Meet Iris Shen, 17, who tested blood cancer drugs and won $150,000 science prize

Iris Shen, a bright high school student hailing from The Woodlands, Texas, gained acclaim for her groundbreaking research on cancer. She explored a novel drug’s effects on clams to study its impact on blood cancer. The results of her experiment suggest new avenues for drug discovery, underlining the need for innovative approaches in medical research. This recognition underscores the crucial role…