Jack Andraka Is a 15-year-old freshman in high school. He developed a paper sensor that could detect pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes for as little as three cents. He conducted his research at John Hopkins University. This research could change the face of cancer and promote early detection. To think that scientists spend millions of dollars to find out more about cancer, and a 15-year-old finds out so much more by doing a science fair project.
“There are millions more of me out there….” ~ Jack Andraka
Jackson method is 160 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive and has a 90% success rate. He has been selected as the Intel 2012 ISEF winner and has won awards at multiple national and international math competitions. Jack is on the national Junior white-water kayaking team and enjoys playing with his dog and folding origami.
The government and major corporations don’t like competition. But unfortunately for them, the next generation of kids does!