About Lipotype
Lipidomics for a better life
Lipotype is the leading lipidomics service provider for every researcher.
We developed Lipotype Lipidomics to identify and quantify thousands of lipids in no time. Our mass spectrometry-based technology was designed to adapt to a rich variety of sample types to reflect the diversity of research.
Milestones
Lipotype is a spin-off from the labs of Kai Simons and Andrej Shevchenko of the Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics.
2026
Lipotype’s lab and office now have a new home, with more space, greater flexibility, and stronger potential for growth.
2024
Launching LipotypeZoomPRO, a lipid data analysis platform, reinforces Lipotype’s mission to make lipidomics accessible and actionable for both academia and industry.
2023
After serving US researchers from Europe for nearly ten years, Lipotype Inc. is founded — a 100% subsidiary located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
2022
Lipotype employs a new technological setup and adds targeted lipidomics assays to their service portfolio.
2020
After weeks of calibration, new mass spectrometers go live. The analysis capacity of Lipotype has doubled.
2019
Certified Experts
Lipotype is the worldwide first and only officially GMP certified lipidomics service provider.
2017
Lipotype Skin Lipidomics
The skin’s lipid composition is essential for its function. The platform “Lipotype Skin Lipidomics” is released.
2016
Online Shopping
Neither access to lipidomics nor to lipidomics services should be limited. In an unusual move, an online shop is added to the website.
2014
Market Entry
After two years of R&D, Lipotype Lipidomics enters the market and starts to serve scientists from academia and industry.
2012
The Founding of Lipotype
Kai Simons gathers a team and founds Lipotype. They share a vision to provide researchers easy access to lipidomics data.
The Founder
Kai Simons
Founder and CEO
Prof. Kai Simons is Emeritus Director of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and genetics and CEO of Lipotype GmbH in Dresden, Germany.
Kai Simons received his MD degree from the University of Helsinki, conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University, and rejoined his alma mater as Principal Investigator in 1967. In 1975, he moved to the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, to start the Cell Biology Program, which became the focal point for molecular cell biology in Europe. After the turn of the millennium, Kai Simons moved to Dresden to build up the new Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics. This Institute is today an internationally recognized center in its area of research.
His recent research has focused on cell membrane organization and function. He has pioneered the concept of lipid rafts as a membrane organizing principle, based on the phase-separating capabilities of sphingolipids and cholesterol in cell membranes.
For his contributions to cell biology, Kai has received numerous accolades, including lecturers from esteemed scientific societies and internationally renowned academic institutions, Doctor Honoris Causa and Honorary Professorships at multiple universities, and received diverse awards including, for instance, the Robert Koch Gold Medal, the Anders Jahre Prize, the Albert Wander Prize, the Schleiden Medal and the Runeberg Prize, and the Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony. Kai Simons is a foreign member of the National Academy of Sciences, USA. He was the President of the European Life Scientist Organization, and co-director of the Shanghai Institute for Advanced Studies of the Chinese Academy of Science.
His biotech experience includes co-founding the Biotech-Start-up Jado Technologies and membership in the scientific advisory boards of Biogen and Sanofi. With Lipotype, Kai Simons is now focusing on translating lipidomics and lipid analysis to clinical and industrial applications.
Leadership Team
Leading experts from multiple disciplines: diverse backgrounds are what drives Lipotype and our services.
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Dr. Oliver Uecke holds a MBA and did his PhD in the field of technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. As Chief Operating Officer, Oliver is responsible for business operations at Lipotype with a primary focus on business development, marketing & sales, and finances.
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Dr. Christian Klose
CTO
After receiving his PhD on membrane biology and biophysics, Dr. Christian Klose did a post-doc on mass spectrometry-based lipidomics. In his role as CTO, Christian focusses on the development of novel shotgun lipidomics technology and is responsible for product development and regulatory affairs.
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Ines Kästner
Head of Finance and Administration
Ines Kästner holds a degree in economics and a MBA from Henley Business School. She looks back on 15+ years of experience in managing finances, controlling and business administration in biotech companies. At Lipotype, she is responsible for the operational financial management and controlling.
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Jeongeun Chae studied both science and business in South Korea. After her biology master’s at TU Dresden, Jeongeun has been working in the Marketing team at Lipotype. She is responsible for communicating with researchers through social media and she also supports accounts from South Korea.
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After receiving his PhD on lipidomics, Dr. Mathias Gerl investigated protein-lipid interactions. Now he is passionate about finding meaning in large datasets. As Head of Data Science, Mathias leads the data analysis team performing statistical inference and predictive modelling.
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Dr. Grzegorz Chwastek received his PhD in membrane biochemistry. He has extensive experience in working on various aspects of lipids including drug carriers, lipid-protein interactions, and membrane biophysics. As a senior product manager he shapes Lipotype’s portfolio to match the needs of our customers.
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Melanie Weber
Head of Laboratory
Melanie Weber received her M.Sc. in biology. Starting as a Lab Technician at Lipotype, she became familiar with all laboratory equipment, operations and procedures. This knowledge facilitates Meli in her role as Head of Laboratory to maintain smooth processes from sample arrival to final report.
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Dr. Ronny Herzog
Head of Software Development
Dr. Ronny Herzog did his PhD in bioinformatics on software development for lipid identification from mass spectra. He is trained in a variety of programming languages and employs his skills as Head of Software Development to lead the development of novel software solutions.
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Dr. Veronika Piskovatska received her PhD in molecular medicine. After her doctorate she started her career in life science sales and marketing. At Lipotype, Veronika is passionate about understanding the goals of her customers and empowering their discoveries on the front line of lipid research.
How to get to Lipotype
Directions
Follow the one-way loop into Gluckstraße.
The courtyard entrance is the building on the left before the intersection.
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Parking
There are two guest spaces available for parking.
The underground garage is also available to guests. Let us know in advance and we will open it for you and meet you in the basement.
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Follow the one-way loop
From Blasewitzer Straße, turn into Hüttenstraße, then Hassestraße, then into Gluckstraße.
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Ring for Lipotype (3rd floor)
The courtyard entrance is the building on the left before the intersection. We open the gate — park in one of the two guest spaces.
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Exit through the gate on foot
Press the silver button above the trash bins on the left-hand side to open the gate.
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Enter on Blasewitzer Straße
Walk around the building to the main entrance and ring for Lipotype again (3rd floor).