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Quick facts for kids Andrew I. Brooks
Born	(1969-02-10)February 10, 1969 Bronxville, New York, U.S.
Died	January 23, 2021(2021-01-23) (aged 51) New York City, U.S.
Education	University of Rochester School of Medicine (PhD)
Known for	First FDA approved COVID-19 saliva-based/home-use test
Spouse(s)	Jill Brooks
Children	3
Scientific career
Fields	Molecular neuroscience
Institutions	University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey RUCDR Infinite Biologics

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. He created the first FDA-approved rapid saliva test for COVID-19 diagnosis.

Brooks died on January 23, 2021 from a heart attack in New York City, aged 51.

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