Leanne Fan

Student at Westview High School | Regeneron ISEF Grand Award Winner '24| National STEM Challenge Champion '24| America's Top Young Scientist '22| Aspen Ideas Health Speaker| Girls Golf

Leanne Fan

Student at Westview High School | Regeneron ISEF Grand Award Winner '24| National STEM Challenge Champion '24| America's Top Young Scientist '22| Aspen Ideas Health Speaker| Girls Golf

Bio

Bio

Named America's top young scientist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a Grand Award winner at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair, and a recipient of NASA’s First Award, Leanne Fan brings extensive research experience to her mentorship role. With a focus on space and Biomedical Engineering, Leanne has conducted significant research in machine learning, cell biology, and engineering. As a mentor, she provides invaluable guidance on navigating complex scientific projects, developing advanced research skills, and applying innovative technologies. Her mentorship aims to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in cutting-edge scientific fields.

Named America's top young scientist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a Grand Award winner at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair, and a recipient of NASA’s First Award, Leanne Fan brings extensive research experience to her mentorship role. With a focus on space and Biomedical Engineering, Leanne has conducted significant research in machine learning, cell biology, and engineering. As a mentor, she provides invaluable guidance on navigating complex scientific projects, developing advanced research skills, and applying innovative technologies. Her mentorship aims to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in cutting-edge scientific fields.

Fields Of Specialty

Fields Of Specialty

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Cell Biology

Cell Biology

Machine Learning

Machine Learning

Biomedical Engineering

Cell Biology

Machine Learning

Past Projects

Past Projects

Finsen headphones designed to treat mid-ear infections using machine learning and phototherapy

Every year, there are 700 million cases of mid-ear infections (otitis media) and nearly 21,000 deaths worldwide. Many of those affected are children and underprivileged populations. Without medical access and or health care, diagnosis and treatment of mid-ear infections are often difficult. Leanne’s invention, Finsen headphones, provides a low-cost option to detect and treat a mid-ear infection using machine learning and blue light therapy — potentially preventing up to 60% of hearing loss in children.

2022-2023

Finsen headphones designed to treat mid-ear infections using machine learning and phototherapy

Every year, there are 700 million cases of mid-ear infections (otitis media) and nearly 21,000 deaths worldwide. Many of those affected are children and underprivileged populations. Without medical access and or health care, diagnosis and treatment of mid-ear infections are often difficult. Leanne’s invention, Finsen headphones, provides a low-cost option to detect and treat a mid-ear infection using machine learning and blue light therapy — potentially preventing up to 60% of hearing loss in children.

2022-2023