Meet the Team Behind Abies Vitalis

Sara Virolainen

CEO, Co-Founder

Sara founded Abies Vitalis with a simple belief: healthcare should help people stay healthy, not only treat disease once it appears.

Her passion for preventive healthcare comes from years of studying human biology, personal experiences, and a genuine desire to help people live healthier, longer lives. She studied Molecular Biosciences at the University of Helsinki, with a focus on understanding the biological mechanisms behind health and disease.

Before founding Abies Vitalis, Sara worked as Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at AlionLife, a Finnish health technology startup developing science-based solutions for stress resilience. There, she gained firsthand experience in translating scientific knowledge into practical healthcare innovation and building solutions at the intersection of science, technology, and human health.

“ I believe that combining science, technology, and compassionate care can fundamentally change how we approach health: shifting from reactive healthcare to proactive, lifelong wellbeing.

When you choose Abies Vitalis, my goal is that you don't just receive test results: You gain clarity, confidence, and a trusted partner for your health journey.

-Sara Virolainen, CEO & Co-Founder of Abies Vitalis

Dali Khan

Chief Medical Officer, Co-Founder

Dali brings real-world experience from both clinical and laboratory environments. Preventive and personalised medicine are areas he is genuinely passionate about, and his background gives him a strong understanding of both the patient-facing and diagnostic sides of healthcare.

He holds a degree in Medicine and is currently completing his Master’s in Neuroscience at the University of Helsinki. His experience also gives him insight into what happens behind the scenes after tests are taken, from laboratory processes to how results can support better clinical decision-making.

Dali places strong value on the relationship between doctors and patients. He believes that the right health journey starts with listening: understanding the individual, their concerns, goals and context before deciding what the next steps should be.

Ricardo Santos

Chief Technical Officer, Co-Founder

Ricardo Santos is a technology leader with a strong background in software services, solution architecture, technical support, and team leadership. At Epassi, he has worked as a Software Service Team Lead, and earlier held roles including Tech Delivery Lead and Solution Architect. He brings practical experience in solving complex technical problems, managing teams, and translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.