Kári Stefánsson, founder of deCODE genetics, was recently fired by Amgen, which bought deCODE in 2012. Known for his outspoken nature, Stefánsson reflects on his removal, speculating it might be due to unlikability. deCODE, which he founded in 1996, successfully created a vast Icelandic genomic database and was a pioneer in gene association studies linking DNA variations with complex diseases. Despite its bankruptcy in 2009, it regained ground after being acquired. Stefánsson laments the loss of a free-spirited work culture that existed prior to the acquisition, indicating a shift in dynamics.
"The possibility certainly exists that I'm simply a dislikable individual that they wanted to get rid of," he says. "A significant proportion of my old friends would agree with that."
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