Our Purpose & Origin

Mapping the Full Spectrum of Human Health

For centuries, medicine has excelled at studying disease. But what about the journey that precedes it? The Alpine Institute was founded by a team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers who recognized a fundamental gap in healthcare: a lack of tools to understand the full continuum of human health—from peak performance and resilience to the subtle onset of physiological dysregulation. Our story is one of integrating disparate fields to build the platforms that can finally decode the complex trajectories of health. We combine deep biological discovery with cutting-edge technology to create real-world impact, empowering a new era of proactive and truly personalized care.

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Innovative Approach

Swiss Roots, Global Reach

We hold the power to rewrite the future of global health

We believe a global mission requires a steady compass. At the Alpine Institute, this guidance is found in our Swiss roots: a deep commitment to quality, precision, and long-term vision. These principles guide our work and unite our team—a global constellation of remote talent. It is this synergy between diverse, worldwide perspectives and a singular, guiding purpose that allows us to navigate the complexities of human health.

Our Core Principles

  • Advancing Preventive Medicine

    Through our commitment to Discovery, we advance preventive medicine by pushing the boundaries of foundational research and building a world-class evidence base to understand health at a systems level.

  • Creating Accessible Tools

    Our commitment to Technology drives us to translate complex scientific insights into robust, validated, and powerful computational models that are designed for real-world application.

  • Building a Global Network

    We believe science realizes its full potential through Impact. This value drives our commitment to building a collaborative global ecosystem that can bring our innovations into clinical and community settings.

  • Reducing Healthcare Burden

    This is the ultimate Outcome of our work. By enabling a shift from reactive treatment to proactive, data-driven care, we aim to improve lives and create a more sustainable future for healthcare.

Our team

Designing the future of health

You can't map the future of health with an old-school map. That's why our team doesn't fit into a single box—and that’s by design. We are a global collective of scientists who think like engineers, engineers who speak the language of biology, and clinicians who are passionate about data. This remote-first, multi-disciplinary approach is our answer to the siloed thinking that has limited progress in proactive health.

Markopolo Phillipp
Markopolo Phillipp

Co-Founder

Ana Stankovic
Ana Stankovic

Co-founder and Head of Science

Rasmus Vighagen
Rasmus Vighagen

Head of Technology

Milijana Janjusevic
Milijana Janjusevic

Scientific Associate

Solène Emery
Solène Emery

Junior Scientist

Jacopo Solari
Jacopo Solari

Machine Learning Engineer

Yannan Su
Yannan Su

Scientist

Kelly Bellaria
Kelly Bellaria

Manager of Operations

Markopolo Phillipp
Markopolo Phillipp

Co-Founder

Ana Stankovic
Ana Stankovic

Co-founder and Head of Science

Rasmus Vighagen
Rasmus Vighagen

Head of Technology

Milijana Janjusevic
Milijana Janjusevic

Scientific Associate

Solène Emery
Solène Emery

Junior Scientist

Jacopo Solari
Jacopo Solari

Machine Learning Engineer

Yannan Su
Yannan Su

Scientist

Kelly Bellaria
Kelly Bellaria

Manager of Operations

Our Advisory board

Meet Our Scientific & Industry Advisors

The Alpine Institute is guided by a board of international leaders from science, medicine, and industry. Their collective expertise ensures our scientific rigor and validates our strategic direction. We deeply value their strategic guidance and unwavering belief in our mission.

Prof. Graham Pawelec
Prof. Graham Pawelec

Professor of Immunology
at University of Tübingen

Melissa Alexandre Fernandes
Melissa Alexandre Fernandes

Autoimmune Disease Specialist and Internal Medicine Physician

Prof. Francesca Ronchi
Prof. Francesca Ronchi

Gut Microbiota Specialist, Associate Professor at Charité

Jordan Baechle
Jordan Baechle

Translational Medicine Specialist and Physician-Scientist 
(Texas Tech University)

Sebastian Brunemeier
Sebastian Brunemeier

Aging Specialist (Co-founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital

Prof. Graham Pawelec
Prof. Graham Pawelec

Professor of Immunology
at University of Tübingen

Melissa Alexandre Fernandes
Melissa Alexandre Fernandes

Autoimmune Disease Specialist and Internal Medicine Physician

Prof. Francesca Ronchi
Prof. Francesca Ronchi

Gut Microbiota Specialist, Associate Professor at Charité

Jordan Baechle
Jordan Baechle

Translational Medicine Specialist and Physician-Scientist 
(Texas Tech University)

Sebastian Brunemeier
Sebastian Brunemeier

Aging Specialist (Co-founder and General Partner of Healthspan Capital

Careers

Join a team that builds with purpose

We’re looking for curious, driven people who care about making a difference. At Alpine Institute, you’ll
work on meaningful challenges alongside a diverse team that values collaboration

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