Kristen Carver
Augusta,GA
Summary
Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
M.s Epidemiology Student
Augusta University MCG
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Identified trends and patterns in complex datasets in multiple healthcare models including smoking cessation, Lyme disease, and climate studies using statistical modeling and data analysis techniques such as predictive modeling, linear regression, and
- Evaluated the effectiveness of public health interventions using quantitative methods and data reporting.
- Identified trends in infectious diseases by analyzing data and conducting thorough research.
- Enhanced community awareness of Lyme disease prevention through university educational campaigns and thesis presentations.
- Streamlined data collection processes by developing efficient survey methods and utilizing statistical software tools.
- Monitored COVID-19 disease outbreaks using GIS programs and developed models for presentations.
Histotechnologist
WellStar MCG
11.2022 - Current
- Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnoses.
- Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
- Coordinated preparation of lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies (CAP).
Research Associate
Georgia Cancer Research Center: Augusta University
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Provides methodical and analytical support to academic-based research laboratory through conduction of cell and molecular biology experiments as well as in-vivo.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Responsible for laboratory maintenance, supply ordering and graduate student training on lab protocols and lab safety.
- Served as coauthor for publishing current work manuscript as well as one textbook chapter.
Environmental Educator
Phinizy Center for Water Sciences
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Instructed and developed environmental science centered lessons in both classroom and field settings with analysis and sample collections pertaining to water and soil quality, sustainable watersheds, river basin ecology, restoration ecology and macroinvertebrates biodiversity.
Lab Technician III
University Of Georgia
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing performance of all molecular diagnostic test procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, viral and fungal diseases of poultry bred for food production.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Augusta University
Augusta05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Business Administration
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC05.2017
Skills
- General knowledge of frequently used data languages and software (SAS, Python, R, STATA, Epi Info, GIS)
- Trend Monitoring
- Disease trend knowledge
- Disease Research
- Technical/ Report Writing
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Publications
- “Vectors in gene therapy: Benefit for glioblastoma patients” Academic Press, 2021. Chapter 9(161-175).
- "Viral Particle-Mediated SAMHD1 Depletion Sensitizes Refractory Glioblastoma to DNA-Damaging Therapeutics by Impairing Homologous Recombination" September 2022. Cancers 14(18):4490
Timeline
Histotechnologist
WellStar MCG
11.2022 - Current
M.s Epidemiology Student
Augusta University MCG
08.2022 - 05.2024
Research Associate
Georgia Cancer Research Center: Augusta University
01.2020 - 11.2022
Environmental Educator
Phinizy Center for Water Sciences
02.2019 - 01.2020
Lab Technician III
University Of Georgia
08.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Augusta University
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Business Administration
University of South Carolina - Aiken
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