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.
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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· 2025-11-19Kári Stefánsson, the former CEO of Decode, became involved with Eva Bryngeirsdóttir after she reached out to him for a project.
Eiginkona Kára Stefánssonar opnar sigIceland· 2025-11-15
Kári Stefánsson is a former CEO of deCODE Genetics and has co-founded a new private limited company with Hannes Smárason.
Kári og Hannes Smárason í rekstur samanIceland· 2025-11-11
Kári Stefánsson is the founder of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar and a former CEO of the company.
Veit ekki enn hvað „Landsréttur var að reykja“Iceland· 2025-11-05
Kári Stefánsson is known for his humor and is involved in a conversation with Pétur.
Myndi reka þig á staðnum!Iceland· 2025-09-28
Kári Stefánsson founded Íslensk erfðagreining and was recently dismissed from his CEO position.
Þóra Kristín yfirgefur Íslenska erfðagreininguIceland· 2025-08-26
Kári Stefánsson, former CEO of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar, had a monthly income of over 13.5 million.
Þetta eru tekjuhæstu forstjórar landsinsIceland· 2025-08-19
Kári Stefánsson fought against the installation of special computers from Amgen in the hands of all employees of Íslensk erfðagreining.
Óttast að Amgen njósni um starfsfólk sittIceland· 2025-07-27
Kári Stefánsson was a guest at a well-attended meeting of the Spursmála Book Club.
Kári í jötunmóð: Svipmyndir frá umtöluðum bókaklúbbiIceland· 2025-07-27
Kári Stefánsson, founder of Icelandic Genetic Research, issued a statement following a news report about his comments on Amgen's computers.
Talaði óvarlega um meinta njósnagetuIceland· 2025-07-23Kári Stefánsson discussed his collaboration with the government during the Covid pandemic.
„Hún neitaði að tala við migIceland· 2025-07-21
Kári Stefánsson discussed the involvement of his colleagues in China who were likely executed for their research work.
„Samfélag þar sem svona gerist er býsna ógeðslegt“Iceland· 2025-07-21Kári Stefánsson, the founder of Icelandic Genetic Research, discussed the themes of George Orwell's book 1984 at a recent event.
Persónunjósnir og aftökur Stóra bróðurIceland· 2025-07-19Kári Stefánsson, former CEO of deCODE Genetics, has pondered the implications of state control over public thoughts and actions.
Kári Stefánsson, ægivald ríkisins og KjarvalIceland· 2025-07-06
Kári is the former CEO of deCODE Genetics.
Kjóllinn passaði ekki þremur vikum fyrir brúðkaupIceland· 2025-05-11
Kári Stefánsson is the CEO of Íslensk erfðagreiningar who was recently dismissed.
Engar breytingar á ÍslendingabókIceland· 2025-05-07
Kári Stefánsson is a prominent scientist who discusses his unexpected dismissal from the CEO position at Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar.
Svolítill djammkarl í vísindumIceland· 2025-05-06
Kári Stefánsson was abruptly dismissed from his position as CEO of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar on May 1st.
Umsvifalaust tilkynnt um starfslokIceland· 2025-05-05Kári Stefánsson is the founder and former CEO of Íslensk erfðagreining.
Sagðist aldrei ætla að hættaIceland· 2025-05-03
Kári Stefánsson was dismissed from his position as CEO of Íslensk erfðagreining.
Hoppuðu upp í einkaþotu til að vera komnir til Íslands á undan mérIceland· 2025-05-02Kári Stefánsson, the founder and CEO of Íslensk erfðagreining, has stepped down from his position.
Kári lætur af störfum hjá Íslenskri erfðagreininguIceland· 2025-05-02