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15-Year-Old Prodigy Earns PhD, Pursues AI in Medicine

3/19/2026

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Laurent Simons, a Belgian researcher, earned a PhD in quantum physics from the University of Antwerp at age 15.
His Bose polaron research aims to enhance human biology and extend healthy lifespans, and his findings are published in Physical Review X.
After his defense, he began a second doctorate in medical science focusing on artificial intelligence for diagnostics, and he emphasizes rigorous clinical evidence and collaboration.

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Laurent Simons, a Belgian researcher, earned a PhD in quantum physics from the University of Antwerp at age 15.
His Bose polaron research aims to enhance human biology and extend healthy lifespans, and his findings are published in Physical Review X.
After his defense, he began a second doctorate in medical science focusing on artificial intelligence for diagnostics, and he emphasizes rigorous clinical evidence and collaboration.