Epidemiology

Epidemiologist

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Senior Director, Clinical Epidemiology

Gun Violence Survivors Foundation

Raised funds for gun violence survivors. 
Developed and prioritized different services for survivors.
Visits and support for survivors.
Engaging and helping survivors apply for grants and available resources.

Vice President Clinical Research

Boston University School of Medicine

Dedicated to the educational, intellectual, professional, and personal development of a diverse group of exceptional students, trainees, and faculty who are deeply committed to the study and the practice of medicine, to biomedical research, and to public health.†

Assistant Professor

Reported to Section Chief; directed TEC (Clinical Translational Epidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Research), a school-wide research center to engage clinician-researchers in translation and comparative effectiveness research. Managed a $1M budget and up to 13 employees. 
* Served as co-investigator on multiple grants. Prepared and submitted grant applications to several federal research funding agencies and secured federal grants in excess of $691K.
* Created a large repository of data, which was used in several research projects.
* Developed an independent research portfolio that contributed to several federal-level legislations.
* Led and collaborated with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders from different states to initiate large projects.
* Mentored several Ph.D. students, research fellows, junior faculty, and analysts.

Director of the Evan's Center for Translational Epidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Research

Columbia University in the City of New York

•	Taught 2 summer courses: Longitudinal data analysis and Survival analysis
•	Firearm injury research: 
        Collaborated with several faculty at different institutions. 
        Worked with students for practicum and as first reader to develop their own research projects.
        Lead several research projects on policy and health outcomes research on firearm injuries.
        Cardiovascular research collaborations in cardiac failure, LVADs, and cardiac transplant.
	Breast cancer research collaboration with breast surgery department, NYU Medical center and Indiana University.
•	Provided methodological and statistical consultation and mentoring for clinician and student researchers.
•	Principal Investigator for large cohort studies and registries.
•	Statistical analysis of secondary data by linkage of large data such as EMR and SEER data with Medicare, billing data with pharmacy information using direct linkage and probabilistic linkage
•	Mentored MPH students and early clinician researchers to develop their own projects to completion and subsequent publication.
•	Grant writing and submission
•	Promoted scientific visibility by leading development of scientific presentations and publications.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Reported to the Epidemiology Center Director; conducted outcomes research projects in surgery.

•	Provided methodological and statistical consultation and support for clinicians and student researchers.
•	Help develop FDA IDE applications for oncology studies.
•	Principal Investigator for large cohort studies and registries.
•	Participated in daily operational activities such as research seminars, committees for research development, and establishing annual budget for the clinical research facility.
•	Statistical analysis of secondary data by linkage of large data such as EMR and SEER data with Medicare, billing data with pharmacy information using direct linkage and probabilistic linkage
•	Developed research data infrastructure for the department specifically for clinical trials and observational studies. 
•	Established organizational structure for clinical research and data centers consisting of a three-year center development plan, focused on collaboration with a 3-tier 3-pillar structure.
•	 Developed custom course syllabus, outlining standards, materials, grading, and progression for students.
•	 Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
•	 Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
•	 Mentored MPH students and early clinician-researchers to develop their own projects to completion and publication.
•	Managed research assistants, database managers, biostatisticians, student researchers, and analysts.
•	Developed SOPs for clinical research institutions and for specific projects, fully incorporating QA/QC 
•	Participated in grant writing and published several high-quality scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.
•	Guided student thesis and dissertation work.
•	Performed in-depth research and data collection for academic publishing projects.
•	Promoted scientific visibility by scientific presentations and publications.

$4.615B USD company whose purpose is to improve health and to help their customers deliver life-changing therapies, and to bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value. 

Reported to the Executive Director, Epidemiology; assisted with the development of epidemiology study protocols and statistical analysis plans. Utilized the full breadth of epidemiological data sources, both internal and external, and, where appropriate, primary research to produce high-quality and innovative 
epidemiological research studies.
* Conducted meta-analysis.
* Presented insights and perspectives to clients.
* Collaborated with clinical trials division and external partners in designing clinical trials.

Associate Director, Epidemiology

CTU Bern, University of Bern

Reported to the Head of Research; served as the lead biostatistician for multi-national cardiovascular device clinical trials. Oversaw observational studies and served as trial manager for a cardiovascular clinical trial.

•	Drafted statistical sections of study protocols outlining information such as rationale, objectives, design, and methodology.
•	Provided methodological and statistical consultation and support for clinicians and student researchers.
•	Principal Biostatistician for large multicenter randomized clinical trials, longitudinal studies and registries.
•	Participated in daily operational activities such as research seminars, and committees for research development within the clinical research facility.
•	Statistical analysis of clinical trial data and longitudinal studies.
•	Project manager for a randomized clinical trial (PC trial).
•	Determined sample size based on pre-specified level of statistical power. Mentored clinical research fellows.
•	Drafted statistical sections of study protocols outlining information such as rationale, objectives, design, and methodology.
•	Managed research assistants, database managers, database developers, bioinformaticians, biostatisticians, and analysts
•	Reviewed and analyzed clinical study data.
•	Collaborated with a team of interventional cardiologists for several real-world and clinical trials.
•	Proposal development, writing, and submission.
•	Promoted scientific visibility by leading the development of scientific presentations and publications.

Biostatistician

Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis

A prestigious university best known for its exceptional academics; consistently ranks in the top 20 national universities.
•	Prepared complex datasets using SAS, Stata, and R statistical software for graphics creation and analyzed data.
•	Responded to clinical team needs and questions regarding study-specific reports and deliverables.
•	Determined sample size based on pre-specified level of statistical power.
•	Drafted statistical sections of study protocols outlining information such as rationale, objectives, design, and methodology.
•	Created study designs by selecting appropriate statistical methodologies.
•	Reviewed and analyzed clinical study data.
•	Conducted exploratory data analysis to summarize characteristics of data and present to the scientific team.
•	Created and implemented source code for statistical analyses.

Johns Hopkins

•	Provided methodological and statistical consultation and support for the clinician and student researchers.
•	Principal Biostatistician for randomized clinical trials, longitudinal studies, and registries.
•	Participated in daily operational activities such as research seminars, and committees for research development within the research facility.
•	Managed research assistants, database managers, database developers, bioinformaticians, and analysts
•	Promoted scientific visibility by leading development of scientific presentations and publications.

Mercy Medical Center

•	Provided methodological and statistical consultation and support for clinicians and researchers.
•	Principal Biostatistician for large-scale longitudinal studies.
•	Participated in daily operational activities such as research seminars, and committees for research development within the research facility.
•	Statistical analysis of longitudinal studies.
•	Managed research assistants, database managers, database developers, bioinformaticians, and analysts
•	Proposal development, writing, and submission
•	Promoted scientific visibility by leading the development of scientific presentations and publications.

Clinical Epidemiologist who combines outstanding clinical research, data analysis, and data management for epidemiological studies, drafting of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and preparation of reports. Offering a distinctive combination of scientific leadership, complex real-world observation, and skills in designing and executing high-impact observational / retrospective studies and clinical trials in support of innovative pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and treatments across multiple therapeutic and disease categories. Successfully directs world-class projects and provides expertise to guide clients through the research process including academia, regulators, and clients.

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