Charulata Sree Pokala

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT CHARULATA SREE POKALA

With a unique blend of clinical expertise, data analytics, and research acumen, I specialize in leveraging technology, informatics, and statistical modeling to drive data-driven decision-making in healthcare, public health, and clinical research. My journey from dentistry to health informatics and policy research has given me a deep understanding of both patient-centered care and system-level healthcare analytics. Key Expertise & Specializations: Data Science & Advanced Analytics – Skilled in Python, R, SQL, SAS, Power BI, Tableau, with experience in predictive modeling, survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier, Cox models), machine learning, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Tech-Driven Innovation – Developed AllerAlert, an AI-powered mobile application integrating real-time air quality monitoring (via Bluetooth) and NLP-driven allergen tracking, empowering asthma patients to manage triggers and symptoms proactively. Health Informatics & Interoperability – Hands-on experience with FHIR, HL7, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10-CM, ensuring EHR integration, clinical decision support (CDSS), and health data standardization for improved interoperability and patient outcomes. 🧬 Clinical & Biomedical Research – Led studies on cancer survival rates, HPV vaccination trends, and health disparities, analyzing large-scale datasets (BRFSS, EHR, real-world evidence (RWE)) to influence public health initiatives. Healthcare Policy & Public Health Research – Work in health professional shortage areas (HPSA, DPSA), and evaluating Medicaid, CHIP, and value-based care models to drive policy reforms. 🦷 Clinical Expertise & Dentistry – Former practicing dentist in a multispecialty hospital, with experience in oral healthcare, community outreach, patient education, and healthcare accessibility research. Regulatory & Compliance – Certified in GCP, IRB, Human Subjects Research, ICD-10-CM coding, DURC, ensuring compliance in clinical trials, biomedical research, and healthcare quality improvement programs. Published Author & Researcher: 6+ publications spanning health informatics, public health, epidemiology, biomedical research, and dentistry, covering topics like HPV vaccination trends, PCOS, COVID-19 variants, and advanced biomaterials in endodontics. Let’s connect and drive transformative change in healthcare!