Download Amy R Krystosik Global Health Epidemiologist

Amy R Krystosik
Global Health Epidemiologist
Phone: 330-212-4719 . E-mail: [email protected]
SUMMARY: Epidemiologist with 8+ years of experience in international public health, epidemiology,
tropical infectious disease surveillance, GIS, medical entomology and community outreach.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Epidemiologist: Chikungunya and Dengue in Cali, Colombia: epidemiological and geospatial analyses
Stanford University School of Medicine Dept. of Infectious Pediatrics- Stanford, CA
2016- Present
Create four databases to manage, clean, and analyze field data collection
Analyze preliminary data to verify lab results and present preliminary results
Submitted 1 grant for continued research funding in Spatial Video Geonarratives in Urban Coastal Kenya
Epidemiology Principal Investigator: Chikungunya and Dengue in Cali, Colombia: epidemiological and
geospatial analyses
Kent State University College of Public Health- Cleveland, OH
2012 - 2016
Mobilized local resources to improve vector control during chikungunya, dengue, and zika outbreaks in
the field
Collected more than 30,000 case data and local spatial data
Targeted research in 2 foci through creation of local risk maps in ArcGIS
Uncovered local trends in waste and vector management, useful for future infectious disease control
programs
Epidemiology Researcher: Comparison of Efficacy of Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait Methods for
Anopheles in Latin America
Caucaseco Scientific Research Center, Cali, Colombia
2014 – 2015
Key research contributor for field testing of malaria control devices in Colombia
Accelerated field work on local malaria vector species with advanced knowledge of novel laboratory
techniques
Enhanced presentation of 10+ IRB/laboratory/clinical protocols, peer reviewed articles, and marketing
projects in collaboration with local health provider
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Epidemiology Field Researcher
Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine- New Orleans, LA
2011 - 2012
Advanced dengue control efforts through vector surveillance and data management of 30+ field sites
Improved knowledge of health effects of Aedes as disease vectors utilizing parity dissections
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Top 3 Finalist, “Be the Change: Save a Life” Public Health Challenge
ABC News and the Duke Global Health Institute
Project: Maba Tea
Collaborated with colleagues on innovative solution to international healthcare problem
Literature review on maternal health issues in India and solutions
May, 2011
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Chagas’ Disease Eradication Researcher
2008 & 2010
Ohio University Tropical Disease Institute- Quito, Ecuador
Designed and implemented local site program for outreach on vector-transmitted tropical parasitic
disease, affecting local community of Loja, Ecuador
Improved community health through epidemiology and entomology surveys, geographical information
systems, and community education in 10+ rural communities with Ministry of Health
Improved disease screening in rural schools and local hospitals through personal communication and
public presentations to local clinics, schools, and households.
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
Peace Corps Community Health Outreach Volunteer, Matlala, Polokwane, South Africa,
2011 – 2012
Global Health Immersion Course, KSU College of Public Health - Colombia, Panama, Guatemala
Social & Behavioral Research and Conflict of Interest Training, CITI Collaborative Institutional Training
Initiative 2014
Creation and Validation of Risk Maps in the Context of Malaria Elimination, The Colombian Presidential
Agency of International Cooperation and The Latin American Center of Malaria Investigation, 2014
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KEY SKILLS
Epidemiological Experimental Design:
Survey design: longitudinal, cross-sectional,
epidemiological, entomological, KAP
IRB protocol development
Infectious disease vector assay
development
Statistical Analysis and Biostatistics:
Survival/mortality analysis, statistical
modeling (logistic, ordinal, OLS, IV
regressions), weighted means, frequencies,
rates, trends, geographically weighted
regressions
Software: Stata, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, R
Mapping and GIS systems
Project and Fieldwork Management:
Project resource and data management
On-site field staff training
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
EpiCore
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ACME & ACGH)
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Collaboration with key stakeholders
Global Health and Development:
Professional experience in Colombia, South
Africa, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, El
Salvador
Infectious disease control and screening
Tropical and infectious disease expertise:
Dengue, Chagas’ Disease, Malaria,
HIV/AIDS, Chikungunya, Zika
International government collaborations
Spanish (professional proficiency)
Scientific Communication and Public
Education:
Scientific writing and literature reviews
Grant writing
Educational content creation and outreach
International teaching
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health: Epidemiology
Kent State University College of Public Health- Cleveland Ohio
Master of Public Health: International Health and Development
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine- New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: Biochemistry
John Carroll University- Cleveland, Ohio
December, 2016
December, 2011
May, 2010