We Believe Every Scientist Deserves Powerful Tools
HematoLens was born from a simple frustration: brilliant scientists were spending half their time wrestling with software instead of doing science. We set out to change that — forever
Eliminate every barrier between scientists and AI-powered discovery
We exist to give every researcher on earth — regardless of their technical background — the ability to build AI tools that fit exactly how they work. Science should move at the speed of curiosity, not software configuration
A world where every researcher can build AI tools as easily as writing an email
We envision a future where the gap between scientific intuition and computational power is zero. Where a hematologist in Amsterdam and a cell biologist in Nairobi both have access to the same AI-powered research capabilities — instantly
What We Stand For
Six principles that guide every product decision, partnership, and line of code we write
Accessibility First
Every scientist — regardless of coding skill — deserves access to powerful AI tools. We build with that principle at the core of every decision.
Scientific Rigor
AI in research demands uncompromising accuracy. Our models are validated against established benchmarks and continuously tested for reproducibility.
Radical Simplicity
Complexity should live in our code, not in yours. If something takes more than a few clicks, we have not done our job well enough.
Open Science
We believe in the power of shared knowledge. Our platform is designed to make research more collaborative, transparent, and reproducible.
Researcher Empathy
Our team includes active researchers who understand lab life. Every feature is built with real scientific workflows — not hypothetical ones — in mind.
Transparent AI
Black boxes have no place in science. HematoLens shows you exactly what your copilot is doing and why, at every step of the analysis.
How HematoLens Came to Be
A story about scientific frustration, a late-night call, and the decision to build something that should have existed years ago
The Frustration That Started It All
Maryam, spending her third consecutive day manually counting cells for a publication, calls Cyrous in frustration. The two friends, a computational engineer and a biomedical scientist, decide to build something better. HematoLens is conceived on a video call.
First Prototype
Cyrous and Maryam build a rough prototype that automates blood cell counting from H&E stained slides. It works, imperfectly but promisingly. The first non-coder researcher uses it within a week of onboarding.
Naser and Behnam Join the Mission
Naser, a full-stack developer with a passion for research tooling, joins to build the web platform. Behnam, a computer vision researcher, brings the deep learning expertise needed to make the AI truly production-grade. The core team is complete.
Beta Testing with Research Labs
Dutch research labs begin using HematoLens in real settings. Feedback is intense and invaluable. The team rebuilds the pipeline builder from scratch based on what scientists actually need versus what engineers assumed they needed.
Platform Refinement
Based on early feedback, HematoLens undergoes a major refinement phase. The copilot builder becomes faster, the output formats become richer, and reliability reaches the standard required for publication-grade research.
Early Access Launch
HematoLens opens its doors to a broader audience. Researchers across Europe join the waitlist. The Netherlands Research Program launches, offering free access to Dutch researchers in exchange for feedback that will shape the next generation of the platform.
Meet the Team Behind HematoLens
Four people with one shared obsession: making AI accessible to every scientist on the planet, starting with the researchers who need it most
Cyrous Johari (Dr.D)
Co-Founder & Scientist
With over 22 years in dentistry, Dr. Cyrous Johari brings deep clinical expertise in oral health, diagnosis, and treatment. His experience bridging scientific practice and technology makes him a driving force behind HematoLens's research-first approach.
Maryam Afshari
Co-Founder & Scientific Lead
Maryam brings 5+ years of medical research experience in microbiology, combined with a Master's in ICT Management Innovation. She bridges the gap between laboratory science and digital transformation, shaping HematoLens into a tool scientists actually trust.
Naser Papi
Full-stack & ML Developer
With 10+ years in backend development and machine learning, Naser is the technical backbone of HematoLens. He specialises in building scalable systems and integrating AI into production-grade platforms that handle real scientific workloads.
Behnam Sadeghi
Software Developer & CTO
Behnam brings 15+ years of software development experience with a strong specialisation in SaaS solutions. As CTO, he leads the technical direction of HematoLens, ensuring the platform is robust, scalable, and built to meet the demands of modern research environments.
Based in the Netherlands?
We Want You
We are offering a free 6-month Pro plan to researchers at Dutch universities and research institutions. Help us shape the future of scientific AI — and get full access to HematoLens in return.
Full Pro plan — completely free for 6 months
Priority onboarding and dedicated support
Direct input on upcoming features and roadmap
Co-authorship credit in HematoLens case studies
We are looking for pioneering scientists
We are actively seeking motivated researchers at Dutch universities and institutes to be part of our founding research community. Your feedback will directly shape the platform.
Apply for Free Access
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