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Dr. Brian Moore is co-founder and CEO of Orreco, a leading expert in sports haematology and blood biomarker technologies. He works with elite athletes and teams worldwide to optimize performance and recovery through data-driven insights.

Dr. Andrew Hodgson is co-founder and Clinical Director of Orreco, and a Consultant Haematologist at Sligo University Hospital. With over 20 years of medical experience, he provides clinical oversight and lectures nationally, while also contributing to haematology training across Europe.

Professor Charlie Pedlar is Orreco’s Chief Science Officer and a leading Sports Scientist. With over 18 years of experience working with elite athletes, he is a recognized expert in sleep, sports physiology, and recovery, and has authored 80+ peer-reviewed publications.

Professor John Newell is Orreco’s Head of Data Science and a world leader in sports biostatistics. A Fulbright Scholar and Professor at NUI Galway, he develops advanced statistical and machine learning models to predict injury and optimize training.

Dr. Nathan A. Lewis is Orreco’s Clinical Performance Nutritionist and Lead Biomarker Scientist. With a PhD in Exercise Biochemistry, he specializes in blood biomarker analysis and personalized nutrition for recovery, wellness, and injury prevention, working with Olympic medalists and top pro teams worldwide.

Georgie Bruinvels is a Senior Sports Scientist at Orreco and leads the science behind the Female Athlete Program and FitrWoman™. A PhD holder from UCL, she specializes in iron deficiency and the menstrual cycle, and is also an elite endurance athlete and former UK Anti-Doping scientist.

Colin Morrissey is Orreco’s Vice President of EMEA and Strategic Partnerships. A former founding partner of Horizon, he leads marketing and global partnerships, drawing on extensive experience across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Kerry is an Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University and former Director of the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre. A leading voice in female athlete development, she holds a PhD from the University of Brighton and has published over 50 scientific articles. She’s also a decorated age-group triathlete and certified coach.

Dr. Ara Suppiah is a Sports Medicine Physician and global leader in High Performance Medicine. Founder of Functional Sports Medicine, he supports elite athletes worldwide and has served as team physician for the USA Ryder Cup Team. He’s also NBC Golf Channel’s Chief Medical Analyst.

Nick Sprague is a seasoned executive specializing in strategy, negotiation, and international law across sports, energy, and infrastructure. He advises pro teams and athletes globally and chairs love.futbol, a nonprofit creating safe play spaces for youth. He also created the concept for *The Two Escobars* documentary.

Patrick Rocke is a Principal Software Engineer at Orreco, leading the design and development of cloud-based applications. With extensive experience in scalable software solutions, he focuses on cloud tech, infrastructure as code, and automation. He's also a lifelong fan and player of GAA, soccer, and golf.

Dr. Kristin Popp is a Senior Sports Scientist and Bone Physiology Specialist at Orreco. Based in the U.S., she supports pro athletes through biomarker analysis and is a Research Associate at Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology and has over 13 years of coaching experience.

Dr. Andrew Barr is a High Performance and Movement Specialist at Orreco with over 20 years of experience in elite sport. A former pro footballer, he has held senior roles at the New York Knicks, NYCFC, and Manchester City FC. He holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and founded Quantum Performance.

Dr. Damian Harper is a globally recognized expert in high-intensity movement and neuromuscular performance in sport. He has consulted with top teams across the EPL, NBA, and NFL, and is a Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire and Founder of Human Braking Performance.

Dr. Colm O’Riordan is a research leader in computational intelligence and genetic algorithms. He advises Orreco’s Cognitive Computing division, developing AI systems that uncover insights on athlete performance and recovery. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has authored over 130 peer-reviewed papers.

Dr. John Kiely is an Advisor on Orreco’s Movement Science Program and a leading expert in high-performance coaching. He has worked across multiple global sporting events and with elite athletes, and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Limerick with over 50 published papers.

Anthony Jackson is a Product Design Engineer at Orreco, specializing in machine learning and cognitive computing. He leads the design of data-driven software for pro sport teams and holds a BSc in Computer Science from NUI Galway, where he earned multiple academic awards.

Alan Flaherty is a Software Engineer at Orreco, with a BSc in Computer Science and IT from NUI Galway. He focuses on web technologies and is passionate about using software automation to streamline development workflows.

Isabelle is a Frontend Developer and Designer at Orreco, specializing in intuitive user interfaces for complex data. A graduate of Academia de Código in Portugal, she is multilingual and passionate about tennis, travel, and great food.

Marc Cleary is a Sports Scientist at Orreco, specializing in Redox testing and blood biomarker analysis. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and phlebotomist, he has worked with elite athletes in the US and Ireland. Marc is also an international weightlifter and 2017 Irish National Champion.

Dr. Forrest Baker is a Research Scientist at Orreco, specializing in immunology testing and biomarker analysis for elite athlete wellbeing. He holds a PhD in Exercise Immunology and is part of the NASA-funded immunology team at the University of Arizona.

Fernanda Cadena is a Product Designer at Orreco with over 7 years of experience across telecom, logistics, and finance. With a background in systems analysis and UX certifications, she specializes in turning user research into high-fidelity, user-centered design solutions.

Dany is a nutritionist and sports scientist based in Mexico, specializing in performance-focused nutrition for elite athletes. With a degree in Clinical Nutrition and a Master’s in progress, she supports Orreco’s client teams across the Americas through tailored consultancy services.

Niamh Mallon is a Sports Scientist at Orreco, supporting Redox testing and the Elite Female Athlete Program, including FitrWoman™ and FitrCoach™. A certified phlebotomist with an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, she is also an elite Camogie player with over eight years at the top level.

Dr. Jess Freemas is a Female Athlete Specialist at Orreco, based in the U.S. She supports athletes and teams across the NWSL, WNBA, NCAA, NBA, MLS, and Team USA. With a PhD in Human Performance, her research focuses on menstrual cycle hormone fluctuations and their impact on performance.

Toby Helder is a Sports Scientist at Orreco, specializing in Redox testing and blood biomarker analysis. He has worked with Olympians, Premier League clubs, and F1 drivers, and previously led the Performance Clinic at St Mary’s University. Toby holds an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology and is a certified phlebotomist.

Dr. Úna Newell is Orreco's Managing Editor, overseeing all content development to ensure a world-class client experience. A domain expert in content management systems, she holds a PhD in History from University College Dublin and has over a decade of publishing experience.

Hannah Thornton is a Performance Nutritionist at Orreco, supporting both female and male athletes with personalized nutrition strategies. She holds degrees in Sports and Exercise Science and Nutrition, and a Master’s in Applied Sports Nutrition. An accredited ISSN and SENr practitioner, she’s also an international basketball player for Ireland.

Suzanne Rowland is Orreco’s Project Delivery Director, overseeing service delivery for individual athletes and pro teams across all sports. With a background in marketing and operations, she manages logistics, testing, and data coordination. She’s also supported the Nike Oregon Track Club Elite for over a decade.

Thomas van Keulen is a Sports Scientist at Orreco and a Registered Associate Nutritionist. He holds a BSc in Nutrition from King’s College London and is pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition at St Mary’s University. Multilingual and multicultural, Thomas speaks six languages and brings a global perspective to his work.

Dr. Kenny McMillan is a Sports Scientist and Sports Data Consultant at Orreco, advising on data-driven solutions for pro teams. With over 18 years in elite football, he’s held senior roles at top clubs and holds a PhD in Sports Physiology. He is also an Honorary Lecturer and co-author of *Fitness in Soccer*.

Neil works in research and development for Orreco’s applications, with a BSc in Mathematical Science focused on computer science. He specializes in C++ and Python, with a research interest in SAT solving algorithms, and has a strong passion for sports tactics and metagaming.

Lorna Crawford is a Sports Scientist at Orreco, specializing in Redox testing and blood biomarker analysis. She holds a BSc in Sports Performance and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, and competes at a high level in field hockey.

Rishabh Mehta is a Software Engineer at Orreco, managing data-driven software solutions for pro sports teams. He holds a First Class Honours MSc in Software Design and Development from NUI Galway and has strong expertise in data handling and Java. Rishabh is also a passionate cricket and soccer fan.

Dr. Jaynal Abedin is a Senior Data Scientist & Biostatistician at Orreco. He holds a PhD in Data Science from NUI Galway and specializes in developing statistical algorithms to detect anomalies in multivariate data. Jaynal has published extensively and authored several books on R programming and data visualization.

Dr. Thiago de Paula Oliveira is a Data Science and Biostatistics Advisor at Orreco, specializing in statistical modeling and individual-level responses over time. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of São Paulo and has published several peer-reviewed papers. Thiago was previously an Assistant Professor and is bilingual in English and Portuguese.

Keith O’Connor is a Software Engineer at Orreco, specializing in web applications, analytics solutions, recommender systems, and game theory for pro sports teams. He holds an MSc in Data Analytics from NUI Galway and is passionate about sports.

Dr. Andrew Simpkin is a Data Science and Biostatistics Advisor at Orreco, specializing in predictive models for athlete performance and injury prevention. He holds a PhD in Statistics from NUI Galway, where he is a lecturer. Andrew has over ten years of experience in modeling longitudinal data, received a Medical Research Council Career Development Award, and is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol.

Professor Cathal Seoighe is Orreco’s Scientific Advisor on Genomics and Stokes Professor of Bioinformatics at NUI Galway. A leader in computational methods for gene expression, mRNA splicing, and epigenetic data, Cathal holds a PhD in Molecular Evolution/Bioinformatics from Trinity College Dublin and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers.

Dr. Kate Morton is Orreco’s Scientific Advisor on Behavioural Science, Digital Health, and the FitrWoman™ app. A chartered psychologist with expertise in health psychology and digital health, she holds a PhD in Behavioural Medicine from the University of British Columbia and has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers.

Robin Parisotto is Orreco’s Scientific Advisor on Sports Haematology. A former Australian Institute of Sport scientist and principal researcher of the EPO 2000 Project, he developed the first blood tests used at the Sydney 2000 Olympics to detect erythropoietin (EPO). Robin has also pioneered sports-specific blood profiles and is a member of the UCI expert panel for the Athlete Biological Passport program. He currently works as a senior scientist at Canberra Hospital.

Dr. Bruce Hamilton is Orreco's Scientific Advisor on Sports Medicine, with extensive experience in sports medicine since 1998. He has worked as Chief Medical Officer for Athletics Australia and UK Athletics, and served as Chief of Sports Medicine at Aspetar, Qatar. Bruce has attended four World Championships, two Commonwealth Games, and two Olympic Games as a Team Physician. He is also involved in clinical research, particularly in muscle and tendon injuries, and has completed post-graduate studies in Sports Law and Tropical Medicine.

Dr. Christian Cook is Orreco's Scientific Advisor on Speed and Power Physiology. With a career spanning clinical research and elite sports, he has worked with top rugby teams, America’s Cup yachting, the All Blacks, and UK Sport, among others. His research focuses on power and speed development, recovery, and optimizing training gains while managing stress and competition performance.