Rapid Infection Diagnostics Appoints Mario Savarese to Strategic Advisory Board

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc. (RID), a Canadian life sciences company specializing in the use of metabolomics for rapid infectious diseases diagnosis, announced today the appointment of Mario Savarese to its Strategic Advisory Board.

Former CEO, Chief Strategic Officer and Head of R&D at Copan WASP, Savarese brings more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical microbiology, technology innovation, and strategic growth to RID. During his tenure at Copan WASP, Savarese led global strategy, innovation and expansion driving a ten-fold scale-up of the business.

"Mario brings a rare combination of deep microbiology expertise, technology leadership and business experience," said Ian Lewis, Founder and CEO of RID. "He has worked extensively at the intersection of laboratory operations, automation and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on translating innovation into scalable clinical solutions. That perspective will be extremely valuable as RID advances its vision to transform infectious disease diagnostics."

Savarese will guide RID as the company advances its product and commercialization strategy. His experience in AI and robotics, strategic partnerships, product development, and expansion into international markets will support RID's efforts to translate its rapid pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing technologies into solutions for clinical laboratories and healthcare systems.

"I am honoured to join RID's Strategic Advisory Board at an important stage in the company's development," said Mario Savarese. "Transforming microbiology requires more than scientific innovation; it requires an understanding of the environment in which new technologies must ultimately be adopted and the ability to translate innovation into practical, scalable solutions. I am excited to contribute to RID's vision and help the team navigate that journey."

About Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc.

Rapid Infection Diagnostics Inc. (RID) is developing innovative technologies to transform infectious disease diagnostics. By applying advanced mass spectrometry and metabolomics, RID's tools are designed for rapid pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in hours rather than days. The company's goal is to provide actionable information faster and support data-driven decisions in the treatment of infectious diseases.

https://rapiddiagnostics.ca 

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