Dr. Ola

Dr. Ola Abdalla is a scientist, entrepreneur, and business strategist with 8+ years of experience bridging scientific innovation and business strategy across Japan, New Zealand, and international markets. Holding a doctoral degree from Hokkaido University — one of Japan's top 10 universities and ranked among the top 200 globally — and a business education, she brings a rare combination of deep expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, and longevity science with sharp business strategy.

Dr. Ola's career has spanned continents and disciplines. From conducting genetics and bioinformatics research as a Japanese Government Scholar to leading joint collaborations between Hokkaido University and the University of Auckland, Dr. Ola's work has produced peer-reviewed publications and earned one of Japan's most competitive academic fellowships

Beyond research, Dr. Ola has leveraged a strong business education to contribute to open innovation and technology strategy at a multinational corporation in Tokyo, identifying emerging technologies and developing new business models that drive commercial outcomes across international markets