Leo T. Furcht

Dr. Leo T. Furcht is the Allen-Pardee Professor and Head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota, where he has been a faculty member since 1975. He is a member of the Division of Molecular Pathology and Genomics.

• Key leadership roles: Founder of the MD/PhD Program, Masonic Cancer Center, Center for Immunology, and Biomedical Engineering Center
• President of FASEB (2006-2007)

His research focuses on biomedical innovation, laboratory medicine, and pathology, with significant contributions to advancing clinical and basic research in these fields. He is known for his scientific vision, educational initiatives, and entrepreneurial efforts in biomedical science.