Anne Wojcicki Professions : BiologistBorn : July 28, 1973 Browse All Authors Top 40 quotes by Anne Wojcicki I feel that gender balance in the work environment is actually the best recipe for success. Anne Wojcicki bestgenderworksuccess One of the things that got me interested in genetics was the relationship between genes and environment. We are all dealt a certain deck of cards, but our environment can influence the outcomes. Anne Wojcicki meinfluencerelationshipcards It's crazy to me that in this world of electronic medical records Walmart has so much information about how we shop, but no one has that information about our health. Why can't my doctor say, 'Wow, Anne, based on your lifestyle and behavior, you're five years from being diabetic.' But I can go to Target, and they know exactly what I'm going to buy. Anne Wojcicki doctormeyouhealth The FDA serves a real purpose: To protect public health. Anne Wojcicki public-healthhealthpurposereal I think it is absolutely crazy in this day and age that I have to go through a trial and error method to see if my child is allergic to an antibiotic or peanuts. I should just know. Anne Wojcicki daychildcrazyage I spend a lot of my spare time with my family. My sisters, parents, and in-laws all live nearby. Anne Wojcicki liveparentsfamilytime It's worth knowing more about the complicated environmental and genetic factors that could explain why traumatic brain injuries lead to long-term disabilities in some people and not in others. Anne Wojcicki injuriesenvironmentalbrainpeople I think that the idea of people wanting to steal your genome remains a little bit in the world of science fiction. Anne Wojcicki thinksciencepeopleworld The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example. Anne Wojcicki youchangerealityway Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from. Anne Wojcicki streetobesityprofitperspective I think it's important to have flexibility to work wherever is best for you. I actually encourage people to work at the cafe - or from home or wherever works best for them. Anne Wojcicki bestyouworkhome Knowing your genetic health risks will help you make better decisions. Anne Wojcicki risksbetteryouhealth 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. Anne Wojcicki growmedicinecareknowledge It's up to all of us, the consumers, to take charge of our health. It's almost like voting. It's your responsibility. Anne Wojcicki yourvotinghealthresponsibility I think there's a point to regulating, because there are snake oil companies. Anne Wojcicki snakei-thinkthinkoil A lot of genetic testing hasn't been integrated into healthcare because it has been expensive. I want to make people realise that they have the ability to be in charge of their own health. Anne Wojcicki ownhealthwantpeople I think we're just scratching the surface. One of the most exciting aspects of 23andMe is that we're enabling you to watch a revolution unfold live during your lifetime, and I think that the decoding of the genome, in my opinion, is the most fascinating discovery of our lifetime, and you get to be part of it. Anne Wojcicki livethinkyouopinion I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about genetic information and what you can and cannot learn. One of the things we try to do is educate individuals that knowing information is empowering. Anne Wojcicki trythinkyoumisunderstanding If you don't read it, you don't know. I mean, that's why I have a PR team. They read it and tell me if there's something, and that keeps you focused. I know my family and me well enough; why do I need to read about myself? I'm not going to change, I'm very stubborn in this way. I am what I am. Anne Wojcicki myselfmefamilychange I get parking tickets all the time. Anne Wojcicki getparkingticketstime Similar Authors Alfred Kinsey biologist Alexander Fleming biologist Alain Bombard biologist Bert Holldobler biologist Barry Commoner biologist David Baltimore biologistAll Authors
