At just 35 years old, computer scientist Shwetal Patel has made a career out of taking on "grand challenges." Now he's tackling his biggest challenge yet: health. He’s using code and some creativity to turn the smartphones we carry around every day into powerful medical devices.

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<p>At just 35 years old, computer scientist Shwetal Patel has made a career out of taking on "grand challenges." Now he's tackling his biggest challenge yet: health. He’s using code and some creativity to turn the smartphones we carry around every day into powerful medical devices.</p> <p>Thank you to our sponsor, Providence St. Joseph Health’s <a href="https://twitter.com/provinnovation">Digital and Innovation Group</a>. Follow them at twitter.com/provinnovation.</p>

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