Claire Leiser
Boston,MA
Summary
Postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in epidemiological methods and biostatistics. Proven ability to design impactful studies and present findings. Able to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines. Committed to improving health outcomes through data integration and solving technically complex problems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
10.2025 - Current
- Developing a scalable and ontology-driven data standardization and integration method
- Designing a safe and privacy-aware linkage tool
- Establishing use cases on real-world applications in healthcare
- Developing SPACESCANS web application; an intuitive web interface linkage pipeline for a user-friendly interface
- Lead workshop at international conference
Postdoctoral Researcher
TH Chan School of Public Health, Harvard
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Lead and contributed to environmental epidemiology studies examining effects of exposure to pollutants on human health risks
- Performed quantitative analyses using advanced biostatistics and epidemiological methods
- Conducted literature searches and critically reviewed scientific evidence regarding epidemiology and exposure sciences
- Disseminated findings in peer-reviewed journals
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Washington
Seattle, WA
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Designed epidemiologic studies investigating air pollution's impact on human health outcomes
- Collaborated with faculty on research proposals and grant applications.
- Compiled tables, graphs, and reports to effectively communicate research findings
- Prepared and presented reports on novel research at national and international conferences.
- Mentored master's students in research methodologies and guided project development
Research Analyst
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Led and assisted projects investigating environmental exposure impacts on cancer risks
- Conducted research analyzing spatial contexts of disease through electronic health records and residential history
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex research challenges
- Presented research findings at conferences and institutional meetings for peer review
Education
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA09-2024
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2014
Skills
- Epidemiologic study design
- Epidemiological methods
- Biostatistical analyses
- Quantitative analysis
- Data standardization
- Scalable integration
- Environmental health
- Presentation and written communication
Accomplishments
- Training Program in Environmental Epidemiology T32 Fellowship; National Institutes of Health (NIH): National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) 2024 – 2025
- Biostatistics, Epidemiologic, and Bioinformatic Training in Environmental Health T32 Fellowship; National Institutes of Health (NIH): National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) 2020 - 2023
- Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics Scholarship Recipient, University of Washington 2021
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient, University of Utah 2010-2014
- Dean’s List Recipient, University of Utah 2010-2014
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
10.2025 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
TH Chan School of Public Health, Harvard
09.2024 - 09.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Washington
09.2019 - 09.2024
Research Analyst
Huntsman Cancer Institute
05.2016 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
University of Washington
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Utah