Shirin Karsan | Chair of the Peace Action Network, YPO
- Shirin serves as the Chair of the Peace Action Network, one of four impact networks within the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She is the first female to be elected to this position.
- She received her Master of Bioethics degree from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies.
Podcast
Overview
Shirin Karsan’s remarkable journey from her early experiences as a refugee to her achievements in the fields of bioethics, nanotechnology, and youth engagement has paved the way for her influential role as the chair of The Peace Action Network within the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). With a focus on fostering peace and addressing global challenges, Shirin’s story is a testament to the power of empathy, interdisciplinary expertise, and dedication to creating a better world. In this interview, we delve into her personal transformation, insights on emerging technologies, and vision for a more peaceful future.
[00:34] – About Shirin Karsan
- Shirin serves as the Chair of the Peace Action Network, one of four impact networks within the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She is the first female to be elected to this position.
- She received her Master of Bioethics degree from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies.
- Shirin currently serves as the Dean’s Executive Advisory Council at Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems.
[23:27] – What are your thoughts on biomedical innovations?
- We are trying to improve the quality of life but we are still far away from adequate resource allocation between the young population and the aging one.
- There are technologies and research, but I worry about expending all the resources.
- The advancements are all great but we need to be aware of the global aspects.
[47:24] – What are your recommendations for the audience?
- Try different things. Explore the opportunity and see where it leads.
- Challenge yourself and put yourself out of your comfort zone.
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You can connect with Shirin Karsan: LinkedIn
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- Shirin serves as the Chair of the Peace Action Network, one of four impact networks within the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She is the first female to be elected to this position.
- She received her Master of Bioethics degree from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies.
- Shirin currently serves as the Dean’s Executive Advisory Council at Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems.
