Kári Stefánsson
Kári Stefánsson is a prominent Icelandic neurologist and geneticist, best known as the founder and former CEO of deCODE Genetics, a pioneering biotechnology company that focuses on genetic research and the role of genetics in human health. Since its founding in 1996, deCODE has made significant contributions to understanding genetic predispositions to various diseases. Under Kári's leadership, the company became a leader in the field of genetics, attracting global attention and investment, notably from the American pharmaceutical company Amgen, which acquired it in 2012. Kári has been influential in advancing genetic research and its applications in medicine.
Born on Dec 28, 1947 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +20% | 341,243 | 601 | $24,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 1 | 341,243 | 601 | $24,000 | 42$ |
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson led the group that published a scientific article in the journal Nature Genetics regarding genetic diversity linked to lupus and other conditions.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson, the former CEO of Decode, became involved with Eva Bryngeirsdóttir after she reached out to him for a project.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson is a former CEO of deCODE Genetics and has co-founded a new private limited company with Hannes Smárason.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson is the founder of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar and a former CEO of the company.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson is known for his humor and is involved in a conversation with Pétur.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson founded Íslensk erfðagreining and was recently dismissed from his CEO position.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson, former CEO of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar, had a monthly income of over 13.5 million.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson fought against the installation of special computers from Amgen in the hands of all employees of Íslensk erfðagreining.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson was a guest at a well-attended meeting of the Spursmála Book Club.
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Iceland:
Kári Stefánsson, founder of Icelandic Genetic Research, issued a statement following a news report about his comments on Amgen's computers.
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