Patrick O. Brown
Impossible Foods · United States
Patrick O. Brown is the CEO of Impossible Foods. Brown is based in the United States. Brown was born in 1954 in Washington, D.C. and educated at University of Chicago.
Patrick O'Reilly Brown is an American geneticist and businessman who is the founder of Impossible Foods Inc. and professor emeritus in the department of biochemistry at Stanford University. Brown is co-founder of the Public Library of Science, inventor of the DNA microarray, and a former investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Patrick O. Brown has centered on his defense of the plant-based meat sector, with Brown arguing that plant-based meat remains viable despite industry headwinds. The headlines span Brown's leadership of Impossible Foods from its early FDA approval and product launches through major retail partnerships and funding milestones, chronicling the company's rise as a prominent player in the alternative protein market.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- September 23, 1954 · Washington, D.C.
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- University of Chicago
- Awards
- ASHG Scientific Achievement Award, Clarivate Citation Laureates, Gabbay Award, NAS Award in Molecular Biology, Takeda Awards
Our coverage
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Patrick O. Brown: FAQ
- What company does Patrick O. Brown lead?
- Patrick O. Brown is CEO of Impossible Foods.
- Where was Patrick O. Brown educated?
- Patrick O. Brown studied at University of Chicago.