Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Leadership Team

Dr. Balmiki Ray

Chief Medical Consultant

Dr. Balmiki Ray, MD journey includes a prestigious fellowship in clinical pharmacogenomics at the Mayo Clinic, where his research delved into understanding individual genomic variations and their impact on therapeutic responses in neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Ray has joined Innovative Genomics as a Chief Medical Officer (Contract) During his tenure at Mayo, Dr. Ray utilized Multi-Omic biomarker strategies to unveil novel pathways linked to the severity of Major Depressive Disorders (MDD). Notably, he played a pivotal role as the primary contributor to a patent addressing individual genomic variation and its correlation with therapeutic responses in MDD, presenting a potential drug target. This patent underscores the crucial role of personalized medicine in the realm of mental health treatment. Dr. Ray’s expertise extends beyond research, as evidenced by his invitations to present nationwide webinars by the Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN). His ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences showcases his commitment to advancing pharmacogenomics research. Explore the profile of Dr. Balmiki Ray to witness a wealth of knowledge and experience at the intersection of personalized medicine and genomics, contributing to the forefront of advancements in the field.

Enrique Perez-Paris, MSIT, MS, BBA

Co-Founder / CEO

Enrique Perez-Paris serves as President and CEO of Innovative Gx Laboratories. He has extensive experience in all business operations, from the development of new business ideas and increasing revenue from underperforming operations, to growing large physicians’ networks. In addition to his leadership roles, he also has demonstrated his skills and knowledge in the fields of IT systems, business marketing tools, and project management in corporate development.

Diego Sánchez

Co-Founder / CFO

Diego serves as Partner and CFO of Innovative Gx Laboratories. His business development background pairs with the vision and mission of the company. His experience in management and finance in different sectors brings versatility to his demanding role in leading the industry of diagnostics forward. His previous positions as finance manager and finance director in the advertising, financial, and trade industries contribute to his success as a partner in planning and envisioning what lies ahead in the evolution of the company.

Pejman Rahimian, PhD, HCDL(ABB), MLS(ASCP)

Laboratory Director (Scientific Team)

Pejman Rahimian is the Innovative Gx Laboratory Director and has extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, genetics, microbiology, and immunology. His clinical testing accomplishments include the development of numerous testing procedures using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR, real-time, RT, isothermal), single-molecule array (SiMoA), Next-Generation Sequencing, Mass Array, and immunoassays. Dr. Rahimian earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and received his post-doctoral training at the UT Southwestern Medical Center before joining Innovative Gx Laboratories.

Science and Management Team

Alaa Ali, B.S, MAA-HA

Head General Supervisor / Lab Manager (Scientific/Management Team)

Alaa Ali is our Innovative Gx Laboratory Supervisor. She has her master’s in business administration and over 10 years of extensive clinical experience working in laboratories as a staff scientist in the fields of infectious disease, clinical chemistry and assays, as well as laboratory quality control and healthcare administration.

Sally Camacho, M.S.

Operations Manager

Sally serves as Innovative Gx Laboratories’ Assistant Manager and supports all laboratory operations including client services, quality management, purchasing, and the processing of patient specimens. Sally received her M.S. degree in Biochemistry at the University of the Rio Grande Valley and is presently pursuing her Ph.D. studies in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Luis Hernandez

Molecular Technologist - Lead in Lab Operations

Luis Hernandez serves as a Lead Molecular Technologist at Innovative Genomics. He received his Bachelors in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. His role in the lab entails performing Infectious Disease and PGx testing, Quality Control, and validations of numerous testing procedures while providing leadership to his lab team.

Adriana Villafaña

Molecular Technologist Training Specialist in Lab Operations

Adriana Villafaña serves as the Lead Molecular Technologist and Training Specialist at Innovative Gx Laboratory, bringing over 30 years of extensive laboratory experience to her role. Her expertise spans across various domains including clinical, toxicology, blood banking, serology, and Covid-19 testing. In her current capacity, Adriana is instrumental in conducting Infectious Disease and PGx testing, overseeing CAP & API surveys, and providing essential training to laboratory staff. Her dedication and proficiency contribute significantly to the laboratory’s success and adherence to stringent quality standards.

Monica Witt

HR Manager

Monica Witt, PHR, FPC, with over 20 combined years in Payroll and Human Resources, serves as Innovative Gx Human Resources Manager assisting with compensation, payroll, benefits and employment legal issues. Monica works as a collaborative leader to introduce solutions to meet organizational goals and provides training in areas of laboratory compliance, diversity, policies and procedures to create a positive work environment.

Hannah Keith

Customer Service Administrator

Hannah, our esteemed Client Service and Sales Support expert, boasting extensive experience in both realms. With her depth of expertise, she serves as the cornerstone of our client satisfaction strategy, dedicated to fostering enduring relationships with every interaction. Her role is pivotal in empowering our sales team, not only to meet but to exceed their targets. She excels in guiding them towards success, tailoring workflows and game plans to seamlessly align with their objectives. Hannah's impact goes beyond sales support. She plays a vital role in training new providers and staff members, adept at simplifying complex concepts for easy comprehension. Moreover, she ensures timely and effective solutions to inquiries, ensuring our clients receive assistance precisely when they need it.

Roy Mendez

Lab Inventory and Shipping Coordinator

Roy Mendez serves as our Lab Inventory and Shipping Coordinator at Innovative GX. His role includes managing shipments, monitoring inventory levels, scheduling calibrations and repairs for all lab equipment and processing client orders. His quick response to laboratory and client requirements helps support a consistent flow of operations

Finance Team

Juan Leal

Controller in Finance

Juan C Leal, with over 25 years of experience in Finance, Taxes and Audit, serves as Innovative Gx Financial Controller. He is a public accountant and lawyer, with a master’s in business administration. His previous experiences contribute to improve internal control environment, assess key processes, accuracy on financial results, efficiencies on treasury activities, optimize taxes, preparation/monitoring forecast-budgeting, among other things. His job generates key info that help leaders to monitor the Company’s performance, results, and growth.

Tulio Farias

Administrative Assistant in Finance

Tulio serves as Administrative Assistant and Analyst Support on the Finance Department at Innovative Gx Laboratories. His growing experience as an accountant helps the team to monitor insurance claims and partially taking care of in-house billing and collections. His attention to minor details, communication skills, and technical knowledge on financial tools/software/platforms contribute to the company’s internal control.