Kristy Chan

Conducting bioinformatics research using RNA riboswitch structures to detect Coxsackievirus B3 in recycled water, with findings on track for publication Built and evaluated predictive models in Python (pandas, NumPy, ViennaRNA, Scikit-learn) to identify optimal biosensor combinations from kmer count datasets processed in Google Colab Performed feature engineering and statistical modeling across large biological datasets, interpreting results to guide experimental decisions

Undergraduate Research Assistant - San Jose State University - San Jose, CA

(2024-10)

• Conducting bioinformatics research using RNA riboswitch structures to detect Coxsackievirus B3 in recycled water, with findings on track for publication
• Built and evaluated predictive models in Python (pandas, NumPy, ViennaRNA, Scikit-learn) to identify optimal biosensor combinations from kmer count datasets processed in Google Colab
• Performed feature engineering and statistical modeling across large biological datasets, interpreting results to guide experimental decisions

Teaching Assistant — Library & Chinese Language - Piedmont High School - Piedmont, CA

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Tutored students in Chinese grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation; managed library circulation and inventory using Excel and Google Workspace

B.S. - Data Science, Minor in Business - San Jose State University (2024-08 - 2027-05)