For his numerous contributions to science, Hood has received several prestigious awards. Notably, he was honored with the Lasker Award in 1987 for his groundbreaking work in immunology. While Leroy Hood has not been awarded the Nobel Prize, his influence in the scientific community is widely recognized, and he has been a nominee on multiple occasions for his numerous achievements in biotechnology and systems biology.
In 1992, Hood joined the University of Washington where he collaborated with Bill Gates and played a pivotal role in founding the Department of Molecular Biotechnology, serving as its chairman. His ability to merge biology with technology helped establish the department as a hub for interdisciplinary research.
In 2000, Hood co-founded the Institute for Systems Biology, furthering his mission to revolutionize the understanding of complex biological systems. He led numerous cancer research initiatives using systems biology approaches. One of the central principles guiding his work is what he termed P4 medicine: predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory. Hood advocated for a future in which medicine would anticipate illness, act early to prevent it, tailor treatments to individuals’ genetic profiles, and engage patients actively in their healthcare.
Details about Hood’s personal life remain scarce. There is no publicly available information about his marital status or children. His research group maintains an online presence through the Institute for Systems Biology at www.systembiology.org/hood-group, where inquiries can be directed via email. Information about his annual salary or net worth is not publicly disclosed.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 10 Oct, 1938 |
| Age: | 81 yrs |
| Occupations: | Biologist University teacher |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Missoula |
| Education: | California Institute of Technology Johns Hopkins University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American biologist |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
