Can AI and RNA Predict Your Pet’s Next Illness?

Dr. Eve Hanks | MI:RNA Diagnostics

In This Episode

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Eve Hanks, the founder of MI:RNA Diagnostics, to discuss how microRNA biomarkers and artificial intelligence are driving the future of veterinary diagnostics. With over a decade in clinical practice, a postgraduate certificate in medicine, and a PhD in immunology, Eve shares her journey from veterinary surgeon to founder and CEO of a diagnostics company that’s pioneering personalized, predictive tools for pets and farm animals.

Listeners will learn how her technology predicts diseases like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats and anxiety in dogs before symptoms appear — allowing veterinarians to intervene earlier and tailor treatment plans. Eve also offers a candid look at the challenges of evolving from founder to operational CEO, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, leadership training, and a strong team in scaling science-based businesses. The episode highlights how innovation can address real clinic pain points — improving outcomes, reducing uncertainty, and making advanced diagnostics more accessible across the industry.

Learn more about MI:RNA Diagnostics.
Dr. Hanks recommends “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Topics Covered

• Predictive AI diagnostics & early disease detection
• Personalized pet medicine
• Scaling science-based innovation