Public Health Data Visualization

Mehrnoush Fereydouni

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Motivated and committed Master of Public Health graduate specializing in epidemiology and data analytics, with a strong empha- sis on clinical trials, cancer epidemiology, chronic disease surveillance, and health outcomes research. Experienced in utilizing advanced data analysis tools such as R, SAS, and STATA to extract insights from intricate healthcare datasets. Proficient in statistical analysis, clinical trial operations, and data visualization to support healthcare decision-making. Eager to gain further experience.

SKILLS

R Public Health Data Analysis Leadership DNA extraction SAS Epidemiological study design Collaboration RNA extraction STATA Data Visualization Problem-Solving real-time PCR Microsoft Office Biostatistics Cultural Competency ELISA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant Department of Public Health Sciences, UNC Charlotte, NC August 2023 - May 2025

• Assisted in training and mentoring over 70 undergraduate students each semester on topics including health disparities, chronic disease prevention, and quality of life indicators

• Reviewed and provided structured feedback on assignments focused on health outcomes evaluation, including the impact of social determinants of health

• Supported students in data-driven assignments, promoting skills in data interpretation, critical thinking, and public health research

• Fostered a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, engaging with students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds through interactive discussions and applied projects Emergency Management Intern Department of Police and Public Safety, UNC Charlotte, NC Sep 2024- Nov 2024

• Led community outreach with 20 student organizations, increasing participation in emergency preparedness initiatives and laying the foundation for expanded student wellness partnerships

• Developed and distributed targeted public health communications such as flyers, brochures, and digital materials in collab- oration with Student Affairs and Marketing, resulting in a resulting in a 40% increase in engagement with the NinerReady program

• Coordinated recruitment events and maintained detailed communication logs using Microsoft Office tools, supporting internal reporting and generating baseline data to inform future grants and program evaluation Medical Laboratory Technician Full-time position, Deir Hospital, Bushehr, Iran Aug 2015- Feb 2021

• Supported clinical trials and cancer research by performing real-time PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and diagnostic assays, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)

• Collected, processed, and managed patient samples for investigational studies, maintaining detailed records to ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory protocols

• Conducted essential laboratory procedures, including cell culture maintenance, media preparation, and ELISA, improving turnaround time and data reliability by streamlining workflows and implementing consistent quality control practices EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology concentration May 2025 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte NC, USA B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences July 2015

Bushehr University of Medical Science, Bushehr, Iran PROJECTS AND RESEARCHS

Epidemiological Capstone Project: Addressing the Factors Influencing Healthy Pregnancy

• Developed and analyzed an epidemiological summary on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and child health in Mecklenburg County using public health datasets (CDC, NCDHHS, March of Dimes)

• Conducted descriptive analyses and visualizations using R and Canva to examine trends in maternal mortality, infant mortality, low birth weight, and preterm births

• Interviewed local epidemiologists and co-authored a comprehensive Call to Action report with evidence-based strategies to address maternal health disparities

Cancer Screening Awareness and Its Predictors: Analysis of HINTS 6 National Survey Data

• Managed and cleaned large-scale survey data using R; prepared variables for analysis and ensured data quality

• Performed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, correlation, and regression modeling

• Identified key associations between BMI, region, physical activity, and cancer screening awareness to inform public health strategies

Examining the Relationship Between Education and Diabetes Status in Adults

• Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using RANDS7 secondary data to evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the prevalence of Type II diabetes among adults

• Performed statistical analyses in SAS, identifying significant associations between diabetes status and socioeconomic disparities, providing data-driven insights

• Interpreted and reported key findings, challenging initial hypotheses and contributing to evidence-based public health strategies to reduce diabetes risk in lower socioeconomic groups Data Interpretation and Stratified Analysis of Health Behavior Data using STATA

• Analyzed and interpreted health behavior data from the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children 2001 dataset using STATA, identifying key trends and risk factors

• Performed stratified analysis and hypothesis testing, generating insights to support public health initiatives by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and WHO

• Developed visual reports and data tables, integrating STATA outputs into Excel and Word to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and policymakers

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Neuromodulation for Post-Herniorrhaphy Pain (Hernia, 2023)

• Extracted and organized clinical outcome data from 11 studies (n = 389 patients) following PRISMA guidelines

• Applied epidemiologic methods and statistical formulas (Luo, Hozo, Wan) to estimate means and standard deviations for meta-analysis

• Supported subgroup and random-effects analyses evaluating neuromodulation efficacy in post-operative pain and medi- cation reduction

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials Johns Hopkins University June 2025 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Heartsaver Total, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR Feb 2024 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Practical Public Health Ethics Oct 2023 Navigating A Foodborne Outbreak Preparation For Interprofessional Practice Oct 2023 CITI Program Certificate in Social and Behavioral Research (IRB) Basic Course Nov 2023

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