GeCure Solutions: research built around clear questions and transparent limits
GeCure Solutions is a research organization working in molecular genetics, cell biology, and the development of potential gene-therapy approaches. This parent-facing website focuses specifically on Angelman syndrome and explains how scientific review, preclinical research, and transparent funding can be organized.

Mission
To help families understand the molecular basis of Angelman syndrome, assess whether a research direction is scientifically defensible, and organize transparent, milestone-based development and funding plans — without overstating what science can promise.
Angelman research focus
This initiative explains Angelman syndrome genetic diagnosis, therapeutic research areas, and the difference between standard care, clinical trials, and preclinical research. It does not offer an approved cure.
Research principles
- Define the mechanism
- Test one question at a time
- Measure before promising
- Stop when evidence does not support continuation
- Report uncertainty
- Protect patient and family data
- Separate research from clinical treatment
- Publish or communicate results responsibly
Our team
The scientists, clinicians, and operators behind GeCure Solutions.

Dr. Iryna Ruda, PhD
Co-Founder, CEO, board member

Tetiana Kozak, BA
Co-Founder, COO, board member

Oksana Taratula, MSc
Advisor in international relations and legal issues, board member

Prof. Dr. Oksana Piven, D.Sc.
Scientific Director – molecular genetics

Prof. Dr. Oleksandr Yushchuk, D.Sc.
Scientist – molecular genetics

Adj. prof. Dr. Lilya Lehka, PhD
Scientist – cell biology

Prof. Dr. Victor Fedorenko, D.Sc.
Scientist – genetics and biotechnology

Andrew R. Melnyk, MD
Clinical geneticist and Pathologist. Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Dr. Ilona Chelpanova, PhD
Scientist — clinical histology

Yaroslav Hrubskyi, MSc
Scientist – genetics and biotechnology

Kateryna Stanchak, MSc
Scientist – genetics and biotechnology

Anastasia Stepanyshyn
PhD Student of genetics and biotechnology
Organization details
Verified organization details will appear once they are supplied and confirmed.
Have questions about GeCure?
We are happy to explain our services, limits, and how to start.