Leading expert in the field of artificial lung technologies, miniaturisation of lung support systems, improvement of the hemocompatibility of oxygenators and development of 3D membranes for
oxygenators.

Until November 2019 Jutta Arens was the acting head of the Department of Cardiovascular Engineering, Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University.

His research is focused on the treatment of acute respiratory failure and he first introduced the concept of lung rest by extracorporeal CO2 removal.

Prof Gattinoni published more than 400 research articles and reviews in peer reviewed journals.

He served as President of the World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicines and as President of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine.

Member of the SEPnet study group, Competence Network Sepsis of the German Sepsis Society and member of the Centre for Medical Law of the Georg-August-University of Göttingen.

The focus of his scientific work is on acute lung failure and ventilation, as well as sepsis, organ protection and organ replacement and brain-organ interactions.

Scientist with +15 years of experience in intensive care medicine and anaesthesiologic management of patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

His research focuses on the early detection of organ injuries using biomarkers and imaging techniques.

+25 years of experience in the area of Healthcare IT; built a strong track record of successfully concepting, developing, and launching Medical Device and GMP compliant software products.

His record spans across clinical and pharmaceutical use areas and includes strategy development as well as global commercialization.

Master degree in Business Administration.

Her research interest lies in the development of bronchoscopic treatments for patients with severe pulmonary emphysema. She evaluated the predictors of success and of complications of endoscopic valve
therapy, as well as bronchoscopic thermal ablation.

Awarded various research prizes, such as the Interventional Pulmonology Travel Grant and the Chris Bolliger Award.

His research and teaching activities focus on obstructive respiratory diseases like asthma bronchiale and COPD, but also cover the acute respiratory distress syndrome with an emphasis on understanding the immunological mechanisms that contribute to chronic airway inflammation.

Professor Idzko has extensive experience leading clinical trials.

Martin Grüll is an entrepreneur and was for more than 15 years CFO of Raiffeisen Bank International. He is a member of the Supervisory Board of the UNIQA Group and chairman of the Austrian Financial Reporting Panel. As a business angel and investor, he supports start-ups with a focus on health tech and sustainability.

Martin holds a Master degree in Business Administration.