New Study Explores the Role of BMI in Disease Risk

A new study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in the pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases. Kari Stefansson and Guðmundur Einarsson, scientists at deCODE genetics and authors on...

Eric K. Fernström Nordic Prize to Genetics Pioneer

Grant and Award Announcement Lund University Kári Stefánsson, professor at the University of Iceland and CEO of deCODE genetics, has been awarded one of the Nordic region’s most prestigious medical awards –Eric K. Fernström Foundation Nordic Prize. His work has...