Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old from Virginia, has invented a soap that may one day treat and prevent skin cancer, winning Time's 2024 Kid of the Year.
Inspired by his childhood in Ethiopia, Bekele aims to create an affordable soap delivering cancer-fighting drugs via lipid nanoparticles to activate the immune system.
Deborah Isabelle, Bekele's mentor, praised him as "kind, intelligent, focused, inspiring, and energetic," and noted his potential to inspire future scientists.
Bekele stands out among teenagers, choosing to conduct experiments and collaborate with professionals instead of engaging in typical teenage activities.
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