BlinkLab Founders

BlinkLab originated from Princeton University in 2021.

At BlinkLab, our aim is to use neuroscience to improve daily life. We focus on bringing scientific research and real-world applications together, making it easy for anyone to understand and benefit from this field. We start by assisting with the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental delays in young children. Our team members have been involved in several projects that promote the use of neuroscience outside of research labs.

Henk-Jan Boele
Henk-Jan BoeleChief Executive Officer - Founder
Dr. Henk-Jan Boele is a medical doctor, assistant professor at Erasmus MC and visiting researcher at Princeton.
Sam Wang
Sam WangChair of Scientific Board - Founder
Dr. Sam Wang is a professor of neuroscience at Princeton University and author of 2 bestselling books.
Anton Uvarov
Anton UvarovChief Operational Officer - Founder
Dr. Anton Uvarov has a background in bio-technology investments (Citigroup), and successfully led severdal ipo’s.
Peter Boele
Peter BoeleChief Technology Officer - Founder
Peter Boele MA has over 20 years of experience in software development, both as developer and executive.
Bas Koekkoek
Bas KoekkoekChief Scientific Officer - Founder
Dr. Bas Koekkoek is an assistant professor and principal investigator at Erasmus MC.
Chris de Zeeuw
Chris de ZeeuwScientific Advisor - Founder
Dr. Chris de Zeeuw is a professor of neuroscience at Erasmus MC and vice-director of the NIN.

The development of a portable VR-based setup

2008

Our first effort to use neurometric screening methods outside of a lab involved creating a portable blink setup with a virtual reality helmet. This allows researchers to conduct the screening in schools and other institutions. The system has been purchased by multiple universities, including Lund University in Sweden.

Construction of a mobile laboratory inside an RV

2010

Bas Koekkoek, Peter Boele, and Henk-Jan Boele converted a camper van into a fully-functional mobile laboratory. With support from Dell and Intel, researchers were able to conduct studies and measure participants in their own homes, resulting in more reliable results, better adherence to testing protocols, and larger sample sizes. The mobile lab was utilized by several institutes in The Netherlands.

Development of the first prototype of a neurometric screening app

2012

Peter Boele creates a basic version of BlinkLab on a smartphone. Bas Koekkoek and Henk-Jan Boele thoroughly test the app and find that while the concept is promising, smartphone technology is not advanced enough at this time.

Eyeblink conditioning in infants

2017

Henk-Jan Boele and Bas Koekkoek have designed and installed a custom eyeblink conditioning setup at the Princeton Babylab. This specialized setup, made with soft materials and high-speed video tracking technology, will enable the Babylab team, led by director Prof. Casey Lew-Williams, to conduct experiments on 6-8 month old infants who are at risk for autism.

The first working version of BlinkLab is released

2020

Peter Boele and Henk-Jan Boele have created the first version of BlinkLab. The app is tested on 20 participants using various neuroscientific tests. Princeton University has patented the technology and awards Henk-Jan Boele and Sam Wang a 150k USD grant to continue developing the technology. This exciting breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of neuroscience and offer new opportunities for research and clinical applications.

The establishment of BlinkLab

2021

Incorporated in Australia as BlinkLab Pty. Ltd. Within a month of incorporation, BlinkLab successfully raised seed capital of 1.3M AUD. This exciting development allows the company to begin its mission of advancing the application of neuroscience in everyday life and bridging the gap between scientific research and real-world applications.

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