Articles about Leroy Hood

Genomics pioneer Lee Hood joins forces with the Buck Institute to study aging and disease

Phenome Health, a Seattle research organization dedicated to what it calls a data-driven approach to human health and longevity, launched… Read More

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AI and the future of human health: Leroy Hood on the new age of ‘scientific wellness’

Biomedicine pioneer Leroy Hood says that artificial intelligence will play a key role in the future of healthcare by accelerating… Read More

Startup detects COVID-19 using spit, light, and a computer built to analyze patterns

A Seattle-area startup called Pattern Computer is developing a rapid COVID-19 test based on patterns in light from spit, one of several… Read More

Overheard at the GeekWire Summit: Speakers talk AI, privacy, basketball, aging, unicorns and more

Steve Ballmer came out of his chair over his enthusiasm for new Microsoft devices. Brad Smith took a more measured,… Read More

Scientific wellness startup Arivale closes abruptly in ‘tragic’ end to vision to transform personal health

Arivale, the genetic testing and personal health coaching startup co-founded by genomics pioneer Leroy “Lee” Hood, shut down unexpectedly Wednesday… Read More

Experts predict how big data (and family ties) will shape the future of health

It’s no secret that a rising flood of data, from the results of sophisticated genetic tests to the vital signs… Read More

Scientific wellness company Arivale goes national, drops prices for genetic analysis and coaching

Arivale, the Seattle-based scientific wellness company founded by genomics pioneer Leroy “Lee” Hood, is taking its genetic analysis and personal… Read More

Chinese genomics giant BGI announces new Seattle office

BGI, the Shenzhen, China,-based genomics giant, announced today that it has opened a Seattle office as part of a major expansion… Read More

How biotech visionary Leroy Hood redefined the industry: Q&A with biographer Luke Timmerman

In the quest for a better understanding of the human body, the automated DNA sequencer was a breakthrough innovation, giving… Read More