Imagine building a life-saving machine at 17—Anya Pogharian did just that! This Canadian teen turned a high school science project into a global inspiration by creating a fully functional dialysis machine for just $500. Compare that to commercial models costing a staggering $30,000! Tested in a local medical lab, her prototype worked—and could even cut dialysis time from hours to minutes.
Anya’s journey began after volunteering at a hospital, witnessing the struggles of dialysis patients firsthand.
“I wanted to make treatment accessible for everyone, especially in developing regions,” Anya shared.
Social media is buzzing, with healthcare experts calling her invention a potential ‘revolution’ for affordable medical tech.
Think about it: what if this $500 machine becomes the norm? It could transform healthcare for millions, proving that empathy and innovation can change the world. What do you reckon—could this be the future of medicine?
Sources: homedialysis.org