Statistical programmer/Biostatistician/SAS programmer

Pankhil Shah

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

* Over 6+ years of statistical, & basic science research experience.

* Proficient use of statistical analysis software (SAS 9.2).

* Excellent working knowledge of different statistical analysis including randomization, ad hoc, graphs, sample size, power calculation, Proc GENMOD, Proc GLM and Proc Mixed, Proc MULTTEST, Proc SQL, survival analysis.

* Good working knowledge of SPSS V18.0.0 and STATA.

* Strong knowledge of statistical principles and strong statistical analysis skills.

* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

* Expert in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

* Solid understanding of the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

EDUCATION

Master degree: Public Health (Biostatistics / Clinical Research)

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Medical degree: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Pramukh Swami Medical College, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Statistical Tools

SAS 9.2, SPSS V18.0.0, STATA 11, MiniTab, Epi Info™ Version 3.5.3, GB-stat v10

Graphics Tools

Sigma Plot 11, Sigma Scan Pro 5

Microsoft Office Tools

Microsoft Office 2002

WORK EXPERIENCE

Uniform Service University of Health Science – USUHS June ‘09 – Current

Research Associate, Naval Medical Center, Maryland, USA

Project: Checking novel molecules’ repellent and irritant action on Aedes Aegypti and Anopheles mosquitoes

Responsibilities:

* Data Management: Data entry, Storing and updating the master files, sorting through the data and providing relevant information using different methodologies, retrieve & analyze data. Extract, transform and load data, manage the data dictionary, combining data residing at different sources and providing users with a unified view of these data.

* Data Analysis: Work with SPSS V18.0.0 and SAS 9.2 for student – t test, ANOVA, sample size and power calculation, generalized linear models, ad hoc (multiple comparison), chi square test, univariate and multivariate analysis and non-parametric test like Wilcoxon rank-sum test as well as survival data analysis. (e.g. Kaplan- Meier, Cox regression)

* Drafting manuscripts and research abstracts along with tables and graphs for research publication at American society of tropical medicine and hygiene.

* Assist in the design and conduct ongoing research protocols.

* Drafted training manual, which provides general guidelines for conducting behavioral assays with the Box Assay System.

Statistical software used: SAS 9.2, SPSS V17.0.0, Microsoft Office

Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA June ‘08 – May ‘09

Research Assistant, Dept. of Neurology

Project: to design retrospective study to determine predictors of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage as well as derive proper interventional and treatment design using neuro-intensive care unit data.

Responsibilities:

* Data collection: Review charts and laboratory reports of different patients.

* Data Cleansing: Detecting and correcting or removing inaccurate records from data sets, tables, and database using Access.

* Data analysis and Management: Storing and updating master files, merging different files with use of SAS 9.2, manage the data dictionary, combining data residing at different sources and providing the users with a unified view of these data etc.

* Programming: Writing codebooks and Dataset Documentations as well as backup and recovery

Project: To determine impact of therapeutic “Hypothermia” on intracranial pressure management, stroke as well as checking computerized tomography (CT) finding

Responsibilities:

* Developed methods and algorithms to analyze large-scale data for multivariate analysis using SAS 9.2.

* Data Analysis (Logistic Regression): Producing and interpreting tables, graphs and statistical output using MS Access and SAS 9.2.

* Provided specifications for data analysis based on Data Management database.

* Published results in peer-review journals.

Project: Checking effect of biochemical molecules (Melatonin and Pinoline) and infrared light on ischemic stroke mice

Responsibilities:

* Surgical skills : Creating ischemic stroke by occluding right middle cerebral artery, taking post operative care, scarify animal at endpoint and removing brain for stroke volume calculation, molecular and biochemical study.

* Worked on Sigma Scan Pro 5 to calculate infract volume on stroked mice brain.

* Data management - Collected experiment data, data cleaning, producing tables and graphs using Sigma plot.

* Data Analysis: work with SPSS V17.0.0 for student – t test and ANOVA between different treatment groups.

* Laboratory work: Experience in doing cell culture, biochemical assay (Glutathione, DHE, MTS, LDH, ATP, Protein), molecular study (Western Blot).

Statistical software used: SAS 9.2, SPSS V17.0.0, Microsoft Office

Graphical software used: Sigma Plot 10, Sigma Scan Pro 5

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas, USA August ‘06 – May ‘08

Graduate Research Assistant

Projects:

* To delineate the mechanism to protect the heart when oxygen supply is limited via doing hypoxic chamber experiment on dogs.

* Lymphatic pump treatment increases thoracic duct lymph flow in conscious dogs with edema due to constriction of the inferior vena cava.

* Checking effect of pyruvate-enhanced cardioplegia solutions to suppress systemic inflammation and oxidative stress during recovery from cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

Responsibilities:

* Data management - Collected, combined and cleaned large dimensional data.

* Designed the experiment, write up the analysis plan, conduct the statistical analysis (ANOVA, multiple comparison, ANCOVA, FDR and so on) using statistical tools (SPSS V15.0.0) .

* Summarize and present projects results.

* Data management, cleaning and statistical analysis using GB-stat, for experimental study on lymphatic pump treatment.

* Surgical skills: Provide skilled assistance for cut-down, thoracotomy, vessel cannulations, monitoring anesthesia, blood gas monitoring and analysis. Assist with experimental animal (dogs) surgery, post-operative care (for 20 days) of the animals.

Statistical Software: SPSS V15.0.0, GB-stat, Epi Info.

Novartis Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India June ’05 – May ‘06

Clinical Research Associate

Responsibilities:

* Ensuring the implementation of project plans as assigned.

* Responsible for site monitoring, site management, site administration and registry management for clinical studies according to GCP, ICH Guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures.

* Acted as Lead CRA or Local Project Coordinator in projects as assigned.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Mumbai, India April ’04 – May ‘05

Clinical research Associate

Responsibilities:

Monitor the clinical trial (phase II/III) progress ensuring that it is recorded, conducted and reported in accordance with Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the relevant regulatory requirements. Provided study training and administer protocol to assigned site.

PUBLICATIONS AND SUBMISSION

Performed and wrote statistical analysis and result section.

* .Manda H, Arce LM, Foggie T, Shah P, Grieco JP, Achee NL (2011) Effects of Irritant Chemicals on Aedes aegypti Resting Behavior: Is There a Simple Shift to Untreated “Safe Sites”? PLoS Negl Trop Dis 5(7): e1243. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0001243

* .Prajapati P, Shah PV, King H, Williams Jr. A, Desai P, Downey HF. “Lymphatic pump treatment increases thoracic duct lymph flow in conscious dogs with edema due to constriction of the inferior vena cava”. Submitted to Lymphatic research and biology journal, LRB-2009-0032.R1.

* .Ortega-Gutierrez S, Shah PV, Buchmann E, Henry MH, Torbey MT, Whelan HT. “Neuroprotective effect of near infrared light emitting treatment in stroke”. Submitted to American academy of neurology journal, 2009 Jul; 72(3): A402.

* .Ortega-Gutierrez S, Shah PV, Madden J, Garcia JJ, Torbey MT. “Neuroprotective effect of melatonin and pinoline in focal cerebral ischemia”. Submitted to Neurocritical care society, 2009 Oct; 7th edition: P135.

* .Ortega-Gutierrez S, Shah PV, Madden J, Garcia JJ, Torbey MT. “Pinoline: A novel neuroprotective therapy in focal cerebral ischemia”. Submitted to American academy of neurology journal, 2009 Jul; 72(3): A400.

* .Pandya D, Wolfe TJ, Kandiah P, Shah PV, Lemke D, Lynch J, Fitzsimmons BF, Zaidat O, Helms A, Torbey MT. “Computerized tomography (CT) finding in hypothermia for intracerebral hemorrhage “. Submitted to Neurocritical care society, 2008 Oct; 6th edition: P127.

* .Shah PV, Ortega-Gutierrez S, Maden J, Garcia JJ, Torbey MT. “Melatonin neuroprotection during focal cerebral ischemia”. Submitted to American academy of neurology journal, 2009 Jul; 72(3): A398.

* .Wolfe TJ, Dani D, Lemke D, Shah PV, Helms A, Lynch J, Zaidat O, Torbey MT. “Differential radiographic finding following therapeutic hypothermia for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke”. Submitted to Stroke journal of the American heart association, 2009 Apr; 40(4): P360.

* .Wolfe TJ, Shah PV, Lemke D, Dani D, Lynch J, Fitzsimmons BF, Zaidat O, Helms A, Torbey M. “Impact of therapeutic hypothermia on intracranial pressure management”. Submitted to Neurocritical care society, 2008 Oct; 6th edition: P130.

* .Wagman J, Arce L, Shah PV, Nguyen VT, Foggie T, Grieco J, Achee N. “Evaluation of zero vector® durable lining (dl) -resting and irritancy patterns of Aedes Aegypti under varying surface area coverage”. Submitted to American society of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2010 Nov; 83:621.

* .Manda H, Arce L, Shah PV, Martin N, Nguyen VT, Foggie T, Grieco J, Achee N. AN. “Evaluation of non-toxic approaches for Dengue vector control”. Submitted to American society of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2010 Nov; 83:623.

PRESENTATION

* “Improved fluid resuscitation with pyruvate-fortified ringer's for hemorrhagic shock and hind limb ischemia”. At Univesity of North Texas HSC on research appreciation day, Fort Worth, TX, 2008 March.

* “Neuroprotective effect of near-infrared light emitting treatment in stroke”. At American academy of neurology, Seattle, WA, 2009 May.

* “Melatonin neuroprotection during focal cerebral ischemia.” At American academy of neurology, Seattle, WA, 2009 May.

* “Pinoline: A novel neuroprotective therapy in focal cerebral ischemia”. At American academy of neurology, Seattle, WA, 2009 May.

* “Impact of therapeutic hypothermia on intracranial pressure management”. At Neurocritical care society annual meeting, Miami, FL, 2008 Nov.

* “Differential radiographic finding following therapeutic hypothermia for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke”. At International stroke meeting, San Diego, CA, 2009 Feb.

COURSE PROJECTS

* Development of database during ‘Introduction to Statistical Packages’ course using Microsoft Access

* Work on national datasets like National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 3) and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) using SAS 9.1.3

* Prepare project report on “The Impact of Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and healthy behavior”. Using BRFSS 2006 dataset using SAS 9.1.3.

* Provide statistical consulting to physician’s assistant students on “Health impact and demography of Community Acquired - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA)”. Create project reports (including introduction, methodology, result and conclusion) during my statistical consulting class.

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