On choosing friends: "Life's too short to hang out with people who aren't resourceful."

If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!

I think the reason why I am who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.

The dead don't stay where you put them.

To sequence DNA is to read the book of life.

Technology alone won't solve hunger; it must be paired with equitable access and education.