About SIRANOVA
Our Team & Network
Expertise, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity
At Siranova, we do more than advise. We work beside you.
We help global Healthcare and Life Sciences innovators enter the Gulf with clarity and confidence.
Our strength comes from deep regional insight and a network that connects you to the right opportunities. We understand what it takes for your solutions to gain trust in the Gulf. We open doors, build relationships and support every step until real progress happens — whether that means pilots, clients or long term partners.
We adapt to each journey and stay involved as part of your team.
With Siranova, you enter the Gulf with credibility, strong local partners and a clear path forward. Our goal is simple. We help meaningful innovation find the right opportunities and grow in the region.
Ismael Tejero, PhD
Founder & Managing Partner
With two decades of experience in scientific innovation, business development, and growth strategy, Ismael leads Siranova with a clear goal: to turn high-potential health technologies into real impact across the Gulf. He brings together deep technical understanding and strong market insight to build partnerships that are practical, lasting, and aligned with the region’s priorities
Juan Uría, MD PhD MBA
Partner & Medical Advisor
Juan is a senior urologist based in the UAE with a strong focus on innovation and clinical implementation. With decades of experience in healthcare delivery and an MBA in Healthcare, he supports Siranova by bridging clinical insight with operational execution — helping advance and validate health technologies across the region.
Sahar Sabetnia, PhD
Tech Transfer Advisor
Sahar is a technology transfer and commercialization expert with a deep track record in licensing, spinouts, and venture growth. She advises Siranova on biotech strategy, supporting the scale-up of science-based innovations through strategic IP positioning, early funding, and resilient company building.
Salvador Macip, MD PhD
Scientific Advisor & Longevity Expert
Salvador is a physician-scientist with more than 25
years of experience in the biology of cancer and ageing. He is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Leicester, Dean of Health Sciences at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and Group Leader at the BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center. At Siranova, he advises on scientific strategy with a focus on ageing, longevity, and translational research.
Abel Ureta-Vidal, PhD MBA
HealthTech Advisor
Abel is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior executive with deep expertise in genomics, digital health, and venture strategy. He brings decades of experience in founding and scaling healthtech startups, and currently advises Siranova on innovation strategy and startup growth.