Liz Connellan

Experience

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  University of Iowa

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

  Research Assistant

  Worked with the cardiovascular group, in the Zingman lab. Carried out the molecular biology aspects of the lab to work towards our goal of gaining a better understanding of the mechanisms of heart failure and cardioprotection.

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  Linn County Public Health

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Environmental Intern

  Project Leader of the Encephalitis Surveillance Program and worked with the Children In Home Asthma Management Program to determine epidemiological trends that could influence policy change to improve asthma management.

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  Iowa City Free Medical Clinic-Healthy Neighborhood Challenge

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Program Evaluator/Health Educator

  Implemented an evaluation system to increase the sustainability of the Healthy Neighborhood Challenge through the development of data collection instruments, building community partnerships, and program expansion. Also taught nutrition and exercise based classes to the program participants to provide them with the necessary tools to create a healthier lifestyle.

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  University of Chicago

  Jan 2012 - now

  As the Director of Population Health Research Operations for the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), I oversee research operations and staff for multiple population health projects within the Institute. This includes the Epidemiology Research and Recruitment Core cancer studies, the All of Us Research Program, Nutrition for Precision Health, NCI's Connect for Cancer Prevention, & our community population based cohort COMPASS.Visit our website and learn more about our Institute here: https://ipph.uchicago.edu Show less

  • Director of Population Health Research Operations

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Lead Research Manager

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Research Manager

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Study Coordinator

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2018

  • Study Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2013