My perfect weekend is going for a walk with my family in the park. I don't think there's anything better.
The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example.
If consumers were more empowered, they would take more responsibility for their health.
I spend a lot of my spare time with my family. My sisters, parents, and in-laws all live nearby.
Genetic testing in the future is going to be seen as critical as testing your cholesterol.
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.
One of the best aspects of health care reform is it starts to emphasize prevention.
It doesn't matter how rich or poor you are: when you're sick, you want the exact same thing.
Big challenges are an accumulation of small challenges.
The FDA serves a real purpose: To protect public health.
I get parking tickets all the time.
Most important about what Ashoka is doing is that they make people believe that change is possible. That belief can go viral.
I want the world's data accessible.
For people who want to be proactive about their health, there is a lot of information that we can provide. If you are going to have children, I think you have a responsibility to know if you are carrying anything. A lot of people tend to do the testing once they are pregnant.
There's not enough competition and innovation in healthcare.
A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.
Women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer can learn a tremendous amount from women who have already been treated.
There's nothing more raw in life than when you're sick.
The challenge in a startup is you hit a lot of turbulence, and you want people who understand that it's just turbulence and not a crisis.
I've come to the conclusion that you shouldn't have to see a genetic counselor. It should be a choice.
