Experience

Kinark Child and Family Services

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Advisor

  • Feb 2020 - Present



CAMH

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  ● Working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and mental health champions to provide timely and actionable research products for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in Canadian workplace ● Greatly contributed to study protocol and timeline planning, as well as the development of research methodology and activities with other research team members ● Systematic literature search across a wide range of academic (CINAHL, MedLine, PsychInfo, Cochrane… Show more ● Working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and mental health champions to provide timely and actionable research products for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in Canadian workplace ● Greatly contributed to study protocol and timeline planning, as well as the development of research methodology and activities with other research team members ● Systematic literature search across a wide range of academic (CINAHL, MedLine, PsychInfo, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science) and grey literature databases (Google Scholar, Open Grey, Grey Literature Report, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses) ● Effective screening of literature sources relevant to research topic through structured title/abstract/full text review. Organized and maintained large volume of literature using systematic review management tools (Excel, Rayyan) ● Carried out detailed quality assessment on selected papers using validated QA tools (CHEERS, QHES) ● Conducted systematic review and evidence synthesis on the health behavior, preventive practices and cost-effectiveness of nation-wide workplace mental health programs/interventions utilizing a wide range of literature and population health databases ● Upon discussion with key stakeholders, provided timely evidence-based consultation and recommendation regarding disease prevention strategies to CAMH communication team Able to prioritize to competing tasks and manage frequent research requests within/across departments to maintain highly efficient workflow. ●Systematic review is currently finalized and submitted to The Lancet for peer-review and publication Show less ● Working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and mental health champions to provide timely and actionable research products for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in Canadian workplace ● Greatly contributed to study protocol and timeline planning, as well as the development of research methodology and activities with other research team members ● Systematic literature search across a wide range of academic (CINAHL, MedLine, PsychInfo, Cochrane… Show more ● Working with a dynamic team of public health professionals and mental health champions to provide timely and actionable research products for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions in Canadian workplace ● Greatly contributed to study protocol and timeline planning, as well as the development of research methodology and activities with other research team members ● Systematic literature search across a wide range of academic (CINAHL, MedLine, PsychInfo, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science) and grey literature databases (Google Scholar, Open Grey, Grey Literature Report, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses) ● Effective screening of literature sources relevant to research topic through structured title/abstract/full text review. Organized and maintained large volume of literature using systematic review management tools (Excel, Rayyan) ● Carried out detailed quality assessment on selected papers using validated QA tools (CHEERS, QHES) ● Conducted systematic review and evidence synthesis on the health behavior, preventive practices and cost-effectiveness of nation-wide workplace mental health programs/interventions utilizing a wide range of literature and population health databases ● Upon discussion with key stakeholders, provided timely evidence-based consultation and recommendation regarding disease prevention strategies to CAMH communication team Able to prioritize to competing tasks and manage frequent research requests within/across departments to maintain highly efficient workflow. ●Systematic review is currently finalized and submitted to The Lancet for peer-review and publication Show less



Parkinson Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Methodology Consultant

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  ● An intensive population health project aiming to update provincial and national health status of Parkinson’s Disease in Canada using a combination of key health indicators ● Worked closely with core stakeholders to identify national health service/surveillance data sources and finalize methodological details in line with strategic planning of the organization ● Investigated temporal/geographical trend in the incidence and prevalence of Parkinsonism through effective data analysis… Show more ● An intensive population health project aiming to update provincial and national health status of Parkinson’s Disease in Canada using a combination of key health indicators ● Worked closely with core stakeholders to identify national health service/surveillance data sources and finalize methodological details in line with strategic planning of the organization ● Investigated temporal/geographical trend in the incidence and prevalence of Parkinsonism through effective data analysis using SAS and data visualization using Tableau ● Interpretation of national data in the context of public health and disease surveillance, and timely communication to external stakeholders in lay language to facilitate knowledge dissemination ● Preparation of comprehensive information report for official reference and lay the foundation for future R&D initiatives within the organization Show less ● An intensive population health project aiming to update provincial and national health status of Parkinson’s Disease in Canada using a combination of key health indicators ● Worked closely with core stakeholders to identify national health service/surveillance data sources and finalize methodological details in line with strategic planning of the organization ● Investigated temporal/geographical trend in the incidence and prevalence of Parkinsonism through effective data analysis… Show more ● An intensive population health project aiming to update provincial and national health status of Parkinson’s Disease in Canada using a combination of key health indicators ● Worked closely with core stakeholders to identify national health service/surveillance data sources and finalize methodological details in line with strategic planning of the organization ● Investigated temporal/geographical trend in the incidence and prevalence of Parkinsonism through effective data analysis using SAS and data visualization using Tableau ● Interpretation of national data in the context of public health and disease surveillance, and timely communication to external stakeholders in lay language to facilitate knowledge dissemination ● Preparation of comprehensive information report for official reference and lay the foundation for future R&D initiatives within the organization Show less



Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quantitative Data Analyst

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  ● Planned research proposal and timeline to investigate risk factors and service availability for mental health disorders in aboriginal population, with emphasis on depression and suicide ● Drafted grant application and budget planning under guidance of principle investigator; Working collaboratively with research team to finalize analysis planning and quality control protocols ● Performed data extraction, linkage, cleaning and management using combined health service, registry and… Show more ● Planned research proposal and timeline to investigate risk factors and service availability for mental health disorders in aboriginal population, with emphasis on depression and suicide ● Drafted grant application and budget planning under guidance of principle investigator; Working collaboratively with research team to finalize analysis planning and quality control protocols ● Performed data extraction, linkage, cleaning and management using combined health service, registry and population survey databases (IntelliHealth, DAD, CCHS, CCDSS, vital statistics etc.) ● Validated and maintained data system with high integrity while completing exploratory and multivariate analyses with key statistical outputs using advanced SAS and STATA procedures ● Communicated key findings and insights on emerging health service gaps in target population to stakeholders using comprehensive evidence-based knowledge update report and infographics Show less ● Planned research proposal and timeline to investigate risk factors and service availability for mental health disorders in aboriginal population, with emphasis on depression and suicide ● Drafted grant application and budget planning under guidance of principle investigator; Working collaboratively with research team to finalize analysis planning and quality control protocols ● Performed data extraction, linkage, cleaning and management using combined health service, registry and… Show more ● Planned research proposal and timeline to investigate risk factors and service availability for mental health disorders in aboriginal population, with emphasis on depression and suicide ● Drafted grant application and budget planning under guidance of principle investigator; Working collaboratively with research team to finalize analysis planning and quality control protocols ● Performed data extraction, linkage, cleaning and management using combined health service, registry and population survey databases (IntelliHealth, DAD, CCHS, CCDSS, vital statistics etc.) ● Validated and maintained data system with high integrity while completing exploratory and multivariate analyses with key statistical outputs using advanced SAS and STATA procedures ● Communicated key findings and insights on emerging health service gaps in target population to stakeholders using comprehensive evidence-based knowledge update report and infographics Show less



Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Analyst (practicum) - CFEZID

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  ● Successfully identified key knowledge gaps present in Canadian enteric diseases and human infection risk factors through in-depth literature scan and expert consultation sessions ● Efficiently conducted in-depth quantitative data analyses and predictive statistical modeling using stochastic probability software (@Risk), combined with data management in Microsoft Excel ● Coordinated research effort across diverse workgroups and different facilities by initiating collaborative focus group… Show more ● Successfully identified key knowledge gaps present in Canadian enteric diseases and human infection risk factors through in-depth literature scan and expert consultation sessions ● Efficiently conducted in-depth quantitative data analyses and predictive statistical modeling using stochastic probability software (@Risk), combined with data management in Microsoft Excel ● Coordinated research effort across diverse workgroups and different facilities by initiating collaborative focus group discussions and research expert meetings ● Effective knowledge translation consisting of detailed recording of analysis results, written/oral reporting and evidenced-based policy briefing to key stakeholders and policy makers

• Research Associate (practicum) - Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Branch

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  ● Performed all daily research and administrative related procedures with minimal supervision while strictly adhering to all agency guidelines and SOPs ● Conducted extensive literature search and selection on worldwide human multi-drug resistant Salmonella infections, using both peer-reviewed and grey literature across multiple biomedical research databases ● Drafted and finalized in-depth literature review on the research topic, using critical appraisal frameworks to assess internal and… Show more ● Performed all daily research and administrative related procedures with minimal supervision while strictly adhering to all agency guidelines and SOPs ● Conducted extensive literature search and selection on worldwide human multi-drug resistant Salmonella infections, using both peer-reviewed and grey literature across multiple biomedical research databases ● Drafted and finalized in-depth literature review on the research topic, using critical appraisal frameworks to assess internal and external validity of research results ● Prepared weekly project update sessions and contributed research manuscript to key team members; Presented summary of knowledge synthesis product at research conference ● Working collaboratively with senior researchers and colleagues as needed throughout key project milestones ● Undertook initiative to participate in various learning opportunities (literature club, research method discussion group)



University Health Network

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Research Associate

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  ● Working under principle researchers, helped develop research protocols on cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment outcome assessment ● Drafted research grant and ethics application based on outlined research protocol and ICH, GCP and privacy guidelines; submitted for board approval. ● Completed research tasks with high efficiency, including patient recruitment, questionnaire administration, data collection and management on CVD co-morbidities using ICD-10 ● Attended… Show more ● Working under principle researchers, helped develop research protocols on cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment outcome assessment ● Drafted research grant and ethics application based on outlined research protocol and ICH, GCP and privacy guidelines; submitted for board approval. ● Completed research tasks with high efficiency, including patient recruitment, questionnaire administration, data collection and management on CVD co-morbidities using ICD-10 ● Attended professional development workshops and conferences as complementary learning experiences; contributed to collective knowledge update effort on research team by sharing latest advances on research topic during monthly staff meetings Show less ● Working under principle researchers, helped develop research protocols on cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment outcome assessment ● Drafted research grant and ethics application based on outlined research protocol and ICH, GCP and privacy guidelines; submitted for board approval. ● Completed research tasks with high efficiency, including patient recruitment, questionnaire administration, data collection and management on CVD co-morbidities using ICD-10 ● Attended… Show more ● Working under principle researchers, helped develop research protocols on cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment outcome assessment ● Drafted research grant and ethics application based on outlined research protocol and ICH, GCP and privacy guidelines; submitted for board approval. ● Completed research tasks with high efficiency, including patient recruitment, questionnaire administration, data collection and management on CVD co-morbidities using ICD-10 ● Attended professional development workshops and conferences as complementary learning experiences; contributed to collective knowledge update effort on research team by sharing latest advances on research topic during monthly staff meetings Show less