Freya Gulamali

Experience

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  Solace & Solidarity

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Co-Founder

  I co-founded this organization as a space for people to tell the story of how they have been impacted by the pandemic and for students to share their organizations and creative projects on our student blog at solaceandsolidarity.org.

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  FDA

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Intern with the CDER Office of Generic Drugs Topical and Transdermal Team

  I conducted research comparing scales used to assess irritation and sensitization reactions, initiating an FDA research project to develop a new, more objective scale.

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  Legal Aid of North Carolina

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  Affordable Care Act Patient Navigator Volunteer

  I completed federal training and assisted NC residents in navigating Marketplace health insurance options during Open Enrollment Period.

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  Duke University

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for CS201 Data Structures and Algorithms

  I helped students during office hours, co-led a discussion section, and graded assignments.

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  Duke Institute for Health Innovation

  May 2022 - now

  Research Analyst

  I am helping develop and implement a machine learning model to predict risk of post-operative complications. I previously conducted qualitative research on the process for adopting, integrating, and monitoring health AI tools to design a resource to guide health system leadership and foster a community support network across nine health systems in the U.S.

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  Duke Student Collaborative on Health Policy

  Sept 2022 - now

  Co-Director of Internal

  I organized Health Innovation Day of Health Policy Week 2022 to explore the topic of balancing innovation with patient safety. Currently, I am organizing Health Policy Week 2023 and the SCOHP Writing Competition 2022.

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  Duke University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Creator and Instructor of AI in Healthcare House Course

  I developed a half-credit seminar with my co-instructor about AI in Healthcare. In this course, we provide a practical understanding of steps required to develop and implement an AI tool into the healthcare system safely, effectively, and equitably. Each week features a different perspective, from data science to clinical, legal, and policy, with guest speakers, lectures, activities, and discussions.

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  AAAS

  Jun 2024 - now

  AAAS Mass Media Fellow in Science and Engineering