Abbas El Gamal
About Abbas El Gamal
Abbas El Gamal is a co-founder and director of Inscopix, a company recognized for its contributions to neuroscience and acknowledged by the World Economic Forum and the White House.
Abbas El Gamal Co-founder & Director
Abbas El Gamal is the Co-founder & Director of Inscopix, a neuroscience technology company. Alongside Drs. Kunal Ghosh and Mark Schnitzer, Abbas El Gamal played a pivotal role in establishing the company. Inscopix focuses on providing advanced tools for brain research to advance the understanding of neurological functions and disorders.
Recognition and Industry Awards for Inscopix
Under the leadership of Abbas El Gamal and his co-founders, Inscopix has received several notable recognitions. In 2015, the World Economic Forum honored Inscopix as a Technology Pioneer. Following this, in 2016, the company was ranked #61 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, highlighting its rapid growth and innovation in the technology sector.
Inscopix and the Presidential BRAIN Initiative
Inscopix, under the co-direction of Abbas El Gamal, has significantly contributed to the Presidential BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative. Recognized by the White House in 2014 as an industry partner, Inscopix has supported the initiative with its $2 million DECODE Grant Program, aiming to advance brain research and neurotechnological innovations.
Inscopix Seed Financing and Investors
In its early stages, Inscopix secured seed financing from prominent venture capital firms Floodgate and Fidelity Biosciences. This financial support was instrumental in enabling the company to develop and commercialize its cutting-edge neuroscience research tools and expand its market presence.