Are animals really the best models for drug testing? Sophia Leeman is challenging this tradition using a technology that is poised to revolutionize preclinical testing as we know it. Sophia is a senior at Duke University, where she applies her studies in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science to revolutionize healthcare. As a Huang Fellow at the Musah Lab, she has spent the last four years advancing preclinical models to unravel the mysteries of kidney disease, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like organs-on-chips.
Her dedication to improving healthcare goes beyond the lab. Sophia has also crafted machine learning architectures for future applications in drug development and built prosthetics for the Durham community. Currently, she’s developing a novel breast cancer screening device. After graduation, Sophia’s journey continues at Boston Consulting Group, where she hopes to further her mission of modernizing the healthcare industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested MILDRED EVELYN ROONEY
Now all you need to do is put that chip and people, like the mark of the beast. Then people will be completely controllable, is this the plan? Get people to chip their pets first, then get them to chip their kids?
These chips do not go inside of human bodies. They replicate how human organs act so they can study new medicines without testing on people or animals. It’s completely different from the chips you are thinking of.
@@MacabresqueLook it up, they for sure have micro and nano chips they can and have put in people. You might want to look up Agenda 2030 goals too.
We should stop exploitation of other species even the domesticated ones.
Incredible! I am currently trying to get into the biotechnology field myself, as a newly certified Biotechnician Assistant. I did not realize when I sought out this career that it involved such routine and frequent testing on animals. I feel uncomfortable working somewhere that is involved in animal testing. I want to help be a part of changing the system, and I truly hope I can work on a lab project like this someday. Thank you for caring about the animals!