Meet the Team
Alexander Kouspakian
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alexander Kouspakian is the Chief Executive Officer of Santovia Path AI. He brings broad experience in the medical field and a career building healthcare organizations through growth and change. His leadership centers on strategic expansion, operational strength, and trusted relationships with pa
Alexander Kouspakian
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alexander Kouspakian is the Chief Executive Officer of Santovia Path AI. He brings broad experience in the medical field and a career building healthcare organizations through growth and change. His leadership centers on strategic expansion, operational strength, and trusted relationships with partners and investors. He is recognized for fostering collaboration and guiding teams to deliver results that matter. Under his direction, Santovia Path AI is advancing AI-driven tools that support pathologists and strengthen outcomes in cancer research.
Saeed Amal, PhD, MSc, BSc
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Professor Saeed Amal is a Research Professor at Northeastern University and a recognized leader in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he advanced AI methods for cardiovascular disease
Saeed Amal, PhD, MSc, BSc
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Professor Saeed Amal is a Research Professor at Northeastern University and a recognized leader in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he advanced AI methods for cardiovascular disease. He holds PhD, MSc, and BSc degrees in Computer Science and has published extensively on deep learning, image analysis, and medical applications of AI. Beyond academia, he was Vice President of R&D at a cardiology-focused AI startup, bringing research into practice. At Santovia Path AI, he directs the scientific vision, drawing on decades of research, industry leadership, and international collaborations to position the platform at the forefront of precision pathology.
Gene Tunik, PhD
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Professor Gene Tunik is Director for AI + Health at Northeastern University’s Institute for Experiential AI and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. He leads the Laboratory for Movement Neuroscience, where his work advances understanding of neural control,
Gene Tunik, PhD
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Professor Gene Tunik is Director for AI + Health at Northeastern University’s Institute for Experiential AI and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. He leads the Laboratory for Movement Neuroscience, where his work advances understanding of neural control, dexterous hand function, and neurorehabilitation. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Rutgers University and has secured major research funding, published widely, and led interdisciplinary teams bridging neuroscience and AI. At Santovia Path AI, he oversees the technical strategy, ensuring that the platform’s AI is rigorous, explainable, and clinically meaningful.
Maria Giovanna Trovato
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Maria Giovanna Trovato leads business development at the intersection of AI, health, and life sciences. She has expertise in translational research, grant development, and responsible AI, with a focus on connecting science and strategy. Her work has supported global collaborations and funding init
Maria Giovanna Trovato
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Maria Giovanna Trovato leads business development at the intersection of AI, health, and life sciences. She has expertise in translational research, grant development, and responsible AI, with a focus on connecting science and strategy. Her work has supported global collaborations and funding initiatives that bring research from concept to implementation. At Santovia Path AI, she focuses on partnerships and opportunities that expand the platform’s reach while maintaining a commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI in healthcare.