Steven A. Gould, M.D.

Steven A. Gould, M.D.

Steven A. Gould, M.D. is a senior executive with a strong clinical and scientific research background who currently serves as the Consulting Director for Polsky Science Ventures at the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago.12 In this role, he leads the formation and launch of new science-based ventures from University of Chicago faculty research.2

Dr. Gould is also the Founder and Principal of The Gould Consulting Group, which provides advisory services to companies, universities and venture investors seeking to develop and capitalize on healthcare innovations in biotechnology, life sciences, devices, diagnostics, and healthcare IT.12 He is deeply engaged in the Chicago healthcare and entrepreneurial ecosystem, serving as a founding member of the Board of Directors for MATTER, chair of the Advisory Board for Point B (formerly Chicago Innovation Mentors), and a member of the Bioscience committee of World Business Chicago's ChicagoNEXT.2

Prior to his current roles, Dr. Gould had an extensive career in surgery, academia, and biotechnology.1 He was the scientific founder and former CEO of Northfield Laboratories, where he led the company's IPO and raised nearly $300 million in public and private financings.2 He also served as Chief of Surgery at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center and held professor positions at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago.12

Dr. Gould received his BA from Williams College and his MD from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in surgery at Yale and the University of Vermont, and a research fellowship at Michael Reese and the University of Chicago.12