Tenure-track faculty of cancer epidemiology. My research program focuses on identifying and intervening on disparities across the cancer care continuum, at the intersection of infections and cancer. My research areas include: prevention of cancers caused by infections, and inequities in the prevention and treatment of cancer among people living with HIV.

Cancer Care Quality Training Program (T32). Research focus: cervical cancer outcome disparities in the US, cervical cancer prevention in low-resource settings, cancer prevention disparities, cancer outcomes among individuals living with HIV

Adjunct position through the School of Global Public Health: Intro to Epidemiology

Doctoral student in Epidemiology, with a focus on cancer and infectious disease epidemiology. Received training in advanced epidemiologic methods and statistical analyses. Research topics: HPV vaccination uptake, cervical cancer prevention, self-screening methods for cervical cancer screening, and cancer epidemiology among HIV positive individuals. Dissertation title: Assessing clinical validity and cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus testing of self-collected specimens… Show more Doctoral student in Epidemiology, with a focus on cancer and infectious disease epidemiology. Received training in advanced epidemiologic methods and statistical analyses. Research topics: HPV vaccination uptake, cervical cancer prevention, self-screening methods for cervical cancer screening, and cancer epidemiology among HIV positive individuals. Dissertation title: Assessing clinical validity and cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus testing of self-collected specimens for cervical cancer screening in KenyaGraduate Teaching Assistant of:1. Introduction to Biological Sciences, August-December 20152. Principles of Epidemiology (EPID 600), August-December 20163. Quantitative Methods for Health Care Professionals I (PUBH 741), August - December 2017 & August-December 2018Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Hazel Nichols, PhD MPH- Project focus: Examine characteristics that are strongly linked to risk-benefit profiles in relation to endocrine therapy initiation for primary prevention of after ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) ; to describe breast surgery characteristics and treatment-related experiences in the Sister Study, a family-based cohort study; quantify variation in endocrine initiation after DCIS according to temporal, patient and facility characteristics- Assist with literature reviews and data analyses- Assist with manuscript writing and developmentGraduate Research Assistant to Dr. Jennifer Smith, PhD MPH (Academic Advisor)- Project focus: Examine acceptability of HPV vaccination in the five countries listed above, with a particular interest in identifying the potential acceptability of an alternate two- versus three-dose HPV vaccination schedule.- Assist with manuscript development Show less

Quantified the number of cancer cases averted in the U.S. HIV population due to declining cancer incidence rates over time. Estimated the number of cancers that remain in excess among people living with HIV (PLWH). These two estimates may provide the quantification of past success in reducing the cancer burden in PLWH as well as a benchmark for future cancer burden reduction.First NCI Fellowship: May - August 2016 Summer Research Fellow to Dr. Meredith Shiels, PhD MHS-… Show more Quantified the number of cancer cases averted in the U.S. HIV population due to declining cancer incidence rates over time. Estimated the number of cancers that remain in excess among people living with HIV (PLWH). These two estimates may provide the quantification of past success in reducing the cancer burden in PLWH as well as a benchmark for future cancer burden reduction.First NCI Fellowship: May - August 2016 Summer Research Fellow to Dr. Meredith Shiels, PhD MHS- Reviewed the published literature on HIV and cancer and cancer rate projections- Using data from HIV-infected people in the HIV/AIDS Cancer Match (HACM) Study, fit joinpoint models to determine the start year of the most recent annual percent change in cancer rates- Project cancer rates 10-20 years past the last date when data is available- Apply projected cancer rates to the projected CDC HIV+ population in strata defined by age and gender Show less

Returning to ICDDR,B to further collaborate with Dr. Quamrun Nahar, MBBS PhD for the purposes of my Master's culminating experience project. - Estimate the prevalence and incidence of HPV and cervical cancer of women between the ages of 14-45 in Bangladesh- Compare baseline data to follow up data that has been collected for the past year. - Investigate relevant risk factors associated with the development of cervical cancer and to propose future preventative measures of the disease.… Show more Returning to ICDDR,B to further collaborate with Dr. Quamrun Nahar, MBBS PhD for the purposes of my Master's culminating experience project. - Estimate the prevalence and incidence of HPV and cervical cancer of women between the ages of 14-45 in Bangladesh- Compare baseline data to follow up data that has been collected for the past year. - Investigate relevant risk factors associated with the development of cervical cancer and to propose future preventative measures of the disease. - My main responsibilities include baseline data analysis, manuscript editing and relevant literature searchesJuly-August 2012: Research Assistant to Dr. Quamrun Nahar, MBBS PhD Show less

Non Communicable Disease (NCD) ProgramIntern to National Professional Officer of NCD program - Dr. Mostafa Zaman, MBBS PhDTasks include:- Develop a document on baseline data available on targets and indicators of comprehensive global monitoring framework for the prevention and control of NCD's - Assist in implementation of WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable (PEN) interventions in a model subdistrict of Dhaka, Bangladesh - Assist in determining research/surveillance… Show more Non Communicable Disease (NCD) ProgramIntern to National Professional Officer of NCD program - Dr. Mostafa Zaman, MBBS PhDTasks include:- Develop a document on baseline data available on targets and indicators of comprehensive global monitoring framework for the prevention and control of NCD's - Assist in implementation of WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable (PEN) interventions in a model subdistrict of Dhaka, Bangladesh - Assist in determining research/surveillance needs of Bangladesh to establish a sound baseline for evaluation of achievement of targets in the coming years- Prepare a report using data from baseline surveys and recommend way for forward of the project. Show less

- Research Analyst to Dr. Liana Castel, PhD MSPH- Member of the Breast Cancer Adjuvant Hormone Therapy (BCAT) Research Study.- Collect and organize data from a variety of reference sources - Prepare charts, graphs, and tables according to accepted research practices- Assist in investigating and gathering data as well as preliminary data analysis - Route questionnaires, record information and distribute results using established procedures- Assist with recruiting and… Show more - Research Analyst to Dr. Liana Castel, PhD MSPH- Member of the Breast Cancer Adjuvant Hormone Therapy (BCAT) Research Study.- Collect and organize data from a variety of reference sources - Prepare charts, graphs, and tables according to accepted research practices- Assist in investigating and gathering data as well as preliminary data analysis - Route questionnaires, record information and distribute results using established procedures- Assist with recruiting and interviewing study participants- Provide appropriate documentation for research - Update manual and/or automated database file and maintain records- Assist in protocol development- Edit and/or type manuscripts according to accepted practices- Keep abreast of trends in field of study by reading professional journals and attend public health related meetings and/or seminars Show less