Anqi H.

Experience

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  Chinese Academy of Sciences

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Research Assistant

  Institute of Hydrobiology- Conducted chemical composition analysis of formulated aquafeed and whole fish contents, includingdissection, RNA isolation and purification from tissue, bacterial culturing, and PCR analysis.- Organized experiment data and composed weekly reports to mentors.

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  University of Washington

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Peer Facilitator

  Department of Biology Delivered introductory biology lectures to students while mainly focusing on genetics and evolution theories. Planned and conducted in-class discussions and activities to guide students regarding complex topics.

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  University of Washington

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Identified current policy limitations and psychosocial-economic impact of teen pregnancy and substance use disorders, cooperating with physicians at the University of Rwanda Hospital.- Designed a study that targeted patients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and teen mothers for future field implementation. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Dr. Stuart Strand's Lab- Used GC-FID and bioreactor extraction methods to test the air-purifying ability of a novel transgenic house plant.- Analyzed quantitative data using R, MATLAB, and Excel to refine the experiment procedure and construct a new linear regression model to adopt the new findings. Department of Bioengineering - Dr. Barry Lutz's Lab- Identified first-line anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug metabolites and key chemical reactions through a comprehensive literature review and market research to explore the current point-of-care tests (POCTs) for TB. - Designed and refined the wet lab experiment and drafted manuscripts based on the findings, aiming to innovate a new mobile TB treatment support tool to improve TB treatment adherence in Argentina. Mentee under Max Louzon, the director of MLS, learning about the lab experience and career path in the lab medicine field. Washington Public Interest Research GroupCoordinated with local legislators to communicate the issue and create support via petitions/social media to make sure Washington leaders commit to phasing out unnecessary single-use plastics and push for a statewide ban on foam products.

  • Researcher

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Research Assistant

    May 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Research Assistant

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Student Mentee of Health&Life Science Mentorship Program

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Campaign Manager

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
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  Yale New Haven Health

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Healthcare Consultant

  - Summarized twenty-two correlations between social drivers and health outcomes for the interest of community-level interventions through literature reviews.- Analyzed and visualized the quantitative data of Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) using Excel and VISME to share the findings with the hospital boards.

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  Yale Law School

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Medical Legal Partnership - Translated Connecticut’s vacatur law and its impact on sex workers’ rights as well as information for sex worker claimants and providers seeking to access Connecticut’s victim compensation fund from English to Mandarin for Global Health Justice Fellowship.- Suggested specific language choices reflecting sex workers’ rights and trauma-informed frames.

  • Solomon Center Student Fellow for Health Law and Policy

    Jun 2022 - May 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Yale School of Public Health

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

  - Led a qualitative, implementation-science study to assess barriers and facilitators of the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist implementation by conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions among birth attendants, hospital administrators, and MoH officers in Maputo, Mozambique.- Conducted literature review, proposal drafting, grant applications, IRB process, data analysis (NVivo), and manuscript writing independently. - Engaged, cooperated and reported promptly to stakeholders from Yale University, Southern Medical University (China), Comité para a Saúde de Moçambique, and the Mozambican Ministry of Health.- Funded by Lindsay Fellowship for Research in Africa, Wilbur G. Downs Fellowship, and Yale School of Medicine Fellowship for Medical Student Research. Show less Trauma-informed approach to timely detection and management of early postpartum hypertension (EMPOWER Study)• Coordinated the recruitment of study participants on postpartum floors at Yale New Haven Health and train fellow colleagues at different clinical sites on patients recruitment process. • Conducted diligent follow-up with study participants via phone communication.• Organized and maintain extensive datasets to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. Feasibility and Impact of the FOOD4MOMS Produce Prescription Program Among Pregnant Latina Women (FOOD4MOMS Study)• Led qualitative analysis of listening sessions for the co-design phase of the study. • Drafted manuscript detailing the findings of the co-design phase of the study for future produce prescription initiatives. Show less

  • Principal Investigator

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Postgrad Associate

    May 2023 - May 2024

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Student Representative at Downs Fellowship Committee

    Oct 2022 - May 2023
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  Yale Journal of Health Policy, Law, and Ethics

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Editor
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  Yale Institute for Global Health

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Research Assistant

  Evaluated the impact of social media campaigns of COVID-19 prevention on the population’s behavioral changes in collaboration with Meta and the World Health Organization in Dr. Saad B. Omer's group.

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  ’r kids Family Center

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Healthcare Consultant

  - Working on the strategic development and implementation of the 'r kid Family Center's new Infant and Toddler Trauma and Resilience Center.- Identifying the latest best practices and dosage of early intervention for children and their families to address multi-generational trauma.- Developing a white paper that will act as a guide to inform the programmatic design of the center and future funding proposal

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  Hispanic Health Council

  Jul 2024 - now

  Consultant

  • Conduct qualitative analysis of patient perspectives (n=50) across Connecticut to identify systemic barriers to REL data collection, including institutional distrust and communication challenges in healthcare settings.• Develop evidence-based recommendations for patient-centered REL data practices, emphasizing transparency, cultural competency, and language accessibility to enhance patient engagement.• Collaborate with Hartford Healthcare to translate findings into actionable strategies for reducing disparities and fostering equitable care environments. Show less