About Us
Driven by Quality and Integrity
Everything we develop at GattyInstruments is founded on our four pillars of strength, known as QART: Quality, Accountability, Responsibility, and Transparency. Through these core principles, we deliver reliable medical device systems like Spiroluft that empower healthcare professionals with objective physiological measurement data to support confident, informed clinical decision-making.
Together, We Build Better
Our Team: Advancing Care Together
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in medical technology, respiratory science, and digital health to advance intelligent lung diagnostics. Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a patient-centered approach, we work across disciplines to develop innovative solutions that make respiratory care more accurate, accessible, and impactful. Every project is guided by our commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare professionals worldwide.
Akhila Nair
Junior Data Specialist
Akhila contributes to research and development initiatives, supporting engineering innovation through data analysis, prototyping, and evidence-based validation of our respiratory technologies.
Board of Directors & Advisors
Hithesh K Gatty
Hithesh is an entrepreneur and innovator with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering and product development. As Founder and CEO of GattyInstruments AB, he combines deep expertise in respiratory health technologies with strategic leadership and global market insight. His vision, technical competence, and commitment to innovation continue to drive the company’s mission to transform respiratory diagnostics and make advanced mobile health solutions accessible worldwide.
Melina Gilbert Gatty
Melina, Chair of GattyInstruments AB, is a proven leader driving the company’s strategic growth and innovation. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry and postdoctoral research at Uppsala University, she brings deep expertise in nanomaterials and spectroscopy, turning advanced research into market-ready solutions. Her leadership positions GattyInstruments to capture new opportunities in respiratory healthcare and deliver long-term value.
Angelica Lodin-Sundström
Angelica Lodin-Sundström is a professor at mid sweden university and a visiting research fellow at Lund University, affiliated with the departments of Integrative Physiology and Sensory Biology. Her research focuses on human physiology, particularly cardiovascular responses during apnea and rebreathing, as well as the role of the spleen in blood pressure regulation. She is involved in several active research projects, including EDEMEX, BPSPL, and a study on physiological responses to apnea and rebreathing.
Marieann Högman
Marieann Högman is Professor Emeritus at Uppsala University’s Department of Medical Sciences, specializing in respiratory physiology. She is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) as a biomarker in asthma and COPD, including the discovery of its flow dependence. Her research spans from animal models to clinical studies in Sweden and Nepal, shaping international ATS/ERS guidelines and advancing diagnostics in lung disease.
Hithesh K Gatty, PhD
CEO & Founder
Hithesh is the CEO and Founder of GattyInstruments AB, a Medtech startup focused on innovative solutions for respiratory health. With a background in Microsystem technology and a passion for digital health, he leads the development of accessible diagnostic technologies that empower early detection and management of chronic respiratory diseases.
Raghuveer Chimata, PhD
Research Scientist
Raghuveer is a research scientist at GattyInstruments AB, specializing in breath analysis and machine learning for respiratory diagnostics. His work focuses on developing intelligent algorithms and predictive models that power the company’s next-generation breath analyzers.