Anne Wojcicki

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. ”

Pharma companies don't have a direct relationship with consumers, so they're always subjects. ”

The FDA serves a real purpose: To protect public health. ”

The fact that my environment influences my life so much - and that my environment is in my control - gives me a great sense of empowerment over my health and my life. ”

I think we are definitely suffering from an information overload, but I believe that there is going to be better and better ways of organizing that information and processing it so that it will enhance your daily life. ”

There's nothing more raw in life than when you're sick. ”

Every couple of weeks, someone writes in and says, '23andMe saved my life.' ”

I think life is pretty awesome. ”

I believe that we all have freedom to shape our own life and the world around us. ”

Everyone's going to die, and everyone's going to get sick at some point. But I do believe that there are choices you can make in life that will make you as healthy as possible. ”