Will She Find a Cure for Her Own Disease?

Sonia Vallabh is carrying a genetic mutation that will very likely lead to a rare and terminal brain disease, unless she can find a cure.

Tech, business, and culture converge: Sept 17-19 at MIT Media Lab View in browser September 17-19, 2019 MIT Media Lab   Register now The race to cure a genetically inherited disease Sonia Vallabh is carrying a genetic mutation that will very likely lead to a rare and terminal brain disease, unless she can find a cure. After learning of her fate in 2011, Sonia quit her previous career in law and consulting, and re-trained as a scientist in order to devote her life to finding a way to stop her disease before it starts.     Join us at EmTech MIT to hear from Sonia on her work to prevent genetic prion disease and engage in the discussion about the future of implications personalized medicine.    In addition, our panel of innovators and business leaders will bring the most significant advancements of the year to life, including: AI and quantum computing Climate adaptation and mitigation Space technology  Next-gen computing Data security and data integrity Don't miss this opportunity to meet this year's class of Innovators Under 35 and connect with leaders in your field. Purchase your ticket today.  Sonia Vallabh Associated Scientist, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT   REGISTER REGISTER NOW The mission of MIT Technology Review is to bring about better-informed and more conscious decisions about technology through authoritative, influential, and trustworthy journalism.  Click here to manage your newsletter preferences and email settings. MIT Technology Review, One Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 To unsubscribe from all emails, including newsletters, follow this link.