Lee Hood
World-Renowned Scientist, Father of the Human Genome project, Bestselling Author of “The Age of Scientific Wellness”
Pioneering scientist revolutionizing biotechnology and healthcare.
Dr. Leroy Hood, a distinguished scientist and recipient of the National Medal of Science, co-founded the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in 2000 and served as its President until 2017.He is currently focused on studies in Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer, and wellness, leading groundbreaking projects such as a 1 million patient genome/phenome initiative.
In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Hood has founded 15 biotechnology companies and received numerous prestigious awards, including the Lasker Award, the Kyoto Prize, and the National Academy of Engineering Fritz J. and Delores H. Russ Prize. With over 850 peer-reviewed articles and 36 patents to his name, Dr. Hood’s impact on biotechnology and systems biology is unparalleled, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in scientific innovation and healthcare advancement.
