Eduardo Encina
Research Analyst Ii, Behavioral Sciences @Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
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WORK HISTORY
Research Analyst Ii, Behavioral Sciences @Los Angeles County Department Of Public Health
Los Angeles, CA, US
Oversees the Substance Abuse Prevention Control (SAPC) surveillance system by collecting, updating, and analyzing data from mortality records, public health records, and toxicology findings.• Examines substance use disorder (SUD) data to uncover trends and disparities across demographic/health factors, with insights into opioid-related and substance abuse issues.• Prepares reports, newsletters, and resources to inform stakeholders about SUD patterns, including annual summaries and special studies on emerging concerns.• Conducts literature reviews, cleans datasets, and performs statistical analyses (e.g. SAS, SQL) to enhance public health research and decision-making.• Supports organizational goals and adapts to evolving priorities in alignment with L.A. County initiatives.
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University-Madrid
Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Yale School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
Van Nuys High School
High School Diploma, Math and Science Magnet
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry
ABOUT EDUARDO ENCINA
I am a self-motivated and creative public health professional with experience spanning local government, scientific consulting, and applied epidemiologic research. I currently serve as a Research Analyst II at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, where I lead surveillance and data analysis efforts within the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division. My work centers on examining trends in substance use disorder (SUD), identifying disparities, and informing strategies to reduce opioid-related harm across diverse populations.I hold an M.P.H. in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases from Yale School of Public Health and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Loyola Marymount University. My skill set includes health exposure assessment, statistical modeling, data visualization, and spatial mapping (SAS, SQL, ArcGIS), as well as health equity-focused research translation. I have managed projects across industrial hygiene, occupational health, toxicology’s and environmental remediation domains, and supported expert witness teams through evidence synthesis and case evaluations.I’m driven by a commitment to health equity, disease prevention, and public sector impact—especially for underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
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