Our Story

apiro means endless or eternal in Greek. Within the organization, the name represents our strengths of passion, ingenuity and ability to achieve great results.

Mission

apiro was founded to supply high-quality diagnostic products for assessing whole-blood coagulation. We are committed to reliable, long-term partnerships with our users, suppliers and distribution partners. Quality, innovation and cost-effectiveness are assured, enabling optimal management of bleeding and thrombotic events.

Location

apiro is located in the metropolitan area of Budapest, Hungary – in the heart of Europe. Hungary is a leading centre for high-quality engineering and manufacturing, including the electronics and automotive industries as well as healthcare. Internationally successful diagnostic manufacturers such as 77 Elektronika and Diatron are based in Budapest, and Hungary is home to more than 300 biotech SMEs and startups. At apiro, we aim to contribute to the economic development of Hungary and to provide our team with excellent working conditions and opportunities.

Our Team

Dr. Gabor Jozsa

CEO

Gabor is a medical doctor by training, with 15 years of experience in life sciences including tenures at Roche, Abbvie and Medicontor.

Alexey Davidov

Chief Quality and Compliance Officer

Alexey trained as a mechanical engineer and has worked in life sciences for 10 years, at companies including Karl Storz, Haemonetics and RetInSight.

Dr. Moni Soroush

Director of R&D

Moni holds a PhD in biological sciences, and is an expert in viscoelastometry dry reagent technology with a 7 year tenure at enicor.

Dr. Axel Schubert

Senior Advisor

Axel has a masters degree in physics and a PhD in biophysics. He has 20 years of experience in the diagnostic industry, including tenures at TEM innovations, Abbott and Baxter. Axel supports apiro in the field of manufacturing and R&D.

Assoc. Prof. Herbert Schöchl

Senior Advisor

Herbert is an anesthesiologist with extensive and prolific experience in coagulation management. He is an author of more than 100 publications and book chapters including international and national guidelines. Herbert supports apiro in the field of clinical development.

Professor Michael Spannagl

Senior Advisor

Michael is a specialist in internal medicine and haemostasis and has served as general secretary for the Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis Research (GTH) and chairman of the Instand proficiency testing organization. He has authored more than 300 publications and book chapters including national and international standards and guidelines. Michael supports apiro in the field of risk management and general aspects of diagnostics and haemostasis.