The Genetics of Health: Science, Ethics, and Engineering — A Conversation with Dr. Mete Civelek

26/08/2025 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
The Genetics of Health: Science, Ethics, and Engineering — A Conversation with Dr. Mete Civelek

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Dr. Liz Wayne, Office Hours Host, is joined by Dr. Mete Civelek, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he breaks down how our genes shape health. From DNA stability and protein coding to genetic variants linked to cardiometabolic disease, they explore the science driving precision medicine. The conversation dives into the power of genetic testing, the need for diverse datasets, and the ethical challenges of protecting data, showcasing how biomedical engineering is pushing healthcare into the future.Connect with Us:Follow BMES on social media for more conversations like this:Twitter/X: @BMESocietyInstagram: @BmesocietyFacebook: Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)LinkedIn: Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)Website: www.bmes.orgFollow Dr. Mete Civelek:Bluesky: @metecivelek.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @mete_civelekLinkedin: @Mete CivelekMusic Credit: “Vlog Music Beat Trailer Showreel Promo Background Intro Theme” by Coma-Media via Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/music/beats-vlog-music-beat-trailer-showreel-promo-background-intro-theme-274290/Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Office Hours with Liz Wayne wherever you get your podcasts.