Every year, MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year. For 2025, we chose Sneha Goenka, who designed the computations behindthe worlds fastest whole-genome sequencing method. Thanks to her work, physicians can now sequence a patients genome and diagnose a genetic condition in less than eight hoursan achievement that could transform medical care.Speakers: Sneha Goenka, Innovator of the Year;Leilani Battle,University of Washington;andMat Honan,editor in chiefRecorded on September 23, 2025Related Coverage: 2025 Innovator of the Year: Sneha Goenka for developing an ultra-fast sequencing technologyInnovators Under 35 2025