Introduction
This grant proposes a decentralized storage scheme specifically designed for feminine health data. The platform will enable women to track their menstrual cycle and other health information without fear of government eavesdropping. The system will satisfy the criteria for HIPAA regulation, such as de-identification of medical data, and will readily import into established telehealth and EHR platforms. The project will empower women to take back control of their health data and highlight the social impact of decentralized file storage systems like Sia.
Grant Specifics
Total: $150,000
Term: one year
Allocation:
- $120K app development
- $30K user testing and advertising
Milestones:
- Q1 existing app research, mockup, and internal prototype
- Q2 beta test 1 and 2 and first clinical partner
- Q3 alpha test 1 and 2, second clinical partner, and one NGO
- Q4 public release and co-marketing with clinical partner and NGO
Development Information
Code will be transparently shared on GitHub. Progress will be tracked through quarterly committee meetings, where funding will cease with insufficient progress. Committee and community members will be solicited for feedback during beta and alpha tests, and their suggestions will be made public.
Additional Information
About the submitter: Dave Deriso studied Computational and Mathematical Engineering at Stanford University and taught data visualization at Stanford for three years. He programs in C++ (embedded, desktop, and with CUDA), Python, Typescript (expertise in Angular), Swift, and used to program in R, Java, ActionScript, and Modern Fortran. Recent academic paper: A general optimization framework for dynamic time warping
Author’s note: Although I’m new to this community, I deeply respect what you’re doing and would welcome a chance to contribute.