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In this inspiring episode, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Andrea Stephany Díaz, a brilliant young entrepreneur and Co-founder of OncoSwab. Named one of Europe’s top 100 young scientists, Andrea shares how a chance encounter with a cancer screening idea sparked her entrepreneurial journey—leading her to launch her first diagnostics company at just 24.

Andrea discusses her background in molecular biotechnology, her global upbringing between Venezuela and Spain, and the motivation behind tackling one of the world’s deadliest diseases: lung cancer. With OncoSwab, she aims to make early detection more accessible and less invasive—leveraging science and innovation to save lives.

Beyond biotech, Andrea is a passionate advocate for women in STEM. Through her YouTube channel, DNAndrea, she shares behind-the-scenes insights from her startup journey and encourages young women to pursue careers in science and entrepreneurship.

Whether you're passionate about healthcare innovation or simply love a good founder story, this episode delivers a compelling look at purpose-driven science and startup grit.

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