Dr. Gregory Stock: Technological Innovation
Biotech strategist who translates genomic and life science breakthroughs into practical roadmaps that help healthcare leaders innovate responsibly and improve patient outcomes.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Founder and Director of the Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society at UCLA's School of Medicine.
- Co-founder of Signum Biosciences and Ecoeos, leading ventures in biotechnology and personalized healthcare.
- Author of best-selling books, including "The Book of Questions" series and "Redesigning Humans: Our Inevitable Genetic Future."
- Recipient of the Kistler Book Prize for contributions to science writing.
- Formats: Keynote, Panel, Executive Briefing, Workshop, Virtual
- Audiences: Research and healthcare leadership (25–200); Conferences (200–2,000)
- Outcomes:
- Clarify practical implications of genomics for your organization.
- Build an ethical adoption checklist for new biotech.
- Map a translational roadmap from research to clinical impact.
- Travels from: Boise, ID
- **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
Potential Topics
- The Economics of Future Healthcare
- Biotech and the Transformation of Healthcare
- GMO Foods (he is pro-GMO)
- Ethics & the Advancement of Humanity from BioTech
- Genomics Meets the Internet: The Coming Medical & Healthcare Revolution
- What Does It Mean to Be Human? A Look Into Our Biological Future
Talent Short Bio
Dr. Gregory Stock is an internationally renowned futurist, author, and expert in biotechnology and the human future. With a PhD in biophysics and an MBA from Harvard, he has dedicated his career to exploring how genetics, biotechnology, and emerging sciences will reshape society, business, and humanity itself.
As a former director of the Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society at UCLA, Dr. Stock has published multiple bestselling books, including Redesigning Humans, which probe the ethical and practical implications of genetic engineering and human enhancement. His thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and across global media outlets.
Dr. Stock’s presentations illuminate the opportunities and dilemmas that come with groundbreaking science. He engages audiences with a balanced view celebrating the potential of biotech to cure disease and extend life, while raising critical questions around ethics, access, and societal impact.
A captivating speaker, he delivers insights that empower leaders to prepare for disruptive scientific advances and make informed, future-ready decisions.
Read Full Bio
Dr. Gregory Stock stands at the forefront of biotechnology and bioethics, offering profound insights into the evolving landscape of life sciences. As a biotech entrepreneur, best-selling author, and esteemed public communicator, he delves into the intricate interplay between advanced technologies and their societal implications. His compelling narratives challenge audiences to contemplate the future of human evolution and the ethical dimensions of scientific advancements.
With a Ph.D. in biophysics from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Dr. Stock’s academic foundation is both diverse and robust. He founded and directed the Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society at UCLA’s School of Medicine, where he led initiatives exploring critical technologies poised to reshape medical science. His tenure at UCLA was marked by influential conferences, including “Engineering the Human Germline,” which ignited global discussions on genetic engineering.
Beyond academia, Dr. Stock co-founded Signum Biosciences, focusing on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, and Ecoeos, a personalized healthcare company pioneering genetic tests related to mercury exposure. His entrepreneurial ventures underscore his commitment to translating scientific research into practical solutions that enhance human health.
Dr. Stock’s bibliography includes the acclaimed “Book of Questions” series, designed to provoke thought and discussion on value-laden issues, and “Redesigning Humans: Our Inevitable Genetic Future,” which examines the prospects of human genetic enhancement. His writings have been translated into multiple languages, reflecting their global impact.
As a speaker, Dr. Stock captivates audiences with topics such as “The Economics of Future Healthcare,” “Biotech and the Transformation of Healthcare,” and “Ethics & the Advancement of Humanity from BioTech.” His presentations blend scientific rigor with accessible narratives, making complex subjects comprehensible and engaging.
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