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Jina Ko is a researcher focused on developing novel technologies in medical diagnostics using bioengineering, molecular biology, and chemistry. Her research aims to address currently intractable challenges in the precision medicine field. Ko's work involves resolving inherent biological heterogeneity in individuals with disease and identifying robust biomarkers that accurately reflect the molecular status of the body for diagnostics. She specializes in creating microfluidic platforms and molecular tools for biomarker discovery and detection, emphasizing high-throughput, ultra-high sensitive, multiplexed profiling of biomarkers such as nucleic acids, proteins, and extracellular vesicles. Ko envisions transforming the field of medicine by enabling early detection and ultimate treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and neurological disorders. She fosters a multidisciplinary community, bringing together scientists with broad expertise in engineering, medicine, and biology, and actively promotes an inclusive and intellectually stimulating environment for students at various educational levels.
Jina Ko Lab • Philadelphia, PA
Leading research focused on bioengineering and medical diagnostics.
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