A Transformative Solution Tackling Sickle Cell Disea | Yunyi Zhu | TEDxNACIS Shanghai Youth
A 13-year-old innovator presents the “SCD Chip” – a CRISPR-enabled microchip implant for sickle cell disease. Combining semiconductor technology with gene editing, this five-layer biomedical marvel (delivery, repair, power, monitoring, coating) exemplifies “think dynamic” by reimagining healthcare accessibility. The project aligns with UN SDG3 while demonstrating how youth can bridge biotech and social impact. I’m Yolanda from 8Willow, My sense of fulfillment is rooted in achieving persistent goals and challenging the status quo strategically.
Persistence is undoubtedly a way of transcending human nature’s constraints. In my eighth year with the NACIS Symphony Orchestra, I have fulfilled my dream of becoming a Principal Cellist. For me, cello is more than just an instrument; it is a sanctuary from daily stress and a medium through which I express my emotions. I’m also a literary enthusiast who is extremely addicted to Chinese Prose Writings and English Fictional Books. Writing has always been an integral part of my daily life which has captured my notions and perceptions over my past academic years. Hence, the completion of my fourth English novel ‘Fighters- Flock Life’ is a tribute to my devotion and tenacity towards literacy. The possession of my essential skills has enriched my experience towards the participation in school communities. I currently hold the position of a department leader in the Secondary Student Council Team where students aim to stimulate others to do their best while apprehending the capabilities of oneself. Cage doors shatter, we rise, ignite; Chasing Dreams, we claim our light. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
