Last week we teamed up with the Morehouse College National Alumni Association to co-host the 2nd Annual HBCU Health and Wellness Fun Day to kickoff homecoming weekend! It was a day of energizing workouts, crucial health screenings, and an enlightening discussion featuring experts in genetics, urgent care, nutrition and fitness. Check out the video below for a recap! #healthequity #collaborations #HBCUs #wellness #longevity
23andMe
Biotechnology Research
Sunnyvale, California 77,429 followers
About us
23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. 23andMe was named as one of the San Francisco Chronicle's Top Workplaces and one of Comparably's Best Places to Work in 2022. CEO, Anne Wojcicki was also named one of Glassdoor’s top CEOs in 2019 and one of Comparably’s "Best CEOs for Women" in 2021 and 2022. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.
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- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California
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- Public Company
- Specialties
- genetic research, consumer genetics, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, telehealth, healthcare, wellness, therapeutics, and drug discovery
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223 N Mathilda Ave
Sunnyvale, California 94086, US
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349 Oyster Point Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080, US
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We're thrilled to announce that we will be participating in the inaugural Eudēmonia Summit this weekend from Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd. Eudēmonia—named after the ancient Greek word for “well-being”— is a 3-day immersive event in West Palm Beach dedicated to helping you cultivate your personal wellness. Stop by our booth in the EXPOSŌME to say hi! Noura Abul-Husn will also be speaking about the power of personalized, preventive health on the EXPOSŌME stage on Saturday at 3:00pm, as well as be joining a panel on Sunday at 12:30pm discussing harnessing longevity in Convention Center 1F.
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We’re excited to announce the launch of Records & Archives℠, the latest addition to 23andMe+ Premium. This new ancestry feature allows you to explore historical records, unlocking key details about your family’s history. By generating hints and offering access to valuable documents, Records & Archives helps provide a fuller, more accurate understanding of your ancestry. Just one of the many pluses of 23andMe+ Premium.
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We're pleased to announce the addition of three new independent directors to our Board. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbvUnZFA
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23andMe researchers able to predict whether a person had Parkinson’s or not 80% of the time based on the amount and diversity of microbes in samples using Random Forest: https://23and.me/3YjERUD
Parkinson's and the Microbiome
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Another fun day at HLTH USA! Our CEO Anne Wojcicki and our VP of Research Joyce Tung both spoke on amazing panels about #privacy, #genetics, and #healthequity. 🧬 See us tomorrow at booth 3222 for great conversations about the future of genetics and healthcare. #HLTHUSA
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Physician Scientist and Executive | Genomic Medicine and Personalized Health | Vice President @ 23andMe
Loved chatting with Peter Birch yesterday at HLTH Inc. Excited for a healthcare future that leverages the power of genetics and focuses on prevention. 🧬🩺 #HLTHUSA
Noura Abul-Husn from 23andMe shares how better access to knowledge can empower more people to be active participants in their own health journey 🧬 Keep an eye out soon for all the conversations Peter Birch had during HLTH Inc. in Las Vegas 👀
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We’re proud to highlight the positive outcomes of our collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) through the 23andMe Research Equity and Partnerships team’s intern program. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing diversity in the genomics workforce and empowering the next generation of leaders in science and medicine. Join us in reflecting on the meaningful experiences of one of this year's interns Jalen Robinson, and the strides we’re making together. Hear from Jalen here: https://23and.me/3Ntkdwi #DiversityInScience #GenomicsWorkforce #healthequity #MorehouseSchoolOfMedicine #23andMe
Working on 23andMe's African American Genetic Groups Project
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"The genetic testing didn’t just save my life, it saved my family. I mean, many of them now can catch it early and live a lot longer. So, science is great.” #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth https://23and.me/4hc1Cmf
Madison woman's ancestry test leads to cancer diagnosis, uncovers family truth
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