Edward Lai, Mph Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, US

Atlanta, Georgia Site 🍑Portal Innovations is a premier venture development engine that bridges scientific ideation in life sciences, medtech, and bioinformatics through commercial proof of concept by delivering seed capital, specialized equipment, lab space, and management expertise to high-potential early stage companies.

We are a grassroots coalition of Asian American Healthcare Leaders with a mission to create networking opportunities that increase leadership development and representation of Asian Americans in healthcare management, policy, administration and consulting.https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13879278

We are a community of innovators who are redefining the experience of aging through technology.Our mission is to make Atlanta the global center for excellence and innovation in AgeTech, and the best place for older adults and their loved ones to call home.https://www.agetechatlanta.com/the-team

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Directs Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC)'s recruitment and growth strategies for the Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Device/Instruments, animal/agriculture bioscience), Digital Health (Health IT, mobile health.
• Manages recruitment for Life Sciences & Digital Health company headquarters, corporate functions, technology, logistics and manufacturing projects with aim to create new jobs and steer new operations to Metro Atlanta
• Directly supports active projects and prospects in tandem with MAC’s project management team by connecting companies with corporate strategic alliances, university research collaborations, potential customers, capital.
• Promotes and supports the Life Sciences & Digital Health ecosystem through the creation and execution of unique events, sponsorship of industry specific events and participation in annual domestic and international.
• Georgia Bio (Ecosystem Council Co-Chair) | https://gabio.org/about/board-of-directors
• Georgia Chapter of HIMSS | https://ga.himsschapter.org/2015-2016-board-directors-2

Atlanta, GA, US

• The Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub is a premier health care advancement and commercialization program that connects all the pieces of the health care continuum to validate, accelerate and realize ideas. Our mission.
• Strategize and design health system-wide innovation roadmap, engaging operational, clinical, and technical stakeholders to create pathways to pilot and implement novel technologies and care models
• Program Manage Innovation Hub activities and develop infrastructure for internal hub operations

Atlanta, GA, US

• EHC Operations and Strategy TrackThe Emory Healthcare (EHC) Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year, full-time paid position that provides future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth.
• Proposed, implemented, and led Emory Healthcare and University-wide staffing and volunteer plan for outpatient Vaccine Clinic, contributing to 70,000+ doses given in first 3 weeks of operation
• Coordinated and project-managed hospital-side of Emory/Verily lab and pharmacy data partnership
• Manage healthcare projects with multiple stakeholders including providers, quality staff, and IT meant to improve care coordination, patient outcomes, and healthcare system financial outcomes
• Led and coordinated a team of 30+ redeployed employees during COVID-19 pandemic to communicate with 1000+ vendors and donors to relay information that led to procurement of PPE for frontline staff
• Proposed and implemented a new expense recording and reporting tool for the entire Quality department

Boston, MA, US

Boston, MA, US

• SPH PH 718 Leadership and Management | Instructor: Sally Deane, M.Ed., MPH
• Assist instructor in course management, including distributing course materials, maintaining online Blackboard Learn site, and facilitating discussions
• Grade homework, assessments, and presentations and give necessary feedback to students
• Maintain accurate records of student grades and correspondences

Cambridge, MA, US

• Evaluated quantitative and qualitative data to assess performance across various departments
• Interviewed stakeholders and performed Gemba walks to understand current state of operations
• Researched existing literature to find best practices used to inform project recommendations

Portland, Oregon, US

• Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI)
• Analyzed Epic EHR data reports to assess current status and develop process improvement strategies
• Performed root cause analysis and utilized Lean Six Sigma concepts to develop new processes using EHR technology to improve care coordination between scheduling teams, referring providers, and patients
• Produced comprehensive reports and presented findings and recommendations to hospital leaders
• Met with C-suite executives, directors, and managers from various departments to obtain a holistic understanding of how an academic medical center is led, operated, and financed

US

• Supported caseload of 30 10th-12th grade students in successful graduation and post-secondary planning, including college exploration, application, and matriculation
• Assisted Algebra 2 teacher by addressing questions and explaining concepts individually and collectively
• Tracked and collected key data to measure student progress and support program evaluation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• Penn Medicine RittenhouseInpatient Rehabilitation
• Brain Injury Recovery Center
• Long Term Acute Care Hospital
• Assisted physical and occupational therapists with patient treatments
• Transferred and transported patients to and from gym area to room
• Consistently maintained patient wheelchairs and therapy gym equipment

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• Penn Medicine RittenhouseInpatient Rehabilitation
• Brain Injury Recovery Center
• Long Term Acute Care Hospital
• Assisted physical and occupational therapists with patient treatments
• Consistently maintained patient wheelchairs and therapy gym equipment
• Led and developed daily lunch programs for patients to socialize

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• Performed secondary analysis research on the relationship between weight bias internalization and exercise using IBM SPSS Statistics
• Represented Drexel University at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Eating Disorders Research Society (EDRS) in 2014 in San Diego, CA
• Represented Drexel University and presented at the Renfrew Foundation 24th Annual Conference in 2014 in Philadelphia, PA

Rutherford, New Jersey, US

• Tutored up to six students at a time grades K-12 with math and reading coursework
• Taught and enforced fundamental learning strategies based on established Kumon curriculum
• Maintained center cleanliness to provide an organized working environment

Glassboro, NJ, US

Lab of:Dayalan G. SrinivasanAssistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Healthcare Management (Cahme) | Pharmaceutical Development, Delivery, And Access

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health Sciences | Minor, Health Services Administration

Master Of Public Health (Mph)