Precision Diagnostics – A Founder’s Journey
Why Diagnostics – Not Drugs – Are The Future of Medicine.
About the Book
Precision Diagnostics: A Founder’s Journey is a personal and professional account of what it takes to build diagnostics at the frontiers of medicine. Written for clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone shaping the future of healthcare, the book reveals why diagnostics – not drugs – are the true foundation of precision medicine.
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, José Pereira Leal offers an insider’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities of turning cutting-edge science into real-world tools that transform patient care.
Inside the Book
- Defining Precision Diagnostics – why diagnostics are more than “tests” and how they unlock precision medicine.
- Building Ophiomics – from an idea to CE-marked products and AI-driven platforms.
- The GCC Opportunity – lessons on healthcare transformation in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and beyond.
- The Entrepreneur’s Reality – funding, partnerships, regulation, and the personal journey behind the science.
- Looking Ahead – the future of diagnostics, AI, and genomics in medicine.
Who should Read it
- Clinicians & Scientists seeking to understand how diagnostics are developed and brought to patients.
- Entrepreneurs & Investors navigating the complex world of medtech, biotech, and precision medicine.
- Policy Makers & Healthcare Leaders looking for strategic insights on building innovation ecosystems.
- Students & Curious Readers who want to see how science, technology, and entrepreneurship intersect in real life.
Why I Wrote This Book
When I founded Ophiomics, I believed I was building a liver cancer company. In reality, I was building a precision diagnostics company that happened to focus on liver disease. That distinction reshaped how I view medicine, innovation, and impact.
This book captures the lessons learned – the breakthroughs, the setbacks, and the strategic choices – that can inform the next generation of innovators and decision-makers working to bring precision medicine into everyday clinical practice.
About the author (me)
José Pereira Leal is a scientist and entrepreneur with nearly 30+ years of experience in bioinformatics, genomics, and precision medicine. As Founder and CEO of Ophiomics, he has led the development of AI-driven diagnostic tools for liver disease, bringing products from concept to regulatory approval and market readiness. His career combines deep scientific research with hands-on company building, offering a unique perspective on how diagnostics shape the future of healthcare. Precision Diagnostics: A Founder’s Journey is his first book.
FAQ
“People often ask me who this book is for and what makes it different. Here are a few answers.”
People often ask me who this book is for and what makes it different – here are a few answers.”
Who should read Precision Diagnostics: A Founder’s Journey?
The book is written for clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, and healthcare leaders interested in how diagnostics are developed and applied in precision medicine. It’s also accessible to students and readers curious about innovation in healthcare.
What makes this book different from other business or science books?
Unlike generic business or biotech books, it blends scientific depth with the lived experience of building a diagnostics company. It is both a founder’s story and a practical look at the future of healthcare.
How does this help healthcare entrepreneurs and innovators?
The book highlights the real-world challenges of funding, regulation, partnerships, and scaling diagnostics, lessons directly relevant to anyone navigating medtech or biotech entrepreneurship.
Will I learn about the GCC healthcare market?
Yes. One chapter explores healthcare transformation in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider Gulf, offering insights into opportunities for innovation and investment in the region.