Eva van Rikxoort, PhD. | Founder and CEO
Eva van Rikxoort, PhD. | Founder and CEO
Science should be used for the benefit of all people
At Thirona we go far beyond building algorithms that improve clinical workflow efficiency for the most common pathologies. We use AI technology to also tackle rare diseases and complex conditions. We apply AI to capture the knowledge that helps speed up scientific progress in healthcare. We believe that only by collaborating with partners across the value chain we can make science reach the clinics faster and achieve a truly sustainable impact.
About Thirona
Thirona is a global company providing high-precision advanced lung image analysis with artificial intelligence through expertise-based services for MedTech, pharmaceutical and CRO companies. Thirona partners with research institutions and medical companies in their innovation programs aimed to enable breakthroughs in precision medicine for personalized treatment of pulmonary diseases.
Since its inception in 2014, the company has established a proven track record in translating technology into certified clinical end-products through co-innovation with leading MedTech companies. Thirona’s state-of-the-art lung quantification platform LungQ™ consists of a wide range of robust high-performance AI-based algorithms trained on disease specific datasets, offering market-leading AI analytical capabilities. The unique, scalable AI platform delivers consistent and reproducible results, powering exploratory research studies as well as large multi-site clinical trials.
Founded by female scientist Eva van Rikxoort, the company’s mission is to utilize the latest domain knowledge and artificial intelligence technology to create positive impact by making personalized treatments in lung diseases accessible for everyone.
Our Team
With so many different cultures and backgrounds, we form a naturally diverse team. We attract the best talent, but never at the cost of personality.
We are convinced that innovation comes from trying out new ideas, and that best ideas are born from different views and perspectives. The more diversity in the room – the more innovative spirit.
Innovating together with clinical users, research institutions and technology partners is what makes us stand out among the competition. We do it together!
8 PHD's
60% women in leadership roles
17 nationalities
Our Core Values
Inclusive and truly authentic culture is a strong foundation of our team. Our values are about who we are and how we do things, what we all stand for and what we believe in. It's what makes Thirona an amazing place to work, defines our reputation and guides us to achieve positive impact.
Positive Impact
We are a science-driven team with a mission to make precision medicine in lung diseases accessible for everyone. We utilize the latest domain knowledge and artificial intelligence technology to create positive impact. We believe that both science and AI should be in service to people, improving quality of life.
Teamwork & Inclusivity
With more than 15 nationalities and a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds, we are a team, and everyone brings value to the table. We believe that different views and perspectives spark inclusivity and innovation. Next to talent and expertise, it’s who you are as a person that matters at Thirona.
Commitment to excellence
Driven by impact that we can achieve together, we continually help our clients build better solutions superior to what they can do alone. Their challenge is our challenge. Consistent quality with a focus on customer success, is at the foundation of our services. Excellence is what drives us forward, enabling us to realize our mission.
Passion for innovation
We are passionate about continuously exploring new grounds for developing novel solutions for and together with our customers. Solutions that they did not imagine possible before. We are curious and decisive, we like to be challenged and push the boundaries of what is possible with the use of AI in medical imaging.
