Favorite Parts of Working in the Biotech Industry as an IT Manager
Harold enjoys being in the biotech industry because it allows one to work with "cutting edge technology" and contribute to something larger, such as "furthering humanity in a good way" through developing targeted viruses for gene editing. Harold's previous work involved exploring viruses beyond the standard CRISPR-associated virus, tailoring them to target specific areas of the body like the liver or bone marrow for more effective gene therapies.
Biotech, Gene Editing, Healthcare, Technology, Impact
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Harold Wong
IT Manager
Public Bay Area Biotech
CUNY, NYU
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Computer Science
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Working with cutting-edge technology: The IT Manager enjoys being involved with innovative technologies like CRISPR and exploring different viruses for targeted gene editing.
2. Contributing to advancements in healthcare: The IT Manager feels a sense of purpose by supporting the development of therapies that can potentially help humanity.
3. Being part of a larger mission: The IT Manager is motivated by the feeling of contributing to a bigger picture and making a positive impact on the world through their work in the biotech industry.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
In my previous industry role, I worked at a biotech company. We were developing CRISPR-adjacent viruses to target different areas of the body.
With CRISPR, you're using one particular virus, which is effective. However, there are likely other viruses you could use to target specific tissues. For example, if you want to target the liver, you might prefer a virus that is more hepatic, like a hepatitis virus.
If you could use that for gene editing, you could better target any genes you want to cut out or modify. Conversely, if you want to target the renal system or sickle cell, you'd want a virus that infects areas like the bone marrow.
Having that cutting-edge technology and helping those who help humanity gives me a sense of being part of a bigger picture, furthering humanity in a positive way. Hopefully, we're not developing some kind of zombie virus, though.
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