Target Product Profile for the Memory and Aging Center (MAC) Copilot
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Target Product Profile (TPP) development project as part of the UCSF Catalyst Program Summer Internship! This intensive program brings together a diverse group of talented students and researchers to create a comprehensive TPP for our flagship digital health project.
Having demonstrated technical feasibility of the MAC Copilot, our agentic generative AI decision support system for dementia diagnosis, the next step is developing a comprehensive Target Product Profile to guide our transition from research prototype to commercial clinical solution.
What is a Target Product Profile?
A Target Product Profile is a structured roadmap that clearly defines the product vision, guides research and development, and outlines key product attributes and performance criteria needed for successful commercialization.
The Four Pillars of our TPP
- Medical - Clinical requirements, safety profiles, and efficacy benchmarks
- Technology and Design - Technical specifications, user experience, and system architecture
- Business Fields - Market analysis, commercialization strategy, and business model development
- Regulatory and Intellectual Property - FDA pathway, compliance requirements, and IP strategy
Meet Our Exceptional Intern Team
We’ve assembled an outstanding group of interns from leading institutions, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise:
Emily Zhao is an undergraduate at UCLA pursuing a B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Cognitive Science with a specialization in computing. Originally from New Jersey, Emily has worked as an EMT and currently serves as an Economics research assistant at the Anderson School of Management studying healthcare policy and as a Science and Health News Writer at The Daily Bruin.
Seon Min Kim is a health data scientist with a background in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, currently pursuing her Master’s in Health Data Science at UCSF. Her work centers on leveraging AI to support clinical decision-making and digital health innovation. Outside of the lab, she enjoys running, camping, and traveling, especially discovering new places to eat and explore.
Timothy Klein is a postdoc at UCSF transitioning from academia to biotech or consulting. With a PhD in protein biochemistry and structural biology, Tim has been working on determining how bacteria defend themselves against viral infection during his time at UCSF.
Peyton Skaggs is an undergraduate at San Francisco State University and a UCSF Catalyst intern with a strong interest in healthcare innovation. He’s excited to contribute to projects that make a real-world impact and is eager to keep learning, collaborating, and building things that matter.
Korey Dang is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Economics and Public Health. He grew up in the East Bay, and has worked various clinical positions before transitioning to business roles. He is currently working to expand his knowledge in business strategy and finance. Outside of academic and professional work, Korey enjoys reading, golfing, and exploring the Bay to find new restaurants.
Andy Wang is a student at Stanford pursuing a B.S. in biomedical computation and an M.S. in computer science. He is interested in the intersection of computer science and medicine and has worked on initiatives in personalized medicine and digital health. He also enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, and is the alto in a saxophone quartet on campus.
Jacob Han is an undergraduate at Berkeley majoring in bioengineering and data science, interested in the intersection between life sciences, tech, and business. He has experience working in consulting, business development, finance, and more. In his free time, he loves to fish, work out, and watch the Chicago Bears.
Jialin Jiang is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley double majoring in Molecular Cell Biology and Data Science. She is passionate about digital health product management and currently serves as a student analyst at CITRIS Health, where she maps landscape opportunities in AgeTech and AI-driven health innovations.
Joshua Mok is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Nutrition and Metabolic Biology. He currently conducts research under Dr. Sona Kang through the SPUR program. He also works with QB3, supporting life science ventures and intern programming. Joshua is interested in the intersection of medicine, entrepreneurship, and translational research. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing volleyball, and finding new cafes or food spots around the Bay.
Catalyst Program Recognition and Support
The MAC Copilot project was recently awarded the prestigious UCSF Catalyst Program grant, recognizing its potential for transformative impact in healthcare. This funding supports our TPP development initiative and validates the commercial viability of our approach to AI-powered neurodegenerative disease diagnosis.
Looking Forward
Over the coming months, our intern team will work collaboratively across all four TPP modules, conducting market research, analyzing regulatory pathways, defining technical specifications, and establishing clinical validation requirements. This interdisciplinary approach ensures our final TPP will be comprehensive, realistic, and actionable.
The culmination of this program will be a complete Target Product Profile presentation that will guide the next phase of MAC Copilot development and inform our commercialization strategy.
We’re excited to see the innovative insights and solutions this talented team will develop as they help shape the future of AI-powered neurodegenerative disease diagnosis!