Dr. Patrick Brown

Professor

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Biography

Patrick O. Brown is a Professor of Biochemistry, Emeritus at Stanford University. His notable scientific contributions include pioneering work in the development of food technologies that replace animal agriculture with sustainable plant-based alternatives. As co-founder of Impossible Foods, he has focused on producing delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat and dairy products directly from plants while restoring healthy ecosystems and sequestering carbon. His endeavors have earned him numerous honors, including being a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. His academic career began with a medical degree from the University of Chicago and includes a PhD in Biochemistry from the same institution. Beyond research, he has significantly impacted the scientific community through leadership roles on various advisory boards and foundations that aim to advance food technology and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus faculty in the Department of Biochemistry.

Co-founder

— Present

Impossible Foods • Stanford, California

Developing sustainable plant-based food products.

Patents

Methods and compositions for consumables

10039306

Methods and compositions for consumables

10172381

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

10314325

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

10327464

Methods and compositions for consumables

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Methods and compositions for consumables

10986848

Methods and compositions for consumables

10993462

Methods and compositions for consumables

11013250

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

11219232

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

11224241

Methods for fabricating microarrays of biological samples

5807522

Methods for fabricating microarrays of biological samples

6110426

Methods for classifying, diagnosing, stratifying, and treating cancer patients

7118853

Microarray for determining relative abundances of polynucleotide sequences

7323298

Method for analyzing gene expression patterns

7378236

Substrates comprising polynucleotide microarrays

7442499

Methods for constructing subarrays

7625697

MHC-antigen arrays for detection characterization of immune responses

7902121

Gene expression signature for predicting human cancer progression

7943306

Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist uses thereof

8383349

Methods and compositions for consumables

9011949

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

9700067

Affinity reagents for protein purification

9737875

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

9808029

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

9826772

Affinity reagents for protein purification

9833768

Methods compositions affecting flavor aroma profile consumables

9943096

Courses

CBIO 299 GENE 299 CBIO 399 GENE 399 GENE 370 GENE 260 GENE 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.