It is often suggested that young people may hold the key to solving some of the world’s greatest dilemmas due to their creative capacity. The nine young minds in the slideshow above give weight to that argument. Making a name for yourself in the world of medicine is no easy task these days. Doing so before the age of 20 is what you would call extraordinary. Click "view slideshow" to see some of the brightest and youngest minds whose contributions to science and medicine are just beginning.

TED Talk
Here are some of the brightest and youngest minds in medicine. TED Conference, CC by 2.0