. in biological chemistry in 1978 from Harvard University and is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Olivia Juarez

CGC

  • Pediatric genetic counselor and instructor at Baylor College of Medicine.
  • Provides clinical care, research, and education in the field of genetic counseling.
  • Board-certified genetic counselor with a Master of Medical Science degree in human genetics and genetic counseling, and a Master of Science degree in biological sciences.

Dr. Amar Dhand

PhD

  • Associate Professor of Neurology at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
  • Clinical interests include neurohospitalist medicine, stroke, neuropathic itchneurological manifestations of systemic diseases, diagnostic decisionmaking, and the history of neurology.
  • Passionate about the impact of social networks on human disease asje combines expertise in clinical neurology and social sciences for this pursuit.

Dr. Cory Kidd

PhD

  • Founder and CEO of Catalia Health, a company delivering patient engagement across a variety of chronic conditions. The technology and programs are based on Dr. Kidds Ph.D. dissertation at MIT Media Lab.
  • Dr. Kidds experience lies in healthcare applications of new technologies, with expertise in artificial intelligence, developing simple interfaces to complex systems, and the application of healthcare technologies to everyday life.

Amy Kabaria

Attorney

  • An attorney with healthcare industry experience, with time at HHS Office of General Counsel CMS division and FDA Office of Policy.
  • A veteran of data privacy, data security, and healthcare regulatory issues.
  • Served as chapter chair of the Harvard alumni group focused on innovation, and leadership, and as an advisor to a VC fund focused on hightech and life sciences.