Avishek Biswas

About Avishek Biswas

Public Health Professional | MPH in Epidemiology | Data-Driven Researcher & Analyst | Passionate about Health Equity, Infectious Disease Prevention, and Innovative Health SolutionsWith a Master of Public Health (Epidemiology & Biostatistics) from the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective to public health challenges. My work spans epidemiological research, large-scale data analysis, community health initiatives, and digital health innovation, always with a focus on translating data into actionable insights that improve population health outcomes.During my time as a Research Assistant at the University of Memphis School of Public Health and as an Epidemiology Intern at the Shelby County Health Department, I co-authored NIH-funded research on the impact of cardiovascular metabolic disorders on oral health and developed an interactive COVID-19 dashboard in R and Tableau that visualized over health records. These experiences sharpened my expertise in data wrangling, visualization, and identifying critical gaps in public health reporting to inform policy and intervention strategies.My clinical background as a dental surgeon further fuels my commitment to preventive care and health literacy. Having treated patients on the front lines during the pandemic in India, I understand the real-world barriers to health equity and the power of community-centered approaches.Currently based in India and actively seeking offline opportunities in India and remote jobs worldwide, I am eager to contribute to forward-thinking organizations in- Public health research and program evaluation- Academic and postdoctoral roles focused on epidemiology and health disparities - PhD programs in public health, epidemiology, or related fields - Health tech startups leveraging data, AI, and innovation to scale impactProficient in R, Python, SAS, Tableau, and experienced in systematic reviews, study coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. I thrive in environments that blend rigorous science with creative problem-solving.Open to connecting with researchers, faculty, startup founders, and public health leaders globally. Let’s collaborate to advance health equity and build healthier communities.#PublicHealth #Epidemiology #HealthTech #HealthEquity #OpenToOpportunities

Experience

1. Local Guide

   Google

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Contributing details about various places to enhance online data accuracy and user experience- Writing insightful reviews and sharing genuine experiences and photos to engage with the community- Making online data more credible for users by providing valuable information- Developing skills in online content creation, and community engagement.

Education

• EDUCBA

  Certificate Courses, Data Analytics

• Stanford University

  CS 229, Machine Learning

• EDUCBA

  Certificate Course, Machine Learning -Statistics Essentials

• Harvard University

  CS50, Computer Science

• Sudhir Memorial Institute

  Higher Secondary, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

• Great Learning

  Certificate Course, Mathematical Statistics and Probability

• Region IV Public Health Training Center

  Certificate, Public Health Data Training for Tier 1 Workforce

• United States Department of Labor

  Certificate, AI LIteracy

• Hitchslap University

  Certificate, Statistics

• Adamas International School

  Secondary, Generalist

• CDC Train

  Continuing Education, Epidemiology

• The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Equivalent to DDS), Dentistry