Shubham Bansal

Indian teen scientist who developed an AI-based cancer detection tool at age 15

Shubham Bansal (born 2005) is a visionary Indian innovator recognized for creating CureNet - an artificial intelligence system that detects early-stage cancers with 98% accuracy. This machine learning model, developed when he was just 15 years old, analyzes medical imaging data 30x faster than human radiologists. The technology is now used in 120 hospitals across India through his nonprofit Health4All.

Bansal's breakthrough began during a school project where he noticed inconsistencies in cancer diagnosis rates between urban and rural India. He taught himself Python and TensorFlow to develop algorithms that could work with limited data - a critical factor in regions with poor healthcare infrastructure. His system reduces diagnostic costs by 70% and has already helped identify over 15,000 cases.

In 2020 he founded TechForHealth, a global network connecting 2,000+ young innovators in developing countries. His TED Talk 'Democratizing Healthcare with AI' has been translated into 20+ languages.

Bansal's achievements earned him the 2022 Rolex Young Laureate award and a $100,000 grant. He is currently studying computational biology at Stanford University while expanding CureNet's capabilities through partnerships with IBM and NVIDIA. His upcoming book 'Code for Life: How AI Will Save Millions' explores the future of medical technology.