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Stina WallmarkunlockedTõnu: together at Genomill (2025–2026)
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×6Tõnu: together at Specialist VC
Tõnu: together at Humanity
About
A human genomics professor at the University of Tartu and senior manager at the Estonian Biobank, Tõnu is a globally ranked genomics researcher with expertise in healthtech and techbio. He mentors science-focused teams and advises several deep tech companies.
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Experience
- University of TartuVice Rector of Developmentcurrent2023 — presentTartu, Tartumaa, Estonia
- UniTartu VentureMember of Supervisory Boardcurrent2023 — presentTartu, Estonia
- Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN)Angel Investorcurrent2023 — presentEstonia
- Specialist VCVenture Partner & Science Advisorcurrent2022 — presentTartu, Estonia
- GenomillScientific Advisorcurrent2020 — presentTurku Metropolitan Area
- Humanity IncScientific Advisorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Buildit AcceleratorSeed Investorcurrent2020 — presentRiga, Latvia
- Institute of Genomics, University of TartuProfessor of Human Genomicscurrent2020 — presentTartu, Estonia
- Institute of Genomics, University of TartuChief Business Development Officer, Estonian Biobank Innovation Center2019 — 2023Tartu, Estonia
- Institute of Genomics, University of TartuVice Director2018 — 2023Tartu, Estonia
- Science Accelerator for Health Technologies | University of TartuChief Scientist & Executive Expert Panel Member2022 — 2023Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia
- GenetoScientific Advisor2021 — 2022
- BC PlatformsChairman, Scientific Advisory Board2020 — 2022Zurich, Switzerland
- BC PlatformsVice Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board2016 — 2020Zurich, Switzerland
- BIOAGE LabsScientific Advisor2018 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Salto Network | Growth BootCampMentor in HealthTech / MedTech / BioTech2020 — 2021Estonia / Global
- Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearch Scientist2018 — 2021Greater Boston
- Estonian Genome Center, University of TartuSenior Scientist2012 — 2020
- Estonian Genome Center, University of TartuDeputy Director of Research2014 — 2018
- Estonian Genome Center, University of TartuScientist2008 — 2012
- Estonian Genome Center, University of TartuGenotyping Specialist2007 — 2011
- Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardPostdoctoral Research Fellow2015 — 2017Greater Boston
- Boston Children's HospitalPostdoctoral Research Fellow2012 — 2015Greater Boston
Skills & more
Human GeneticsGenetics42Genomics47Lifesciences6Computational Biology9DNA13Epidemiology5Molecular Biology20Sequence Analysis2Sequencing9Bioinformatics15Biostatistics8
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Life SciencesMolecular GeneticsSystems BiologyCell BiologyScienceFrom Tõnu's professional profile.
Colleagues at Specialist VC
Gerri Kodres
Founding Partner at Specialist VC
Karina Univer
Investment Manager at Specialist VC
Kaspar Hanni
Partner at Specialist VC
Liisa Pent
Finance and Operations Specialist at Specialist VC
Oliver Strastin
Associate at Specialist VC
Riivo Anton
Founding Partner at Specialist VC
Samela Kivilo
Investment Manager at Specialist VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tõnu Esko?
- A human genomics professor at the University of Tartu and senior manager at the Estonian Biobank, Tõnu is a globally ranked genomics researcher with expertise in healthtech and techbio. He mentors science-focused teams and advises several deep tech companies.
- Where does Tõnu Esko work?
- Tõnu Esko is Venture Partner and Scientific Advisor at Specialist VC.
- Where did Tõnu Esko go to school?
- Tõnu Esko studied at Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard (Postdoctoral Fellow, Human Genomics); University of Tartu (PhD, Human Genetics).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Genomill5
Also worked at BIOAGE Labs8
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Also worked at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard90
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Also worked at Boston Children's Hospital69
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