Forget what you know about scientific heroes. The future of medicine is being built by teams, and that team includes you. Ashley Van Zeeland explains how shared data and global collaboration are helping to solve complex diseases and why your involvement as a citizen scientist is more important than ever.#TEDxSanDiego #Women #TEDxTalks #HealthData #ScientificInventorAshley Van Zeeland, PhD, MBA is leader in genomic innovation, dedicated to transforming healthcare through precision medicine. As Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Illumina, she drives the advancement of genomic discoveries and applications through strategic innovation and global partnerships, building on a career of translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. From her leadership as CEO of Cypher Genomics to directing large-scale genomic platforms as CTO at Human Longevity, Inc., she has consistently operated at the frontiers of what's possible, driving closer to a future where genomic insights empower us all to live healthier lives.Ashley is passionate about building an inclusive innovation economy and serves as Vice Chair of Connect, an organization dedicated to catalyzing and supporting life science and tech companies in San Diego. She also serves as Scientific Advisor to Curebound, a San Diego nonprofit focused on accelerating cures for cancer.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