Heidi Davis and Donal O'Gorman, founders of Peri, are scientists turned entrepreneurs united by a mission to transform women’s health. Their journey began with a simple but powerful realisation: the symptoms women experience in perimenopause aren’t just daily frustrations — they’re also early indicators of long-term health risks. Yet, for too long, there’s been a data gap — a lack of real, objective insight into what women’s bodies are going through. Donal and Heidi set out to fill that gap.

Peri, your body, decoded.

Peri was created to give women clarity through data — translating complex physiological signals into meaningful insights that help women understand their bodies, manage symptoms with confidence, and protect their long-term health. It’s about turning uncertainty into understanding and helping women stay healthier and more productive for longer.

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The founders of Peri
Heidi Davis
CEO & co-founder

Heidi Davis is a scientist, and entrepreneur with a career spanning healthtech, biotechnology, and consumer wellness. With degrees in Human Nutrition and Molecular Medicine, she has been involved in major projects focused on chronic disease prevention and early detection. Over the past decade, she has brought science-backed consumer products to market, combining scientific rigor with user-centered design. As Enterprise Ireland’s Founder of the Year, she is dedicated to translating science into accessible solutions that improve women's health.

Dr. Donal O'Gorman
COO & co-founder

An internationally recognized physiologist, he has over 85 publications on energy metabolism and disease prevention, and previously spent 20 years as a professor at Dublin City University, founding the Centre for Preventive Medicine. A member of the European Space Agency Medical Board, Donal brings deep expertise in health monitoring and large-scale research to the mission of improving women’s health through wearable-enabled insights. He is passionate about applying scientific innovation to create more equitable, data-driven healthcare for women.

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Scientific Advisory Board

At Peri, we’ve chosen to work with the leading scientific advisors in women’s health and menopause because credibility matters. This stage of life is complex, and women deserve solutions grounded in the best science available. By bringing together top experts, we ensure that Peri is not only innovative but also trusted, effective, and truly supportive of women’s long-term health.


Dr. Pauline Maki
Neurocognition and Menopause

Dr. Pauline Maki is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago. A renowned researcher on women’s cognitive and emotional health during menopause, she has authored over 200 publications on estrogen, mood, and memory. She serves as Past President of the North American Menopause Society and is widely recognized for her work translating neuroscience into better care for midlife women.

Dr. Martha Gulati
Cardiometabolic Health

Dr. Martha Gulati is an internationally recognized cardiologist and a leading expert in women’s cardiovascular health. She is the President of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and former Chief of Cardiology at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on sex differences in heart disease and improving prevention strategies for women. Dr. Gulati is a passionate advocate for closing the gender gap in cardiovascular research and care.

Dr. Kristine Yaffe
Longevity and Brain Health

Dr. Kristine Yaffe is a world leader in cognitive aging and dementia research, holding joint professorships in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Epidemiology at the University of California, San Francisco. Her pioneering work established the link between midlife health factors and late-life cognitive decline. Author of over 700 scientific papers, Dr. Yaffe’s insights have shaped global strategies for brain health and disease prevention across the lifespan.

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