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Joanna Georgescu

Nutley,NJ

Summary

Resolute problem solver with versatile programming skills and solid competencies in data curation, process automation and quality control, and quantitative analysis. Logical thinker and proactive collaborator with track record of efficient execution of tasks and completion of projects.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Analyst

OCHIN
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed and managed 10+ analytic datasets leveraging large and complex data ecosystem (Data: EHR/Epic Clarity, administrative claims; Tools: R, Python, SQL, Git).
  • Supported number of projects throughout all stages of the scientific process from identifying pertinent data sources and refining measurement criteria, to conducting statistical analyses, interpreting results, and disseminating findings (R, Python, SQL, SAS).
  • Collaborated with researchers across various disciplines and mentored junior analysts.

Data Science Analyst

Holy Name Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2021
  • Provided analytics support and reporting for care management in population initiatives for internal CIN and external ACOs (Alteryx, MongoDB, Looker).
  • Conducted in-depth exploration of analytics tools, pinpointing key areas for improvement; optimized data workflows that supported machine learning capabilities (Tableau, DataRobot).
  • Performed statistical analysis of clinical research data (R, SQL).

Systems Data Analyst

Konica Minolta
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Developed and implemented automation of cloud-based documents – programmed dynamic update of cloud documents based on Google master spreadsheet (JavaScript).
  • Built robust SQL statements to extract datasets, performed ETL of data (SQL, Access).
  • Developed clear and concise operational procedures documentation, and training/user manuals (Microsoft Office).

Data Technology Consultant

Physician PC
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Executed data transfer and conversion of records; programmed data migration from different sources into target software (Java, MySQL).

Research Scientist

Merck
12.2004 - 11.2013
  • Served as R&D technical subject matter expert in electrophysiology responsible for functional characterization of potential obesity, AD, and Parkinson drug targets and biomarkers.
  • Generated data to enable Go/No Go decisions and supported deep dives of multidisciplinary drug discovery efforts.

Timeline

Research Analyst

OCHIN
03.2021 - Current

Data Science Analyst

Holy Name Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2021

Systems Data Analyst

Konica Minolta
05.2016 - 09.2016

Data Technology Consultant

Physician PC
10.2014 - 03.2016

Research Scientist

Merck
12.2004 - 11.2013

Published Manuscripts

August 2025 Evaluate the Impact of Extreme Heat on Blood Pressure to Generate Evidence to Support Primary Care Community Health Centers (manuscript in submission).


March 2025 Residential mobility, neighborhood environment, and diabetes complications among socioeconomically disadvantaged patients in the US. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827325000242


2024 Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination receipt by race, ethnicity, and social determinants of health among a large patient population in a network of community-based healthcare centers. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0264410X24009708?dgcid=coauthor


2022 Acute and Chronic Diabetes-Related Complications Among Patients with Diabetes Receiving Care in Community Health Centers. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35972244/


2020 SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Formation Among Healthcare Workers. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.10.20192104v1


2008 GABAB receptors are required for galanin modulation of membrane properties of neurons in the arcuate nucleus of rats. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18096145/


2006 Galanin and galanin-like peptides differentially modulate neuronal activities in rat arcuate nucleus neurons. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16481456/


2005 ẞ-Amyloid peptides impair PKC-dependent functions of metabotropic glutamate receptors in prefrontal cortical neurons. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15659527/


2003 Group II metabotropic glutamate receptors enhance NMDA receptor currents via a protein kinase C-dependent mechanism in pyramidal neurons of the rat prefrontal cortex. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1664809/

Joanna Georgescu