Our Team
Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.
Re:Pair Genomics Inc. aims to speed up gene therapy research while maintaining high accuracy.
Executive Team
Shiron Lee
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Shiron graduated from University of Toronto with an MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Since her master’s studies, she has gained years of experience in gene therapy research for various neurological disorders, both in academia and industry.
Yosuke Niibori
Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder
Dr. Yosuke Niibori is a senior research associate in the Pharmaceutical Sciences department at the University of Toronto. He has years of research experience in neuroscience, gene therapy development, and bioinformatics.
Luca Hategan
Chief Development Officer and Co-Founder
Luca is a PhD candidate in Cells & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto. He is an expert in Python programming and his passion for bioinformatics led to the development of a machine-learning algorithm to design regulatory elements.
Swapna Prakash
Chief Operations Officer
Swapna completed her JD at University of Toronto. Her passion for the intersection of law and innovation led her to pursue an education and career in intellectual property law. She also holds a BSc from the University of British Columbia, majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, and Micro-physiology.
Program Management
Yewon Kim
Program Manager
Yewon obtained her bachelor’s degree at University of Toronto, with a double major in Statistics and Economics, along with a minor in Computer Science. Her academic journey is complemented by roles as a growth marketing consultant intern and a research assistant on a machine learning project.
Business Development
Abena Saka
Business Development Manager
Abena Saka completed her bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Toronto, with minors in Mathematics and Statistics. She has experience working with a student-led club that evolved into a registered charity, showing her commitment to initiatives that better lives.
Research and Development
Alessia Huma
Algorithm Development Assistant
Alessia is a Master’s of Health Informatics student at the University of Toronto. She has gained experience in computer science, bioinformatics, and project management, leveraging her interdisciplinary skills to address real-world problems.
Scientific Advisory
Brandon Walters
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Brandon serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, contributing his expertise in psychology to our scientific advisory board.
David Hampson
Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy & Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
David is a Professor at the University of Toronto, bringing years of academic and research experience in pharmacology and toxicology.
Iva Zovkic
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
Iva is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and plays a key role on our scientific advisory team.
Business Advisory
Jonathan Paribello
AI Data and Strategy Analyst (Large Pharma)
Jonathan brings strategic insights in AI data analysis from the large pharma sector, rounding out our business advisory board.