Unnur Þorsteinsdóttir

Dr. Unnur Þorsteinsdóttir is a distinguished genetic researcher and professor at the University of Iceland, with a focus on hereditary diseases and genetic research. She has been with deCODE Genetics since 2000, where she previously served as the executive director of genetic research. Unnur's leadership in the field has contributed significantly to Iceland's reputation in genetic studies, and she has held various academic leadership roles, including serving as the president of the Health Sciences Faculty at the University of Iceland.