About Us
Precision and Access
At Moichor, we are driven by a vision that every animal has access to the highest quality diagnostics. To achieve this, Moichor has harnessed cutting edge technology to bring advances in precision and low costs.
Join us, to build the next generation of animal diagnostics so that every animal has the greatest opportunity to live a vibrant and healthy life.
Reimagining diagnostics
Moichor harnesses computer vision and AI to achieve results only made possible by high throughput image capture technology.
Born from a simple idea about how CBCs could be improved, Moichor has grown to offer a full suite of veterinary diagnostic solutions. Its groundbreaking automated CBC for avian and exotic species was the starting point for the company.
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Redefining the goals
Moichor is driving advancements in the automation of microscopy and its applications of computer vision and artificial intelligence that will enable reference ranges for species that were not previously possible.
No Contracts or Commitments
We want to earn your trust. That’s why with Moichor, there are no contracts and no minimums. Send us your hardest cases, and we will prove to you that Moichor provides the best service of any lab. We’re always just a phone call away.
Join Our Team
We believe the veterinary diagnostics industry is ripe for disruption, and we’re building the technology to do it. Join us and be a part of the change. Visit our jobs page
Shevy Karbasi
CEO | Co-founder
Shevy Karbasi
CEO | Co-founder
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I’m the Co-founder and CEO of Moichor. I ensure we are on-track to reach all of our goals. First and foremost a point of care hematology device that accommodates all species.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by this quote from Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people's thinking"
What are you happiest doing?
The thing I enjoy most is seeing Moichor succeed. The part that I enjoy most is interacting with customers and solving the problems veterinarians face.
What have you learned at Moichor?
Getting Moichor to where it is today has taught me so much. Specifically, I feel like I have learned a great deal about the complexities of the veterinary space at a business level and at a pathology level. I’ve really enjoyed learning about avian and reptile hematology.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I’m most excited by the possibility for improved health outcomes that will be made possible through our point of care hematology system. And I’m excited by this being possible for every species!
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I’m pretty good at racquet sports and I’m always up for a match.
Thanh Le
CTO | Co-founder
Thanh Le
CTO | Co-founder
What your role entails at Moichor?
My role is to anticipate the future needs of our customers and build technology that provides actionable insights that are presented in an easy to use format. I lead a team of wonderful people that are focused on finding new, scalable ways to harness computer vision and microscopy to improve veterinary clinical pathology.
What’s your biotech background?
I have a BS in Cell Biology and Computer Science (University of Minnesota, twin cities). Received Doctoral NIH Big Data To Knowledge Traineeship and NSF CHOT Grant for Translational Research in Biomedical Science to study high dimensional medical data. I developed Computer Vision techniques for analyzing phenotypic abnormalities in model organism Drosophila melanogaster.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by the commitment, enthusiasm and depth of experience of our team. I’m inspired every day, when I see how they address the new and unique challenges that make this technology so exciting and rewarding.
What are you happiest doing?
I’m happiest when I’m experiencing something new. Also, connecting with new people on an individual basis really makes me happy.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I’ve learned that every problem has multiple solutions, and the important thing is to choose a solution that is feasible to implement quickly and build upon the sophistication over time.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
What excites me is that I feel that my days are filled with purpose. And the whole team shares this purpose — we’re all on the same mission. So even on the challenging days I’m excited to join such a driven team — and I think it’s contagious.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I love board games, particularly strategy based games. If you ever want to play a board game.
You just let me know. I’m in!
Matthew Chen
COO | Co-founder
Matthew Chen
COO | Co-founder
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I make sure the day-to-day operations run smoothly and that all elements of scaling the company are accounted for. I facilitate lab operations and procurement, hardware development, and even organize our office events.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by scrappiness. Growing this company from an idea to what we are today has really made me appreciate the value of scrappiness. Seeing other people trying different scrappy approaches really inspires me to push harder, think creatively and explore new possibilities. Also seeing our team passionately working on improving veterinary diagnostics.
What are you happiest doing?
I am happiest working on problems. I find it personally rewarding and fulfilled when I see a positive outcome for myself or others.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I’ve learned how to scale a company effectively. The trick is to move quickly and have a constant feedback loop with our customers.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
Moichor is applying a lot of modern technologies that have not been used in the veterinary industry. It’s easy to speak about being customer-centric but much more difficult to design intuitive, customer-centric technology with transparency in methodologies and processes. That’s a value I’m excited to bring to the veterinary diagnostic industry.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I play piano and viola and I have competed in international piano competitions.
Kaori Davis
DVM, PhD, DACVP (Dual Board Certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) | Director of Pathology
Kaori Davis
DVM, PhD, DACVP (Dual Board Certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) | Director of Pathology
What your role entails at Moichor
My main responsibility is to oversee our team of pathologists. I work with the lab and tech team to make sure that the lab operates smoothly and gets appropriate pathology-related support, and that the models are performing appropriately. I'm also involved in developing and implementing new tests expanding our service.
What’s your veterinary background?
I graduated from the University of Tokyo's School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. I completed my clinical pathology residency at North Carolina State University, and became ACVP board certified in 2014.
After that, I worked as a diagnostic pathologist until 2017 when I started my graduate studies at North Carolina State University. I studied roles of innate immunity and a potential novel therapeutic target in equine asthma as a naturally occurring model of human non-allergic asthma. I completed my graduate studies and became a PhD in 2020.
After graduating in the summer 2020, I did a comparative pathology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University getting trained in anatomic pathology with an emphasis on zoo/aquarium and laboratory animals. I continue to work with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as an adjunct faculty member.
What inspires you?
Definitely my family! I’m a mom of two wonderful kids, a three-year-old daughter and an almost-two-month-old son. Being a parent has been the most challenging and amazing thing I’ve ever done.
What are you happiest doing?
Traveling, especially to a tropical island! Also eating good food/dessert and drinking wine (aka mama’s big girl drink, according to my daughter).
What have you learned at Moichor?
The positive energy and excitement of the group make our work fun and even more rewarding.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
Being a part of the pioneers and changing the world of veterinary medicine!
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I can bake some pretty mean cupcakes and pies.
Bianca Murphy
DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) | Director of Clinical Medicine
Bianca Murphy
DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) | Director of Clinical Medicine
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I am a resource for practitioners who are looking for the next level of information regarding their cases. No question is too big or too small.
What’s your veterinary background?
I graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Right after graduation, I worked as a small animal, avian, small mammal, and reptile practitioner at Aloha Pet and Bird Hospital. I then joined the group at the Medical Center for Birds in August of 2015. There I completed an internship and residency under Dr. Brian Speer, Dr. Geoff Olsen, and Dr. Brenna Fitzgerald. After completing my residency in early 2018, I stayed on full time as an associate until the end of 2019. Within my specialty, I hold a special interest in non-invasive imaging techniques and elevating the standard of care for avian species.
What inspires you?
I am dedicated to helping advance and elevate the practice of avian medicine and I am inspired by all those who share my dedication.
What are you happiest doing?
I love spending time with family and friends, practicing avian medicine, and being outdoors.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I have learned that with a strong team of individuals who set a high standard for themselves and their team, that wonderful things can be accomplished.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I am excited that practitioners have a new option to access highly accurate lab data and other diagnostics for their patients.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I love extreme sports. I actively surf, climb, and mountain bike.
Carly Paul
Director of Laboratory Operations
Carly Paul
Director of Laboratory Operations
What does your Role at Moichor entail?
I am here to ensure that our laboratory provides quality results that impact clinical decisions. As the laboratory expands, I look forward to optimizing our throughput to better serve the animal population without compromising quality and efficiency.
I am passionate about driving continuous improvement activities, while looking for ways to reduce COGS. Some of my operational achievements have included laboratory optimization, managing through change, and employee engagement and retention initiatives.
What is your background in Laboratory operations?
I completed a graduate program in Clinical Laboratory Science where I was trained as a Generalist in diagnostic testing for human patients. Before moving into operations management, I received a Masters in Management and Leadership.
My transformational leadership style has allowed me to bring innovation, build relationships, and show my team a vision for the valuable work that they do. I’ve been committed to building impactful teams, and enjoy providing employees with career development and growth opportunities so that both the organization and employees can thrive.
What inspires you? I love working with a team that is collaborative and innovative!
What are you happiest doing? I’m happiest when I get to follow my passions in both my work and my personal life. I love to travel, cook, exercise, and spend time with my family.
What have you learned at Moichor? The Moichor team is intelligent and passionate about what they do. My kind of group!
What about Moichor are you most excited about? I’m excited to expand our capacity to reach more patients while maintaining the quality our customers have come to expect.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I love living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and became a certified Health and Wellness Coach. I also furthered my passion for yoga and meditation, and became a yoga teacher. The principles of yoga have directly impacted my leadership style and how I create company culture.
Michael Parenti
Head of Sales
Michael Parenti
Head of Sales
What does your role at Moichor entail?
At Moichor, I’m responsible for accelerating the company’s sales. I’m building the sales program — from the strategy to the team. I’m writing the playbook for the company and making sure we’re growing with the support structure in place so that our customers can always expect the highest level of customer support from our sales team.
What’s your background in the veterinary space?
I have worked in medical sales for 18 years. Five of those years have been in veterinary diagnostics. I’m experienced in both in-house and reference lab sales models.
Some achievements I’m particularly proud of include Presidents Club Winner in 2014 and top sales representative in animal diagnostics in both 2019 and 2020.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by success built by honesty and integrity.
What are you happiest doing?
The thing that makes me happiest is playing with my 2.5 year old daughter.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I’ve learned that the Avian and Exotics Industry has been severely underserved and Moichor’s technology is greatly needed to provide clinicians with the reliable data they deserve. I believe that will start to manifest in improved patient outcomes as this company grows.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I’m really excited about Moichor’s completely innovative technology that no one else is offering. That will really enable major improvements in terms of health outcomes and unlimited growth potential for the company.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I am really good at motivating people to find their success not only in business but also more generally in life. I do this by teaching how to block out negative mindsets and how to focus on the things that are controllable and not lingering on things they aren't.
David Stone-Resneck
Head of Marketing
David Stone-Resneck
Head of Marketing
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I oversee all marketing activities at Moichor. That includes everything from strategy, to campaigns, writing articles for the blog, newsletter, emails and organizing events.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by ideas, particularly good ones! But hey, I’m happy exploring the bad ones too because it’s more about the process. I enjoy seeing how others approach an idea and I love witnessing how their personality manifests in their interaction with, and discussion of that idea.
What are you happiest doing?
I love learning new things. Lately, I’ve been enjoying learning more about bees and bee keeping, sailing and veterinary pathology. The part of learning that I enjoy most, and that makes me the happiest, is the moment when I start to understand how something works and why it works.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I’ve learned that avian and reptile clinicians are very busy. But also, I’ve learned about the limitations of the manual CBCs avian and reptile clinicians use and their desire for more reliable data. I’ve also learned a bit about how computer vision works. It’s always fascinating to see how the sausage is made.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I’m excited by the idea of reference ranges for species that didn’t have them before, and by the potential of the in-clinic device to have an enormous impact on patient outcomes. I’m excited about being a part of making that possible. I’m also excited to be around a bunch of people that love animals!
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I can intuitively scale any recipe for any size group, less than 200 people; I’m an amateur cheese maker; I have a knack for picking up musical instruments. I have an inexplicable ability to eat an infinite amount of prunes with seemingly zero impact on my digestive system — it has been tested and confirmed. Also, I can do just about anything while riding a bicycle; Once, I read the first chapter of Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance on a particularly uninteresting road in southern Spain.
Carl Castro
Assistant Lab Manager
Carl Castro
Assistant Lab Manager
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I am responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the lab facilities. This includes managing lab staff, supporting different departments, and helping with the scaling and development of an efficient workflow in the lab to accommodate for growing sample volume.
What’s your background in the lab space?
I graduated UC Berkeley with a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology. I have always been interested in research, healthcare, and the intersectionality between the two, so I developed my lab skills through my coursework at Cal and through my internship at UCSF.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by healthcare workers and researchers and the amount of time and effort they put towards creating better lives for everyone. That is something that motivated me to pursue the same field.
What are you happiest doing?
I’m happiest when I’m spending time with my loved ones. Whether it be playing games or enjoying an amazing meal, the time I spend with them is something I hold dear.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I have learned a lot about the veterinary space and how deep learning can be used to improve the quality of care that veterinarians are able to provide their patients.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I am excited to run different tests in the lab that will give veterinarians the information they need to help lengthen the lives of their patients.
I’m also excited to be a part of a team that is passionate about improving the quality of healthcare provided in the veterinary space. That is something that excites me and pushes me to work harder.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I love gaming! When I’m not processing samples, I love playing video games with my friends, playing basketball and music. I was a drum major in high school and can still do some pretty cool tricks with a baton.
Matthew Bradshaw
Diagnostics Sales Specialist
Matthew Bradshaw
Diagnostics Sales Specialist
What does your Role at Moichor entail?
My role at Moichor is to help build the sales strategy with the head of sales. I am responsible for the recruitment of new clinics as well as the development of clinics after coming onboard.
I work with clinics from Texas to the East Coast. I help clinics to best utilize the Moichor services and assist in answering all questions to maximize their Moichor experience.
What did you do prior to Moichor?
Before joining the Moichor team, I worked in human pharmaceuticals for Pfizer and Sanofi, human dental with SS White, and Animal Pharmaceuticals with Merial, Voyce, and Covetrus.
I won Rookie of the Year and Circle of Excellence Awards at multiple companies in the Animal Health Industry.
Before working in the health care industry, I was an Army Officer serving here and in the Middle East working in Intelligence. I operated with 3rd Army and CENTCOM during Operation Enduring Freedom as an Intelligence Officer.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is knowing that what I’m doing is making a difference. There are so many pet owners of Avian and Exotics that have been deprived of reliable and full test results. These test results directly impact the diagnosis and health of those animals. I’m inspired that Moichor offers those owners a better and more reliable way to diagnose.
What are you happiest doing?
I’m happiest spending time with my two daughters. I have one daughter at Baylor and another that just got her license so they are needing me less and less. But I love the time I do get with them.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I have learned how underserved the Avian and Exotics communities have been and how one company can greatly change the way clinics diagnose animals.
What at Moichor are you most excited about?
I’m excited about the speed of progress. It’s amazing what Moichor can provide now but the future holds few boundaries. As we expand our test menu and continue to develop in-clinic technologies, Moichor will continue to be a pioneer in the field of lab services. And as a result, I think we’ll change what clinicians will come to expect from their diagnostic providers.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I have a pretty intuitive mathematical and scientific mind. In fact, in high school, I even invented some Geometry theorems. I also used to be a boxer and radio station DJ when I was at West Point.
Elyssa Dimaano
Quality Assurance Specialist
Elyssa Dimaano
Quality Assurance Specialist
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I contribute to and check the accuracy of the Moichor algorithm for the pathology team. I also also spot check our databases for the data science team.
What’s your background in the lab space?
I studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UC Davis. During that time I worked in a research lab.
What inspires you?
The women at Moichor! They are fantastic leaders that I am fortunate to work with. I value the time I have with them since I am in the beginning stages of my career and am lucky to have great role models to look up to.
What are you happiest doing?
I love running!
What have you learned at Moichor?
I have learned so much about avian and reptile hematology thanks to Dr. Kyle Webb and how to have patience with myself while learning new things!
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I am really enjoying being able to see our team grow and the company’s influence expand.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I can recite the alphabet backwards.
Carrera Halwachs
Regional Diagnostics Sales Manager
Carrera Halwachs
Regional Diagnostics Sales Manager
What does your Role at Moichor entail?
I’m doing what I love — working with clients as part of the Moichor sales team. I’m here to make sure clients get the most out of our diagnostics — it doesn’t end when you get results back.
What did you do Prior to Moichor?
I started my career cleaning clinics kennels in college. I earned my technician license and worked as a vet tech for several years. Later, I moved into diagnostics support and sales and was the sales and marketing manager for Phoenix Lab, which at the time was the largest independent reference lab in the country. After Phoenix Lab was acquired, I moved into marketing full-time with the new company. You probably see a lot of my work out in the world today!
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by the natural world and the humans that are trying to figure it out. It wasn’t that long ago that humoral medicine and bloodletting were the standards of care, or that we thought the world was flat. Medicine and science have come a long way in a short amount of time!
What are you happiest doing?
Anything spending time with my husband and our many pets ticks the happiness box for me.
What have you learned at Moichor?
So many random and wonderful things about exotic medicine! The AI is amazing, but we also have a lunch and learn channel on our team where our pathologists share interesting cases. Today, I learned why guinea pigs may have macrophages in circulation, and saw a really cool photo of the sample.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
Bringing the AI to veterinary medicine and all the possibilities. AI won’t ever fully replace humans in veterinary medicine, but it has the capability to make some of those “mystery cases” a lot easier to solve. When you have patients that can’t tell you what they ate in the backyard or if it’s more a sharp pain or a dull ache in their belly, we need all the help we can get in making them feel better.
Antonio "Ari" Iaccarino
M.Ed. | Senior Content Marketing Manager
Antonio "Ari" Iaccarino
M.Ed. | Senior Content Marketing Manager
What does your role at Moichor entail?
I create content that highlights and communicates the innovative technology Moichor is producing to extend animal life. Some of this work entails blog writing, newsletters, social media, and other marketing campaigns.
What did you do prior to Moichor?
I was a Senior Lecturer at Boston University in TESL and prepared students for entrance into programs at Harvard, MIT, and other institutions. I am also the Co-founder of an outdoor events platform called Ridj-it, which helps expand accessibility to hiking, biking, and more.
What inspires you?
Helping others succeed in the mission of a greater collective good brings me meaning, which is why working at Moichor to extend animal life fits well into my greater personal and professional goals.
What are you happiest doing?
The intensity of the outdoors can be absolutely miserable, whether that’s -20F hiking Mt. Washington in New Hampshire or getting heatstroke at the end of the Appalachian Trail on Mt. Katahdin. Misery is the knife that hollows my cup so I may drink more fully from life.
What have you learned at Moichor?
I learned that my veterinarian has been infinitely patient with my questions about my Shiba Inu after seeing the body of work and logistics that goes into analyzing animal blood samples.
What about Moichor are you most excited about?
I’m pumped to be part of a company that is bringing about the biggest developments in animal primary care in years. The opportunities emanating from this work are limitless in terms of creating content.
What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I can teach a three-hour class on a scientific subject I know almost nothing about. I’ve also gone entire days without speaking during instruction, and I can assign no homework while having those same students reach similar if not better test scores.
Our Story
Moichor co-founders, Shevy Karbasi, Matt Chen, and Thanh met at Penn State University. They were initially driven by the idea of making CBCs more accessible for people like Shevy’s grandfather, who couldn’t easily travel to an outpatient center.
As they continued to explore automating CBCs they learned about the many diagnostic challenges avian and reptile clinicians face as a result of outdated methods for processing bloodwork.
Seeing a clear opportunity to create a meaningful impact by addressing these issues of subjectivity and high-costs associated with manual methods, they pivoted their efforts to focus on veterinary diagnostics. They founded Moichor to commercialize their CBC automation software for animal use, where it would make the greatest impact.
Since then, the team has continued to grow based on a shared belief that every pet, pet owner, and vet deserves easy access to the best diagnostic tools science can provide.