KLINIKUM+/ Decoding Ourselves: An Introduction to the "Omics"

KLINIKUM+/ Decoding Ourselves: An Introduction to the "Omics"

DNA: It's like the ultimate blueprint, the OG code that makes you, YOU!

By Nomad Engineer: Kat Usop

Date and time

Location

Palo Alto

. Palo Alto, CA 00000

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Brain&Coffee Session for the Early Birds!



🧬Ever wondered why some people respond well to a particular medicine while others don't? Or how scientists are developing new ways to fight diseases like cancer with incredible precision? Part of the answer lies in a revolutionary field of biology broadly known as "-omics".


Imagine your body is an incredibly complex city. For a long time, we could only study individual buildings or streets. But what if we could get a satellite view of the entire city, showing how all the roads connect, where the power grids run, and how traffic flows all at once? That's essentially what "-omics" allows us to do with living organisms.


This introductory lecture will peel back the layers of this exciting field. We'll explore:

What are "-Omics"? We'll start with the basics, demystifying terms like genomics (the study of all our genes – our body's blueprint), proteomics (studying all the proteins – the city's workers and machinery), metabolomics (looking at all the small molecules involved in our metabolism – the city's fuel and an output), and more.
Why is it a Big Deal? Discover how "-omics" is transforming medicine by paving the way for personalized treatments, helping us understand complex diseases, and even improving the food we eat. We'll look at real-world examples, like how analyzing the complete genetic makeup of a tumor can help doctors choose the most effective cancer therapy.
The Tools of the Trade (Simplified!): Get a glimpse into the cool technologies that allow scientists to study these vast collections of biological molecules and how computers help make sense of this massive amount of data.

🔬No advanced biology degree is required! This session is for anyone curious about the cutting edge of science and how understanding the "big picture" at a molecular level is helping us unravel the mysteries of life and improve human health.

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My life's mantra : create knowledge from world experiences, innovate & share. 7,000 students & counting. Im deeply grateful to all of you!

Engr. Kat Usop [NYIT, ex-Duke] is a serial entrepreneur driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. With a strong foundation in industrial Research and Development (R&D) focused on Digital Healthcare Technologies, she spearheads the creation of AI-enabled, user-centric, and accessible healthcare solutions. Her expertise extends to leveraging mobile and wearable technologies, coupled with design thinking and gamification, to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Beyond her role as an Innovation Architect at Medverse Labs, she co-founded Techverse Coworking Space and GINA Health (Charlotte, NC), fostering collaborative environments and entrepreneurial ventures. As a seasonal instructor at the General Assembly (US), she shares her knowledge and passion for emerging technologies, while also actively exploring trends in digital transformation, globalization, and market dynamics, with a keen interest in the application of AI within the healthcare sector.

Her academic contributions, reflected in publications on biomedical engineering, health informatics, and data science, further underscore her commitment to advancing the field.

Notably, Kat Usop's expertise is also being shared through Algorythm Academy, an online learning platform that aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI. She is currently serving as the Healthcare AI advisor at The Medical City ( Network of 5 tertiary hospital + 75 clinics in ASEAN) – Medical Advisory Board and Healthcare Innovation Consultant at New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech)

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Early bird discount
5% off applied
From $42.22