Team

How it would help the world.

VRi – ViRe Instruments was founded in January 2020 by Daniel E.F., Ph.D., a data scientist and Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow from Barcelona, Spain. With extensive experience in the fields of health and technology, Ferrer became aware of the limitations in health services including preventable errors in diagnoses and lengthy medical training that could be improved through innovative technology. VRi’s vision was created by a team of experts in engineering, medicine, and design who recognized the potential of VR and AR technologies in transforming the way medical and educational training is conducted. VRi specializes in developing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the medical and educational industries.

Daniel Esteban Ferrer

CEO

Dr. Daniel Esteban-Ferrer PhD is the CEO of VRi. Recognizing a gap for innovation in bioimaging visualization, Daniel aimed to solve the greatest challenges of bioimaging with 3D visualization and analysis using Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Completing his Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Daniel was also a Marie Curie Postdoctoral fellow for VR and nano-analytical tools. His wide range of analytical and technical skills motivates the bio-imaging standards for VRi. Daniel uses an extensive understanding of technology to design the disruptive 3D bioimaging visualizations and analyses using VR and AI that is VRi.


Dr. Joan Fité Matamoros

CMO

Dr. Joan Fité Matamoros is the Chief Medical Officer at VRi and a vascular and endovascular surgeon working at Hospital de Sant Pau – UAB. He is an associate professor in the medical faculty at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – campus Sant Pau, and he has been recognized as a Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS) completing his Ph.D. in the field of aortic disease diagnosis. His main fields of interest are vascular disease diagnosis, planning, and innovation in training for young specialists. Joan’s extensive clinical expertise and interest in vascular diagnosis combined with clinical work represent the medical standards at VRI, with the aim of improving patient security and optimizing diagnostic procedures for clinicians.


Azucena Rodríguez Ramírez

Business Developer

Azucena Rodríguez Ramírez is the Business Developer of VRi. Her main responsabilities are the design, implemention and optimization of VRi´s business strategy from a human-centered approach of its whole value ecosystem. With a MSc in Optometry and Vision Sciences and a Bachelor´s Degree in Law, her scientist-technical, legal and academic education allows her to identify market needs related to visualization and analysis of biomedical images to provide doctors, scientists and other life science professionals with new insights for the earliest, easiest and clearest medical diagnosis, treatment and training ever


Pedro Omedas

Tech Lead

Pedro Omedas, currently the Tech Lead at VRi, he holds a degree in computer engineering, a Master’s in Digital Audiovisual Communication and Production, and a postgraduate degree in Videogames creation and design. With a background as the CTO of a health tech startup, he excelled in forming and leading technical and quality teams, while also showcasing his leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams for research and innovation projects. Pedro’s technical expertise spans VR, AR, video games, and immersive installations. Additionally, he shares his knowledge as a university professor, specializing in Extended Reality and Video Game development.


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