Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Service And Leadership
Hobbies and Interests
Research
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Austin Henry

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Experienced with data analysis and reporting. Utilizes statistical tools to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights. Strong understanding of health care, data visualization and effective communication of findings to support research and presentations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Health Analyst Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
10.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed and assisted in the implementation of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Project funded through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas organization
  • Worked with grant funded communities on the implementation of their grant funds
  • Visited a variety of grant funded communities to assist in evaluation of their funded projects
  • Generating a presentation regarding data analysis of the funds provided by the program, and how funded communities throughout Kansas have utilized funding to assist the program’s vision
  • The vision for Pathways to a Healthy Kansas particularly surrounds and focus on reducing primary causative factors of chronic disease (particularly obesity, physical inactivity, and commercial tobacco usage)
  • Mentored under Virginia Barnes, MPH on the implementation of Phase 3 of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas program
  • Utilized formats including SAS, SPSS, and R for data analysis
  • Optimized data collection methods for increased accuracy and efficiency in reporting
  • Acquired proficiency in various analytical tools through self-guided learning initiatives, contributing significantly towards overall job performance

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kansas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with medical research studies including the RETOOL and iAmHealthy Parents First Medical studies through Dr. Christie Befort, PhD
  • Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement
  • Assisted with various research projects, contacted participating families within the studies
  • Collaborated with various members of the study team on providing the best possible care for participants
  • Presented information regarding various patient cases of those enrolled within the study
  • Performed various follow-up visits with participating families, additionally consented new participants to the study
  • Trained in weight loss management practices covered within the study
  • Assisted in group leadership for incoming participating trial groups

Clinical Lab Technician II – Microbiology

University of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked and coordinated with Medical Lab Scientists within the Microbiology Department at University of Kansas Medical Center to process and analyze bacterial, viral, and fungal specimen types from KUMC and their outlying outpatient facilities
  • Certified and trained on several machines/process within the Microbiology Lab including: BACTEC Blood Specimen Processing Machines
  • TORCH molecular tests including stat COVID tests, RVPs, FRPCR, PNAMRS, and testing for Clostridium Difficile
  • Patient Direct Exams and Gram Stains
  • BioPHOENIX Antibiotic Susceptibility programs as well as Kirby Bauer handmade disc susceptibility placements
  • Worked to read plate susceptibilities to decide on important decisions regarding specimen antibiotic resistance in regard to pharmacology treatment
  • Worked with Clinical Leadership (physicians, nursing staff, and primary patient care providers) on making critical calls regarding positive patient specimen and antibiotic susceptibility testings (Bone/CSF/Synovial Fluid specimen with presence of microbial organisms)
  • Formulating and reporting critical results for positive patient blood specimen using BCID analyzing tests
  • Processing and plating a vast variety of patient specimen types including patient hardware, possible parasitology, CSF specimen, various patient tissue types, bone samples, synovium, fluids, and molecular microbiology tests
  • Familiar with the formation and maintenance of the sterile field
  • Familiar with maintenance of laboratory Standards of Practice and continuing of state required certification practices
  • Knowledge of current practices and media required for isolation growth of various specified organisms

Education

Master of Public Health - Concentration in Epidemiology

University of Kansas – Medical Center
05.2025

B.A. - Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
03-2023

Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft office
  • Proficient with SAS/SPSS/R analytical tools
  • Quantitative research
  • Analytical mindset
  • Spreadsheet proficiency
  • Competitive analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Service And Leadership

  • Medical Program Wellness Council Chair, 09/19 – 11/19, Worked with several students in the organization to establish a stronger connection with the new program and the school.
  • Senior Partner for Extended Students in the 6-Year medical program, 2018 – Present, Worked with several students to establish a connection between current students and students that have been within the program for several years.
  • Eagle Scout Coordinator and Troop Leader, 2010 – Present, Formulated programs for group meetings and outings.
  • Medical Student Volunteer, Sojourner’s Health Clinic, Helped to provide free medical care, checkups, labs, and medications to the underprivileged community in downtown KC.
  • Volunteer Clinical Service, UMKC Weekly Outpatient Internal Medicine Clinic, Provided patient care to Kansas City local patients in need at Truman Medical Center.
  • KUMC MPH Student Organization President, Provided insight and knowledge to university students regarding the importance of public health, and organized national public health week celebrations.
  • KUMC MPH Admissions Council, Served and collaborated with department chairs to grant admittance to new incoming MPH students.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Camping and Hiking
  • Weightlifting and Physical Fitness
  • Spending time with my rescue pup named Raina
  • Spending time with friends, family and loved ones
  • Involved in several men’s lacrosse adult leagues
  • Always looking for opportunities to learn and advance my education and understanding
  • Bioinformatics and Epidemiology
  • Utilizing data analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, and R
  • Projects analyzing disease control and meaningful clinical research
  • Currently interested in Cardiology, Microbiology, and disease Epidemiology

Research

  • Deep Brain Stimulator Research Project, 08/16 – 05/22, Kansas City, MO, Analyzed data from Cerner Health Facts data set to assess the differences in length of stay for patients across the country regarding the implantation of various Deep Brain Stimulator devices (DBS) provided from multiple insurance types and providers.
  • RETOOL and iAmHealthy Parents First Research Projects, 08/16 – 05/22, Kansas City, MO, Enrolled, followed, and provided trial study treatment care to various participants enrolled within the research study.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Research, 08/16 – 05/22, Topeka, KS, Organized, and presented research evaluating grant funded programs through SAS/SPSS to analyze the function of the project and how local communities have been able to meet the goals of the program.

Timeline

Community Health Analyst Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
10.2024 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kansas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current

Clinical Lab Technician II – Microbiology

University of Kansas Health System
08.2022 - 01.2024

Master of Public Health - Concentration in Epidemiology

University of Kansas – Medical Center

B.A. - Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

University of Missouri – Kansas City