Andrew Brooks

For other people named Andrew Brooks, see Andrew Brooks (disambiguation).

Andrew Brooks
Born(1969-02-10)February 10, 1969
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 51)
New York City, U.S.
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 and the developer of the first FDA-approved rapid saliva test for COVID-19 diagnosis.[1][2][3]

  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.
  3. ^ "Andrew Brooks, Designer of COVID-19 Saliva Test, Dies at 51". The Scientist Magazine.