From Thermo Fisher to Lunaphore

Lunaphore Technologies, a Swiss medtech firm developing innovative next-generation equipment for cancer research and tissue diagnostics, announces the appointment of Joseph E. Bernardo as new Chairman of the Board of Directors, bringing the total to 5 members.

Mr. Bernardo has an extensive background marked by excellence in leadership positions throughout the total diagnostic value chain including laboratory management, sales, service, marketing, distribution, operations and R&D. He held 4 president positions at Thermo Fisher including the divisions of Next Generation Sequencing, ImmunoDiagnostics (Phadia), Anatomic Pathology, and Fisher Healthcare, where he was responsible for leading the company’s efforts in the Next-Generation Sequencing and Oncology businesses, as well as developing innovative NGS-based solutions for other businesses within Thermo Fisher.

Lunaphore’s CEO Ata Tuna Ciftlik said: “We are very much pleased to welcome Mr. Bernardo as our Chairman. His extensive network, deep understanding of the market and the value chain will quickly bring Lunaphore to the class of top-tier companies. Lunaphore’s next products and vision are more ambitious than ever and Mr. Bernardo will play a key role in anchoring our company as a gravity point for the next high-profile board and executive members that we would like to bring on board”.

In addition to his operational executive experience in diagnostics, Mr. Bernardo has significant M&A experience and was involved in over 40 due diligences, acquisitions, and integrations since the start of his career. With this appointment, Lunaphore aims to consolidate its position as a key player in the future of tissue analytics and capitalize on Mr. Bernardo’s unique blend of executive, investment, M&A and advisory experience in this field to lead the way into the next stage of growth.

Mr. Bernardo commented: “Being involved with Lunaphore as the Chairman will allow me to continue my passion for making a difference in the life sciences industry by ultimately improving patient outcomes. Lunaphore’s microfluidic and multiplexing technologies will prove to be an accelerator for precision medicine by enabling advanced oncology research as well as IVD applications” and he added: “I am honored to be part of this team at such a pivotal moment in the company’s development”.