I have spent most of my career in technology and innovations, which is a world away from the relatively ‘primitive’ cancer treatments that people like my beloved wife struggled with. I remember it as though it was yesterday, the shock diagnosis of triple negative stage 2 breast cancer.

We were totally stunned that a seemingly well 35-year-old woman, who lived such a healthy lifestyle, could be suffering from such an insidious disease. To our great sorrow we discovered that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes, and the classification had increased to stage 3.

What followed was a horrific year for my dear wife and our young family. But at the same time, there were brief intervals where her disease regressed. We were able to realise many dreams together, go on amazing nature hikes, dine at some of the best restaurants, enjoy the latest and greatest movies and spend as much time as possible with our 2 beautiful children.

My wife took it upon herself to expand herself intellectually, beginning her lifelong ambition to obtain a law degree. Despite all of this, her cancer had metastasised to her brain and was rapidly growing. Despite fighting her illness heroically, my wife passed away just over 12 months from her original diagnosis.

Had we only discovered the disease earlier, there is a chance that my dear wife would still be alive today.

Early detection, of almost any disease, is the best weapon to fight it. BioEye might not be able to detect cancer, but the ocular motor system is known to give early indications for the presence of many ailments.

That is why I joined BioEye and why I am heading the product team. I believe we have the technology to make a difference. I am doing it for my Tali.

Gadi Mikles
Chief Product Officer, BioEye

In honour of Tali Mikles
1983 – 2020