Kári Stéfansson
Preventive Cardiology
deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
About
Kári Stéfansson works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with deCODE Genetics (Iceland).
Kári Stefánsson is an Icelandic neurologist and geneticist who founded deCODE genetics in Reykjavík. He served as CEO of deCODE genetics until 2025 and is Professor Emeritus at the University of Iceland. He has affiliations with the Broad Institute and his research encompasses genetic factors in cardiovascular diseases.
Research focus
Genetics of coronary artery diseaseGenetic variants for atrial fibrillationGenetic risk factors for peripheral artery diseaseGenetics of aortic and intracranial aneurysmsVariants associated with sick sinus syndrome
Impact
1,148 pubs · 207,075 cites · h-index 218
Training
MD
University of Iceland
1976
Dr. med.
University of Iceland
1986
Affiliations
Work Experience
Professor Emeritus
University of Iceland · 2010 - Present
Founder and CEO
deCODE Genetics · 1996 - 2025
Professor of Neurology, Neuropathology, and Neuroscience
Harvard University · 1993 - 1997
Division Chief of Neuropathology
Beth Israel Hospital · 1997
Faculty Member
University of Chicago · 1983 - Present