Anne Wojcicki Quotes
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In Silicon Valley, you want things done instantly.
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Being the first FDA-authorized direct-to-consumer genetic test out there is revolutionary.
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It doesn't matter how rich or poor you are: when you're sick, you want the exact same thing.
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I tried to minimize exposure to technology before two. After that, I've taught the kids to use devices in moderation. It's important for them to learn how to control their behaviour themselves. Simply restricting access makes them want it more.
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I think that the idea of people wanting to steal your genome remains a little bit in the world of science fiction. It's a new technology, and it's new science that people are becoming familiar with. It's critical for us to do everything we can to enable the privacy level that people want.
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Every couple of weeks, someone writes in and says, '23andMe saved my life.'
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My divorce wasn't fun.
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I think life is pretty awesome.
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There's a beauty in being unrealistic.
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I think that for people who are trying to make a difference, you have to start the company being naive. You wouldn't do it if you understood all the work. I work a lot. I wish it was easier.
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There's a whole group of people who are 100-plus and have no disease. Why?
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I like company lunches because I think going out wastes valuable time; plus, a lot of good ideas come up over lunch.
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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.
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I believe that we all have freedom to shape our own life and the world around us.
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23andme is very independent and committed to focusing on transparency.
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Our understanding of how DNA informs our health and development is advancing at an incredible pace.
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If health care is a $2.7 trillion industry, and a huge percentage is paid by the government, then you have to be involved in politics to make a difference.
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You don't do new things and try to change the system without generating debate.
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Most medications don't work effectively for a lot people.
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We care a lot more about not having the disease than treating it.
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Making personalized medicine a reality will require a strong partnership between 23andMe and the physician and medical communities.
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Fashion was never my forte.
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There's nothing worse than walking into a hospital and seeing people sick and miserable and having a horrible treatment.
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Big data is going to make us all healthier.