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Titus Ko is an intern working under Dr. Charles Cook, a Ph.D. chemist, at Nikang Therapeutics (NKT) in the field of cancer drug research, 2022 - present. He assists Dr. Cook in pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing, and controls, covering analytical, drug substance, and drug product development, and manufacturing for pre-GLP to commercial projects.
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Luke Ko has been serving at San Ramon Urgent Care since June 2023 as an intern..
High School Researcher Titus Ko Publishes First-Author Study in Cureus Journal of Medical Science, Part of Springer Nature, Examining Water Intake and Academic Performance Among 10,199 U.S. Teens

Titus Ko's first-author research paper was published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science, part of Springer Nature.

Combining his passion for computer science, data science, and statistical analysis, Titus investigated the relationship between water intake and academic performance among 10,199 U.S. high school students using CDC survey data.

Applying computational data analysis and advanced statistical techniques, including survey-weighted logistic regression, he examined patterns in a large national dataset while distinguishing correlation from causation.

His publication demonstrates how programming, quantitative reasoning, and scientific research skills can be applied to investigate real-world questions in public health and education.

Read Published Research in Cureus
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501(c)(3)Non-Profit 
Titus Ko is the Founder, President, Art Designer, and Webmaster of TeensInspiringTeens.com (Teens Inspiring Teens Corporation), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The website features auto-shipment from the factory to the customer's E-shop, showcasing T-shirts with slogans and designs promoting students' art, health, and social justice. Each T-shirt slogan echoes the theme of the "Healthy Teens, Healthy Planet Podcast" episode. A portion of the proceeds goes to charity.
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Titus Ko, host of the "Healthy Teens Healthy Planet Podcast," covers health, sustainability, and social justice topics. Each episode aims to educate, inspire, and empower young listeners with practical insights and action plans for personal improvement and a better planet. In Episode 10, titled "Helping the Homeless With an Action Plan," Titus discusses creative and compassionate solutions to address homelessness, emphasizing the significance of positive impacts in urban areas.
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Data Science/CS Researcher ​

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  1. Published in Cureus International Medical Journal :

  2. Nikang Therapeutics - Cancer Drug Research Intern - 2022 - Now

  3. COSMOS Research: Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems Intern, 2022, issued By UC Davis.

  4. SCRIPPS Research:  Certificate in "Bioinformatics & Computational Biology" at the Junior Scientist Training Program 2021, issued by Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, CA.

Inside School:

Teacher Assistant /Tutor/ Club Presidents/ High Jump Team

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 1) Teacher Assistant -AP Computer Science A Class of California High School, San Ramon. 2025-2026 (Selected By teacher)​

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2) Teacher Assistant -AP Precalculus, A Class of California High School, San Ramon. 2024-2025(Selected By teacher) 

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3) Science Olympiad Club of  California High School: President & Team Captain (2023-2027)

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4) Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Club  of California High School: President (2024-2027)

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 5) Computational Biology Olympiad (USABO) Club  of California High School: President (2024-2026) ​​

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 6) Gadening Club of California High School: Vice President (2023-2026)

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7) Athletic Achievements

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Group Leader & Varsity Athlete - Track & Field -  Calforinia High School,

San Ramon, CA,

  • Long Jump, Triple Jump, & High Jump) Feb 2022 - Present

  • High Jump Team Captain 2023 - Present

  • Manage our track and field jumps group (Long Jump, Triple Jump, & High Jump) in warm-up and cooldown activities, as well as a leading guide through core workouts.

  • Achieved 2nd place in the Triple Jump event at the East Bay Athletic League, 2022 (EBAL) finals tournament, Frosh/Soph Division, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and dedication.

  • High Jump Team Captain 2023 - Present

  • Awarded the prestigious North Coast Section (NCS) Scholar-Athlete Award, exemplifying academic excellence alongside athletic accomplishments.

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Programming & AI Innovation​

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8) Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 State Finalist and Club President: 

  • Announced by Samsung in December 2024: Titus Ko and his teammates collaboratively designed AI-powered smart glasses to assist people with visual impairments. Featuring an innovative AI Facial Expression Recognition System, the glasses aim to interpret facial expressions and help users better understand emotions during everyday social interactions, enhancing accessibility, communication, and independence.

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  • Proficient in: R Programming, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML.

 Outside School:

Therapeutics company Interns/ Urgent Care Intern/ 

Volunteer: Senior Home/ Mentor/Tutor/Church Youth Leader

Founder of 501(c)(3)/Business Owner/Podcast Host/Pianist /Artist/

 

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Intern & Volunteer
1) Cancer Drug Company Intern: , May 2022 - Present
2) Urgent Care Intern: San Ramon Urgent Care, June 2023-Present 

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3) Pianist,  Community Impact Through Music.  Aug 2012 - Present (11 years)

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  • Music Students Service League of Contra Costa - Historian Officer. Website: Msslmusic.com 

    • Serve as the Historian Officer for the student-run branch of the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) in Contra Costa County.

    • Document and archive significant events and achievements within the organization.

    • Manage the creation and distribution of newsletters and historical records for the league.

    • Collaborate with fellow student officers to promote and support the league's initiatives.

    •  I play the piano and provide music therapy to uplift seniors with disabilities in collaboration with my teammates. My responsibilities include documenting the league's events and performances, where I record and edit the essence of musical interactions within the community.​

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 4)  STEM Giving Project: Founder & Mentor Leader - mentoring middle schoolers in STEM from all backgrounds. Collaborating with California High School Science Olympiad and Biology Olympiad Club.

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  5)  Calculus Tutoring: Co-President, Mentor Leader - Course: AP Calculus BC, AP Biology

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  6)  Church in Pleasanton, CA: Church Piano Service,  Youth Leader, Speaker, Volunteer (January 2014 - Present (9 years, 7 months) 

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  7 ) Open Heart Kitchen: Meal preparation at Dublin Senior Center, CA (2023).

 

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President's Volunteer Service Award - Gold (512 Hours)  2022-2023

Luke Ko's  Mission: 

"I will continue to learn and collaborate across disciplines on my journey toward a career in science, where I aim to address global challenges and contribute to the betterment of humanity. Whether inside the classroom or working alongside my peers, I am committed to collaborating, leading, serving, and connecting, all with the purpose of enhancing the lives of those within my future college campus and beyond."
 
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501(c)(3)Non-Profit 
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​​ 8)  TeensInspiringTeens.org (501(c)(3) Non-profit  organization:​   Founder, President, Art Designer, and Webmaster 

 

Mission: "Every Teen Deserves a Healthier, Kinder, and Greener Planet!". At the helm of TeensInspiringTeens.com, Luke Ko leads as the Founder, President, Art Designer, and Web Developer. This innovative platform not only showcases a unique collection of T-shirts that bear the creative imprints of student artwork but also champions significant health and social justice causes. These T-shirts, along with eco-friendly reusable shopping bags, feature powerful messages like "Black Lives Matter!", "Stop Asian Hate", "Vaccines Save Lives", "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!", and others resonating with current social and environmental issues. These echo powerful slogans from their "Healthy Teens, Healthy Planet Podcast. Additionally, each purchase from their direct factory-to-consumer online store contributes to these efforts, with a portion of the E-Shop's earnings being allocated to various charitable causes, marrying E-commerce with compassion. Beyond the virtual world, you'll find Luke and his team with sleeves rolled up, revitalizing beaches and parks. Their commitment is tangible in every reusable bag and cleanup effort, reinforcing their commitment to creating a better planet for teens and future generations.

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9)  Healthy Teens Healthy Planet Podcast: Host & Producer.  Luke's podcast, "Teens Inspiring Teens: Healthy Teens, Healthy Planet," can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music.  

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Academic Honors and Awards​

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  1.  International Summa Honors 2023 - Awarded to those with significant scientific contributions. Issued by Cureus International Medical Journal, 9/19/2023. ​

  2. AP Scholar with Honor, Issued by College Board 2023

  3. 7x Honor Roll Student from 2017 to Present, issued by California High School (Unweighted GPA: 4.0)

  4. Biology Olympiad National Semifinalist Winner (2023 USABO Semifinalist status, awarded to the top 10% of test-takers in the nation.) Issued by  Center for Excellence in Education 

  5. 2x Science Olympiad Regional Winner (Top 5 out of 30+ competing schools.

    • DISEASE DETECTIVES 2022

    • WATER QUALITY 2021

  6. North Coast Section (NCS) Scholar-Athlete Award, 2022,2023,​

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Biomedical/Health Equity Certificates​

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 1) "PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway Honors Program Certificate", California High School, San Ramon (5/2024)

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 2) "ROP Human Body Systems, Certificate of Proficiency", issued by Contra Costa County, Office of Education. 6/2023

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 3) "Certificate of Completion in Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems", issued by UC Davis School of Mathematics and Science, 2022; mentored by Robert D. Guy, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics.​

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 4) "Certificate in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology" at the Junior Scientist Training Program 2021, issued by Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, CA. Issue Date: 8/2021

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 5) "Heartsaver CPR AED Certification", American Heart Association - Optional modules completed: Child CPR AED, Infant CPR, First Aid Training Site: Heart Start CPR, San Ramon.  Issue Date 6/2023

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6) "Course Certificate - Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare" (by Professor Minal Patel, University of Michigan), 2023

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7) "Course Certificate - Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health" (by Professors Karin Yeatts, Ph.D., and Lorraine Alexander, Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), 2021

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Artistic Awards

( Serving & Connecting People )

1)  Visual Art: 

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  • T-shirt featuring  Student Art Designer such as  "Black Lives Matter!","Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!", and more.​

  • Art Account at Instagram titusk_work

  • 2024 National Youth Art Contest: Honorable Mention

  • 2024 Congress  Art Contest: Special Recognition 

  • (Animatordog) Titus Ko Youtube Channel (since 2020)

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 2) Performing Art: ​ Guitar,

Aug 2019- Present (7years)

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  • Music Students Service League of Contra Costa - Historian Officer. Website: Msslmusic.com 

    • Serve as the Historian Officer for the student-run branch of the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) in Contra Costa County.

    • Document and archive significant events and achievements within the organization.

    • Manage the creation and distribution of newsletters and historical records for the league.

    • Collaborate with fellow student officers to promote and support the league's initiatives.

    •  I play the piano and provide music therapy to uplift seniors with disabilities in collaboration with my teammates. My responsibilities include documenting the league's events and performances, where I record and edit the essence of musical interactions within the community.

  • Piano Certificates and Awards:

 

  • Certificate of Merit - Piano Level Advanced, issued by Music Teachers' Association of California / Mar. 2023

  • Awarded "State Honors" - Piano Level 10, issued by Music Teachers' Association of California / Mar. 2023

  • 1st place of Sonata Contest of Piano, 2021 

  • 2nd place of MTAC Constra Costa Baroque Festival 2022

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  • Piano Composer: Create a musical piano introduction and an outro ending music for the podcast "Healthy Teen's Healthy Planet Podcast "

 2023  "AP Scholar with Honor"
issued by College Board.
Received a perfect score of 5 out of 5 on all AP exams.​

- SAT: 1530 
- PSAT: National Merit Commended Scholar
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- Every AP Exam Receives a Perfect Score of 5
- AP Scholar with Honor(Issued by College Board'23)
- 10 AP Classes
- 5 UC Credit College Classes( Dual Enrollment) 
- 5 UC Honor Classes
- 7x Honor Roll Student 2017 - Present
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***  Unweighted GPA:  4.0  ****
(Straight A's)
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  • AP Biology
  •  AP English Language & Composition 
  •  AP US History  
  •  AP Calculus AB
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 10 x AP Classes
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  1. AP Biology
  2. AP Physics I
  3. AP Chemistry
  4. AP Calculus AB   
  5. AP Statistics
  6. AP English Language & Composition 
  7. AP English Literature & Composition
  8. AP United States History 
  9. AP United States Government and Politics
  10.  AP Music Theory
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 5 x College Classes
(Dual Enrollment: All UC Credits & Straight A's)​
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  1. College Chemistry
  2. Single Variable Calculus II
  3. College Public Health
  4. College Psychology
  5. College Object-Oriented Computer Programming Methodologies in Python​
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  5 x UC Honors (Straight A's)
 1) UC Honors Precalculus             
2) UC Honors Chemistry
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***   PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway Honors Program    ***
Issued by California High School, San Ramon, CA, 6/20243,
3) UC Honors Principals of Biomedical Sciences 
(PLTW End of Course Exam: 600/600)
4) UC Honors Human Body Systems
5) UC Honors Medical Intervention
 ** Other University Course Certificate  **​
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  1. Course Certificate - Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health (by Professors Karin Yeatts, Ph.D., and Lorraine Alexander, Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

  2. Course Certificate - "Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare" (by Professor Minal Patel, University of Michigan)

  3. American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care in Diabetes 2/8/2023.  

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** Mandarin Drama Video Project **
I made a fun YouTube video with my friends where I play two roles: a doctor and a student.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIee7aTBLew&t=13s
 
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