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Irwin M. Jacobs

Chairman, Board of Directors at Biological Dynamics

Irwin Jacobs is a founding Chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm, Chairman Emeritus of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and one of Biological Dynamics’ earliest investors. Dr. Jacobs brings to the BOD an immense amount of experience building and commercializing technology at a global scale. He has a deep understanding of our ability to transform the way cancer is detected and diagnosed.

As co-founder of Qualcomm, Jacobs led the commercialization of CDMA, a key technological component of advanced voice and data wireless communications now used by hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Jacobs’ stellar achievements in communications technology began during his tenure as an associate professor at MIT, where he received his ScD in Electrical Engineering in 1959 and developed a life-long passion for information theory. He has received numerous recognitions and awards, including the National Medal of Technology, the IEEE Alexander Graham Bell medal, and the Franklin Institute Bower Award in Business Leadership.


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Biological Dynamics

Dr. Raj Krishnan founded Biological Dynamics in 2010 with the goal to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of high burden diseases. Under Raj's vision and guidance, Biological Dynamics has transformed from concept to early-stage startup and is now one of the most innovative diagnostic companies in Southern California. His passion and conviction have led Biological Dynamics through multiple rounds of funding, securing over $75 million in total. Raj has been recognized in the Top 30 under 30 scientists by Forbes magazine.


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