Ruth Mekonnen
- Role
- Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Colorado Anschutz
- Location
- Aurora, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ruth Mekonnen
An accomplished recent graduate / early-career professional specializing in Health GIS and Spatial Analysis with a passion for geospatial research and data-driven solutions to global health challenges. Skilled in GISc & T (geospatial data collection, digitization, analysis, and visualization) with experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods and environmental health/science research.
Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz
Nov 2021 — Present · Aurora, CO, US
Principal Investigators: Judy Regensteiner, PhD (Distinguished Professor) & Jane Reusch, MD • Assist staff in AcTIVE Lab with multiple diabetes medical/clinical research studies, under the leadership of Dr. Judy Regensteiner & Dr. Jane Reusch • Conduct participant outreach for various diabetes & exercise research studies (identify and establish initial contact with potential research participants (includes phone screening and REDCap surveys); exclude ineligible participants. • Perform patient health records query, data entry, and data verification (HIPPA Certified). • Maintain complete & accurate data collection in case report forms & source documents. • Post recruitment flyers around campus and other locations, obtain & organize research files for the study. • Assist with participant visits, as needed & data analysis via REDCAP EDC software • Maintain HIPAA & other training certifications as required by the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz.
Education
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Global Health Epidemiology & Disease Control
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor's degree, Public Health (GIS & Research Focus)
2019
Colorado College
Bachelor's degree
2017 — 2018
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