About MIMETAS

Every year, drugs fail in late-stage trials because traditional models can’t accurately predict how they’ll function in humans. At MIMETAS, we’re changing that.

We create the world’s most advanced human tissue and disease models using our organ-on-a-chip technology – enabling faster development of safer and more effective therapies that improve patient lives.

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to develop the world’s most advanced in vitro models to support the creation of breakthrough medicines for today’s unmet medical needs.

We envision a future where every new medicine is developed and tested using advanced 3D human tissue and disease models – accelerating innovation, lowering costs, and saving lives.

From Innovation to
Industry Standard

Founded in 2013 in Leiden, the Netherlands, and Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, MIMETAS has been at the forefront of organ-on-a-chip innovation.

With the launch of OrganoPlate® – the world’s first mass-produced, quality-controlled organ-on-a-chip platform – we set a new benchmark for physiologically relevant cell culture, while keeping the usability and throughput scientists expect from traditional methods.

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Today, top pharmaceutical companies worldwide rely on our technology and services to generate actionable data, reduce pipeline risks, and confidently advance their drug programs.

MIMETAS in Numbers

80+ Employees
Across 3 continents
4 offices in the Netherlands, USA, and Japan
Enabling cross-continental reach and innovation
130+ peer-reviewed publications
by MIMETAS and its customers
200+ successful projects
spanning all phases of drug discovery and development
4.8/5 customer satisfaction
reflecting strong and lasting partnerships

Our People

MIMETAS brings together a passionate, cross-continental team of scientists, engineers, and innovators working at the forefront of human biology.

From the United States to Europe and Asia, our teams partner closely with clients to solve problems at the cutting edge of disease understanding and drug discovery.

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Leadership

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Paul Vulto
Co-Chief Executive Officer
and Co-Founder
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Jos Joore
Co-Chief Executive Officer
and Co-Founder
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Bas Trietsch
Chief Technology Officer
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Yoko Ejiri
President MIMETAS Japan
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Henriette Lanz
Vice President Biology
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Remko van Vught
Vice President Business Development
Mieke Doornbos
Vice President Marketing & Sales
Dhaval Patel
Chair of the Board

The I in Mimetas

At MIMETAS, the ‘I’ stands for many things - innovation, impact, insight - but above all, it represents the individuals who drive our mission forward.
Mieke Doornbos
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Celebrate good times
Frederik Schavemaker
Product Design Engineer
Pioneering, bringing the best solutions for scientific discovery
Henriëtte Lanz
Director of Model Development
We encourage active employee participation!
Jos Joore
CEO and co-founder
We want to empower research on complex tissue biology
Paul Vulto
CEO and co-founder
Leveraging who you are is the key to making a difference
Bas Trietsch
CTO
We try to help each other as a team
Nienke Wevers
Senior Scientist
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Remko van Vught
Vice President of Business Development
Making a difference together
Lenie van den Broek
Director Biology Discovery
Dynamic and innovative - each day holds a surprise.
Tina Thakkar
Associate Director Sales
It is not really work when you're having fun
Linda Gijzen
Scientific Project Lead
Tackling challenges together
Chiwan Chiang
Marketing Specialist
A day without laughter is a day wasted.

We’re Hiring!

Browse our open vacancies and become the next I in MIMETAS!

Work With Us

Ready to accelerate your research with the most advanced human-relevant models?