Christine Chandran
Pittsburgh,USA
Summary
Dynamic and analytical student with a strong foundation in health policy, economics, and biomedical research. Experienced in stem cell research, healthcare administration, and policy analysis, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Passionate about optimizing healthcare systems and guiding strategic decision-making through evidence-based solutions in a consulting environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Corneal Regeneration Lab, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Working with a team to explore modern designs to reverse wounding and prevent blindness with bioengineered corneal tissue, using eye tissue dissection, bench wet lab, animal modeling, and computational data analysis skills.
- Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications, journals, and presented at industry conferences and meetings.
- Analyze data using statistical software programs such as Python, Excel, and R.
English Instructor
English Opens Doors | Ministry of Education Chile
Remote, Aysen, Chile
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught students basic English in Chile, ages 10-12, in public schools by conducting an online English workshop once a week.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessments.
Pathfinder/Campus Ambassador
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, USA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Guided prospective students around the University of Pittsburgh's campus and the city of Pittsburgh, providing information to incoming students about student life, admissions, and the campus.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate the highest-quality visitation for guests, and created diverse marketing assets to support student enrollment efforts.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Biology Department, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Held weekly office hours to assist student learning, assisted the professor during lectures, and facilitated discussions during weekly recitations.
Digital Marketing Volunteer
United Nations Development Programme - Undp
Remote
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Served as a translator and marketed UNDP’s Gender Equality and Mining course to civilians from ten mining-centered nations.
- Developed resources to raise awareness among women about their legal entitlements in labor and healthcare sectors.
Research Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Focused on comparing multiple scoring systems in the evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma, radioembolization, and detection.
- Analyzed data collection with blinded radiologists, data entry, electronic patient monitoring, and statistical analysis, in collaboration with physicians at the hospital.
Education
Master of Science in Public Health - Health Policy And Management
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science, Minors in Economics And Spanish
University of Pittsburgh, Frederick Honors College
Pittsburgh, PA12.2024
Skills
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Literature Review
- Scientific Writing
- Cross-Cultural Communcation
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational development
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Global Lenses @ Pitt grant received to study abroad in Austria for Pitt's Comparative Global Healthcare in Graz program in 2024 Summer.
- 2x Quarterfinals Champions with Outstanding Choreography, 2023-2024 Varsity Vocals International Collegiate Championship of A Cappella (The Songburghs), Created and released winning sets on EPs on all music streaming platforms.
- OCC Honors Society, 2022 University of Pittsburgh awarded to students for their leadership and co-curricular learning outside of the classroom.
Languages
- English- Native Proficiency
- Spanish- Working Proficiency (Fluent)
Timeline
English Instructor
English Opens Doors | Ministry of Education Chile
07.2024 - 12.2024
Researcher
Corneal Regeneration Lab, University of Pittsburgh
04.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Biology Department, University of Pittsburgh
01.2023 - 12.2024
Pathfinder/Campus Ambassador
University of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - 12.2024
Digital Marketing Volunteer
United Nations Development Programme - Undp
08.2021 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science in Public Health - Health Policy And Management
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science, Minors in Economics And Spanish
University of Pittsburgh, Frederick Honors College
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