# Disease-Detecting Cell Phones Scientist's Hack Analyzes Blood and Scans Cells By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disease-detect-cell-phone References: [geeksaresexy.net](http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2008/12/21/cell-phone-modded-to-detect-diseases/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/multimedia/2008/12/gallery_microscope_phone) Dr. Aydogan Ozcan at [UCLA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxpro-air) has created a disease-detecting cell phone by hacking a [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony) Ericsson w810i camera phone. Using a filtered light source, the hacked cell phone captures images of cells that are then analyzed on a desktop computer. According to [Wired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-verification), Ozcan's technology allows the hacked cell phone to detect specific diseases like malaria or count CD4+T cells to monitor an HIV patient's health. **Implications** - Dr. Aydogan Ozcan hopes that in the near future his technology can be loaded into a hand-held device and produce results with no need for a computer. This incredible discovery could help doctors solve health problems quickly and be very helpful in the less-industrialized world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Disease Detection:** The technology developed by Dr. Aydogan Ozcan enables disease detection using a hand-held device, eliminating the need for a computer. - **Cell Phone Medical Diagnostics:** Hacking cell phone cameras for medical analysis presents an innovative approach to diagnostics using widely available consumer devices. - **Point-of-care Testing:** By utilizing cell phones for disease detection, this trend enables quick and efficient on-site testing in remote areas or less-industrialized regions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry stands to benefit from the disruptive innovation of disease-detecting cell phones, improving diagnostics and accessibility. - **Mobile Technology:** The development of cell phones as medical diagnostic tools presents an opportunity for the mobile technology industry to expand into the healthcare sector. - **Biotechnology:** The integration of hacked cell phone cameras into medical diagnostics could revolutionize the biotechnology industry by offering cost-effective and accessible solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Smell-Based Disease Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnoze.md) - [Miniature Blood Pressure Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-blood-pressure-monitors.md) - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [Smartphone Blood Pressure Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpclip.md) - [AI-Powered Cellular Intelligence Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellular-intelligence-platform.md) - [Rapid Cell Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-analyzer.md) - [Photo-Based Vitamin Deficiency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-cam.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md)