Meet Audrey Zheng, the 17-year-old Pennsylvania student who developed a pancreatic cancer test; it correctly identified 87% of patients and 87.5% without the disease

Meet Audrey Zheng, the 17-year-old Pennsylvania student who developed a pancreatic cancer test; it correctly identified 87% of patients and 87.5% without the disease

A talented high school student has pioneered a cutting-edge bioengineering method for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. By utilizing magnetic beads to isolate tumor-derived particles from blood samples, her clinical trials demonstrated remarkable accuracy. Her extraordinary research has secured her a spot as a national finalist in a prestigious science competition, offering a promising new avenue for timely diagnosis and improved patient…