About Us
Karius sees a world where infectious disease is no longer a major threat to human health.
Karius is a clinical metagenomics company focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights
We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases. Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions.
Our Story
Karius was founded in 2014 and is built on intellectual property developed at Stanford University. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Karius metagenomic testing solutions are being utilized by leading hospitals and transplant centers throughout the US
Leadership Team
Alec Ford
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Blauwkamp, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Sivan Bercovici, PhD
Chief Technology and Business Officer
Bradley Perkins, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Steve Malaska
Chief Legal Officer
Bill Quirk
Chief Financial Officer
Meredith Reichert, PhD
Chief Commercial Officer
Stacy Solorio
Chief People Officer