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Awards
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Certification
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Nagashree R Rao

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Summary

Applied Biostatistician and Epidemiologist with 3 years of expertise in advanced statistical analysis and data interpretation, driving impactful public health research and cancer care advancements. Proficient in R, SPSS, and SAS, translating complex datasets into actionable insights while fostering innovation and collaboration. Passionate about implementing evidence-based solutions to enhance community health and resilience.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Analyst

Wishing Well Works
01.2025 - Current
  • Design and implement mental health programs for 30–35 college students between 18-30 years, emphasizing stress management and resilience.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness through surveys and R-based data analysis, refining interventions to enhance student well-being.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of South Florida
01.2024 - Current
  • Leads instructional sessions for courses in Occupational Health, Maternal and Child Health, and Public Health Data. Provides individualized support for students, clarifying complex statistical and epidemiological concepts.
  • Facilitates exam grading and assignment feedback to ensure student comprehension and academic growth.

Applied Biostatistician

Moffitt Cancer Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Conduct statistical analyses on oncology datasets using R, SPSS, and SAS, guiding evidence-based clinical decisions
  • Collaborate with a 15-member team of urologists, medical students, researchers to translate complex data into actionable insights, advancing cancer research and patient care

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Analyze FLVDRS data using R and Excel, focusing on veteran demographics to inform violence prevention strategies
  • Present statistical findings to stakeholders, contributing to data-driven decisions in public health

Biostatistician

Community Alliance of Hillsborough County
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to guide public health policies and interventions, ensuring children and families remain safely together.
  • Delivered concise reports to stakeholders, translating statistical results into actionable recommendations

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
11.2023 - 01.2024

Sexual and Reproductive Health Study

  • Conducted univariate, cross-tabulation, and logistic regression analyses on contraceptive access and use during COVID-19.
  • Generated results tables for final reports and presentations, supporting evidence-based public health policy.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
09.2022 - 02.2023

Civic Innovation Project

  • Developed survey instruments and performed data analysis for a GIS-based platform to improve food access.
  • Addressed supply chain disruptions during disasters, informing resilient public health strategies.


Education

Masters - Public Health

University of South Florida
05-2025

Masters - Biostatistics

Manipal University
07.2018

Bachelors - Science

Yuvraja College
06.2016

Skills

  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • R
  • Data Analysis
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Epidemiological Research
  • Public Health Policy
  • Data Interpretation
  • Research Design
  • Community Outreach

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Kannada
Proficient
C2

Awards

Best Graduate Student Paper Prize, First Place Winner at the Department of Women's and Gender Studies 2024 graduate student conference, University of South Carolina

Publications

  • Hurricane risk perceptions and evacuation decision making, Collins, J., Dunn, E., Jones, R., Polen, A., Rao, N., Welford, M., & Murphy, S., Weather, Climate, and Society
  • Effect of Childhood Adversity on the Relationship Between Family Resilience and Behavioral or Conduct Problems in Children With Special Healthcare Needs, Chowdhury, S. K., Aydin, R. A., Puri, H., Sundaramurugan, S., Ravi Rao, N., Skinner, H., Sauls, R., Jean Brice, D., Tsang, S., Bakour, C., & Kirby, R. S.

Certification

  • IRB Student Researcher Workshop Certification, Nov 2022: University of South Florida
  • Graduate Student Grant Writing Boot Camp, Jan 2023: University of South Florida


References

Dr. Roger Li

Moffitt Cancer Center

roger.li@moffitt.org, 813-745-8210

Dr. Abraham Salinas Miranda

University of South Florida

asalinas@usf.edu, 813-974-7069

Timeline

Public Health Analyst

Wishing Well Works
01.2025 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of South Florida
01.2024 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
01.2024 - 06.2024

Biostatistician

Community Alliance of Hillsborough County
01.2024 - 05.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
11.2023 - 01.2024

Applied Biostatistician

Moffitt Cancer Center
03.2023 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Florida
09.2022 - 02.2023

Masters - Biostatistics

Manipal University

Bachelors - Science

Yuvraja College

Masters - Public Health

University of South Florida
Nagashree R Rao