About Us
Advancing technology to support safety in heart surgery.
We have developed a method for in-the-tissue wide spectrum tissue spectroscopy, optimized to observe heart oxygenation status during open-heart surgery. Our patented technology is designed to provide real-time oxygen level monitoring within the heart. This real-time data aims to support intraoperative assessment and myocardial management. By offering advanced physiological insights, our goal is to contribute to post-operative care strategies in cardiac surgery.
Our values
Purpose
Our shared motivation is our passion to reduce risk of complications, save lives, and to improve quality of life to all patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Mission
Our mission is safer cardiac surgeries. Real-time monitoring of heart tissue oxygenation offers surgeons actionable insights to prevent postoperative complications and enhance patient outcomes.
Vision
Through our unique in-tissue technology, we aspire to elevate the standard of care, improve quality of life for patients, and alleviate the burden of cardiac complications on healthcare systems worldwide.
Values
Driven by a commitment to quality, integrity and championing teamwork, we embody a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We have developed an advanced technology designed for monitoring oxygen levels in the heart during surgery. Contact us to learn more.
Our Team
SpectroCor brings together a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in biomedical engineering, spectroscopy, clinical research, and software development, combined with strong capabilities in product commercialization, healthcare operations, and strategic business development. By integrating scientific innovation with practical industry experience, we collaborate to advance real-time monitoring technologies for heart surgery, aiming to support innovation in patient care.
Kalle Kotilahti DSc.
Co-Founder A technology expert in biomedical engineering and medical optical tissue spectroscopy methods, having developed optical tissue measurement equipment and measurement technologies for over 20 years.
Tommi Pätilä MD
Co-Founder Paediatric cardiac surgeon with a demonstrated history of success in the medical device industry. Skilled in medical devices, healthcare, project management, clinical research, and business development. Well-connected within the global cardiothoracic surgery community.
Juha Rantala DSc.
Co-Founder Optoelectronic Industry Entrepreneur, Serial entrepreneur and engineering professional who builds and actively operates companies in semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices industries. Strong understanding in new business and innovation creation.
Marjut Salovaara MSc.
Product and Quality Manager
Medical Device design, quality and regulatory compliance professional with years of experience. Marjut guides our products' journey through the regulatory pathway with a proven track record.
Eetu Haavisto MSc.
A talented mathematician behind our optical model of light propagation in tissue and the oxygenation calculation algorithm.