Congrats Samantha Robles for winning 🥇 First Place at the Purdue Pitch Engine Competition 2026 with the Health Empowerment Initiative!

Samantha is developing a rapid Hepatitis C test that can confirm active infection in a single visit at community and harm-reduction sites. By eliminating the need for follow-up appointments that often don’t happen, this work makes diagnosis more accessible and helps close a critical gap in Hepatitis C care for those most at risk.

So proud of this innovation and the difference it will make in community health! 👏