Over the summer, I had the opportunity to work as a business and HR intern for a bio-tech company called GenapSys. The two weeks were jam packed with diverse tasks, ranging from redesigning their business cards to organizing an HR/recruiting efforts. Not only did I learn how a start-up works, but also an astonishing amount about DNA sequencing and GenapSys’ role in revolutionizing the space. While I can't reveal anything specific about the company, I can hint about the direction in which medicine is heading. Instead of general medications that may or may not work for all patients, we are inching towards more personalized medicine and proactive ways to beat or avoid an illness. With the help of genome sequencing, people all over the world will be more aware of their bodies, what predispositions they may have, what specific medications might work for them and in general be more in charge of their own health. I am so thankful to have had the chance to work with such brilliant inventors, scientists, biologists, chemists, engineers, businessmen and women including my brilliant and caring mentor, Leila Rastegar. I aspire to be like her :)
