Hi, my name is
Derrick Lin
Developer · UCLA Med Student · Building tools at the intersection of technology and healthcare
About Me
I'm a medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA with a background in computer science and neurobiology from UC Irvine, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude.
Previously, I spent 4+ years in UC Irvine's BCI Lab where I designed custom PCBs, built real-time neural signal visualization software, and engineered hardware for a brain-controlled walking exoskeleton. That work earned First Place at the IEEE EMBC Young Professional Paper Competition and contributed to 7 publications.
Now I'm focused on health tech — I co-founded Transcend Medical, a startup connecting patients with gender-affirming care providers, and Teddy Bear Hospital USA, a non-profit expanded to 7 university chapters. I build tools that bridge technology and healthcare — one project at a time.
Education
MD Candidate, UCLA (2028)
Undergrad
BS CS & Neurobiology, UC Irvine
Focus
Health Tech
Startup
Co-Founder & CTO, Transcend Medical
Projects
Stroke Localizer
An interactive web app for medical trainees to practice neurological stroke localization. Select symptoms or type a clinical description — the app uses rule-based logic and AI to identify the affected vascular territory, visualized on an interactive 3D brain model and Circle of Willis diagram.
Key Features
- 45 symptoms across 7 neurological exam categories
- 31 localization rules covering 13 vascular territories
- AI-powered free text parsing with Claude
- Interactive 3D brain with React Three Fiber
- Multi-plane 2D SVG views (axial, coronal, sagittal)
- Circle of Willis artery diagram with occlusion markers
- Bidirectional hover interactions between results and visualizations
- Step-by-step clinical reasoning explanations
Transcend Medical
As Co-Founder & CTO, I'm leading the development of a mobile platform that helps patients find vetted, gender-affirming care providers. The app features real-time messaging, appointment scheduling, provider search with filtering, and a review system — all designed with accessibility and trust at the core. Currently in beta testing at UCLA.
Key Features
- Real-time messaging between patients and providers
- Appointment scheduling system
- Provider search with filtering and reviews
- Provider onboarding, verification, and customizable profiles
- Beta tested at UCLA with iterative user feedback
- Cross-functional collaboration with clinical advisors
Skills & Tech
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools & Platforms
Hardware & Domain
Get in Touch
I'm always open to discussing health tech projects, new ideas, or opportunities to collaborate. Feel free to reach out!