Expertise in product development and manufacturing and is responsible for these areas within the company alongside his CEO role in the company. Gatis previously has worked in Alta Devices (Silicon valley, USA), EuroLCDs (Latvia, a spin-off from HansaMatrix) and now also is head of lab in Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia. His group in few years has attracted funding 1.5M+ Eur, grown to 10+ persons and managed equipment upgrade worth 2.5M+ Eur.

I’m one of the co-founders and the CTO of Cellbox Labs, where I lead a talented engineering team turning ambitious ideas into organ on chip instruments and consumables that make biology behave, and data behave better. My work lives at the intersection of microfluidics, precision manufacturing, and system engineering, with a clear bias toward making complex technology practical, reliable, and ready for real labs. Before Cellbox Labs, I worked on the Q-CAS cassette at QuantuMDX, contributing to a product that later became part of an acquired platform. Off the clock, I’m happiest on rock, climbing and tackling via ferratas, and I remain an avid basketball fan, despite my entirely average skills on the court.

I am one of the co-founders and the CSO at Cellbox Labs, where I lead the biology team and drive the biological design, validation, and testing of our organ on chip products. My role sits at the interface of product development and life science research, ensuring that complex biology is translated into robust and industry-ready systems. I hold a PhD in Molecular Biology and bring over 15 years of experience in cell biology, cancer research, and advanced in vitro models across academic and applied settings. Outside the lab, I move between hyperbaric (scuba diving) and hypobaric (mountaineering) environments, occasionally stress testing biological hypotheses from dynamic in vitro experiments against real-world physiology.

R&D Engineer focused on building real products, not just concepts. I take ideas from early design through prototyping and testing to production-ready systems. My expertise covers mechanical design, CAD, advanced materials, and hands-on integration of automation, motor control, and electronics. I work best in fast-moving, product-driven teams where results matter more than titles or slides. Outside of work, travel, mountains, and hiking help keep my mindset sharp and resilient—traits I bring back into engineering challenges. I believe strong products are built through clarity, action, and engineering discipline.

I hold a medical degree and a research background in microfluidics, specifically focusing on the development of organ-on-chip devices. This blend of clinical insight and technical experience allows me to approach project coordination at Cellbox Labs with a unique perspective. I support our R&D team by streamlining procurement and resource management, ensuring that the bridge between complex lab requirements and logistical execution is seamless. I firmly believe that clarity and structure are the foundations of progress. Outside the lab, I find my balance by exploring the world through travel and recharging through the rhythm of dance.

I hold a Master’s degree in Management from Riga Technical University, and right now I am on journey towards a Bachelor’s in Psychology. With 10+ years of project management experience in project management across different fields, at Cellbox Labs I now coordinate the full cycle of all EU co‑funded project implementation and management, covering project design and development, procurement, budget planning, report preparation, and public communication. But honestly – the most favourite and important “project” of all time in my life is time with my friends and the people I love. If someone magically added a couple of extra hours to my day, I would happily fill them with books and workouts and never resist travelling or catching an improv theatre show.

I am a System Testing Engineer at Cellbox Labs, working where biology meets engineering — and occasionally argues with it. I develop OOC models and perform system testing to ensure devices are not just well-built, but reliably functional and biologically relevant. My days include turning complex biological requirements into testable systems, refining SOPs, setting performance criteria, and stress-testing devices until cells and hardware function as expected. I hold a Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, with experience in stable cell line models and sensor testing. Outside work, I recharge outdoors in any weather and experiment with specialty coffee and brewing techniques — because optimization doesn’t stop at the lab.

I’m a Senior Electronics Engineer at Cellbox Labs, holding a PhD in Electronics and a strong background in system-level hardware development. I work across the full design cycle, combining research experience with practical PCB design, integration, and hands-on problem solving. I adapt quickly, enjoy learning on the go, and feel equally comfortable designing, building, and troubleshooting. Beyond engineering, I recharge by being outdoors — riding my gravel bike, swimming, enjoying saunas — and by spending time with my family.

I’m a systems engineer at Cellbox Labs, responsible for the design, integration and testing of the instruments and concepts. My job lives at crossroads of electronics, microfluidics, biology, mechanical systems, and embedded engineering, basically making sure all the vital organs of the platform work together and don’t flatline. I hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnologies from Riga Technical University, with a strong focus on biomaterials and applied research. Outside of work, I am unapologetically a light roast coffee snob and a dedicated gamer, continuously driving operational excellence, optimizing workflows, and applying a results-driven mindset to complex, high-stakes environments.