- Developed assessment and scoring tools for health literacy in evolution of health communication materials, both physical and digital archival pamphlets and booklets, within national health organizations archives- Evaluated health communication and dissemination materials on diabetes and heart disease through national and local health organizations within the past 50 years- Collaborated with the communications director of the National Institution of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney… Show more - Developed assessment and scoring tools for health literacy in evolution of health communication materials, both physical and digital archival pamphlets and booklets, within national health organizations archives- Evaluated health communication and dissemination materials on diabetes and heart disease through national and local health organizations within the past 50 years- Collaborated with the communications director of the National Institution of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to gather and examine archival materials Show less

- Designed linear and multinomial logistic regression models to examine differences in disordered eating patterns among African American youth in response to racial and gender discrimination- Analyzed Missouri Family Study (MOFAM) datasets using SAS and STATA on Unix to identify demographic characteristics and significant behavioral variances within the study population- Scrutinized MOFAM survey responses within the study population to create array statements for data imputation using… Show more - Designed linear and multinomial logistic regression models to examine differences in disordered eating patterns among African American youth in response to racial and gender discrimination- Analyzed Missouri Family Study (MOFAM) datasets using SAS and STATA on Unix to identify demographic characteristics and significant behavioral variances within the study population- Scrutinized MOFAM survey responses within the study population to create array statements for data imputation using the DSM-V criteria for various mental health disorders - Managed, cleaned, and created codebooks for MOFAM datasets- Led journal clubs and literature reviews on the impacts of racial, gender, and socioeconomic discrimination and disparities on minority youth regarding eating disorders, mental health issues, chronic illnesses Show less

- Instructed expecting parents on SIDS and infant mattress safety- Assembled safe furniture for expectant mothers- Consulted parents on infant car safety, product recalls, and breastfeeding supplies

- Extracted DNA from mammals in different stages of uterine development and compiled growth charts and comparisons- Investigated the DNA of different mammalian species throughout uterine development using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and electrophoresis- Prepared and analyzed fluorescent microscopy slides and images with different mammals at different stages of development- Presented summary of data and findings to Principal Investigator and the research team during weekly… Show more - Extracted DNA from mammals in different stages of uterine development and compiled growth charts and comparisons- Investigated the DNA of different mammalian species throughout uterine development using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and electrophoresis- Prepared and analyzed fluorescent microscopy slides and images with different mammals at different stages of development- Presented summary of data and findings to Principal Investigator and the research team during weekly meetings Show less