About Anne Wojcicki: Anne E. Wojcicki is an American biologist and the co-founder and chief executive officer of the personal genomics company 23andMe.
As the knowledge around personalized medicine continues to grow, consumers should expect their healthcare providers to begin to incorporate genetic information into their treatments and preventative care.
I think life is pretty awesome.
Everyone's going to die, and everyone's going to get sick at some point. But I do believe that there are choices you can make in life that will make you as healthy as possible.
I do believe at some point in time everyone will be genotyped at birth.
Making personalized medicine a reality will require a strong partnership between 23andMe and the physician and medical communities.
FDA clearance is an important step on the path towards getting genetic information integrated with routine medical care.
I first heard about 'genes' when I was six years old. At dinner one night, I heard my mom tell my sister, 'It's in your genes.'
My mom was a problem solver.
Why should I need a prescription to spit into a vial and get my DNA read? Why can't I get my own blood drawn without a doctor's permission? It's my blood.
All the kids from my nursery school are still in touch.
It is important to democratize personal genetics and make it more accessible.
A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.
Big challenges are an accumulation of small challenges.
There should be choice in healthcare.
Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from.
I'm at a slightly higher risk for type 2 diabetes, and my grandmother had diabetes. My hemoglobin a1c, which is one of the measures, started being a little high when I was drinking a ton of that coconut water.
I think there's a point to regulating, because there are snake oil companies.
23andme is very independent and committed to focusing on transparency.
We all want our genetic information. Why would you not want genetic information?
I carry my iPad and laptop with me everywhere.
We should revel in tons and tons and tons of ideas. Some of them will manifest and lead to a drug discovery, and some will not.
