Department of Biomedical InformaticsLab: Dr. Noemie ElhadadProjects: Citizen Endo, Phendo, PhendoPHL, data-powered women's healthMember: Columbia University's Menstruation Working Group

• Manage the implementation of study activities for several full-scale mHealth RCTs simultaneously, reviewing project outputs for quality control and proactive problem-solving to prevent and resolve potential issues• Contribute to the development of mHealth apps with evidence-based improvements and suggestions, founded in informatics and user-centered design, working with stakeholders including end-users from the community, informatics experts, & developers across organizations to ensure… Show more • Manage the implementation of study activities for several full-scale mHealth RCTs simultaneously, reviewing project outputs for quality control and proactive problem-solving to prevent and resolve potential issues• Contribute to the development of mHealth apps with evidence-based improvements and suggestions, founded in informatics and user-centered design, working with stakeholders including end-users from the community, informatics experts, & developers across organizations to ensure alignment of efforts toward meeting project goals• Developed and maintain Human Subject Participant Tracking System using MS Access, which simplifies, streamlines, and automates research activities enabling enhanced monitoring and reporting of outreach, recruitment, and enrollment progress• Ensure compliance with all federal and university requirements including the development and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, modifications, and renewals and other progress reports• Select and document survey instruments and measures, and manage research data including overseeing Qualtrics survey development, writing code to clean, compile, and harmonize data, maintaining documentation such as codebooks, and generating reports to enable reporting on progress, projections, and potential problem-areas• Assemble, clean, and analyze data gathered from various data sources, such as survey data, text-message data, exports from applications, biological specimens, auxiliary devices (i.e. wearables, smart pill bottle), eye-tracking data, qualitative transcripts, public-use datasets, and various other spreadsheets with pertinent information• Prepare findings in manuscripts, abstracts, posters, reports; and present findings• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor junior staff; oversee workflow and communication of all team members • Manage administrative aspects of projects including project planning, finances, and resource management Show less

• Recruit and communicate with study subjects, including traveling to partner sites, always meeting aggressive targets within timeline goals; population includes people living with HIV (PLWH) and men who have sex with men• Coordinate events and study visits, including securing space, refreshments, security, and additional resources• Formulated template to detail and standardize office and study procedures, prioritizing data quality and compliance• Design and conduct quantitative and… Show more • Recruit and communicate with study subjects, including traveling to partner sites, always meeting aggressive targets within timeline goals; population includes people living with HIV (PLWH) and men who have sex with men• Coordinate events and study visits, including securing space, refreshments, security, and additional resources• Formulated template to detail and standardize office and study procedures, prioritizing data quality and compliance• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research visits, including usability testing (concurrent and retrospective think-aloud protocols, eye tracking), focus groups, interviews, and RCT enrollment visits• Contribute to analysis and dissemination of findings, including creating tables and figures, formatting, and editing for manuscripts, abstracts, posters, reports, and other presentations• Build and maintain relationships with other research sites, stakeholders, community partners, and auxiliary resources Show less

• Innovate, document in detail, implement, and manage system for data flow, streamlining new and modified CAPI software, client tracking system, and editing procedures, including training staff on new devices, software, and procedures for entire CHAIN project• Create new and modify existing STATA ado programs that check, clean, transform, pack, recode, label, and organize survey data into various long, wide, and longitudinal datasets that can be used relationally and that maintain… Show more • Innovate, document in detail, implement, and manage system for data flow, streamlining new and modified CAPI software, client tracking system, and editing procedures, including training staff on new devices, software, and procedures for entire CHAIN project• Create new and modify existing STATA ado programs that check, clean, transform, pack, recode, label, and organize survey data into various long, wide, and longitudinal datasets that can be used relationally and that maintain compatibility across waves of data, regularly updating to maintain current HIV/HCV treatment regimens and poverty guidelines• Organize, accumulate, and compile survey and client tracking data weekly, correcting mistakes at any point in process (interviewer training, field protocols, paperwork, tracking system, CAPI data), track cases compiled, and report progress to project coordinator, PI, and Senior Programmer• Maintain multiple digital and hard copy codebooks and survey versions for various purposes across waves and cohorts, collaborating with Senior Researchers to revise survey for each wave• Perform complex data analysis, write and edit papers, reports, and briefs, create and format tables and references, and perform literature reviews on topics relating to HIV, sexuality, sexual health, and comorbidities• Mentor students and junior colleagues on programming tasks, proper data management skills, data analysis, and literature reviews; work with each to solve issues relating to editing and tracking Show less

• Design, program, pilot, maintain, and troubleshoot 1000+ question Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI), with complex skip and looping patterns, using Sawtooth Software SSI (Lighthouse Studios) supplemented by JavaScript, jQuery, Perl, HTML, CSS• Manage and document assignment of all electronic devices, coordinate updates and fixes with IT department, and maintain inventory of all software and hardware on all devices • Write and manage data queries on client tracking system… Show more • Design, program, pilot, maintain, and troubleshoot 1000+ question Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI), with complex skip and looping patterns, using Sawtooth Software SSI (Lighthouse Studios) supplemented by JavaScript, jQuery, Perl, HTML, CSS• Manage and document assignment of all electronic devices, coordinate updates and fixes with IT department, and maintain inventory of all software and hardware on all devices • Write and manage data queries on client tracking system using SQL while maintaining proper confidentiality protocol of all sensitive health data• Support team researching how public health research informs policy surrounding childhood vaccinations and obesity, using mixed methods in Dedoose software Show less

• Collaborate with and advise supervisor in creating programming solutions to complex problems• Contributed to successful feasibility study for The LGBT Center by providing in-depth quantitative and qualitative research support for focus groups, interviews, surveys, and literature reviews and by providing logistics support• Support progressive consulting group team by conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, administering surveys and questionnaires, cleaning and… Show more • Collaborate with and advise supervisor in creating programming solutions to complex problems• Contributed to successful feasibility study for The LGBT Center by providing in-depth quantitative and qualitative research support for focus groups, interviews, surveys, and literature reviews and by providing logistics support• Support progressive consulting group team by conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, administering surveys and questionnaires, cleaning and managing data and codebooks for ongoing research projects, performing detailed data checks, and communicating with clients about needs and timelines• Advocate for communities affected by social injustice by conducting needs and resources assessments, training and capacity building, and program evaluation and by providing continued support and follow-up• Contribute to improved access and quality of healthcare for diverse communities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations including assessing availability of substance abuse treatment centers for LGBTQ youth Show less

• Created and branded a personal tutoring business in New York City• Work with middle school, high school, and college students to help them develop skills to succeed independently

• Worked in a customer service role to assist students, university staff, and administrators• Processed mail for 800+ residents, managed the front desk, and monitored the distribution of master keys• Devised and implemented systems to streamline the office including mail inventories, organizational binders, and compiled rosters

• Independently planned and executed summer internship and successfully achieved set educational goals • Took initiative to raise 100% of $3,750 trip cost through networking, letter campaigns, and applying for grants• Developed survey for prenatal patients to determine level of knowledge of female anatomy, physiology, and family planning methods; modified collection strategies to fit the needs of the Ghanaian women• Communicated effectively with Ghanaian women using strategies… Show more • Independently planned and executed summer internship and successfully achieved set educational goals • Took initiative to raise 100% of $3,750 trip cost through networking, letter campaigns, and applying for grants• Developed survey for prenatal patients to determine level of knowledge of female anatomy, physiology, and family planning methods; modified collection strategies to fit the needs of the Ghanaian women• Communicated effectively with Ghanaian women using strategies tailored to their needs• Gathered data from surveys and interviews for research on unsafe abortions in Ghana• Drafted educational program integrating findings from surveys and cultural standards for long-term use in the hospital and utilized program to assist women in making positive reproductive health and family planning decisions• Shadowed OBGYNs and midwives for 330 hours throughout each section of women’s health wards• Developed basic bedside manner and patient sensitivity skills Show less

• Prioritized school and work tasks to assure a timely completion of each• Mentored each resident in their transition to college and referred students to the counseling center as necessary• Responded to emergencies and facilitated crisis management procedures• Enforced university policies in accordance with the Student Right’s and Responsibilities Handbook• Assisted students in meeting academic responsibilities by monitoring academic achievements and by maintaining a community… Show more • Prioritized school and work tasks to assure a timely completion of each• Mentored each resident in their transition to college and referred students to the counseling center as necessary• Responded to emergencies and facilitated crisis management procedures• Enforced university policies in accordance with the Student Right’s and Responsibilities Handbook• Assisted students in meeting academic responsibilities by monitoring academic achievements and by maintaining a community environment conducive to study• Collaborated with University faculty to plan educational need-based programming for residents • Mediated disputes between residents using conflict management and resolution skills Show less