Sapio Sessions: London

Asvina Brown

Director, IT Business Partner – Translational Medicine & Cancer Biomarker Development, AstraZeneca

Asvina Brown is an IT Business Partner in Early Science R&D IT at AstraZeneca, working with Translational Medicine and Cancer Biomarker Development groups. She has experience in strategic analysis and business partnering across R&D industries, including Pharmaceuticals and Civil Aerospace. Asvina excels in building vision, developing technology roadmaps, and articulating business value. She holds a PhD in Cardiac MRI, an MSc in Information Technology, and a Diploma in Business Analysis, and is passionate about supporting AstraZeneca’s mission to change patients’ lives through innovative science.

Prashant Vaidyanathan

Director, Oxford Biomedica

Prashant is responsible for creating an ecosystem to facilitate FAIR data across Oxford Biomedica by implementing next-generation digital platforms. His work and research lie at the interface of computer science, design automation, data standardisation, and biology. Prashant’s career has spanned various interdisciplinary academic and industrial environments, encompassing both research and software development roles.

Mike Hampton

Chief Commercial Officer, Sapio Sciences

Mike Hampton is the CCO at Sapio Sciences, where he leads global commercial strategy and operations, including marketing, solution consulting, customer success and sales. He brings over two decades of international experience in life sciences, spanning commercial leadership, digital business transformation, and customer success. Mike’s focus is on accelerating growth by developing strong partnerships with pharma and biotech and strengthening Sapio’s position as the industry leader in AI-native lab informatics. With deep expertise in R&D digital transformation, customer relationship development, and value-based engagements, Mike is passionate about helping customers accelerate the entire drug development lifecycle.

Rob Brown

VP Product & Presales, Sapio Sciences

Rob Brown is VP of Product & Sales at Sapio Sciences. He was previously at Dotmatics where he was Head of Global Presales, Product Marketing & Product Management. Earlier in his career he ran product marketing teams at Accelrys, SciTegic and MSI. Rob started his career as a postdoc and later research scientist at Abbott Laboratories (now Abbvie). He received his PhD in Cheminformatics from the University of Sheffield, UK.

Yuri de Lugt

Global Director Field Marketing, Sapio Sciences

Yuri de Lugt heads up the global field marketing, partner marketing, and online events at Sapio. As a multilingual business and marketing leader, he brings energy, clarity, and global flair to every place he visits. With a career dedicated to helping innovative companies grow, he now channels that passion into creating engaging, high-caliber event experiences. Yuri specialised in aligning strategy with execution, amplifying brand presence, and connecting with diverse audiences. Known for fostering collaboration, relations, and delivering results, Yuri thrives on turning every event into a meaningful, polished experience and making connections across cultures with professionalism and warmth, ensuring that every moment leaves a lasting impression.

Kelly Maddison

Solution Consultant, Sapio Sciences

Kelly Maddison is a Pre-Sales Engineer at Sapio Sciences with a background in forensic and pharmaceutical labs. Her early career as a Forensic DNA Analyst honed her skills in optimizing workflows and ensuring regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. Kelly also has experience as a Digital Transformation Consultant where she helped companies improve efficiency and adhere to drug manufacturing guidelines. At Sapio Sciences, Kelly supports clients in adopting advanced lab informatics solutions, bridging technical needs and business goals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, showcasing her dedication to innovation and continuous improvement in laboratory technology.