Cristiana Bănilă is the Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Mitra Bio, a London-based biotech company developing a precision platform for skin longevity.
By combining non-invasive skin sampling with next-generation sequencing and advanced data science, Mitra Bio works with leading skincare brands to measure product efficacy and design rejuvenation compounds and therapeutic solutions.
The company is backed by Khosla Ventures, Entrepreneur First, Illumina, and Oxford University, and has been awarded the Biomedical Catalyst grant (Innovate UK).
With a PhD in Molecular Epidemiology from Queen Mary University of London, Cristiana brings expertise in molecular diagnostics development and validation, bridging cutting-edge science with commercial innovation.
At Mitra Bio, she leads product strategy, R&D, and key industry partnerships, while also driving B2B business development.
Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30, Cristiana is passionate about translating life sciences research into real-world solutions that improve human health and longevity. Her work reflects a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and advancing the future of precision skin health.
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