Part 3 of TED Radio Hour episode Reshaping Evolution<\/p>\n
What if we could rescue endangered species before they disappear? Biotech entrepreneur Ryan Phelan explores how genetic engineering tools can save species that would otherwise go extinct.<\/p>\n
About Ryan Phelan<\/p>\n
Ryan Phelan is the cofounder and executive director of Revive & Restore, a wildlife conservation organization that promotes the use of biotechnologies along with standard conservation practices. The goal of Revive & Restore's projects is to enhance biodiversity through new techniques of genetic rescue. They've worked to improve biodiversity in populations of black-footed ferrets, Przewalski's horse, coral, and more.<\/p>\n
Previously, she founded and served as the CEO of Direct Medical Knowledge and DNA Direct, both with the goal of empowering health care consumers.<\/p>\n
Phelan earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley.<\/p>\n
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