Anika Balse

Digital Health Consultant at Kaizen Brain Center
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San Diego, California, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Google Project Management: Specialization
    Coursera
    Mar, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
    Project Management Institute
    Jul, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Kaizen Brain Center
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Health Consultant
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      Leading implementation of patient portal for neurology and psychiatry clinic to improve patient engagement and personalized care planning in patients with behavioral disorders, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer’s, migraine & facial pain, movement disorders Monitoring and training for key projects in digital health

    • Digital Health Program Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

      Key Projects ✱ Traumatic Brain Injury Monitoring (TBI) Program – Collaborated with neuropsychiatrist and statistician in analysis to detect early neurodegenerative disease in TBI patients ✱ Memory Disorders Monitoring Program–2x revenue per appointment; prioritized evidence-based initiatives i.e. function/quality-of-life assessments, caregiver support ✱ ADHD and Behavioral Disorders Monitoring Program – Implemented unique symptom progress reports using self-assessment data to improve… Show more Key Projects ✱ Traumatic Brain Injury Monitoring (TBI) Program – Collaborated with neuropsychiatrist and statistician in analysis to detect early neurodegenerative disease in TBI patients ✱ Memory Disorders Monitoring Program–2x revenue per appointment; prioritized evidence-based initiatives i.e. function/quality-of-life assessments, caregiver support ✱ ADHD and Behavioral Disorders Monitoring Program – Implemented unique symptom progress reports using self-assessment data to improve patient-doctor trust and psychotropic medication management ✱ Research manuscript**-First author, manuscript preparation with physicians, PhDs ● Founded three programs to investigate longitudinal symptom data with 150+ patients ● Established lumbar puncture procedure and diagnostic biomarker testing with Mayo Clinic, enabling early detection of Alzheimer’s to 30+ TBI patients in <3 months ● Assistant operations manager of 7 HCPs, 15 staff. Guided staff to rectify patient complaints and interpersonal conflicts with creative problem solving, cultural awareness, empathy ● Phase II and III clinical trial psychometric rater for Eli Lilly TRAILBLAZER studies. Consistent, unbiased subject testing for efficacy study of a novel Alzheimer’s drug

    • Lead TMS Technician
      • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

      ● Managed transcranial magnetic stimulation program, providing service to ~15 patients per week. Trained/supervised 3 technicians ● Amassed strong knowledge in health insurance guidelines and utilization management ● Improved health outcomes for patients with severe cognitive and behavioral disorders by administering brain stimulation through skilled technique, clinical intelligence, compassion - Distilled complex neuroscience concepts to discuss treatment, risks, and possible… Show more ● Managed transcranial magnetic stimulation program, providing service to ~15 patients per week. Trained/supervised 3 technicians ● Amassed strong knowledge in health insurance guidelines and utilization management ● Improved health outcomes for patients with severe cognitive and behavioral disorders by administering brain stimulation through skilled technique, clinical intelligence, compassion - Distilled complex neuroscience concepts to discuss treatment, risks, and possible outcomes - Employed quick problem solving for patients in crises, at risk for self harm ● Created documents and executed workflows to increase patient education of treatment and financial literacy for those undergoing treatments not covered by insurance

    • TMS Technician
      • Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

      ●Administered daily brain stimulation treatments to patients undergoing cognitive decline disorders and behavioral mood disorders, including those at risk for self harm ● Improves clinical outcomes with thorough assessment of patient, effective problem solving in crisis situations, and working closely with psychiatrist, neurologists, and psychologists to create individualized care plans

  • Associated Students of UC San Diego
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programming Director of Academic Affairs
      • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

      - Organizes events throughout the academic year to gather student input & initiate dialogue between Associated Students & the student body, such as town hall forums, speaker series, etc. - Works with Academic Senators in event planning and student outreach, as well as meeting with faculty and academia - Assists in event planning for funding given to professional organizations related to academic pursuits on campus - Continues relationship with organizations associated with Academic… Show more - Organizes events throughout the academic year to gather student input & initiate dialogue between Associated Students & the student body, such as town hall forums, speaker series, etc. - Works with Academic Senators in event planning and student outreach, as well as meeting with faculty and academia - Assists in event planning for funding given to professional organizations related to academic pursuits on campus - Continues relationship with organizations associated with Academic Affairs (i.e. Library/Teaching and Learning Commons) to help organize awareness campaigns and outreach efforts Show less - Organizes events throughout the academic year to gather student input & initiate dialogue between Associated Students & the student body, such as town hall forums, speaker series, etc. - Works with Academic Senators in event planning and student outreach, as well as meeting with faculty and academia - Assists in event planning for funding given to professional organizations related to academic pursuits on campus - Continues relationship with organizations associated with Academic… Show more - Organizes events throughout the academic year to gather student input & initiate dialogue between Associated Students & the student body, such as town hall forums, speaker series, etc. - Works with Academic Senators in event planning and student outreach, as well as meeting with faculty and academia - Assists in event planning for funding given to professional organizations related to academic pursuits on campus - Continues relationship with organizations associated with Academic Affairs (i.e. Library/Teaching and Learning Commons) to help organize awareness campaigns and outreach efforts Show less

  • Dr. Varki Lab at the Histopathology Core Lab
    • Laboratory Research Assistant
      • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

      ● Presented research on lectin histochemistry to define mouse phenotype at the UCSD Biology Research Showcase 2019 ● Performed lectin assay on samples of mouse organs to detect the glycoproteins which partake in cell recognition and signaling and viral recognition. ● Proficiently performed cryosectioning, H&E stain, lectin assays ● Can recognize different tissues, stains (H&E, Trichrome, Oil Red O, Sirius Red), and histological differences between mouse, huma, chimp ● Familiar with… Show more ● Presented research on lectin histochemistry to define mouse phenotype at the UCSD Biology Research Showcase 2019 ● Performed lectin assay on samples of mouse organs to detect the glycoproteins which partake in cell recognition and signaling and viral recognition. ● Proficiently performed cryosectioning, H&E stain, lectin assays ● Can recognize different tissues, stains (H&E, Trichrome, Oil Red O, Sirius Red), and histological differences between mouse, huma, chimp ● Familiar with protocols of mouse perfusion, organ harvest, fixation, and preservation (frozen, paraffin) Show less ● Presented research on lectin histochemistry to define mouse phenotype at the UCSD Biology Research Showcase 2019 ● Performed lectin assay on samples of mouse organs to detect the glycoproteins which partake in cell recognition and signaling and viral recognition. ● Proficiently performed cryosectioning, H&E stain, lectin assays ● Can recognize different tissues, stains (H&E, Trichrome, Oil Red O, Sirius Red), and histological differences between mouse, huma, chimp ● Familiar with… Show more ● Presented research on lectin histochemistry to define mouse phenotype at the UCSD Biology Research Showcase 2019 ● Performed lectin assay on samples of mouse organs to detect the glycoproteins which partake in cell recognition and signaling and viral recognition. ● Proficiently performed cryosectioning, H&E stain, lectin assays ● Can recognize different tissues, stains (H&E, Trichrome, Oil Red O, Sirius Red), and histological differences between mouse, huma, chimp ● Familiar with protocols of mouse perfusion, organ harvest, fixation, and preservation (frozen, paraffin) Show less

  • University of California San Diego
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Undergraduate Instructional Apprentice
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

      Instructional Apprentice under the Division of Biological Sciences for the upper-division course "Cellular Neurobiology" (BIPN 140) - Led a weekly 15-student discussion class to discuss the assigned problem set and class concepts and held weekly office hours - Worked with professor and other IAs to create weekly problem sets, test material, and discuss & analyze class progress and performance Instructional Apprentice under the Division of Biological Sciences for the upper-division course "Cellular Neurobiology" (BIPN 140) - Led a weekly 15-student discussion class to discuss the assigned problem set and class concepts and held weekly office hours - Worked with professor and other IAs to create weekly problem sets, test material, and discuss & analyze class progress and performance

    • Biological Sciences Senator
      • Jun 2017 - May 2018

      ● Properly allocating the annual AS/student fee budget to best benefit student interest ● Create or debate referendums ● Created more platforms for engaged and interdisclipinary learning; initiated dialogue with faculty and administrators about inter-disclipinary seminars ● Helped organize career event to offer resources and network for students pursuing careers in biology which do not require secondary or professional school ● Gathered student body opinion via surveys, office… Show more ● Properly allocating the annual AS/student fee budget to best benefit student interest ● Create or debate referendums ● Created more platforms for engaged and interdisclipinary learning; initiated dialogue with faculty and administrators about inter-disclipinary seminars ● Helped organize career event to offer resources and network for students pursuing careers in biology which do not require secondary or professional school ● Gathered student body opinion via surveys, office hours and communicated feedback to Division administration, deans Committees and collaborative efforts: - Biological Sciences Dean Search Committee, Student Representative - Careers in Life Sciences Events Workgroup, Student Representative - Teaching + Learning Commons Co-Corricular Record Committee, Student Representative Show less ● Properly allocating the annual AS/student fee budget to best benefit student interest ● Create or debate referendums ● Created more platforms for engaged and interdisclipinary learning; initiated dialogue with faculty and administrators about inter-disclipinary seminars ● Helped organize career event to offer resources and network for students pursuing careers in biology which do not require secondary or professional school ● Gathered student body opinion via surveys, office… Show more ● Properly allocating the annual AS/student fee budget to best benefit student interest ● Create or debate referendums ● Created more platforms for engaged and interdisclipinary learning; initiated dialogue with faculty and administrators about inter-disclipinary seminars ● Helped organize career event to offer resources and network for students pursuing careers in biology which do not require secondary or professional school ● Gathered student body opinion via surveys, office hours and communicated feedback to Division administration, deans Committees and collaborative efforts: - Biological Sciences Dean Search Committee, Student Representative - Careers in Life Sciences Events Workgroup, Student Representative - Teaching + Learning Commons Co-Corricular Record Committee, Student Representative Show less

Education

  • UC San Diego
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    2015 - 2019
  • The Rady School of Management- Undergraduate Programs
    Minor
    2015 - 2019

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