The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig
The DNA of Things," hosted by Dr. Jeremy Koenig, is an auditory journey into the evolving world of health science, performance, and longevity. This podcast brings together the sharpest minds in the field, including elite health strategists, pioneering scientists, and wellness mavericks, to share cutting-edge practices and revolutionary insights. Each episode is meticulously curated to enrich your understanding of well-being and to extend your vitality, propelling you toward a future filled with possibilities. Join Dr. Koenig as he unveils the secrets of human potential through the lens of genomics, and discover how to transform your health and life trajectory.
The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig
Episode 67: Redefining Ethics in Medicine: Kristin Lee on Bioethics, AI & Genetic Innovation
In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Kristin Lee — a rising scientific thinker and bioethics advocate — whose unique academic journey is challenging the way we think about medicine, research, and the ethics of innovation. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University with an ambitious triple track in neuroscience, psychology, and bioethics, Kristin shares her evolution from mental health curiosity to becoming a bridge between research and the human side of science.
Together, they explore the ethics of potential: Who decides what technologies we pursue? How do we ensure informed consent in an age of AI and genetic data sharing? And what does it mean to be an “intermediate” cell — full of possibility — in a rapidly advancing biomedical world?
🧬 Key Takeaways
🔍 Rethinking traditional medical assumptions and diagnostic labels
🧠 How neuroscience and bioethics intersect to ask deeper "why" questions
🧪 The power of stem cell research and its metaphor for personal growth
🧭 Ethics of genetic data, CRISPR, AI, and patient consent
🤖 ChatGPT, medical literacy, and democratizing access to healthcare information
⚖️ The emerging role of clinical ethicists in complex medical decisions
📚 Advice for young scientists: follow your curiosity and try everything fully
🌍 Why the future of medicine needs to balance innovation with empathy and inclusion
If you're curious about where science, technology, and ethics collide — and how the next generation is redefining what responsible innovation looks like — this episode is for you.
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