OUR STORY
Metabowlite LLC's research efforts center around health detection and monitoring. We provide users with our standalone system that takes advantage of the wealth of data available in urine to provide detailed biometric information. Armed with this data, physicians and caregivers are better equipped to provide patients with tailored treatment regimens.
Our technology is tailored to help the elderly. We work with retirement homes, convalescence, and skilled nursing facilities to mitigate health risk factors including dehydration, kidney complications, and urinary tract infections. By equipping our device, facilities are receiving complete UA profiles regularly.
Our interest sparked from personal stories relating to our loved ones and the implications of health-associated events through de-risking technologies.
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Our Team
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Founder/CEO
Orlando has extensive experience in administration and business development of geriatric healthcare facilities. He currently consults in business development and is an administrative officer for a large retirement facility caring for more than 200 residents. He is well versed and proven successful in fund raising and grant writing bringing in over $250,000 in funds for cardiac development and disease research. Orlando holds a BS in Biology from Loyola Marymount University and a dual masters (MS and MBA) in biotechnology from CSUCI. He received his Ph.D. in Biomolecular Science and Engineering at UC Santa Barbara.
Markus Merk, Ph.D.
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Founder/CTO
Markus is an accomplished research scientist, engineer and chemist. His versatile background working with large pharmaceutical companies exemplifies his chemical domain expertise. Markus has contributed towards the de-novo synthesis of therapeutic molecules and the incumbent analytics. Markus is also well versed in fluidics and microfluidic systems engineering previously demonstrated in combination with skills in robotics and simulations. Markus received his BS in Chemistry and MS in Biochemistry from the University of Zurich Switzerland. He received his Ph.D. in Biomolecular Science and Engineering at UC Santa Barbara.
Raymond Kobus, CPA, CFA
Orlando Chirikian, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Raymond Kobus, CPA, CFA
Founder/CFO
RJ Kobus has over 10 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA). His experience includes Big Four accounting and Management Consulting and is primarily responsible for business performance, cash flow management and ensuring proper allocation of capital
Jeremy Knox, M.S.
Jeremy Knox, M.S.
Raymond Kobus, CPA, CFA
Software Engineer
Jeremy strengthens Metabowlite’s data analytics and system optimization through expertise in software development and statistical modeling. A former Production Engineer at LinkedIn and open-source software developer, he brings industry engineering experience and applied research training to support data-driven innovation in elderly healthcare technology.
Thanvi Anand
Jeremy Knox, M.S.
Priscilla Lau
Engineering Intern
Thanvi is a fourth year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at UCSB. She is an intern for the microfluidic project team working on building the proof-of-concept system, and brings previous lab experience in microfluidic systems.
Priscilla Lau
Jeremy Knox, M.S.
Priscilla Lau
Engineering Intern
Priscilla is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at UCSB. She is an intern for Metabowlite’s imaging system project, where she contributes to the mechanical design and fabrication of the device.