Our STORY
Imagine if unlocking the secrets of your brain and changing your life was as simple as an eye test? Meet Connectome.
It started with a simple yet powerful realization: our brains are one of the most crucial, yet overlooked, parts of our well-being. Watching loved ones struggle with neurological diseases and mental illness made this deeply personal. The impact wasn’t just on them but on everyone around them.
The question became: how can we prevent this? The problem is that existing tools are out of reach for most people. Traditional neuroimaging technologies like fMRI and PET scans are expensive, complex, and focused on treatment for few rather than prevention for many. Early-stage neurological issues and mental illness often go undetected, leaving people and clinicians without the insights they need to act before it’s too late.
We made it our mission to change this.
By understanding and tracking your brain health in a way as simple and routine as getting an eye test, we’ve built a system that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with user-friendly technology.
But it doesn’t stop there. Brain health isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about unlocking potential. With regular assessments, you can track your progress and refine your approach, ensuring your brain is performing at its best over time.
Beyond helping people, we’re contributing to the wider field of neuroscience. By creating anonymized datasets, we’re helping researchers and clinicians uncover new biomarkers, develop better diagnostics, and build the future of brain health.
At Connectome, we’re not just building technology —we're rethinking how we think about brain health. Proactive, empowering, and integrative as a natural part of everyday life. Together, we’re shaping a healthier, sharper, and more connected future—for you, your family, and the world.
Meet the people behind our groundbreaking research
We’re a group of world-class neuroscientists, academic innovators, and problem-solvers driven by a shared mission: to make brain health accessible and actionable. Together, we turn complex science into personalized tools that empower you to achieve mental clarity, resilience, and peak performance.
our founders
Lucas Scherdel
CEO & Co-Founder | Health Tech & Neuroscientist
Rufus Mitchell-Heggs, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
our delivery team
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Dr. onayomi rosenior-patten MD
Health Data Scientist & Medical Researcher
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DR MATTEO VINAO-CARL, PHD
Functional Neuroimaging & Cognitive Behavioural Analyst | Imperial College London
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DR ROBERT PEACH | PHD
Senior Data Scientist | Imperial College, UK
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Juliet Sharkey
Head of Growth
our engineers
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HENRIK NERDRUM
Full Stack Software Engineer | Norway
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Daniel Tamkin | PHD
Research Engineer | USA
our SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS
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Professor Simon Schultz
Professor & Director of Centre for Neurotechnology | Imperial College London
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Dr Dorothy Tee
Principle Investigator | Department of Psychology | Edge Hill University
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Prof Manuel Gunther
Assistant Professor, AI & ML, University of Zurich | Switzerland
Our values
trust through accuracy
Precision is at the heart of everything we do. From advanced brain scans to actionable insights, every recommendation is grounded in science you can rely on.
We’re redefining brain health with cutting-edge tools that empower prevention and early insights, making it accessible and impactful for everyone.
lead with innovation
Science, made simple
We turn complex neuroscience into clear, user-friendly insights, empowering you to take control & focus on what matters most — without feeling overwhelmed.
Committed to progress
We’re here to help people grow—sharpen focus, build resilience, and have a better quality of life. With personalized recommendations, long-term tracking, and ongoing support, we ensure your brain performs at its best over time.
Want to be part of the neuroscience revolution?
We’re always looking for talented people who are passionate about using the power of science to change lives.
Send us your details -- we'd love to hear from you and will be in touch about future opportunities.