Board Members
The Duchenne Data Foundation board consists of experts in the field of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, data collection and analysis, regulations and policy.
George Paliouras, PhD
Chairman
Father of a boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Computer Science researcher at NCSR “Demokritos”, Greece. Research areas: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Precision Medicine.
Sheila Vasconcelos
Board member
Mother of Giovanna and Rafael who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Public relations, postgraduate in business and finishing a new degree in administration. One of the founders of the largest muscular dystrophy patient organizations in Brazil.
Arjen Bergsma
Board Member
Background in biomedical engineering. He is currently working as a programme officer in medical technology at the domain of Applied and Engineering Sciences of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
B.S.Ajaikumar, MD
Board Member
Α doctorpreneur and the Executive Chairman of HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. He is a radiation and medical oncologist with over 40 years of experience.
Staff
George Marzelas
Financial Controller
Coordinating the Financial Accounting functions. Track and report income & expenditures/projects spend, perform monthly accounting and control financial transactions.