Trishathi Malagar Nandakumar

Public Health Researcher | Epidemiologist | Biostatistician
Boston, US.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Public Health professional with expertise in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, specializing in data analysis, research design, and program evaluation. Proven ability to translate complex health data into actionable insights, inform public health interventions, and contribute to impactful research, poised to advance health equity and outcomes in a dynamic research or public health setting.

Work

Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Research Assistant I

Boston, MA, US

Summary

Contributes to impactful global health equity research by analyzing disparities, adverse outcomes, and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Highlights

Conducting comprehensive data collection, cleaning, and statistical analysis for research projects focused on global health equity, including disparities associated with ED boarding.

Evaluating the intricate relationship between sexual violence and chronic pain through rigorous research and data interpretation to uncover critical insights.

Preparing high-quality manuscripts and literature reviews for submission to peer-reviewed journals, ensuring research findings are disseminated effectively to the scientific community.

BUSPH Department of Epidemiology
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Research Assistant

Boston, MA, US

Summary

Supported an NIH-funded study by collecting and organizing extensive historical data to model environmental factors influencing health outcomes.

Highlights

Collected and processed historic county and state-level traffic data records spanning from 1995-2011 for an NIH-funded study, contributing to the development of a noise model.

Analyzed the relationship between residential exposure to traffic noise and fertility outcomes, providing critical data for public health research.

Performed meticulous data cleaning and created detailed documentation in Excel, organizing data by date, source, and key properties to ensure reproducibility and data integrity.

Boston University
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Teaching Assistant – Concepts and Methods in Epidemiology (SPH EP770)

Boston, MA, US

Summary

Facilitated student learning and comprehension in epidemiology through engaging instructional support and personalized guidance.

Highlights

Led engaging workshops to clarify complex epidemiological concepts, significantly improving students' understanding and application of course material.

Conducted effective office hour sessions, providing individualized support and fostering a conducive learning environment for students.

Contributed to enhanced academic performance and retention by addressing student queries and reinforcing key epidemiological methodologies.

Boston University
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Undergraduate Teaching Fellow – Qualitative Research Strategies in Global Health (SAS HS440)

Boston, MA, US

Summary

Mentored undergraduate students in qualitative research methodologies, guiding them through practical project development and analysis.

Highlights

Guided a class of 50 undergraduate students through their semester-long qualitative research projects, from data collection to analysis.

Provided comprehensive support and mentorship, ensuring students developed strong research skills and successfully completed their academic assignments.

Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in qualitative research strategies, enhancing students' practical application of theoretical knowledge in global health.

Primary Health Care Center (PHC)
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Volunteer

India, India

Summary

Contributed to community health initiatives by collecting vital demographic and health data from vulnerable populations.

Highlights

Collaboratively collected demographic data, medical histories, and immunization records from approximately 1,500 households in economically disadvantaged communities.

Assisted in the analysis of vaccination coverage data, providing insights that facilitated informed and targeted public health interventions.

Supported community health programs by gathering critical health information, contributing to improved public health outcomes and resource allocation.

Swasti Health Catalyst
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Intern

India, India

Summary

Supported public health efforts by contributing to the development and maintenance of a critical COVID-19 information resource.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and ongoing maintenance of a COVID-19 dashboard, enhancing public access to vital health information.

Liaised with hospitals and health centers to gather and update resource information, ensuring the dashboard provided current and accurate data.

Facilitated timely information dissemination during a public health crisis by ensuring resource availability for public access.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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Intern

India, India

Summary

Spearheaded community dental health initiatives and provided crucial tobacco cessation counseling to promote public health.

Highlights

Led and actively participated in public health dental camps, delivering community outreach, prevention, and education to underserved populations.

Conducted effective tobacco cessation counseling for 15 young adults, empowering them to make positive behavioral changes through education and guidance.

Contributed to improved oral health outcomes and reduced tobacco-related risks within the community through direct intervention and educational programs.

Education

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH)
Boston, MA, United States of America

Master's in Public Health

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Grade: 3.78

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
India, India

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Dental Surgery

Grade: 3.89

Skills

Programming Languages

SAS, STATA, R Programming.

Spatial Analysis & Mapping

ArcGIS Pro.

Digital Health Systems

DHIS2, Epic.

Research Methodologies

IRB, Grant Writing, Literature Review, Manuscript Writing, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Qualitative Research.

Data Management & Tools

Zotero, Mendeley, REDCap, Microsoft Office, Excel.

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Collection, Geospatial Analysis.

Public Health Interventions

Community Outreach, Vaccination Coverage Analysis, Health Education, Tobacco Cessation Counseling.

Projects

A Critical Review of Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Liver Cancer Risk

Summary

Conducted a critical review of four epidemiological studies to assess the association between sweetened beverage consumption and liver cancer risk.

Geospatial Analysis of Dental Care Accessibility and Oropharyngeal Cancer Mortality

Summary

Performed a geospatial analysis of oropharyngeal cancer mortality and dental care accessibility across Massachusetts counties.