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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. - - - 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 - 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 - 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 - - 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 - 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 - PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS EpiCore American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ACME & ACGH) - - - - - - - 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