Cancer Institute of New Jersey - Dr. Zeinomar Lab
Job Title: Research Assistant
Duration: Jan 2024 - Present
Description:
- Design and implement research methodologies aimed at uncovering disparities in breast cancer mortality rates
among diverse patient populations.
- Employed advanced data analytics techniques to analyze large datasets, identifying patterns and trends related
to breast cancer outcomes.
- Utilized artificial intelligence algorithms to extract insights from complex datasets, contributing to the
development of predictive models for identifying high-risk patient groups.
- Leveraged the All of Us platform for accessing and analyzing datasets provided by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy regulations.
- Conducted literature reviews to stay abreast of the latest advancements and findings in the field of breast
cancer research, particularly focusing on disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Women's Health Institute
Job Title: Research Intern
Duration: October 2021 - Present
Description:
- Conducted 25+ semi-structured interviews with various healthcare stakeholders to gather insights on reducing
rates of infant mortality in New Jersey.
- Utilized Lean Startup methodology to design and develop a maternal healthcare application aimed at improving
maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Presented "Implementation of the NSF I-Corps Entrepreneurship Training Approach to Decrease Racial Health
Disparities in New Jersey via the Creation of a Maternal Healthcare Application" poster at the New Jersey
Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science 2022 Community Engaged Scholarship (CES) Symposium.
- Presented "Ethical Aspects of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Landscape of Addiction Treatment: A
Comprehensive Examination of Moral and Technological Nexus" at the Rutgers Addiction Research Center Fall
Symposium.
U.S House of Representatives
Job Title: Legislative and Research Intern
Duration: May 2023 - July 2023
Description:
- Conducted in-depth research on policy issues, with a focus on artificial intelligence and patent policies'
impact on innovation. Produced concise reports summarizing complex information.
- Contributed to legislative drafting and problem-solving, addressing constituent concerns and collaborating
with diverse teams to achieve common goals in a dynamic political environment.
- Effectively communicated complex information to legislative staff, members of Congress, and constituents, both
in writing and verbally. Developed a keen eye for detail and precision in reviewing legislative documents.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, demonstrating adaptability to evolving
legislative priorities and a growth mindset for learning new concepts and technologies.
- Proficiently utilized various software tools, databases, and research platforms to support legislative
activities.
Rutgers Psychology Department - Vicario Lab
Job Title: Machine Learning & Pscyhology Undergraduate Researcher
Duration: March 2021 - May 2023
Description:
- Investigate the neural mechanisms underlying auditory discrimination, auditory memory, and sensorimotor
learning in songbirds, with a focus on understanding their use of songs and calls for social and reproductive
communication
- Utilize Python and advanced machine learning libraries, including Tensorflow, to design, implement, and train
custom machine learning models. These models are deployed to accurately label zebra finch movements in response
to auditory stimuli, assessing the species' ability to discriminate between distinct acoustic signals. This
innovative approach surpasses traditional operant conditioning techniques.
- Represented the lab by co-presenting the research findings in the form of the poster titled "Machine-learning
Approach to Track Sound-Elicited Behavioral Changes" at the Advancing Cross-Disciplinary Outreach in
Neuroscience (AXON) 2021 Conference.
University Correctional Healthcare
Job Title: Research Intern & Project Lead
Duration: May 2022 - July 2022
Description:
- Conducted a literature review on sleep deprivation in inmates - "Preventing Sleep Deprivation in Correctional
Facilities:The State of Current Knowledge and Recommendations"
- Interviewed doctors and nurse practitioners to gather information on sleep deprivation and insomnia in
correctional facilities
- Acted as the research lead for other interns, overseeing their progress and ensuring the success of their
individual
projects
- Justice Health Research Page
Merck
Job Title: Data Analytics and Research Intern via Rutgers IDEA Program
Duration: May 2021 - July 2021
Description:
- Analyzed data from online questionnaire studies, investigating participants' demographics, vaccine opinions,
and knowledge regarding current vaccines and collaborated with a diverse team of researchers to co-author a
research paper, shedding light on vaccine hesitancy within minority populations.
- Explored themes such as vaccine concerns, information sources, and motivations for vaccination among different
income brackets, including $0-50k, $50-100k, and $100k+ socioeconomic groups.
- Conducted statistical significance tests and data analyses in Python and R to extract key insights,
identifying barriers and concerns related to vaccines in each income bracket.
- Identified the influence of factors such as faith, concerns about side effects, and communication with
healthcare providers on vaccine hesitancy.
- Outlined potential strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy, including culturally appropriate awareness
campaigns, improved patient-provider education, and effective communication strategies targeting minority
groups.