Biography
As former Chair of the Department of Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Director of the Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, Dr. Snyder has led groundbreaking research in the areas of genomics, biotechnology, and personalized health. His extensive research focuses on how genetic variation affects individual health and disease, heralding a new and more effective approach to healthcare. Dr. Snyders innovative work utilizes big data generated through high-throughput technologies, including genomics, proteomics, and wearable devices, to monitor disease onset and progression in real time. He is known for his pioneering study where he was both a subject and researcher, which opened new pathways in the understanding of personalized medicine and laid the groundwork for precision health. Professor Snyder's contributions to science have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has also co-founded 17 biotechnology companies and serves on the board of numerous organizations that aim to revolutionize healthcare through genomics and personalized health strategies. Join us at PMWC 2025 to hear Dr. Snyder speak on the advancements in wearable technologies and multi-omics for disease prevention and early intervention, and to honor his incredible contributions to the field of precision medicine.