Laura Macció

Laura Macció

entrepreneur Uruguay

Laura Macció is the co-founder of metaBIX Biotech, a Uruguayan startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to extract airborne information for early detection of pathogens. Her innovative approach in health tech aims to revolutionize diagnostics by eliminating invasive sampling methods and providing critical data to prevent outbreaks in the poultry and pork industries. Macció has played a significant role in identifying new viral strains, such as an unrecorded avian coronavirus variant, which has led to proactive vaccination measures. She advocates for the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and emphasizes the importance of responsible technology use, believing that advancements in biotechnology could significantly extend human life expectancy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,010
Power
47$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Uruguay 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 3,473,730 3,010 $54,000 47$
Totals 1 3,473,730 3,010 $54,000 47$
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Recent Mentions

Uruguay Uruguay: Laura Macció is the CEO and founder of Metabix, a Uruguayan biotechnology company that recently raised $1 million in investment. 9

El Observador: la brecha que persiste y que algunas emprendedoras uruguayas lograron sortear

Uruguay Uruguay: Laura Macció reflects on the role of artificial intelligence in health and other sectors. 9

El Observador: La startup uruguaya que extrae información del aire con IA y busca prevenir la próxima pandemia