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Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andMe, disrupted the healthcare industry by making personal genetic information accessible to the general public. Her firm's direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits offer insights into ancestry and health predispositions, empowering individuals with information previously gatekept by the medical community. Wojcicki's leadership exemplifies the importance of navigating complex regulatory environments, prioritizing consumer privacy, and the power of collaboration in advancing scientific research. Here are five important business lessons you can learn from Anne Wojcicki. #worldeconomicmagazine #BusinessLeaders #Lessons #Businesslearnings #businessthougts #Businesslesson #business #Businessman #entrepreneur #businessideas

"Our job is to make real the great aspirations of our time." In a new interview for Issues in Science and Technology, Arati Prabhakar— director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) — discusses OSTP's role in driving science and technology policy and innovating in areas such as climate change, cancer care, and artificial intelligence to improve the lives of Americans. Read the interview at https://ow.ly/gPRa50ThnTH. #SciencePolicy #TechPolicy #Innovation

Old vs. New: The Hidden Value of Research Struggles In the past: Breakthroughs were celebrated as “eureka” moments -instant flashes of insight that changed the world. Today: We understand that breakthroughs are forged in the trenches. The failed experiments, surprising results, and persistent problem-solving are what lead to innovation. Jennifer Doudna’s CRISPR discovery? It wasn’t a single moment. It was the *7,000+ failed tests* her team endured, revealing crucial RNA insights along the way. The takeaway? Your struggles aren’t obstacles—they’re *assets.* They’re teaching you what no one else knows. 💡 Curious how your challenges can unlock unique value? Sign up for free, Link on the comment section

Hear from Kevin Holden from Synthego Corporation about CRISPR and their work! Learn more about what they do at booth 48! #adtherapies24

I already shared some videos with him. Today let's focus on Allchemy itself: Maksymilian Karczewski, Ph.D. discusses the inspiration and vision behind the founding of Allchemy, a trailblazer in AI-driven drug discovery, highlighting the strategic partnership with SciY 👇 #Allchemy #SciY

Best TED Talk for Aspiring Researchers: CRISPR's Next Advance Is Bigger Than You Think by Jennifer Doudna 📌 For aspiring researchers, gaining inspiration from renowned experts can be invaluable. One standout TED Talk is by Jennifer Doudna, a pioneer in the field of CRISPR technology. Doudna is an esteemed American biochemist who has made groundbreaking advancements in gene editing. She was one of the first women to share a Nobel Prize in the sciences, receiving the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Emmanuelle Charpentier for developing a method for genome editing. In her TED Talk, she highlighted the following points: -CRISPR technology enables precise editing of DNA in organisms 🧬 -Metagenomics allows access to 99% of microbial species for study 🔬 -Possibility of transforming agriculture and healthcare through microbiome editing 🌿 Jennifer Doudna examines the significant implications of CRISPR, including its potential to transform biology, agriculture, and medicine in addition to gene editing. For everyone who is interested about study and discovery, this talk is a must-watch because of her insights regarding the future of scientific innovation. Innovation is another word for creativity, so if you want to share some inspirational TED talks, please feel free to leave a comment below. Here is the youtube link of the TED Talk: https://lnkd.in/g7qX9w8P

📅 May is NF Awareness Month!!! ❓ Did you know that Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (NF) are a group of genetic disorders that have no cure and cause the growth of tumors on nerves throughout the body, affecting over 4 million people worldwide? 🤔 Most of us have never heard of NF disease despite its profound impact on the quality of life of so many people, which can lead to blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning disabilities, debilitating pain, and cancer. 💊 At Deep Science Ventures, my co-founder Liron Elkouby and myself, in partnership with the Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) and its passionate team including Annette Bakker, Marco Nievo, and Mary Brigid Garelik, are working to develop a gene therapy to cure NF by targeting the underlying cause of the disease. 🚀 Patients, researchers, doctors, and industry - all united for a world without this disease!!! 🤞 No cure doesn’t mean no hope!!! 💡Watch this video to learn how the NF community is working together to Make NF Research Visible: https://lnkd.in/d6AyKrP2 #endnf #makenfvisible #neurofibromatosis #rarediseases #genetherapy #biotech #impact #entrepreneurship #venturebuilder 

When science becomes an action-packed trailer. Watch how amazing our community is, at pioneering discoveries to improve life: https://lnkd.in/dst78Vsb #NVGPromisingOutcomes #GenomicsRevolution #MultiPlatform #Multiomics

If anyone can do marketing, why invest in training and professional development? To compete and succeed, you must bring your best game. The AMA Triangle chapter is here to support you. Read an important message from our president, Gene Pinder: https://loom.ly/DTFBE0Q #marketing #community #development

Mik is joined by tech expert Gene Kim in the latest Mik + One episode. Gene Kim, a renowned author and tech industry leader, brings over two decades