Stephanie Lunn, MPH, MS

Associate Faculty at Shoreline Community College
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Seattle, Washington, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Metagenomics applies to surveillance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance
    Coursera
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications
    Coursera
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level III- Master Tutor Certified Tutor
    College Reading & Learning Association
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Public Health
    National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)
    May, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Shoreline Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Associate Faculty
      • May 2023 - Present

      Adjunct Faculty in Biology Department - Teaches Cell Biology, Basics of Bioinformatics Adjunct Faculty in Biology Department - Teaches Cell Biology, Basics of Bioinformatics

  • Washington State Department of Health
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Bioinformatician
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      • Division of Disease Control and Health Statistics - Public Health Laboratories, Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology, subject matter expert (SME) for Bioinformatics • Maintain SARS-CoV-2 Nextstrain Builds for WA DOH (https://nextstrain.org/groups/waphl/ncov/wa/2m) • Performs bioinformatics work including the assessment of sequence raw read quality, establishing quality assurance and quality control parameters, and validating bioinformatics applications • Guides the analysis of infectious disease NGS data through independent verification of bioinformatics tools and development of software pipelines for high-throughput analysis • Serves as lead point of contact for local health jurisdictions (LHJs), academic institutions, and CDC regarding sequencing data • Maintains advisory groups, and collaborates with agency and external project partners • Maintains currency on literature and research findings regarding bioinformatics in public health settings • Identifying software or programs to assist in the reporting and visualization of sequencing data, including phylogenetic analysis, SNP analysis, and genome annotation • Applying software or programs to assist molecular epidemiologist with analysis and visualizations. • Perform Ad-hoc analysis for novel pathogen characteristics as needed • Administers the agency’s cloud computing environment used to perform Bioinformatics activities • Supports Public Health Laboratories and Epidemiology SMEs to ensure access to data generated within the Bioinformatics environment • Work with division management to recommend bioinformatics infrastructure enhancements to keep pace with public health demand. • Serves various roles and responsibilities for the Northwest Pathogen Genomic Centers of Excellence • Planning Pathogen Genomics education courses for the Education component of the Northwest Pathogen Genomic Centers of Excellence Show less

  • Ivy Tech Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

      • Instructor for Basic and Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology • Instructor for Introductory Biology for Non-Majors • Full classroom responsibilities • Design syllabus curriculum, lectures, assignments, examinations, and lab work • Conduct lab and lectures on with emphasis on connecting course knowledge to practical application in the healthcare and sciences • Plan and prepare supplementary materials to engage students • Conduct reviews on course content to aid student preparation for exams • Serve as a mentor to students from diverse backgrounds • Serve as a resource to aid students in developing critical thinking, logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills for learning Show less

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
    • Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
    • Epidemiologist
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

      I serve as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Public Health, State Lab Epidemiologist, connecting the state Epidemiologists with the KY state lab genomic services. My primary focus is on advanced molecular detection and pathogen surveillance, bioinformatics, and genomic epidemiology Primary responsibilities: - Serving as an Epidemiology - Lab Division Liaison - Conducting molecular surveillance and performing phylogenetic analysis on enteric pathogens related to Foodborne Outbreaks in collaboration with the CDC PulseNet - Performing spatial analysis on Salmonella genomic data obtained from isolates sequenced by the KY state lab - Conducting advanced molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky - Performing bioinformatics and phylogenetic analysis on the KY state lab SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing data obtained from positive specimens - Maintaining the nCOV Nextstrain platform build for the Genomic Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Kentucky Show less

  • Medasource
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Epi-Lab Connector
      • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

      - Serves as a liaison for the Genome Lab Scientists and State Epidemiologists - Participates in CDC PulseNet to conduct molecular surveillance on FoodBorne outbreaks and investigations using whole genome sequencing data obtained from enteric pathogens strain isolates - Works with Salmonella, E.coli, and Shigella pathogens-associated databases to analyze pathogen serotypes trends by performing cluster analyses, including similarity matrices and dendrograms - Performs SAR-COV-2 sequencing analysis and bioinformatics on genome sequencing data - Collaborates with Genome Lab on SARS-COV-2 Metagenomics and sample metadata annotation - Uses Bioinformatics web-based tool kits to examine potential antimicrobial resistant and virulence genes using sequence data Show less

  • University of Louisville Department of Microbiology and Immunology
    • Research Technologist
      • May 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Supervise animal colonies, including breeding, weaning, monitoring, recording animal data, and testing by FACS analyses transgenic mice. • Maintain experiment data bank using Microsoft Excel, record experimental protocols using Microsoft Word, as well as collecting and creating graphics and tables using graphic programs. • Supervise animal colonies, including breeding, weaning, monitoring, recording animal data, and testing by FACS analyses transgenic mice. • Maintain experiment data bank using Microsoft Excel, record experimental protocols using Microsoft Word, as well as collecting and creating graphics and tables using graphic programs.

  • Caris College
    • Jeffersonville, Indiana
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

      • Teach Anatomy and Physiology courses. • Prepare and distribute course syllabi • Compile, administer and grade instruments that evaluate student progress. • Encourage the use of school resources, outside library and internet sources. • Counsel students and offer guidance/tutoring to students. • Direct library research or other outside assignments. • Substitute for colleagues when necessary. • Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials and classrooms Show less

  • Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contract Tutor
      • May 2018 - Sep 2018

      • Personal contract tutor approved by Varsity Tutors in the following areas: research, anthropology, biology, cell biology, epidemiology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, public health, sciences, and statistics, among other areas • Conduct online and in-person tutorial sessions for all levels of students, including graduate students • Assist and encourage students in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their subject of interests • Instruct students in building upon their conceptual knowledge in their respective areas • Encourage and instill confidence and motivation in students to overcome personal challenges in learning • Assist student with their development and expansion of personal and unique learning skill set and techniques that will aid them in their long-term endeavors • Utilize various learning techniques to engage student in their course content, allowing them to think critically about and absorb the material they are learning Show less

  • CreoSalus
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • QC Pharmaceutical Microbiologist
      • Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

      • Conducts operation and performance validation on microbiological devices and equipment • Manages and maintains the environmental monitoring program • Maintains and analyzes tracking and trending data • Conducts statistical process control analysis on trending data using statistical analysis software • Compliant to GMP standards • Familiar with USPs regarding microbiological techniques, methods, and practices • Conducts operation and performance validation on microbiological devices and equipment • Manages and maintains the environmental monitoring program • Maintains and analyzes tracking and trending data • Conducts statistical process control analysis on trending data using statistical analysis software • Compliant to GMP standards • Familiar with USPs regarding microbiological techniques, methods, and practices

  • University of Louisville
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

      U of L School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease • Assists the Biorepository Clinical Research Coordinator in monitoring the screening and processing of patient samples for research trials• Assists with molecular diagnostics of tick-borne infections• Responsible for assisting in the clinical research trial and laboratory work• Performs sample processing and aliquoting in the laboratory • Corresponds with sponsor in regards to documentation and samples• Provides input on project problems and implement changes as necessary• Provides quality assurance and quality control for the study• Collect, organize, and maintain data and test results Show less

    • Clinical Research Assistant
      • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

      • Assistant in clinical research studies concerning community acquired pneumonia and healthcare-associated pneumonia.• Provides support to the research team by collecting and entering the study data for sponsor data systems, as well as conducting patient follow-ups• Data collection, query resolution, database maintenance• Quality assurance and quality control• Audits research documents for completeness and accuracy• Completes Coordinator Relative Value Units (RVUs)

    • Practicum Experience
      • May 2014 - May 2015

      • Coordinator of Hepatitis C Project: A program geared towards the facilitation of free testing for hepatitis c to refugees • Tasked with program evaluation to improve design and implementation of the program • Objectives includes determining prevalence and risk factors among newly arriving refugees resettling in Kentucky• Handled biological specimens and prepared and packaged specimens for testing• Collected and analyzed demographics and risk factor data

    • Supplemental Instructor
      • Jul 2013 - May 2014

      • Supplemental instructor for course BIOL 102: Introduction to Biological Systems at University of Louisville.• Planned and implement weekly sessions with students to review course content and material.• Planned and prepare supplementary materials to engage students with course content.• Prepared and submitted accurate records of review sessions with students.• Developed pedagogic skills by maintaining alternative instructional approaches for varied learning styles.• Maintained high level of subject matter in biology Show less

    • Academic Tutor, Master Tutor
      • Jul 2012 - May 2014

      • Level III Certified Student Tutor in various courses, including anthropology, psychology, philosophy, logic, linguistic, statistics, biology, and anatomy & physiology.• Planned and implemented weekly sessions with students to promote and encourage independent learning.• Identified and addressed study skills and academic goals necessary for student in the content of the tutorial session.• Prepared and submitted accurate records of tutorial session with students.• Facilitated insights into learning styles and learning processes.• Maintained a high level of subject matter knowledge. • Maintained student confidentiality. Show less

  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Education and Community Affairs Internship
      • May 2012 - Apr 2013

      • Fulfilled on demand public health research needs. • Performed routine administrative tasks. • Coordinated/Implemented outreach events. • Provided assistance with the coordination of Planned Parenthood of Kentucky’s teenREACH peer education. • Collected and calculated demographics and statistics for monthly and annual education reports. • Fulfilled on demand public health research needs. • Performed routine administrative tasks. • Coordinated/Implemented outreach events. • Provided assistance with the coordination of Planned Parenthood of Kentucky’s teenREACH peer education. • Collected and calculated demographics and statistics for monthly and annual education reports.

  • University of Louisville
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Work Study in Department of Anthropology
      • Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

      • Maintained front desk reception in the University of Louisville’s Anthropology department. • Assisted Professors with their needs and errands. • Managed different projects and tasks related to the Anthropology department. • Handled confidential paperwork. • Maintained department and lab cleanliness. • Maintained front desk reception in the University of Louisville’s Anthropology department. • Assisted Professors with their needs and errands. • Managed different projects and tasks related to the Anthropology department. • Handled confidential paperwork. • Maintained department and lab cleanliness.

Education

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Master of Science (MS)
    2016 - 2021
  • University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences
    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
    2013 - 2015
  • University of Louisville
    Bachelor of Arts
    2008 - 2013

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