Channa Buxbaum
New York,NY
Summary
Data professional with expertise in coding and data analytics, specializing in transforming complex analyses into clear narratives. Proven track record in building reproducible analytic workflows and generating actionable insights. Experienced in presenting findings to diverse audiences, including technical experts and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Operated end-to-end modeling pipelines for health burden estimation across five major neurological conditions.
- Reviewed and assessed 400+ diverse data sources, ensuring quality and usability for health research.
- Standardized heterogeneous data from hospital claims and other sources using innovative statistical methods, enhancing data comparability.
- Led systematic reviews and meta-analyses in collaboration with AARP and Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative.
- Supported development of open-access online tool to guide state-level dementia prevention strategies.
- Translated complex epidemiologic findings into actionable insights through peer-reviewed publications.
- Facilitated data-driven decision-making for policymakers and global health partners through targeted stakeholder briefings.
Project Assistant
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted county-wide risk assessment, modeling impact of 21 hazards on health and services to inform disaster response strategies.
- Calculated risk scores for hazards, integrating vulnerability and preparedness of health agencies to prioritize resource allocation.
- Presented findings to Montgomery County stakeholders for enhanced disaster readiness support.
- Generated 25 ArcGIS maps to visualize healthcare distribution and pinpoint service gaps for targeted interventions.
Dornsife Public Health Research Fellow
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Analyzed cognitive health outcomes in older adults through NIH-funded MESA research, identifying key environmental factors impacting health.
- Conducted comprehensive literature review, developing search strategies across four databases with over 500 references.
- Managed EndNote library, facilitating screening and data extraction using Covidence.
- Designed standardized data extraction forms to guide review team in evidence synthesis.
- Synthesized findings on study populations, exposures, outcomes, methods, and results for Public Health Reviews publication, contributing to the body of knowledge in public health.
Education
MPH - Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2023
BA - Neuropsychology
Yeshiva University
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Advanced statistical modeling
- R programming
- Evidence synthesis
- Project management
- Data visualization and storytelling
- Effective communication
Publications & Posters
- GBD 2023 Collaborators (incl. Buxbaum, C.). Global burden of 375 diseases and injuries and 88 risk factors across 204 countries, 1990-2023. The Lancet, 2025.
- Michael, Y. L., Buxbaum, C., et al. Systematic review of neighborhood characteristics and brain health. Public Health Reviews, 2024.
- Buxbaum, C., et al. Global and regional epilepsy mortality trends: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Poster presented at American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, 2025.
- Buxbaum, C., et al. Depression and dementia risk: A Burden of Proof analysis. Poster presented at Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, 2025.
- Buxbaum, C., et al. Social isolation and dementia risk: A Burden of Proof study. Poster presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference, 2025.
- Nguyen, A. H., et al. (incl. Buxbaum, C.). Dementia risk attributed to metabolic factors. Poster presented at Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, 2024.
Timeline
Researcher
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
11.2023 - Current
Project Assistant
Drexel University
09.2022 - 06.2023
Dornsife Public Health Research Fellow
Drexel University
10.2021 - 03.2023
MPH - Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Drexel University
BA - Neuropsychology
Yeshiva University