User:Gluise
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About Me
Hello! My name is Geena-Luise (Jee-nuh Loo-ease) and I am from Austin, TX. I am an undergraduate student here at Duke University interested in pursuing a BME degree with a focus in biotechnology, gene/drug delivery, or regenerative medicine. I hope to minor in Spanish as well. I also love to meet new people and make friends :).
Interests
I enjoy going on daily adventures such as visits to the Farmers' market, hiking a trail, or trying new food. I am a big foodie and love to cook and share meals with friends and family. I also love running and anything involving music whether it's going to a concert or playing classical guitar.
This year, I hope to get involved at Duke by joining a cultural organization, a club or intramural sport, or a BME/SWE club.
NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering
Engineer Better Medicines
Hospital and Drugmaker Move to Build Vast Database of New Yorkers' DNA, Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 12 August 2022, 10 September 2022 (Grand Challenge)
As technology advances, medicine tends to follow suit with the advent of improved materials, machinery, and processes. However, there are still some gaps within the realm of prescribing the best medicine or diagnosing diseases or disorders. In this article, a hospital in New York is attempting to collect DNA genome sequences in order to improve the diagnostics within healthcare. And while this could be incredibly beneficial to doctors and researchers, there is also a privacy concern that comes along with it. In relation to non-European descendants, this could also provide more information on genetic variation between ethnic groups. While the idea raises some questions, it could also be a starting point for more personalized medicine and improving the patient experience.
