The Future of the Quantified Self Movement with Dr. Michael Snyder ---------------- What if a $50 smart watch could give you early warning signs for illness, infection, and even disease? Prevention costs less and is more effective than just about any cure, but most of us don't even manage to get an annual checkup at the doctor. This needs to change. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a leading researcher in the quantified self movement actively working to democratize data and personal health. Listen & learn:

• Genomics, proteomics, and omnics
• What you can learn from elevated heart rate
• The future of wearables
• Big data for health - will it happen?

Links & Resources:

• Dr. Snyder's Book
• Join the Case Study Group

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Snyder received his Ph.D. at California Institute of Technology and carried out postdoctoral training at Stanford University. He is a leader in the field of functional genomics and proteomics, and one of the major participants of the ENCODE project. He's the author of the book: Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know.

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