23andMe Research Institute Appoints Hillary Aiken as Head of Philanthropy & DevelopmentPALO ALTO, Calif., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing science for the public good, today announced the appointment of Hillary Aiken to the role of Head of Philanthropy and Development. Aiken will build and lead the organization's philanthropy and development function, driving strategic fundraising initiatives to accelerate the Institute’s mission to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome.
23andMe Partners with HealthEx to Connect Medical Records with Your DNA for the Future of Personalized Medicine23andMe’s new AI Health Summary Turns Genetics, Medical Records, Labs, and Lifestyle Data Into Personalized, Evidence-Based Recommendations
Historical DNA connects 1.3 million living relatives to 17th-century Maryland settlers and may have identified the colony’s second governorAnalysis of Historic St. Mary’s City highlights the power of combining ancient DNA, archaeology, and genealogy to restore lost identities and track the migrations of America's earliest English colonists and their descendants
23andMe Introduces Reconstructed Ancestors a First-of-Its-Kind DNA Discovery ToolReconstructed Ancestors sets a new industry standard to help reveal deeper family connections and fill gaps in a family tree with greater precision.
23andMe Research Institute Appoints John McLeod General Counsel and Chief Risk OfficerPALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization, today announced the appointment of John McLeod to the role of General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer. McLeod will be responsible for all legal and regulatory matters and help lead the organization’s ongoing transition to a nonprofit operating structure.
23andMe Research Institute Helps Reconnect African Diaspora to Their Roots with Release of 250+ High-Resolution African Genetic GroupsMajor Scientific Expansion Provides the Most Detailed Look at African Ancestry on the Market, Helping to Bypass Historical 'Brick Walls' for Individuals with African Heritage
23andMe Research Institute Appoints Kael Reicin as Chief Financial OfficerReicin Brings Financial and Operational Nonprofit Expertise to the Newly Formed Nonprofit Organization
23andMe Research Institute Appoints Privacy Advisory BoardPALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization, today announced the formation of its Privacy Advisory Board. Composed of leading experts in health data privacy, data ethics, and consumer advocacy, the Board will provide strategic guidance on the protection of member information and the organization’s responsible stewardship of personal data.
23andMe Research Institute Names Brad Margus and Stephen Quake, D.Phil., to Board of DirectorsPALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization, today announced two new members of its Board of Directors. Brad Margus and Stephen Quake, D.Phil., join the Board to provide strategic guidance focused on ensuring operations have the greatest possible impact for generations to come.
