Kári Stefánsson

Kári Stefánsson

politician Iceland

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
601
Power
42$
Sentiment
8.00
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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Recent Mentions

Iceland 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. 8

Morgunblaðið: Uppgötvuðu aukna hættu vegna erfðabreytileika

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson, the former CEO of Decode, became involved with Eva Bryngeirsdóttir after she reached out to him for a project. 7

Morgunblaðið: Eiginkona Kára Stefánssonar opnar sig

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson is a former CEO of deCODE Genetics and has co-founded a new private limited company with Hannes Smárason. 7

Morgunblaðið: Kári og Hannes Smárason í rekstur saman

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson is the founder of Íslenskrar erfðagreiningar and a former CEO of the company. 7

Morgunblaðið: Veit ekki enn hvað „Landsréttur var að reykja“

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson is known for his humor and is involved in a conversation with Pétur. 8

Morgunblaðið: Myndi reka þig á staðnum!

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson founded Íslensk erfðagreining and was recently dismissed from his CEO position. 4

Morgunblaðið: Þóra Kristín yfirgefur Íslenska erfðagreiningu

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson fought against the installation of special computers from Amgen in the hands of all employees of Íslensk erfðagreining. 5

Morgunblaðið: Óttast að Amgen njósni um starfsfólk sitt

Iceland Iceland: Kári Stefánsson, founder of Icelandic Genetic Research, issued a statement following a news report about his comments on Amgen's computers. 7

Morgunblaðið: Talaði óvarlega um meinta njósnagetu