Simon, Arlyne
1986- · Contribution: 2010s
Patented blood test for detecting organ transplant rejection in cancer patients
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Impact on the world
Her blood test helps detect early signs that a cancer patient's body is rejecting a bone marrow transplant, allowing for faster medical intervention.
Life & background
A biomedical engineer, author, and entrepreneur, Simon invented a patented blood test used to detect early bone marrow transplant rejection in cancer patients. She also founded the children's products company Timouns and authored the 'Abby Invents' picture book series to encourage children, especially girls, toward STEM careers.
Sources
- U.S. patent record; Lemelson Foundation
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