Kevin Horgan
Biotech entrepreneur with focus on the microbiome and biomarkers. Inspired by late Nobel Laureate, Sydney Brenner, who said in 1971 “I believe that in biology programmatic explanations will be algorithmic explanations.”
- Role
- Head of Research and Development at Melius Microbiomics
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Horgan
Physician scientist with experience leading both large and small molecule development (Phases 1-4) across multiple therapeutic areas with emphasis on inflammation, immunology, CNS and oncology in both pharma and small biotech. Distinctive expertise in the microbiome, AI and diagnostics. Focus on applying AI to transform biomedical research to enable precision medicine with algorithmic insight fulfilling the vision that Sydney Brenner articulated in 1971 -\"In biology explanations will be algorithmic explanations. There will be luddites but they will be buried.\"
Experience
Head of Research and Development
May 2025 — Present · Vancouver, BC, CA
Melius is latin for “better.”Melius MicroBiomics translates to “better bacteria” which encompasses the companies mission. Our GEMM™ (Genetically Engineering Microbial Medicine) approach is intended to realize the potential of microbiome-based medicines to improve health outcomes and quality of life for humans and animals.
Education
University College Cork
Medicine & Physiology
1976 — 1984
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