Alan Sien Wei Hshieh, 19, is on his way to curing cancer. Currently an undergraduate at Stanford University, Hshieh recently designed and proposed a mechanism titled "Aureolae" that utilises dynamic ray-collision in a three-dimensional adjustable oscillation movement to allow for the removal and/or adjustment of cancerous tissues. The distinctive movement and build of "Aureolae" would allow for the application of localized radiation at any point on or inside of the human body. Accordingly, tumours may be removed without making a single physical cut on a patient.
Hshieh is currently a consultant of human-computer interaction at Harvard University. He has also been recognized as a Siemens AG Scholar as well as an Intel Scholar for his work in computer-aided detection and treatment in the medical field. Despite his accomplishments, Hshieh remains humble and intent on his goal to be on the forefront of medical imaging.
"Intelligence is developed, and perseverance is an attribute; innovation is what makes waves. Thankfully, innovation is something we all have… it stems from our individuality. I hope that my splashes will help to get others to truly dive into cancer activism and research."
Hshieh plans to continue his work with a particular focus in imaging, and hopes that many will join him in a community activism and development effort.
"Brilliant research has made cancer treatable. The problem is finding the cancer first. This is something we can all work on. If we can find every occurrence of cancer, there's no doubt that we can save lives."
