# Andrew Conrad

> Andrew J. Conrad is an American scientist, founder and investor. He co-founded the National Genetics Institute, became LabCorp’s chief scientific officer, and joined Google X in 2013. He founded and led Verily before moving to executive chairman in 2023 and joining S32 as a general partner in February 2024. In September 2026, he joined Basecamp Research’s board following an S32-led financing.

- **Role:** General Partner at S32
- **Organizations:** S32, Verily, Google X, GV, LabCorp, National Genetics Institute, Basecamp Research, SandboxAQ, Dole Food Company, Castle & Cooke, North Carolina Research Campus
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. in Neurobiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D. in Cell Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
- **Known for:** Co-founded National Genetics Institute and helped build it before its acquisition by LabCorp., Founded and served as CEO and executive chairman of Verily., Served as LabCorp’s chief scientific officer.

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Co-founded National Genetics Institute with Mike Aicher.
- **2000** — LabCorp announced the completed acquisition of National Genetics Institute on August 1; Conrad later served as LabCorp’s chief scientific officer.
- **2005** — Helped establish the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.
- **2013** — Joined Google X; chaired the special committee evaluating the Dole take-private proposal.
- **2015** — Led the separate Alphabet company renamed Verily in December.
- **2022** — Named among advisors in SandboxAQ’s independent-launch announcement.
- **2023** — Moved from Verily CEO to executive chairman as Stephen Gillett became CEO on January 3.
- **2024** — S32 announced his appointment as a general partner on February 22.
- **2026** — Joined Basecamp Research’s board following its September 23 announcement of an S32-led $140 million Series C.

## Achievements

- Co-founded National Genetics Institute and helped build it before its acquisition by LabCorp.
- Founded and served as CEO and executive chairman of Verily.
- Served as LabCorp’s chief scientific officer.
- Joined S32 as a general partner and Basecamp Research as a director.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Basecamp Research announced a $140 million Series C led by S32 and Conrad’s appointment to its board on September 23.
- **2024-02** — Joined S32 as a general partner; the appointment announcement also described him as an advisor to Google.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20