Research Assistant Public Health

Whitney Wood, MPH

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EDUCATION:

Master of Public Health (MPH), May 2025

University Of Illinois Chicago

Concentration: Epidemiology

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, May 2021

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

Certificate: Health and the Humanities

GPA: 3.78/4.0

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

● Statistical Software: SAS (complex survey analysis), R, STATA, SQL

● Clinical & Research Tools: REDCap, EPIC, NHANES, PRAMS

● Research Methods: Epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, program evaluation, literature reviews

● Other Skills: GEP/GCP knowledge, IRB protocol familiarity, strong communication, data integrity, SOP development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Consultant, Sinai Urban Health Institute, Chicago, IL September 2024 - June 2025

● Recruited participants for a diabetes study targeting underserved populations using EPIC chart review

● Ensured data integrity by analyzing recruitment metrics in SAS and REDCap

● Developed data report and presented findings on recruitment barriers and facilitators to stakeholders Graduate Research Assistant, University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, Chicago, IL August 2024 - June 2025

● Conducted epidemiologic analysis using PRAMS data to assess racial disparities in perinatal outcomes

● Applied SAS and STATA for complex survey and logistic regression analysis

● Co-authored manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication Graduate Research Assistant, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, IL January 2024 - May 2025

● Coordinated Wise Words Texting program; programmed 5,000 messages and enrolled participants

● Cleaned and managed multi-agency data using SAS; created tables for CDC WISEWOMAN Year 1 reporting

● Co-developed program evaluation plan aligned with CDC guidelines Research Assistant, Center for Psychiatric Genetics, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL August 2021 - June 2023

● Collected and maintained 100+ blood samples for reprogramming and NIH-funded genetic studies

● Performed lab techniques including RT-PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, RNA/DNA extraction, and sequencing

● Trained new lab members, supported grant writing, and presented at the American Society of Human Genetics Additional Qualifications:

● Knowledge of Good Epidemiological Practice (GEP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles

● Experience with participant recruitment, data collection, and data integrity in human subjects research

● Skilled in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and program evaluation plans

● Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

● Comfortable with flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends as required by study protocols

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