Shirley Deep Gaddam

• Supported public health and clinical research projects through literature reviews, systematic reviews, integrative reviews, data extraction, and evidence synthesis.
• Assisted with research documentation, study materials, reports, presentations, data extraction tables, and stakeholder summaries for faculty-led projects.
• Cleaned, organized, and analyzed datasets of 1,000+ records using Excel, R, and SPSS to support research findings and data summaries.
• Supported qualitative research activities, including interview preparation, thematic analysis, and organization of participant-related data.
• Knowledgeable of IRB processes, HIPAA privacy guidelines, informed consent principles, confidentiality standards, and ethical research practices.
• Contributed to community-engaged research and health equity projects by communicating findings clearly to faculty, students, and stakeholders.
• Developed manuscripts, posters, PowerPoint presentations, conceptual frameworks, and research summaries for academic and public health audiences.
• Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives and identify gaps in public health knowledge.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to enhance research accuracy.
• Collaborated with faculty on project proposals, contributing insights that shaped research objectives.
• Developed survey instruments to gather qualitative and quantitative data from diverse populations.
• Organized and facilitated focus groups, ensuring effective communication of research goals among participants.
• Managed project timelines and deliverables, maintaining alignment with departmental deadlines and standards.

• Managed 70+ employee health cases per week, including workplace injuries, acute health concerns, first-aid needs, and follow-up care.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation, health records, and compliance-related reports in a confidential and organized manner.
• Communicated with employees, providers, and internal teams to coordinate care, referrals, wellness support, and health education.
• Provided emergency response and first-line clinical care while following safety, documentation, and professional practice standards.
• Delivered health education sessions and supported workplace wellness initiatives focused on prevention and self-care.
• Conducted health assessments to identify workplace hazards and recommend preventive measures.
• Developed and implemented occupational health programs to enhance employee well-being.

• Assisted in care for 20+ oncology patients daily in multidisciplinary clinical settings.
• Supported robotic-assisted procedures while maintaining sterile protocols.
• Educated patients on treatment adherence and lifestyle modifications.
• Provided psychosocial support to patients and families during critical care.
• Administered patient care and medication following established protocols and safety standards.
• Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-care instructions.

• Focus: health equity, behavioral science, community health assessment, program evaluation, public health data, and social determinants of health.
• GPA: 3.89/4.0
• Capstone Project: [Death Anxiety Among Individuals Living With Early Stage Of Dementia: An Integrative Review], [My role in this capstone project was to conduct an integrative review on death anxiety among individuals living with early-stage dementia. I searched and reviewed existing studies, extracted important information from the literature, and organized the findings using the Social Ecological Model. This project focused on understanding how death anxiety is experienced by people with early-stage dementia and how it is influenced by personal fears, identity, dignity, family relationships, stigma, cultural beliefs, spirituality, communication, and dementia care systems. Through this review, I aimed to identify gaps in current research and provide recommendations for future dementia care, public health practice, and research].
• Research Projects:

Campus Mental Health Multilevel Intervention (Published, 2026)

• Designed and coordinated a theory-driven multilevel intervention using Social Ecological Model; managed literature review, program evaluation, and manuscript preparation demonstrating ability to contribute to research-related curricular offerings

Community Health Assessment – St. Louis, MO (63103)

• Led key informant interviews on communication, family dynamics, and stress behaviors; synthesized qualitative data and prepared stakeholder summaries directly parallel to service-learning program coordination and community engagement

Postpartum Depression & Hypertension Research Projects

• Conducted literature reviews and built causal models linking psychosocial and socioeconomic factors to chronic disease; tracked data and documented outcomes in structured research databases

Missouri Policy Brief: Intoxicating Cannabinoids (HB 593)

• Developed a public health regulatory policy brief tracking Missouri legislative status and health implications; synthesized evidence to support program evaluation and compliance analysis

Meta-Analysis Research Internship Reiki Outcomes (240 hours)

• Performed systematic data extraction and evidence synthesis across multiple studies; contributed to a structured meta-analysis on stress, fatigue, pain, and well-being demonstrating report preparation and research support skills

Effectiveness of disaster health communication strategies on risk perception and preparedness: A systematic review

• Collaborated with a group to complete a systematic review on the effectiveness of disaster health communication strategies in shaping public risk perception and improving emergency preparedness; contributed to literature screening, data extraction, evidence synthesis, and report preparation to identify communication approaches that support timely public health response.

• Focus: Clinical preparation in patient care, health assessment, care planning, documentation, health education, and family communication.
• GPA: 3.7/4.0
• Thesis: Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Childhood Accidents Among Mothers of Under-Five Children at Sri Ram Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana.