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Andrew Brooks

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Andrew I. Brooks
Born(1969-02-10)February 10, 1969
DiedJanuary 23, 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 51)
Education
Known for
  • First FDA approved COVID-19 saliva-based/home-use test
SpouseJill Brooks
Children3
Scientific career
FieldsMolecular neuroscience
Institutions

Andrew Ira Brooks (February 10, 1969  January 23, 2021) was an American immunologist, academic, and businessman. He was an associate research professor at Rutgers University. He created the first FDA-approved rapid saliva test for COVID-19 diagnosis.[1]

Brooks died on January 23, 2021 from a heart attack in New York City, aged 51.[2]

References

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  1. Buccino, Neal (January 26, 2021). "Mourning the Death of Rutgers' Andrew Brooks, a Leader in the Fight Against COVID-19". Rutgers.edu. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. Snyder, Alec (January 31, 2021). "Andrew Brooks, who led development of the first FDA-approved Covid-19 saliva test, dies at 51". CNN. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.