15 Facts About Derrick Rossi

Derrick J Rossi was born on 5 February 1966, and is a Canadian stem cell biologist and entrepreneur.

Derrick Rossi is a co-founder of the biotechnology company Moderna.

Derrick Rossi was born in Toronto as the youngest of five children of a Maltese immigrant family.

Derrick Rossi's father Fred worked in auto body shops for 50 years and his mother Agnes co-owned a Maltese bakery.

Derrick Rossi attended the Dr Norman Bethune High School in Scarborough where he early discovered his passion for molecular biology.

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Derrick Rossi then did his undergraduate and master's degrees in molecular genetics at the University of Toronto.

Derrick Rossi was appointed Associate Professor at the Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology Department at Harvard Medical School and Harvard University.

Derrick Rossi was named as one of "People Who Mattered" for Time in 2010.

In 2014 Derrick Rossi retired from his functions at the board and as a scientific advisor at Moderna.

In 2018 Derrick Rossi retired from all of his Harvard positions in order to focus on his activities as an entrepreneur.

Derrick Rossi currently serves as a board member of the New York Stem Cell Foundation.

Derrick Rossi develops and promotes new therapies using biotechnological methods thus contributing to novel approaches in regenerative medicine.

Derrick Rossi's research focussed on different aspects of stem cell biology.

Derrick Rossi succeeded in finding investors for his plans to transfer these findings into new medications and vaccinations by founding Moderna.

Derrick Rossi is married to Finnish biologist Nina Korsisaari and father of three daughters.