About us
Her Health AI is committed to revolutionizing women’s health, particularly in the realm of endometriosis diagnosis and treatment. We recognize the profound impact of undiagnosed endometriosis, affecting millions of women globally. Our mission is to address this issue by developing innovative AI-driven solutions that enable early detection, reduce the need for invasive surgeries, and improve patient outcomes.
Endometriosis
Silent disease
Undiagnosed endometriosis, affecting 1 out of 10 women in the U.S. and 200 million globally.
Debilitating
This debilitating condition ranks among the top 10 most excruciating diseases.
Delay
Diagnosis typically takes seven to eleven years through invasive surgery.
Challenge
Endometriosis isn't just a health issue; it's a societal and economic challenge.
AI for a non-invasive approach
Clinical data
Endometriosis disease stage prediction based on Clinical and Laboratory Data.
Imaging
Endometriosis Imaging-Based Diagnostic support and Risk Calculator.
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Female Founder Story
I, Akifa Khattak, had three surgeries in six months, a fourth one a year later, underwent pelvic floor therapy, egg preservation, and a chemical menopause. I’m 1 out of 10 women who suffer from endometriosis—a disease with no known cause and an average diagnostic delay of 10 years. It affects over 200 million women worldwide, with a prevalence similar to diabetes, and is ranked among the top 10 most painful conditions.
Too many women suffer in silence, enduring chronic pain with little access to innovation or quality care. Along with our team, I’ve dedicated myself to changing that reality. That’s why we started Her Health AI: to ensure that no one has to go through what I—and so many others—have endured.
Our team includes world-leading experts in endometriosis: our co-founder, Dr. Mauricio Abrao, former President of both the World Congress of Endometriosis and the AAGL, along with distinguished clinicians Dr. Marina Andres, Dr. Cinthia Barbisan, and Dr. Henrique Abrao, supported by an outstanding team of engineers and researchers.
At Her Health AI, our mission is to bridge the diagnostic gap in women’s health through AI-powered solutions that enable earlier detection, reduce reliance on invasive surgeries, and improve patient outcomes. Our work has been recognized by organizations including Johnson & Johnson (HLTH Pitch Competition winner), Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal Health Forum.
Together, we are reimagining the future of women’s health—so that no one is left suffering in silence again.
Medical Team
Dr. Maurício Simões Abrao
A globally recognized leader in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, former President of both the AAGL and the World Congress on Endometriosis, and the author of over 200 scientific publications and seven medical books focused on women’s health.
Dr. Marina de Paula Andres
A leading endometriosis researcher and physician at Hospital das Clínicas, USP, whose doctoral research focused on machine learning applications in endometriosis, advancing AI-driven diagnostics for better patient outcomes. Dr. Andres has published numerous scientific articles on endometriosis.
Dr. Henrique Abrao
A gynecologist, gynecological surgeon, and one of the leading references in Neuropelveology in Brazil. With his medical and gynecology training in São Paulo and advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and a master's degree in France, he has dedicated the past years to specializing in Neuropelveology and introducing a new approach to treat chronic pain in the pelvic region.
Cinthia Callegari Barbisan
A globally recognized expert in endometriosis imaging and AI-assisted diagnostics, serving as the Operational Coordinator of the Radiology and Imaging Fellowship at Beneficência Portuguesa, São Paulo.
Engineering Team
Prof. Bruno Gomes
Scientific Researcher at Datalife and healthcare executive, specializing in the development of AI algorithms for healthcare and affiliated with MIT. He has been a Neuroscientist and Research Professor at the Federal University of Pará since 2009, focusing on Neurophysiology and Computational Neuroscience.
Arthur Castro
Co-Founder of Datalife AI, specializing in AI product development within the medical sector. Previously, he was a C-level executive at Data H Artificial Intelligence, an AI venture builder and consulting firm based in Canada and Brazil.
Dr. João Marcos Guimarães
CEO of Datalife and Medical Advisor, overseeing AI product development in the medical sector. He also serves as ICU Medical Coordinator at Santa Casa, SP, with specialized training in Family Health at the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Arthur Gonsales, MSc
A seasoned researcher in computational neuroscience and AI, with expertise in digital signal processing, medical imaging, and brain decoding. He has applied machine learning to biological time-series data across academic, industry, and government projects, and is passionate about AI-assisted diagnosis and neuromorphic computing. Arthur holds an MS in Neuroscience and is currently pursuing a PhD in Medical Neuroscience at UNICAMP.
Clarisse Rufino
Data scientist at Her Health AI developing cutting-edge machine learning models for endometriosis diagnosis. Engineer from Brazil's prestigious Military Institute of Engineering (IME), bringing a strong mathematical foundation to AI applications in healthcare. Published researcher in computational methods with expertise in data processing and robotics.
Anderson Viana
Holds a Bachelor's in Information Systems from the Federal University of Pará, an MBA in People Management, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Computing through the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering. Experienced in software engineering, development, management, and ICT infrastructure. Works as an IT Analyst at the Federal Rural University of the Amazon and is a member of research groups in computational biology and neurophysiology at UFPA.
Joelle McMillan
Passionate about advancing women’s health through innovation, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University. She contributes to both the legal/business strategy and AI engineering efforts at Her Health AI. She was selected to compete in the 2025 Harvard University Rare Disease Hackathon as a NORD Scholar and brings interdisciplinary insights to tech-driven healthcare solutions.
Arthur Pedro Martins Neto
A data science and artificial intelligence enthusiast with a background in genetics, bioinformatics, and computational biology from the Federal University of Pará. He holds certifications in Machine Learning and Deep Learning from Stanford and NVIDIA, respectively.
Legal & Finance Team
Akifa Khattak, JD, MHA, MS Biotech
A healthcare attorney and healthcare executive educated at Cornell and Johns Hopkins, she is a published author of legal and medical textbook chapters and articles, a guest law professor, and a dedicated women’s health advocate. Drawing from her own rare endometriosis case, she leads bipartisan and nonpartisan lobbying efforts—including at the White House—to raise awareness for women's health issues. She serves as a Miss Universe Organization delegate, leveraging her public platform to advance innovation in women’s health. In addition, she is an active member of the Women’s Health Advocacy Group and has addressed the U.S. Congressional Briefing on the critical need for funding in women’s health technologies.
Cory Loper, CFO
A leader in the finance and business industry with over 15 years of experience in banking and consulting, and the founder of Loper Consulting. He previously held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, earning national recognition for performance.
João Bosco Paulo Carneiro, CFC
Owner of Pro Result Gestão Empresarial, a consultancy firm specializing in financial and managerial services. Carneiro brings expertise in accounting, taxation, labor and social security, institutional consulting, auditing, due diligence, and business assessments. He leads a team focused on delivering strategic solutions for companies navigating today’s complex economic landscape.
Roberto Belluzzo, OAB
Bachelor of Law from the Universidade de São Paulo (1996), he has solid professional experience and expertise in M&A, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Capital Markets and Real Estate Law. Specialized in Corporate Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUCSP (1999), he also attended the LLM in Financial Market dictated by IBMEC São Paulo (2004).
Rodrigo Abrao
Our Brazilian Business Operations Lead, he is a business development leader with a strong background in healthcare operations and production management. Currently with Clínica Medicina da Mulher, he brings years of experience leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving growth in clinical and pharmaceutical environments. With an engineering foundation and an MBA in progress, he combines analytical rigor with strategic vision to support scalable, patient-centered innovation in health-tech.
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