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Eric J. Topol is a cardiologist and geneticist, born on June 26, 1954 in Rochester, New York, United States. That puts Eric J. Topol at 72 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Virginia.
My Take
Eric J. Topol is, in my view, one of the most important bridges between medicine and technology working today. A cardiologist and geneticist who founded the Scripps Research Translational Institute, he refuses to stay in a single lane, pushing genomics and digital health toward a more personalized future. What I respect most is his commitment to clear public communication; he translates dense science into language ordinary people can act on. In an age awash with health misinformation, a rigorous, generous expert who actually engages the public feels invaluable, and his work quietly improves the odds for all of us.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric J. Topol
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・J・トポル
- Reading
- えりっく・J・とぽる
- Born
- June 26, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Occupation
- cardiologist / geneticist
2. Background
- University
- University of Virginia
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://drerictopol.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/EricTopol
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric%20Topol
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5387640
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric J. Topol born?
Born June 26, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Eric J. Topol from?
Eric J. Topol is from Rochester, New York, United States.
What does Eric J. Topol do?
Eric J. Topol works as cardiologist, geneticist.