About Us
We’re a highly collaborative and supportive team, coming together on every project to ensure our clients get the very best result.
Davood Tashayyod
CEO
Davood Tashayyod is a serial entrepreneur and medical technology leader with a strong track record in medical imaging and device commercialization. He has founded multiple companies, including one acquired by Thomson Reuters, led over 40 translational medical device projects, and built fNIR Devices LLC into a global supplier of functional near-infrared imaging systems.
Israel Gannot
CTO / Scientific Advisor
Israel Gannot is a professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His work focuses on biophotonics, medical imaging, translational science, and ethical considerations in healthcare technology development. He was also a co-founder and CEO of Opticul Diagnostics, A biotech company developing bacteria identification instruments.
Why PLACENTEK
Placentek delivers custom optical and wearable medical solutions built on scientific rigor and engineering precision. We partner closely with our clients to design reliable devices, diagnostic methods, and analytical tools that translate research into real clinical impact.
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