Dr. Arlyne Simon’s IF/THEN STEM Trading Card page. Born 1986. IF/THEN Series #1. Arlyne is a Biomedical engineer who uses biology and engineering to create and design medical devices. Arlyne invented a blood test that detects when when cancer patien…

DR. ARLYNE SIMON
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
IF/THEN Series (Also see: Series 1)

Dr. Simon uses her knowledge in biology and engineering (and chemistry!) to design new healthcare technologies like diagnostic tests, syringes, ultrasound machines, and more! All of these technologies allow doctors to help you when you are sick.

Dr. Simon invented a blood test that detects when cancer patients reject bone marrow transplants. She holds two patents. Patents are issued by the government when you make a brand new invention!

Dr. Simon also runs a multicultural children's products company, Abby Invents, to inspire future inventors everywhere. She writes the Abby Invents picture book series.

Educational Pathway: Dr. Simon studied chemical engineering in college and biomedical engineering in graduate school.

Name Pronunciation: Hear the correct pronunciation of Dr. Simon’s name in her IF/THEN Ambassador videos.

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Follow her on Twitter: @ArlyneSimonPhD
Follow her on Instagram: @arlynesimonphd