Lata Nawal
Lincoln,Nebraska
Summary
Accomplished Master of Public Health graduate specializing in Biostatistics, with over 9 years of comprehensive expertise in public health, epidemiological research, team leadership, and statistical analysis. A proficient professional adept in technical writing, surveillance methodologies, data management, and analysis across diverse datasets. Skilled in effectively communicating findings to healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and the public, facilitating informed decision-making and promoting community health and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Epidemiologist
Division of Public Health, Informatics and Planning
2018.03 - Current
- Spearheaded the identification and resolution of critical public health issues within the community through robust surveillance activities, meticulously investigating acute and chronic conditions, and adverse outcomes in the population
- Utilized data from various sources including BRFSS and YRBS to drive evidence-based decision-making
- Managed and curated databases for vital records including Birth, Death, and Fetal death data, leveraging state electronic vital registry systems
- Analyzed and synthesized results for dissemination, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Orchestrated the Community Health Assessment Survey, facilitating community engagement and fostering collaboration for Community Health Improvement Planning, thus driving impactful and sustainable health initiatives
- Played a pivotal role in epidemiologic studies and outbreak investigations, including the management of COVID-19 and foodborne outbreaks, employing advanced statistical analyses and methodologies to derive actionable insights
- Led multifaceted epidemiology projects from inception to completion, including outlining project scopes, selecting appropriate data sources, conducting sophisticated statistical analyses, and preparing comprehensive reports to inform public health strategies and policies
- Engaged with diverse stakeholders by delivering presentations, effectively communicating epidemiological findings, and fostering a deeper understanding of public health issues within the community and beyond
- Leveraged technology to maintain and optimize Redcap databases for streamlined data management and efficient survey administration, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for research and surveillance purposes
- Collaborated closely with the Epidemiology team during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, contributing to the development of equitable allocation strategies based on federal and state guidelines, thus facilitating widespread vaccine distribution and uptake among priority groups.
Health Surveillance Specialist/Health Data Analyst
Office of Epidemiology, Epidemiology, and Informatics Unit
2017.03 - 2018.01
- Analyze and interpret data on lead poisoning, chemical poisoning, and farm-related injuries using statistical software SAS
- Process, abstract, and code health information from pesticide poisoning case reports
- Create investigations for adults with lead poisoning within Nebraska’s Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)
- Compile, clean, and analyze health data from various public health databases, including hospital discharge data, trauma registry, and laboratory reports
- Design statistical and descriptive analyses using various coding schemas, including ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, and standardized industry/occupation codes
- Develop SAS programs for analysis of complex survey data from Nebraska’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to prepare summary graphs, charts, and reports
- Build data tables and custom reports using SAS for program and evaluation purposes.
Data Analyst
College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2015.05 - 2016.07
- Created and maintained database for Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) Grant
- Prospectively collected longitudinal data for PCORI project
- Analyzed collected data, prepared reports, and presentations
- Designed survey instruments using electronic database RedCap
- Performed survival, categorical, longitudinal data analysis on Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Result (SEER) and National Cancer Database (NCDB)
- Presented posters and gave oral presentation in various national and international conferences.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2014.08 - 2015.04
- Prospectively collected cancer genetic counselling data
- Managed databases, performed statistical analysis, created tables, charts, figures, and reports
- Prepared abstracts provided assistance in grant writing.
Education
Leadership Candidate - Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics
Great Plain Leadership Institute-University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska10.2024
Master of Public Health - Biostatistics
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Omaha, Nebraska05.2015
Master of Science - Physics
Jai Narayan Vyas University
India 06.2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics -
Jai Narayan Vyas University
Jodhpur, IndiaSkills
- Report Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Disease trend knowledge
- Trend Monitoring
- Community Outreach
Professional Development
Base SAS certified, SPSS, STATA, SQL, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, research search engines PubMed, REDCap, English, Hindi
Abstract Presentations
- Impact of Socioeconomic, Demographic and Health System Factors on Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia, BLOOD, 12/2015
- Survival Outcomes in Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (2001-2012), BLOOD, 12/2015
- Survival Trends of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) in the United States: A SEER Database Analysis, JOURNAL OF THORACIC ONCOLOGY, 09/2015
- Impact of demographic and health system variables on survival in early stage (stage I and II) non-small cell lung carcinoma: A National Cancer Database analysis, Association of VA Hematology/Oncology, 10/2015
- Cancer Genetic Counseling Services (GCS) at Saint Francis Cancer Treatment Center (SFCTC), American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2015
- Medications use in individuals with and without recurrent aphthous stomatitis, Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN), 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Worked with Dr. Lorena Baccaglini (Department of Epidemiology, UNMC) on a manuscript looking at the role of psychological factors on the occurrence of recurrence aphthous stomatitis.
- Statistical intern under direction of Dr. Shankar Viswanathan. Involved in data management, quality checking and data analysis of epidemiological and socio-behavioral studies at Department of Epidemiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY.
References
- Tommy George, MPH, CPH, Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Lincoln, NE, 68510, 402-441-8078, TGeorge@lincoln.ne.gov
- Raju V. Kakarlapudi, MS, Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Lincoln, NE, 68510, 402-441-6270, RKakarlapudi@Lincoln.ne.gov
- Derry Stover, MPH, CPH, Epidemiology Surveillance Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, NE, 68509, 402-471-2822, 402-471-3601, Derry.Stover@nebraska.gov
Certification
Base SAS Certified
Timeline
Public Health Epidemiologist
Division of Public Health, Informatics and Planning
2018.03 - Current
Health Surveillance Specialist/Health Data Analyst
Office of Epidemiology, Epidemiology, and Informatics Unit
2017.03 - 2018.01
Data Analyst
College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2015.05 - 2016.07
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
2014.08 - 2015.04
Leadership Candidate - Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics
Great Plain Leadership Institute-University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master of Public Health - Biostatistics
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Master of Science - Physics
Jai Narayan Vyas University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics -
Jai Narayan Vyas University
Base SAS Certified
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