Episode 67: Redefining Ethics in Medicine: Kristin Lee on Bioethics, AI & Genetic Innovation

In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Kristin Lee — a rising scientific thinker and bioethics advocate — whose unique academic journey is challenging the way we think about medicine, research, and the ethics of innovation. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University with an ambitious triple track in neuroscience, psychology, and bioethics, Kristin shares her evolution from mental health curiosity to becoming a bridge between research and the human side of science.Together, they explore the ethics of potential: Who decides what technologies we pursue? How do we ensure informed consent in an age of AI and genetic data sharing? And what does it mean to be an “intermediate” cell — full of possibility — in a rapidly advancing biomedical world?🧬 Key Takeaways🔍 Rethinking traditional medical assumptions and diagnostic labels🧠 How neuroscience and bioethics intersect to ask deeper "why" questions🧪 The power of stem cell research and its metaphor for personal growth🧭 Ethics of genetic data, CRISPR, AI, and patient consent🤖 ChatGPT, medical literacy, and democratizing access to healthcare information⚖️ The emerging role of clinical ethicists in complex medical decisions📚 Advice for young scientists: follow your curiosity and try everything fully🌍 Why the future of medicine needs to balance innovation with empathy and inclusionIf you're curious about where science, technology, and ethics collide — and how the next generation is redefining what responsible innovation looks like — this episode is for you. LINKS:https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenigHere's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.