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Natera ft. Matthew Rabinowitz - A Personal Mission That Led to a Biotech Revolution
Nov 21, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Matthew Rabinowitz, founder of Natera, shares his deeply personal journey from tragedy to revolutionizing genetic testing. Joined by co-founder Jonathan Sheena, CEO Steve Chapman, and SVP Chitra Kotwaliwale, they detail how overcoming personal loss inspired the creation of transformative technologies like Panorama for prenatal screening. The team explores advancements in oncology, highlighting their innovative Signatera test. Together, they emphasize resilience and collaboration in advancing healthcare solutions and improving global health outcomes.
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- Matthew Rabinowitz's personal tragedy ignited a transformative mission in genetic diagnostics, leading to impactful innovations in prenatal and oncology testing.
- Natera's journey exemplifies the successful application of engineering principles to biological challenges, enhancing accuracy and accessibility in genetic testing.
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The founding of Natera was deeply influenced by personal experiences of its co-founders, particularly Matthew Rabinowitz. After a tragic family event involving his sister's child born with Down syndrome, Matthew was driven to address the shortcomings in genetic diagnostics technology. This incident illuminated the disconnect between rapid advancements in various technologies and their slow application in medical diagnostics. Their mission evolved from a desire for innovation to a commitment to improving the health of unborn children using technology that could analyze genetic data effectively.
