Developed and implemented curriculum as the primary instructor for PUBH 511 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice.
Delivered engaging lectures, led discussions, and facilitated interactive learning activities to enhance student understanding.
Collaborated with colleagues to refine course materials.
Provided personalized feedback to students, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to foster their academic development.
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University School of Public Health
Morgantown, West Virginia
08.2021 - Current
Collaborated closely with Dr.Ruchi Bhandari on research initiatives focused on assessing risk factors and outcomes of life-threatening infections associated with drug use.
Played a key role in a NIH-supported research project at the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, establishing a statewide database on injectable drug-related infective endocarditis.
Coordinated and managed various research tasks, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
West Virginia University - School of Public Health
Morgantown, West Virginia
01.2022 - 12.2023
Provided instructional support for various courses, including: PUBH 611 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice, PUBH 423 - Introduction to Modern Epidemiologic Research, and EPID 629 - Epidemiology Capstone.
Assisted in the development of course materials, including syllabus, lesson plans, and multimedia resources, to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Facilitated discussions, led review sessions, and provided one-on-one assistance to students to clarify concepts and reinforce understanding of epidemiological principles and research methodologies.
Graded assignments, exams, and projects and provided constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth and development.
Graduate Student Co-Investigator
Department of Health Sciences and Public Health
Flint, Michigan
07.2020 - 05.2021
Contributed to a research study examining the impact of COVID-19 on loneliness, isolation, and social media usage among adults aged 60 and above.
Conducted surveys both online and via phone interviews at various facilities and aging-related organizations.
Analyzed survey data to draw insights into the effects of the pandemic on the mental health and social behaviors of older adults.
Graduate Student Research Assistant
University of Michigan - School of Nursing
Flint, Michigan
08.2019 - 12.2020
Collaborated closely with Dr. Lyn Behnke and Dr. Kelley H Pattison on a research project focused on gaining insights into the treatment of cardiovascular disease in women from the patient's perspective.
Contributed to identifying enablers and barriers to care for women with heart disease.
Collaborated on the development of a questionnaire using Qualtrics XM.
Distributed the survey to various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WomenHeart online support groups.
Education
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-2024
Master of Public Health - Health Education
University of Michigan
Flint, MI
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Michigan
Flint, MI
08-2018
Skills
Proficient in R, SPSS, JMP, Python, and GIS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Qualtrics, REDCap, and MiChart
Innovative and leadership qualities
Skilled in data management, analysis, and reporting
Experienced in interprofessional collaboration and teamwork
Excellent communication skills
Experienced in online teaching and lesson planning
Analytical Skills
Proficient in English and Arabic
Study Abroad
Arusha, Tanzania 2019
Global Health study abroad with the University of Michigan - Flint in collaboration with the Green Hope Organization.
Engaged in fieldwork to assess and address service needs in Arusha, gaining hands-on experience in addressing public health issues in diverse settings.
Peer-Reviewed Publications & Presentations
Characterization of patients receiving surgical versus non-surgical treatment for infective endocarditis in West Virginia, Bhandari, R., Abdulhay, N., Alexander, T., Rubenstein, J., Meyer, A., Annie, F. H., ..., Irfan, A., Plos one, 18, 11, e0289622, 2023
Sex gaps in perception of tobacco conversations between adult patients who now smoke cigarettes and oral health care providers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-March 2020 prepandemic, Wiener, R. C., Waters, C., Gaydos, M. S., Bastin, M., Abdulhay, N., Bhandari, R., The Journal of the American Dental Association, 154, 12, 1097-1105, 2023
Association between electronic cigarette use and mental health during COVID- 19 among U.S adolescents - National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2021-2022, Abdulhay N, Bhandari R, Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2023
Characteristics associated with Smokeless Tobacco Use, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2021, Wiener RC, Abdulhay N, Waters C, Gaydos MS, Bhandari R, Annual Symposium on Substance Use Research, November 2023
The rising cost of infective endocarditis in West Virginia, Bhandari R, Abdulhay N, Smith D, Fisher M, Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, November 2022
Characterization of patients receiving surgical versus non-surgical treatment for infective endocarditis: West Virginia multicenter study, Bhandari R, Alexander T, Abdulhay N, Annie F, Kaleem U, Wiener RC, Rubenstein J, Meyer A, Fisher M, Annual Meeting of the Society for Epidemiologic Research, June 2022
Manuscripts In Preparation
Bhandari R, Abdulhay N, Wiener RC, Fisher MA. The rising cost of infective endocarditis in West Virginia.
Abdulhay N, Bhandari R, Wiener RC, Wen S, Gibbs B. The Impact of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Use on Adolescent Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Abdulhay N, Bhandari R, Wiener RC, Wen S, Gibbs B. Exploring the Relationship Between Tobacco Smoking Status and Mental Health Among U.S. Adolescents: Findings from the National Youth Tobacco Survey.
Abdulhay N, Bhandari R, Wiener RC, Wen S, Gibbs B. Association Between Smoking Status and Dental Health Issues Among Adolescents: Insights from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study.
Timeline
Primary Instructor
West Virginia University School of Public Health
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
West Virginia University - School of Public Health