Scientific leadership behind MeScreen UK
Hemal Patel, PhD, is Co-founder and Head Science Advisor at MeScreen UK and Professor of Anesthesiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. His mitochondrial-biology and cellular-bioenergetics research helps shape the science behind MeScreen's 2 Minute Mitochondria Test, translating complex cellular-energy concepts into practical education for UK consumers, clinicians and longevity specialists.
His role is not an arms-length reviewer credit: he is part of the scientific leadership behind the product and the evidence framing used across MeScreen's content.
Meaningful insight into cellular energy, without the lab-coat theatre.
We believe advanced wellness insight should feel clear, credible, and practical. MeScreen turns complex mitochondrial analysis into a simple at-home experience and a report you can actually use, anchored in the fact that mitochondria are central to cellular energy production. NCBI Bookshelf explains mitochondria's role in cellular energy metabolism.
Science First
Grounded in rigorous methods, quality controls, and a clear reporting standard.
Human Clarity
Designed so people can connect results to sleep, stress, nutrition, training, and recovery.
Accessible Luxury
A refined, premium experience that feels simple from checkout to results review.
- Make mitochondrial function measurement simple, repeatable, and easy to act on.
- Bridge research-grade concepts with a premium consumer wellness experience.
- Support better decisions for longevity, energy, resilience, and performance.
Built from serious science. Translated for real life.
MeScreen was shaped by years of mitochondrial research and a simple question: can we measure mitochondrial function at scale in a way that fits everyday life? Research efforts, including NASA-linked work such as the Twins Study, helped accelerate the approach and make mitochondrial function assessment more accessible. Read NASA's overview of the Twins Study.
The result is a premium dried blood spot workflow paired with clear reporting — professional enough for practitioners, straightforward enough for health-conscious individuals.
Dr Nigma Talib reviews MeScreen's consumer-facing mitochondrial wellness copy for clinical clarity, evidence framing, and safe interpretation boundaries.
Credentials: Naturopathic Doctor, cosmetic acupuncturist, and author focused on preventative and integrative health.
Designed for people who take their health seriously.
Individuals
People seeking a sharper read on energy, recovery, fatigue, and long-term vitality, in the context of research that identifies mitochondrial dysfunction among the updated hallmarks of ageing. See the PubMed record for the 2023 hallmarks of ageing review.
Practitioners
Clinics, coaches, and wellness professionals looking for a more functional lens on cellular performance.
Forward-Looking Organisations
Teams exploring premium wellbeing, executive performance, and proactive health engagement.
A simple at-home sample. A secure digital result.
MeScreen uses a dried blood spot sample collected at home. Samples are shipped to our accredited partner laboratory for analysis and results are delivered through a secure online platform.