Experts
Linda Avey
Co-Founder, 23andMe
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Linda Avey on the Peripheral Benefits of the Personal Genomics Industry
The 23andMe co-founder says personal genetic testing will spur new opportunities. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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Linda Avey on the Risks of Genetic Testing
The 23andMe co-founder says there are risks in any business. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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Linda Avey on How to Promote Innovation
The 23andMe co-founder talks about making innovation personal. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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Linda Avey on the Importance of Genetic Testing
The 23andMe co-founder makes a case for testing your genes. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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Linda Avey on New Paradigms With Personal Genomics
The 23andMe co-founder on ways to apply your personal genetic data. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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Linda Avey on the Collective Genetic Research
The 23andMe co-founder on the benefits of aggregating genetic data. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
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The 23andMe co-founder provides some corporate background. Read More
March 2, 2009 | In Science & Tech
Linda Avey has over 20 years of sales and business development experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in San Francisco, Boston, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Prior to starting 23andMe, she developed translational research collaborations with academic and pharmaceutical partners for Affymetrix and Perlegen Sciences.Linda also spent time at Spotfire helping scientists understand the power of data visualization and at Applied Biosystems during the early days of the human genome project. The advent of high density genome-wide scanning technologies brought huge potential for significant discoveries. However, the lack of sufficient funding to enable adequate studies prompted Linda to think of a new research model. These ideas led to the formation of 23andMe. Her primary interest is the acceleration of personalized medicine, using genetic profiles to target the right drug to the right person at the correct dose. Linda graduated from Augustana College with a B.A. in biology.
