Public Health Infectious Disease

TANYA PINTHAPATAYA

Castro Valley, CA *************@*****.*** 510-***-****

EDUCATION Boston University School of Public Health Boston, MA Masters of Public Health Biostatistics and Epidemiology Infectious Disease Expected: December 2025

• Relevant Coursework: Quantitative Methods, Health Policy and Law, Statistical Computing, Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Concept and Methods in Epidemiology, Controversies in Global Control and Eradication of Infectious Diseases

Purdue University College of Health and Human Science West Lafayette, IN Bachelor of Science in Public Health Minor in Biostatistics May, 2024

• Relevant Coursework: Statistics, Calculus I, Biology, Chemistry, Health in Times of a Pandemic, Principle Biostatistics, Public Health Research Methods, Humans Diseases and Disorders, Biomedical Informatics, Public Health Science WORK EXPERIENCE Boston Medical Center – Section of Infectious Disease Boston, MA Research Assistant April 2025 – Present

• Improved the quality of epidemiological data from West Africa and India by cleaning and managing TB-related datasets in multiple statistical software, enabling accurate statistical analysis for research.

• Contributed to a multi-county TB study by reforming biostatistical analyses and interpreting findings for manuscript preparation and publication for public health recommendations.

• Advanced research communication by drafting sections of scientific manuscript and creating data visualizations, supporting the dissemination of findings to academic and clinical audiences. Adolescent and Young Adult Health Laboratory – Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Research Assistant August 2023 – August 2024

• Enhanced project outcomes through literature reviews that informed research on public health interventions, leading to actionable insights for 3+ projects.

• Improved dataset quality and analysis accuracy by data management protocols and statistical programming, ensuring reliability for departmental research publications.

• Strengthened public health policy discussions by translating research findings into recommendations adopted in academic presentations and departmental reports.

Vibrant America Clinical Laboratory Santa Clara, CA Clinical Laboratory Assistant May 2023 – August 2023

• Increased operational efficiency by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of 100+ laboratory tests daily, directly contributing to faster patient diagnostics.

• Maintained laboratory quality control by adhering to the CLIA and CAP regulatory standards with through daily equipment calibration, documentation, and routine maintenance of laboratory machines.

• Reduced error rates by 5% through documentation of laboratory results and quality control protocols.

• Enhanced laboratory compliance with regulatory standards by participating in quality assurance initiative that optimized testing workflows and maintained accreditation.

EXTRA CURRICULARS & INVOLVEMENT Track and Field – Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Student-Athlete August 2021 – May 2023

• Committed approximately 25 hours per week to training and competition while undergoing a full academic course load. Developed a strong work ethic and perseverance to meet team and individual goals. Purdue University Undergraduate Research Conference West Lafayette, IN Research Talks – Presenter April 2024

• Presented original research, then received feedback from faculty, graduate students, and peers to refine presentation and analytical skills.

Tippecanoe County Youth Summit Wabash, IN

Moderator March 2024

• Moderated discussion to facilitate open dialogue among student on community and school issues, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for participants to share their perspectives. Purdue University Vaccine Clinic West Lafayette, IN Volunteer October 2023

• Supported Purdue’s vaccine clinic by assisting with patient check-ins, maintaining workflows, and providing information to ensure a positive vaccination experience for students and faculty. SKILLS Programs: Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), SAS, R, RStudio, SPSS, Stata, Canva Interests: Film Photography, Crab Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Exercise, Puzzles, Cooking

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