Kyla Jaewhi Ko - Computational Biology & Blockchain in Healthcare

About Me

I am studying Computational Biology at UT Austin, with a minor in Statistics & Data Science.
My main interests are bioinformatics, medical data security, and blockchain applications in healthcare.
I have research experience in molecular biosciences and data-driven healthcare solutions.

Skills

• Programming: Python, R, SQL, Solidity (learning)
• Data Science: Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Genomics Analysis
• Blockchain: Smart Contracts, Decentralized Data Management, Privacy in Healthcare

Projects

Secure Medical Data Sharing with Blockchain

• Built a smart contract prototype for secure medical record sharing.
• Used Ethereum & IPFS to ensure data integrity and privacy.
• Implemented zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) for patient consent verification.

AI-Based Genomics Research

• Conducted genomic data analysis to identify disease-related gene mutations.
• Used machine learning models (TensorFlow, scikit-learn) for predictive diagnostics.
• Applied statistical methods to improve data accuracy.

Future Goals

• Develop secure and decentralized systems for bio-data management.
• Apply blockchain and AI to improve medical research and healthcare systems.
• Contribute to privacy-focused data sharing solutions in biotechnology.