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October 3, 2021
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Geospatial Research Analyst, ORISE Fellowship

Category : Alumni

The Geospatial Research Analyst fellowship is within the Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), a program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). GRASP is responsible for geospatial science, analysis, visualization, and technology as applied to environmental health, site-specific exposure, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response. GRASP works with ATSDR, other CDC centers/institutes/offices, state/local health organizations, other federal agencies, international governments, academia, and advocacy groups.

GRASP OVERVIEW
The mission of GRASP is to provide leadership and expertise in the application of the concepts, methods, and tools of geography and geospatial information science to public health research and practice. The objectives of GRASP are to:

Research and analyze the geospatial trends and patterns associated with environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response
Geospatially enable CDC/ATSDR scientists and systems with data, consulting, technology, and training
Collaborate with scientists at CDC/ATSDR and among our public health partners to address environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response issues
Contribute to a vibrant geospatial community among public health professionals
Embrace, leverage, and promote technology

FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
As a Geospatial Research fellow, the incumbent will gain knowledge of GRASP and its research partners on the conduct, analysis, and synthesis of geospatial public health studies. The successful candidate will be a part of and assist in the goals of GRASP’s Geospatial Epidemiology and Applied Research (GEAR) unit. Specific topics associated with this fellowship are outlined below:

(1) Geospatial Study Design
a. Gain experience in geospatial public health concepts, methods, and techniques
b. Gain experience in developing, refining, and implementing study plans and protocols supporting the examination of public health data from a geographic perspective
c. Gain experience in providing strategic counsel, guidance, and recommendations to project partners for designing geospatial, ecological, and epidemiologic studies
(2) Geospatial Research Coordination
a. Gain experience in geospatial visualization and analysis of exposure information and risk factors that could affect exposure and health outcomes in epidemiologic studies
b. Gain experience in analyzing geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
c. Gain experience in reviewing interpretations of results from geospatial analyses to communicate findings clearly and accurately based on the analysis that was completed
(3) Systematic Literature Review, Reporting, and Management
a. Gain experience in conducting systematic literature reviews on public health problems using a geographic perspective
b. Gain experience in conducting study eligibility assessments and screenings of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria
c. Gain experience in conducting data extraction and perform critical appraisal of research studies
d. Become knowledgeable in developing, updating, and maintaining study databases and source documents
e. Gain experience in assisting in the development and preparation of literature review reports
(4) Project Management and Coordination
a. Gain experience in conceptualizing and managing research projects
b. Receive mentorship from GRASP colleagues on research, project needs, and analyses
c. Support data collection and visualization
d. Support public health content and publication development

KEYS TO SUCCESS
• Experience in supporting public health research projects that focus on the use of GIS to protect populations from outbreaks, incidents, and hazards spanning the public health disciplines (environmental health, infectious & chronic disease, injury, and emergency preparedness & response)
• Strong knowledge in public health study design, research, and literature review methods
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in use of PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, Microsoft Office software, and reference managers (e.g., EndNote)
• Strong attention to detail and detailed data management and documentation of work
• Professional interest in environmental exposure and health effects
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to communicate with a multidisciplinary project team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

HOW TO APPLY
Provide resumé to Adonica Scott (rwq1 [at] cdc [dot] gov) and use subject line GRASP GEAR ORISE.

Outstanding APE Award Call for Abstracts

Category : Student Opportunities

The Office of Career Development is pleased to host our 16th annual Outstanding APE Award recognizing RSPH students who best demonstrate excellence in practice-based public health practicums with goals to improve the quality of health for people & communities, to deliver quality public health services, or to develop policies that improve public health infrastructure. Finalists will be notified by mid-December and winners announced at the Public Health in Action Celebration (PHIA) Spring 2022.

Qualification:
RSPH students who have completed/are completing a public health APE between June 2021 and October 2021

Abstract Requirements:
Format: Word document; Times New Roman; 12 pt. font; single space; 0.75’ margins
Page Count: 2 pages max
Header: Project Name; Applicant Name, Department, Expected Graduation Date & E-mail Address
Section Headings and Descriptions: (All sections listed below are REQUIRED!)

Background – Provide background information supporting the purpose of your project. Include the target population your practicum impacted, location of the target population and the public health issue(s). Provide references and citations.
Project Goal(s) – Provide a summary or list of goals that your assigned tasks supported in addressing the public health problem(s).
Action Plan – Provide a summary of all the tasks you were assigned to complete for the project relative to the project goals.
Time Period of Implementation – Include the overall start and end date for your assigned tasks.
Project Impact & Accomplishments – Summarize the impact your work had on the target population. Explain the successes that directly resulted from your involvement on the project.
Professional Skills Applied & Learned – Summarize skills gained in your first year from coursework that you were able to apply. Also, explain skills you learned as a result of working on the project that you previously didn’t have experience.
Acknowledgements – Thank your project/practicum supervisor, host/funding organization, faculty and any other people/organizations that provided support for the project.
References – Use APA format for all references and citations used.

Abstract Submission & Deadline:
Saturday October 30th, 5:00pm
Apply via 12Twenty Search in job postings: Outstanding APE Award
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Finalists selected are REQUIRED to:

Create a poster
Present your poster during Spring 2022
Attend PHIA in Spring 2022

Emory Center for Digital Scholarship Workshop Series

Category : News/Events

Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) is offering a workshop series this fall that we want to make sure you are aware of!

September 29: Communicating with Infographics
October 6: Intro to ArcGIS StoryMaps
October 13: Data Cleaning in R (Part 1)
October 20^:Data Cleaning in R (Part 2)
October 27: Visualizing Data with Tableau

Access to registration

Don’t forget…

· Visit the Emory’s Teaching Toolkit for a collection of resources from CFDE, TLT, ATS, and Library Services

COVID-19 Journal Club

Category : News/Events

Join the Epidemiology COVID-19 Journal Club meeting every other Monday from 12:05-12:50 PM.

Remaining meeting dates are: 10/18, 11/01, 11/15, 11/29.

The meetings are on zoom and can be accessed via this link. To receive regular communications please join the EPICOVID19 listserv at https://listserv.cc.emory.edu/ .

Grady Healthy Living Volunteer Opportunity for 2nd Years

Category : Student Opportunities

Background on the project: The Grady Healthy Living student-run organization at Emory SOM has maintained updated resource guides for the city of Atlanta since 2016. The most recent resource guides were published in 2018, and included one version organized by resource category, and one version organized by neighborhood/zipcode. These resource guides, which were initially created for use in the primary care pods at Grady, have now been circulated to the greater Grady hospital system through online pdf access. They allow clinicians and care providers to share updated information on resources address patients’ social determinants of health needs in real time. In order for these resource guides to be useful to our patients, we need to ensure that the information they contain is up to date and organized, especially since many of these organizations have changed/closed since Covid.

Student responsibilities: We are looking for two types of volunteers to assist with this project.

We would like to first identify a volunteer or two who would be willing to spearhead the project, think about how the spreadsheet of resources needs to be organized, how the columns should be labeled, how to make the inputs of the spreadsheet uniform and searchable, etc.
We would like to have a larger number of volunteers to help update the information about the resources. They would verify and update the existing resource guide—this will entail contacting all listed resources/organizations in the current guidebook, editing and reformatting the document as needed. Students will receive faculty mentorship/guidance from the Grady Primary Care division, as well as consulting from the student leadership team of Grady Healthy Living as they work on this project.

Please email zmorton [at] emory [dot] edu if interested!

Qualitative Research/Interviewer Opportunity

Category : Student Opportunities

Through funding from a Synergy Award, a study team from the Emory University Center for Ethics and Emory Healthcare (EHC) is investigating ethical challenges experienced by EHC multidisciplinary team members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phase 3 of the research will focus on qualitative research involving interviews of multidisciplinary team members.

We are seeking one or two students who will be integrally involved in this phase of the research project. Students will:

receive training and utilize an interview guide to conduct 20 to 25 total interviews of healthcare team members
participate in thematic analysis of transcribed interviews

We anticipate:

flexibility in scheduling interview times
interviews may be in-person or remote
variable work schedule, with 5 to 10 hours/week during the interview weeks and projected 10 to 15 hours/week during thematic analysis.
completion of interviews and majority of thematic analysis by the end of 2021.

Preferred candidates will have:

experience with qualitative research
excellent communication skills
ability and comfort with working with individuals with diverse perspectives
interview experience
strong analytic skills
thematic content analysis experience desired

Interested applicants please provide a brief statement of interest addressing your experience and skills as well as a CV/resume to:

kkinlaw [at] emory [dot] edu

Please place “Qualitative Research/Interviewer – Ethical Challenges” in the Subject Line

Harvard PhD and Summer Internship Programs in the Biological Sciences in Public Health

Category : Alumni Post-Grad Student Opportunities

The PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) program emphasizes interdisciplinary basic research spanning from molecular biology to human populations. BPH students develop individualized research projects focused on defining the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease by employing cutting-edge approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic biology, physiology, immunology, biophysics, computational and systems biology, and bioengineering. A central goal of the research in this program, whether basic or translational, is the improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of the most common and impactful global health threats.

The program encompasses laboratories and faculty mentors in the Departments of Environmental Health, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Metabolism, and Nutrition. Major areas of investigation include:

While the program roots cut across the entire range of biological sciences, the research also employs core quantitative disciplines (e.g., biostatistics and epidemiology), as well as approaches that bridge biology, chemistry, engineering, and computation. Students attracted to this program generally share this interdisciplinary interest and a desire to confront the most pressing health issues of our time.

All students admitted into this training program are provided full tuition, health insurance and stipend support. Our graduates hold distinguished positions in academia, industry, government, and other arenas of life science research, consulting, communications and policy. The application deadline for the 2022-23 Academic Year is December 1, 2021.

Please note: The BPH program does not require or consider the GRE as part of its application process. In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers and who received their undergraduate degree from an academic institution where English is not the primary language of instruction now have the option to submit scores for the International English Language Testing System – Academic test (IELTS) as proof of English proficiency.

More information can be found on our website: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences/ or through these upcoming recruitment events:

BPH Virtual Open Houses:

October 26: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST) – Register to join the discussion!
November 3: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST) – Register to join the discussion!

Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) Open House:

October 6: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST) – Register to join the discussion!

BPH Attendance at National Conferences:

National Diversity in STEM (SACNAS) Conference
October 25-29, 2021
via online platform
ABRCMS Conference
November 10-13, 2021
via online platform

For additional information about the BPH Ph.D. and Summer Intern Program, please contact us at bph [at] hsph [dot] harvard [dot] edu.

September 26, 2021
Alex Whicker
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Global COVID-19 Response Fellow, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Numerous exciting opportunities are currently available to support CDC’s COVID-19 global response efforts. CDC’s COVID-19 global response efforts are led by the International Task Force and supported by numerous programs across the agency. The International Task Force is a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts who provide technical assistance to more than 70 countries around the world.

The goals of CDC’s global response to COVID-19 are to limit human-to-human transmission, minimize the impact of COVID-19 in vulnerable countries with limited preparedness capacity, and reduce specific threats that pose current and future risk to the United States. CDC’s global COVID-19 response works toward these goals by meeting the following objectives:

Strengthen capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to local COVID-19 cases, including getting timelier and more accurate data to inform public health decision-making and strengthening the public health workforce globally
Mitigate COVID-19 transmission in the community, across borders, and in healthcare facilities; prevent transmission of COVID-19 in healthcare facilities, among healthcare workers and public health personnel and minimize disruptions to essential health services
Contribute to the scientific understanding of COVID-19 and address crucial unknowns regarding clinical severity, extent and pathways of transmission, and infection with support for special investigations
Ensure readiness to implement and evaluate vaccination programs and use therapeutics when available

CDC’s technical support is delivered in coordination with other U.S. government agencies and other stakeholders including multilateral organizations.

Learning Objectives: As part of this announcement, participants will gain experience in the following critical areas as part of CDC’s global COVID-19 response efforts:

1. Epidemiology and Surveillance

Monitor and track current epidemiology hot topics within the scope of the ITF epidemiology team (e.g. molecular epidemiology/strain surveillance)
Provide technical assistance to countries requesting support in analyzing COVID-19 trends from vital statistics or mortality surveillance systems
Define core metrics for mortality surveillance for routine use in countries

2. Laboratory Systems Strengthening and Bioinformatics

Track and edit methodologies for SARS-CoV-2 sequencing on multiple platforms.
Review bioinformatics protocols for quality determination and analysis of sequencing data.
Assist with the collection of laboratory information regarding nucleic acid extraction methods, molecular SARS-CoV-2 assays, testing platforms, sample collection methods, molecular laboratory outputs, antigen testing, and sequencing from CDC supported countries

3. Data Visualization and Management

Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards related to COVID-19 burden internationally and regionally for internal and external leadership/public audiences
Perform data mining and cleaning to convert data into its desired form
Provide analysis and interpretation of global trends in COVID-19 cases, deaths, testing, etc.
Assist in maintenance of Github repository for R code

4. Program Management

Support overall strategic management of COVID-19 activities across multiple countries
Collaborate with technical subject matter experts on implementation of activities, connecting project goals to on-the-ground impact.

5. Emergency Management and Response

To tailor existing training/materials on emergency management to include COVID-19 specific information, processes and scenarios (as relevant) to create a standardized training package for countries to use
Support the development of tools and guidance on COVID-19 emergency response capacity development

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Keicia Reeves (ksx3 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 2021. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] CGH [at] orau [dot] org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

Familiarity with software: Microsoft Office
One or more of the following spatial and statistical analysis software programs: SAS, R, GI R, GIS
Knowledge of the concepts, principle, practices, methods, and techniques of administering, implementing and monitoring public health programs in international settings
Thorough knowledge of written and oral communication techniques in order to make presentations, provide program consultation, respond to program inquiries, and write reports and manuscripts to further disseminate scientific knowledge
Understanding of detailed report writing, surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation activities
Ability to manage interpersonal relationships with persons of diverse backgrounds in a mature manner

Eligibility Requirements

Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
Discipline(s):
- Communications and Graphics Design
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
- Engineering
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Other Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences

Deadline to apply: 10/11/2021

To learn more or apply click here!

The Pandemic of Diabetes, Oct 1

Category : News/Events

The Pandemic of Diabetes: 100 Years After the Discovery of Insulin Symposium will take place on October 1, 2021.

Bringing together several noted national and international leaders in diabetes, multiple aspects of diabetes will be covered in this day-long virtual symposium. Conversations will also reflect on the challenges to and opportunities for taming the raging pandemic of diabetes. Speakers include Dean James W. Curran, Emory University President Gregory Fenves, and Emory University Provost Ravi Bellamkonda.

Click here to learn more and register!

Grad Student Welcome Back Event RESCHEDULED, Oct 6

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GSGA is excited to be planning an upcoming welcome back event for all graduate students. The event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 6, from 6 to 8 PM on McDonough Field! During this event, there will be free food truck vendors and beer drinks as a welcome back for students after being mostly virtually online for the past year.

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EGDRC Seminar: Lynn Aboue-Jaoudé January 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Health System Users in Vulnerable Situations: Normative Experiences and “New Ways of Life”Speaker: Lynn Abou-JaoudéContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduLink: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeDr. Lynn Abou-Jaoudé studies sociocultural challenges in healthcare experiences, focusing on qualitative research and diabetes prevention at the University of Lille’s LUMEN lab.
GCDTR Seminar: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Cardiometabolic Risk and Resource Connection in Maternal HealthSpeaker: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RNContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiDr. Erin Ferranti, Emory Assistant Professor, researches women’s cardiometabolic disease prevention, health inequities, maternal morbidity, farmworker health, diabetes, and hypertension using biomarkers for early risk identification.

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EGDRC Seminar: Lynn Aboue-Jaoudé January 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Health System Users in Vulnerable Situations: Normative Experiences and “New Ways of Life”Speaker: Lynn Abou-JaoudéContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduLink: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeDr. Lynn Abou-Jaoudé studies sociocultural challenges in healthcare experiences, focusing on qualitative research and diabetes prevention at the University of Lille’s LUMEN lab.
GCDTR Seminar: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Cardiometabolic Risk and Resource Connection in Maternal HealthSpeaker: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RNContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiDr. Erin Ferranti, Emory Assistant Professor, researches women’s cardiometabolic disease prevention, health inequities, maternal morbidity, farmworker health, diabetes, and hypertension using biomarkers for early risk identification.

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