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Linda Avey
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Linda Avey, 2008
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Alma mater | Augustana University (1982) |
| Known for | Co-founder of 23andMe Precise.ly, Inc. |
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| Fields | Personal genomics, Biotechnology, entrepreneurship |
Linda Avey is an American biologist and a business leader. She is best known for helping to start 23andMe, a company that lets people learn about their own genes.
Early Life
Linda Avey was born in 1960 in South Dakota, United States. She went to Augustana University. In 1982, she earned a degree in biology there.
Starting Her Career
Linda Avey began her science career in 1982. She worked at the University of California, Irvine. Later, she moved into sales and business development. She worked in the fields of medicine and research.
She helped connect scientists and drug companies for research. She worked for several companies, including Perlegen Sciences and Affymetrix.
Founding 23andMe and Beyond
In March 2006, Linda Avey, Anne Wojcicki, and Paul Cusenza started 23andMe. This company was one of the first to offer genetic information directly to people. This meant you could learn about your genes without needing a doctor. Linda Avey left the company in 2009.
After 23andMe, Linda continued to work on new projects. In 2009, she launched the Brainstorm Research Foundation. This group aims to find new ways to research diseases like Alzheimer's disease.
In 2011, Linda Avey co-founded We are Curious, Inc. This company helps collect personal health data. It gathers information from things like fitness trackers, apps, and other personal devices.
Later, in 2018, Linda Avey started Precisely, Inc. This company works to collect and study genetic information. It focuses on people who might not usually have access to such tests.
Linda Avey also advises other important groups. She is an advisor to Verily Life Sciences. She is also on the Board of Fellows at Stanford Medical School. In 2023, she joined the Board of Directors for the Human Immunome Project.
See also
In Spanish: Linda Avey para niños
