At fifteen, Jack Andraka transformed personal loss into groundbreaking medical innovation.
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At fifteen, Jack Andraka transformed personal loss into groundbreaking medical innovation. A Stanford honors graduate in Electrical Engineering and Anthropology, he developed a revolutionary pancreatic cancer screening test that challenged traditional research approaches.
As a National Geographic Explorer, Andraka speaks globally about STEM education reform, youth innovation, and the power of creative problem-solving. His compelling narrative demonstrates how curiosity, resilience, and interdisciplinary thinking can drive transformative scientific breakthroughs, inspiring students, researchers, and organizations to reimagine what's possible.
A promising test for pancreatic cancer ... from a teenager
A promising test for pancreatic cancer ... from a teenager
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