Aspiring Biostatistician and Research Analyst

JUBILEE MWASA

*******.*****@*****.******.*** 720-***-**** Laurel, Maryland http://linkedin.com/in/jubilee-mwasa-82a090256 EDUCATION

Howard University Washington D.C

B.S Biology, minor in Chemistry (Independent study in Biostatistics) August 2022-May 2026 6x Dean’s List Honoree

National Society of Leadership and Success Nominee PROJECTS

Statistical Analysis to understand how sediment Grain Size is associated with Flounder Species Characteristics August 2025-Current Along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, Dr.Farina Marine Biology Lab.

• Designing and executing an independent research project analyzing the relationship between sediment grain size and flounder species distribution along the U.S. East Coast.

• Cleaning and structuring large ecological datasets, integrated fish sampling data with sediment data by latitude/longitude

• Applying statistical methods (ANOVA, chi-square, Pearson/Spearman correlations, regression modeling) in RStudio to identify species–habitat associations with applications for sustainable flounder fish settlement patterns research.

Medication Patterns in Overactive Bladder Management: A National Ambulatory Medical Care May 2025-July 2025 Survey Analysis of Patient Characteristics and Treatment Selection (2012–2019)

• Conducted a retrospective analysis of 575 OAB-related visits from 236,613 outpatient encounters using NAMCS data (2012–2019).

• Classified treatments as anticholinergics or β3-agonists and analyzed prescribing patterns by demographic and clinical factors.

• Used R to run descriptive statistics, chi-squared/Wilcoxon tests, and multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of treatment selection.

Patient Factors Associated with Clinical Trial Participation at Weill Cornell Medicine / New York May 2025- July 2025 Presbyterian Hospital Across Cancer Types.

• Used feature engineering for disease learning models by deriving structured variables from ICD-10 codes and clinical trial metadata for breast, colon, rectal, prostate, and lung cancer patients.

• Queried and integrated EHR data and clinical trial data using SQL, analyzing 236,613 outpatient visits from Jan 2022–2024.

• Conducted bivariate and multivariable regression analyses in R to identify demographic, clinical, and geographic predictors of clinical trial enrollment.

• Used R to analyze geographic variation in enrollment patterns across ZIP codes and patient service areas. Spelling Bee game October -December 2024

Developed a terminal-based word game inspired by The New York Times' Spelling Bee, enabling users to form valid words from a set of seven letters.

• Implemented scoring logic, including bonus points for pangrams, and enforced rules for word validation using Python.

• Applied programming concepts such as functions, loops, and conditionals to create a modular and maintainable codebase while enhancing user experience with real-time feedback. EXPERIENCE

Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration (SARC) Remote Assistant Research Biostatistician September 2025-Current

• Cleaning and standardizing research datasets for accuracy and consistency.

• Developing and maintaining Data Dictionaries for harmonized data integration.

• Utilizing case report forms (CRFs) to inform data structure and standards.

• Updating and aligning study-specific Data Dictionaries (e.g., SARC038) with Data for Common Good requirements. Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork Presbyterian NYC, New York Biostatistics Intern May 2025- July 2025

• Utilized SQL and R to clean, manipulate, and analyze large-scale clinical datasets, identifying key patient characteristics associated with accrual to cancer clinical trials across multiple study types.

• Conducted statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and t-tests, to evaluate differences in demographics and clinical factors between trial participants and non-participants.

• Gained valuable career and professional development through mentorship, networking, and exposure to different techniques and skills used in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, and clinical research. ENAR Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Conference New Orleans, Louisiana Cohort and Award Recipient March 2025

Tutoring Café Washington D.C

Tutor January 2025-May 2025

• Provide personalized academic support and exam preparation.

• Assist with homework, study skills, and critical thinking development.

• Adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Fund for the Public Interest Washington D.C

Intern Summer 2024

• Was part of a team that ran a campaign to pass legislation to ban the logging of old and mature trees nationwide, which raised over $500,000 with summer campaign efforts alone. Howard University, Department of Biology Washington D.C Student Researcher August 2022- April 2023

• Participated in a barcoding project to identify any species around Howard University, contributing to local biodiversity studies by analyzing DNA samples.

• Conducted research on genetically modified foods, applying PCR and gel electrophoresis to identify the presence in food products.

Howard Alternative Spring Break Program Williston, South Carolina Team Leader Spring 2024

• Worked with site coordinators and other team leaders as we led our volunteers in facilitating youth engagement workshops focused on violence prevention and personal development in middle schools.

• Delivered tailored messages to middle schoolers encouraging positive decision-making and self-empowerment. ACTIVITIES /INVOLVEMENT

• Member, Institute of Mathematical Statistics (Current)

• Member, American Statistical Association(Current)

• Attendee, American Statistical Association STATFEST (2025)

• Producer, Howard University Springfest Fashion Show (2025 )

• Travel award recipient and Attendee, ENAR Spring Meeting (2025)

• Team Leader &Cohort, Howard University Alternative Spring Break Team Leader &Cohort ( Spring 2023,2024,2025)

• Community Coordination Associate Director, NAACP, Howard University Chapter (Fall 2025)

• Member, HU Health Professions Society, Howard University Maps Chapter (Fall 2022-Current)

• Howard Student Advocacy Department, Cross-Cultural Associate Director, College of Arts and Sciences Council ( June 2024-May 2025)

• Creative Director, Spring Fest Fashion Show (2024)

• Member, Howard University African Students’ Association (Fall 2022-Current) PRESENTATIONS

• Presenter, American Society of Preventive Oncology Spring Meeting(Upcoming, April 2026) SKILLS

Skills: R Studio, Tidyverse, Python, SQL, Data Analysis, PCR, CRISPR, Bioinformatics, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Sequencing, Microsoft Excel, Manuscript writing, Advanced calculus and Statistics. Soft Skills: Mentorship, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, Communication, Timekeeping

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