Michael J. Goldblatt, Ph.D., J.D.

Chairman of the Board

Michael is President and CEO of Functional Genetics, Inc. Previously, he held the position Director of Defense Sciences at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). At DARPA, Michael initiated efforts to strengthen the expertise and focus of the agency on the biological sciences. These efforts included programmatic thrusts in defending against biological threats, leveraging biology to enhance defense systems, and enhancing human performance. Prior to his work with the Department of Defense, Michael was the Science and Technology Officer for McDonald's Corporation with broad responsibilities, including nutrition, product development, food safety, and corporate venture capital.