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Anne Wojcicki will discuss personal genomics in the genetic revolution, and its impact on healthcare, in a “Town Hall” style meeting in the Sheldonian Theatre on April 16, at 19:15.
The format of the event will be introductory remarks by Anne, followed by a question and answer session moderated by Peter Donnelly (Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics), and then questions and discussion from the audience.
Anne Wojcicki founded 23andMe, following a 10-year background in healthcare investing, with a hope to empower consumers with access to their own genetic information and change the face of health care. From her vantage point, Anne saw a need for creating a way to generate more information – especially more personalized information – so that commercial and academic researchers could better understand and develop new drugs and diagnostics.
The event is free and open to all, but registration is requested.
For further information, and to register, please visit
23andme.actonservice.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/13144/p/p-0003/t/page/fm/0