Professor Philippos C. Patsalis is a world-class geneticist, researcher and successful entrepreneur, who has been leading public and private sector organizations since 1993. He has held numerous executive positions and has served on several international scientific and business Boards, Committees and Councils throughout his 30-year distinguished career. Most notably, he held the presidential-appointed position of Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus. He is currently the Executive Director of Medicover Genetics Cyprus and the President of the Board of the National Board for Research and Innovation. Prof. Patsalis is an ardent proponent of responsible scientific and entrepreneur progress, and champions the advancement of research, innovation and entrepreneurship.