20
%
of women struggle with infertility
about us
Committed to taking her health seriously.
For too long, women have been dismissed, misdiagnosed and not taken seriously for their symptoms—because the system wasn’t built for female biology. We’re changing that.
7–10
years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis
1 in 3
women receive poor care for perimenopause
106,000
new cases of gynecological cancers each year
our mission is simple
We give women the answers, explanations and personalized care they’ve always deserved.
OUR SCIENCE
A New Model for Intelligent Care
At the intersection of multi-modal analysis, systems biology, AI and female-focused research, our advanced technology has made it possible to understand women’s biology with a level of precision that didn’t exist before.
Our Science
Clinical Advisory board
Leading medical experts guiding our clinical strategy.
Allison Kurian, MD, M.Sc.
Director, Stanford Women's Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford
Lynn Westphal, MD, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer, Kindbody
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist
Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMS
Founding Director, Stanford Women’s Cancer Center
Former Chair of FIGO
leadership team
Pioneers in diagnostics, women's health and precision health.
Kelly Lacob, MBA, M.Sc.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
"For too long, women’s health has felt fragmented and reactive. Xella is creating a more modern experience—one that blends advanced science with clarity, personalization, and care designed for women first.”
Healthcare product leader across digital health, diagnostics and care delivery. Kelly has led the development or launch of more than a dozen healthcare products across...
Healthcare product leader across digital health, diagnostics and care delivery. Kelly has led the development or launch of more than a dozen healthcare products across decentralized diagnostics, digital health, and tech-enabled services. With expertise in product strategy and human-centered design, she brings a patient-first lens to every decision at Xella. Kelly holds an MBA and BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and a Master's in Bioengineering Innovation & Design from Johns Hopkins University.
Adriana Dantas, MBA, PharmD
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
“Women deserve better answers to their health concerns. We’re combining science, technology, and compassionate care to help women better understand their bodies at every stage of life.”
Global biotech and diagnostics executive. Former leader at Roche and BD. Adriana is a global biotech and diagnostics executive with 20+ years at industry leaders...
Global biotech and diagnostics executive. Former leader at Roche and BD. Adriana is a global biotech and diagnostics executive with 20+ years at industry leaders including Roche and BD. She's led businesses in six countries, driving alignment among R&D, operations, and commercial groups. Her deep expertise in CLIA laboratory management ensures Xella's testing meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Adriana holds an MBA from FGV in Brazil and Cranfield School of Management in the UK, plus a Doctorate of Pharmacy and Biochemistry from University of São Paulo in Brazil.
Jesus Ching, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
“The future of healthcare is personalized, predictive, and data-driven. Xella is bringing cutting-edge molecular science into women’s health in a way that can truly improve lives.”
Pioneer in molecular diagnostics. 50+ patents across NGS, proteomics, and CRISPR. Jesus has 30+ years and 50+ patents in next-gen molecular diagnostics...
Pioneer in molecular diagnostics. 50+ patents across NGS, proteomics, and CRISPR. Jesus has 30+ years and 50+ patents in next-gen molecular diagnostics ranging from NGS to proteomics to CRISPR. He has founded diagnostic companies and brought numerous products to market; three have been acquired by industry leaders BioRad, Luminex/DiaSorin, and Cepheid/Danaher. His groundbreaking work makes Xella's multi-omic platform possible. Jesus holds a PhD in Chemistry from Baylor University and a BS in Biology and Chemistry from Houston Christian University.
Taylor Hansen, MBA
Founding Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer
“Our mission is simple: to give women the answers, explanations, and personalized healthcare they have always deserved.”
Senior commercial and marketing leader with more than $1B in profit driven across global consumer businesses, including Zadig&Voltaire, Ole Henriksen, Reef, and Marc Jacobs Beauty...
Senior commercial and marketing leader with more than $1B in profit driven across global consumer businesses, including Zadig&Voltaire, Ole Henriksen, Reef, and Marc Jacobs Beauty. Proven track record of delivering record-breaking growth, scaling organizations, and leading global P&Ls. A former FORD Models Fashion Editor, Taylor is known for building culturally relevant businesses that connect innovation, consumer behavior, and commerce. She concepted and led the development of the first AI-powered facial analysis tool for a clinical skincare company within LVMH. Taylor holds an MBA from Marylhurst University and is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner.
Andre de Lucca
Lead Senior Software Engineer
"The future of healthcare isn't just smarter technology, it's a better experience. At Xella, we're building intuitive, connected tools that help women navigate their health journey with confidence and ease."
Senior engineer with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology. André leads the development of Xella's customer-facing technology ecosystem...
Senior engineer with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology. André leads the development of Xella's customer-facing technology ecosystem, creating intuitive, scalable experiences that help women seamlessly engage with their health journey. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering from the Mauá Institute of Technology & University of New South Wales and completed the Leading AI Innovation in Healthcare postgraduate certificate program through Harvard Medical School Professional Education.
