Clarify+ wins Rep. Victoria Spartz’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge in Indiana’s Fifth District

When asked what inspired the creation of Clarify+, Mobareji Abejide said, “My inspiration for Clarify+ came from three frustrations. First, as a follower of science communicators like LadySpineDoc, Dr. Mike Varshavski, and Professor Dave, I was alarmed by the rampant health misinformation online, often driven by profit, which preys on patient anxieties. Second, I saw my peers and adults turning to generic AIs for medical advice, a practice I knew had potential with the right patient-specific context, but was dangerous in its current practice, as their advice, detached from a person’s actual health record, is at best unhelpful and at worst, life-threatening.

“This problem became the focus of my research, which was selected as a finalist project for the Harvard Vision Global Health conference from nearly a thousand global submissions. My findings confirmed these issues and uncovered deeper ones, such as existing patient aids often failing those with low health literacy and a lack of cultural competency, creating a ‘double penalty’ for marginalized communities. The research made it clear that a high-yield tool would be accurate, equitable, and personalized.

“Finally, I wanted to build a bridge, not a barrier, between patients and doctors. With clinical visits being just 15-30 minutes, there’s immense pressure on both sides. I envisioned an app that would empower patients to come to their appointments prepared and confident, transforming the limited time into a productive, shared dialogue. Clarify+ was born from this vision to create a secure ecosystem where AI provides context-aware, doctor-supervised support, fighting misinformation and turning the confusion of a diagnosis into a clear path forward for everyone.”