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About Gynaia

We help gynecological professionals improve
patient outcomes with learning & development,
quality assessment, and clinical decision
support.

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Gynaia

Who we are

We're committed to helping gynecologists, sonographers, and clinicians improve patient outcomes by equipping them with learning and development tools, training and certification, quality assessment, and modern clinical decision support tools to advance healthcare accessibility and quality.

With fully compliant Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions and responsible implementation of AI technologies, we help gynecological professionals deliver the highest standard of care, streamline diagnostic and research initiatives, and continuously improve their practice through real-time data analysis and actionable feedback.

Our Founders

Led by experts in gynecology, AI, and healthcare technology

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prof. dr. Dirk Timmerman
Founder

Pioneer in gynecological ultrasound and leader of the IOTA group. Professor at KU Leuven.

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Steven Van Vooren, PhD
Founder, CEO

Healthcare technology expert with extensive experience in medical imaging and AI solutions.

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Herman Verrelst
Founder, Chairman

Experienced healthcare executive with a strong track record in scaling medical technology companies.

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prof. dr. Tom Bourne
Founder, CSO

Leading expert in gynecological ultrasound and professor at Imperial College London.

Our Investors

Backed by leading healthcare and technology investors.

Heran Partners
Heran Partners

Leading healthcare technology investment firm focused on digital health innovation.

Gemma Frisius Fund
Gemma Frisius Fund

Investment fund of KU Leuven, supporting innovative university spin-offs.

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Our story

Bridging Innovation and Compliance in Gynecological Care

Gynaia was established to address the challenges faced by the gynecological community due to evolving medical device regulations. Building on the foundational work of the IOTA group and their world-class models like IOTA ADNEX, it became necessary to professionalize software tools to ensure continued access for the community.

With medical device regulation changes requiring compliance with standards such as post-market surveillance and quality management systems, a dedicated effort was essential. This led to the formation of Gynaia to create medical device-grade tools, enabling clinicians to maintain high-quality diagnostics and patient care.

Recognizing the need for structured training, certification, and quality control programmes, Gynaia expanded its offerings to include professional development resources that benefit the entire community. Additionally, the company developed advanced tools like the Clinical Data Miner to facilitate research and enhance studies.

To realize this vision, the university engaged two seasoned entrepreneurs with extensive experience in medical device software and clinical decision support. Together with experts in gynecology, they created Gynaia to bridge the gap between innovation and practical implementation.

Team

Experience across training and education, gyneco-oncology, ultrasound diagnostics, data science, AI, software development, medical device regulation, entrepreneurship, community development, clinical decision support, and more.

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prof. dr. Wouter Froyman
Clinical Consultant

Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology KU Leuven, gynecological ultrasound and minimally invasive surgery 

Serena Guerra
Serena Guerra
Clinical Case manager

clinical expert in educational case materials

Nina Cooper
Nina Cooper
Head of Editorial Board

domain expert, learning and education 

Willem Mestdagh
Willem Mestdagh
Software Engineer, clinical data

sw engineer and clinical data expert

Maarten Willems
Maarten Willems
Lead Software Architect

lead sw arch

Hilde Verduyckt
Hilde Verduyckt
Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Arno Vanneste
Arno Vanneste
Software Engineer, Data Science & AI

expert Software Engineer specialised in Data Science & AI

Karen Hensen
Karen Hensen
Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer