Science Writer
Write, edit, and submit abstracts and publications from work conducted with department and with external collaborators; Tailor dissemination to specific audiences and formats depending on format of journal or eventResearch and collect peer-reviewed documents for various research projects; Prepare literature reviews and annotated bibliographies relevant to research projects and publicationsCompile Electronic Medical Record data into weekly disease reviews, epidemiological reports, and charts/graphics Create data spreadsheets and tables with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Design posters and presentations about current research projects; Interface with other researchers at eventsSet up meetings with other departments to identify data needs and dissemination opportunities; Serve as point of contact between my team and other depts.; Drop in to assist other depts. in writing needs (grants, proposals, scientific backgrounds); Collaborate with external health providers and researchers for shared grants and writing Completed trainings in Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Bloodborne Pathogen Safety; Develop baseline understanding of HIV, STIs, Diabetes, COVID-19, primary care practices, LGBTQ+ specific healthcareCompleted publications include:“Factors Associated with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Transmasculine People Who Have Sex with Cisgender Men, at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Chicago, Illinois” https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/trgh.2021.0180“Assessing widening disparities in HbA1c and systolic blood pressure retesting during the COVID-19 pandemic in an LGBTQ+-focused federally qualified health center in Chicago: a retrospective cohort study using electronic health records” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36593660/
