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Greater Los Angeles Area

• Performed advanced statistical modeling including linear regression, logistic regression, classification and regression trees.• Provided research expertise in methodology, design, database structure and statistical analyses

• Developed and implemented a Shiny web based application for streamlining the NICU’s feeding advancement protocol in multiple CHLA affiliated NICUs.• Managed and developed research databases for the NICU’s internal quality improvement projects, such as the Hand Hygiene and the Antibiotic Stewardship initiative.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Conducted secondary analysis on large nationwide inpatient administrative databases such as the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), and the Pediatric Health Information Systems (PHIS).• Conducted literature review and manuscript preparation on health econometric research on outcomes of high risk infant population.

Covina, Ca

- Red Cell Reduction (RCR) and Plasma Reduction (PR) of Umbilical Cord Blood Units (UCBU).- Familiar with laboratory Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs).- Sysmex Hematology Analyzer and Biosafe Sepax RCR operator.- Colony Forming Units (CFU) Assay.- Cryopreservation- Train new laboratory technicians

- Provided support for entire office staff with general technical issues.- Provided support with iPhone, Blackberry, and Android smartphones- Assisted entire office staff in general tech related issues.- Provide computer and software installation as well as general computer repair.- Involved with troubleshooting and development of internal proprietary software.- Assisted with exchange server configuration and setup of new employee’s access (Active Directory).

- Coordinate communication between AMR's client and network of physicians.- Provide quality assurance in maintaining high quality physician peer review.- Provide quality feedback and ongoing training to our network of physicians.- Process Utilization, Prospective, Concurrent, Retrospective, Worker's Comp, and Disability peer reviews.- Familiar with worker's compensation guidelines e.g ACOEM, MTUS, and the Official Disability Guideline (ODG).

- First hand research experience on behavioral models of addiction and mood disorders with the aid of live model organisms (Sprague Dawley).- Familiar with Immunohistochemistry and In situ hybridization protocols.- Worked with radio isotopes of 32P and 35S and developed film negatives for quantitative autoradiography via MCID image analysis.- Maintained and prepared stock solutions.- Extensive experience with cryostat and sectioning of neuronal rodent tissues.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences