In recent years, the world has set off a trend of precision medicine, which has boosted the market for genetic testing. In addition to accurately determine the most suitable cancer drugs via analysis, genetic testing can also be applied to preventive medicine. With breakthroughs in big data and AI technology, genetic testing in the future will become popular and essential, just like the iPhone.

GeneWellness, a startup in the Startup Terrace Linkou, is realizing this vision through AI technology. GeneWellness has developed a wellness-i genetic testing system, which uses AI big data calculation and analysis to generate more than 1,000 genetic testing reports from a database of more than 4,000 genetic-related academic articles around the world. Even though the system was launched into the market only at the beginning of this year, it has already accumulated more than 300 cases, including several middle and senior age groups from the Rotary Clubs, who have been used the system to assess health and personal characteristics, achieving preventive medicine.

Dr. Leslie Chen, founder of GeneWellness, emphasized that unlike the conventional drug treatments done in the past, making use of innovative research in medicine and neuroscience and utilizing the body's self-healing power to correct one's own problems is true preventive medicine. The AI big data technology of GeneWellness analyzes how millions of genes interact and the causes of diseases; it determines the relative etiological relationship of each DNA, helping humans prevent possible diseases.

DNA Overcome the Challenge in Traditional Testing to Preserve DNA Completely

Leslie Chen said that "genetic testing" refers to the analysis of DNA sequences from blood or oral mucosal cells, which enables the determination of physical characteristics and the prevalence of specific diseases. However, ordinary oral mucosal cells can only survive for half a day in the test tube. After 12 hours, the DNA cannot be completely collected, which often affects the accuracy of the testing results.

The quality of genetic testing is regarded as invisible data. To allow consumers to believe the DNA testing report, trust is very important. In order to improve the accuracy of DNA testing, Leslie Chen introduced a saliva preservation box from Canada to increase the storage time of DNA by a hundredfold. By analyzing the DNA testing data obtained from the Academia Sinica Testing Center via AI technology and with the expertise of Leslie Chen in genetic engineering, comprehensive analysis of the testing results can be conducted.

Leslie Chen has more than 20 years of experience in genetic research. In 2003, he received a full scholarship from the Wellcome Trust Foundation in the United Kingdom to study for a PhD in pharmaceutical genomics at Cambridge University and Sanger Institute. In 2012, he joined Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and assisted in the development of genetic medicine technology. He also helped established the Bioinformatics Center and served as the Director, as well as a consultant in genetic testing for the General Management Office of Formosa Plastics Group

Since Leslie Chen’s doctoral research was based on the effect of different physical characteristics on the amount of warfarin, an anticoagulant drug, needed, it was adopted to find out the difference in genes. The research results together with Professor Yuan-Tsong Chen from the Academia Sinica and the team from the University of Washington have urged the US Food and Drug Administration to further update the genetic testing guidelines for warfarin.

The outstanding achievement in Leslie Chen’s doctoral research has gained recognition from Professor Leroy Hood, a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Medicine, and National Academy of Engineering. In 2008, Leslie Chen was invited by Professor Leroy Hood to join the "Institute of Systems Biology" and was appointed as a research scientist, specializing in cutting-edge next-generation gene sequencing, stem cell research and other related technologies.

Making Academic Research Down to Earth, Leslie Chen Start a Business to Helps People

Dr. Leslie Chen, who has been engaged in genetic research all his life, with his academic experience and professional background, has served as professor in NTU (National Taiwan University), NTHU (National Tsing Hua University) and NCTU (National Chiao Tung University), and assisted the government in conducting major research projects at biotechnology research institute. In 2017, he decided to start a business and promote genetic engineering in the most down-to-earth way. He believes that "research is not about lofty ideals, but to help others."

The original intention of Leslie Chen was to help his son grow taller. However, he discovered that genes affect not only the appearances of a body that are visible, but also personalities and potentials that are within the body. For example, a person with conservative personality is not suitable for risky investment. Moreover, parents can guide their children with strong logical thinking toward scientific and mathematical development, making their growth more successful.

Therefore, the Wellness-i gene testing system is mainly used for preventive medicine, child education and nutrition, physical fitness and drug response. In the future, it will be combined with sports, dating and social functions. Leslie Chen said that fewer children (declining birthrate) and aging population happens to be the largest market for GeneWellness. Since growth of children cannot be repeated, many parents use genetic testing to allow their children to develop appropriately when they are young.

The market for genetic testing is actually quite large. In addition to health care centers, potential users of this system also include life insurance companies and even banks for the investment and financial management businesses. The subsequent health consultation and financial management are the major business opportunities. However, GeneWellness is currently in the stage of preliminary promotion, and more cases are needed to adjust the algorithm. It is expected that the system will be officially launched into the market by the end of this year.

AI Genetic Testing, a Better Way to Change Physique by Using the Body

Will the results of genetic testing differ due to different races? Leslie Chen believes that the basic functions of DNA will not change; the difference lies in the efficiency. For instance, the functions Ferrari and Luxgen engines are the same, but they have different efficiencies due to differences in parts. This is why the database of GeneWellness is composed of genetic articles and data around the world, and the advanced interpretation skill behind it is the key, which is also the greatest niche of GeneWellness.

"It's like an operation manual for the body." By understanding your own genes (physique), you know how to "use" your body. In other words, one can use the body's self-healing power, or the autonomic nervous system, to change his/her physique. Leslie Chen is combining professional research and AI technology to revolutionize the current health industry and medicine system.

About Us

Landscape

Transportation

Venues and Offices

Proof of Concept (PoC)

Counseling

Startup Terrace Data

International Resources

Trans-Action Award

Residency Application

Residency by Grant

Residency by Award

Softlanding

News Room

Events

English

繁體中文

Home

/

Events

/

RPA應用討論

RENTAL

RPA應用討論

2021/01/14 13:00~2021/01/14 17:00

Event Content

Event Venue

Fee

Organized by

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Implemented by

Startup Terrace Project Office

hello@startupterrace.tw

(02)23692358

24449 新北市林口區仁愛路二段502號19樓

星期一至星期五 9:00 ~ 18:00

Contact Us

Terms Of Use

Copyright © 2021 Startup Terrace Taiwan. All Rights Reserved.