The Nephronauts

Clinicians who build.

Nephronaut Ltd was founded in 2026 by two nephrologists at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

The Nephronauts emblem: a kidney wearing an astronaut's helmet.

Dr John Hartemink

MBBS MSc MRCP(UK)

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Nephrology registrar at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, researching digital innovation in nephrology from clinical registries to AI. He leads the company's software development alongside his clinical work.

NHS Clinical AI Fellow, Cohort 4
PhD candidate, University of Manchester
Epic physician builder, MFT

Dr Mohamed Elewa

MBBCh MSc MD FRCP ESE (Nephrology)

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Consultant Nephrologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, working in the dialysis service and leading departmental clinical governance.

Consultant Nephrologist, MFT
Departmental governance lead
Dialysis service

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