Hi, I’m
Bashar Yahya
Summary
(Bilingual Epidemiologist (EN/FR) with a Master’s in Epidemiology and 3+ years’ experience analyzing administrative health data and supporting government health policy. Skilled in SAS, data quality checks, and knowledge translation. Experienced in conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and preparing reports for policymakers and clinicians)
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Research Observer
01.2025 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Assisted in patient recruitment and obtaining consent for endoscopy studies maintaining 100% compliance.
- Observed and documented use of drugs and clinical procedures in hospital settings.
- Ensured alignment with research ethics and patient confidentiality standards.
Kingston General Hospital (KGH)
Lead Epidemiologist (RWE)
09.2021 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Designed and led a multi-site retrospective study on asthma and COVID-19, aligning outcome classification with World Health Organization (WHO) definitions of severe COVID-19 (intubation, ICU admission, or death).
- Linked CCDRRN data with Statistics Canada datasets to obtain socioeconomic status (SES) indicators by applying the Forward Sortation Area (FSA) method through the PCCF+ postal code linkage system.
- Developed and implemented data quality checks to identify any inconsistencies in the variables used in our study.
- Collected, validated, and managed clinical and epidemiologic data across multiple sources (SAS, Excel, REDCap), while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with PHIPA.
- Contributed to peer-reviewed publications, CIHR-funded grants, and conference presentation.
Fossil France
IT Support Officer
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for IT infrastructure, technical operation & service delivery.
- Provided first and second tier technical support for hardware, software, and network related issues.
- Configured, installed, and managed corporate devices including but not limited to workstations, laptops, printers, phones, handheld terminals, and tablets.
- Managed incoming support inquiries through a helpdesk ticketing system.
Fairouz Travel LTD
Sr. Travel Consultant (Contract)
02.2011 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Conducted ongoing market analysis to identify new sales opportunities which increased sales by 20%.
- Coordinated logistics for diverse clients, improving client satisfaction scores by 30%.
- Tracked budgets and financial statements, maintaining 100% compliance with IATA and TICO audit standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed international travel policies and procedures, ensuring continuous alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
Education
Queen’s University
MSc from epidemiology
06.2023
University Overview
Awards: Admission Scholarship (2020, $17,000), CIHR scholarship (2021, $25,000)
University of Ottawa
B.Sc. from Honours Biopharmaceutical Science
04.2017
University Overview
Awards: Admission Scholarship (2011), Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholars (2015)
Skills
- Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance & Prevention – Experience in designing and implementing epidemiological studies and analyzing infection-related outcomes
- Administrative Health Data & Data Linkage – Skilled in using large health datasets (CCDRRN, Stats Canada) for surveillance, validation, and research
- Regression Modeling & Quantitative Analysis – Proficient in logistic, linear, and survival analysis to assess risk factors and outcomes
- Infection Control & Outbreak Response – Understanding of WHO definitions, infection prevention strategies, and outbreak investigation protocols
- Research Ethics & Data Privacy – Knowledge of PHIPA, research ethics, and data confidentiality in population health research
- Knowledge Translation & Public Health Reporting –presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, preparing reports, and supporting evidence-based policy
- Data Visualization & Business Intelligence – Skilled in creating reports and visuals using SAS, Power BI, and Excel to support decision-making in healthcare
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers
Accomplishments
Published my first article
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11949855/
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Certification
SAS analysis and regression
Timeline
Research Observer
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
01.2025 - 02.2025
Lead Epidemiologist (RWE)
Kingston General Hospital (KGH)
09.2021 - 06.2024
IT Support Officer
Fossil France
01.2020 - 01.2021
Sr. Travel Consultant (Contract)
Fairouz Travel LTD
02.2011 - 01.2019
University of Ottawa
B.Sc. from Honours Biopharmaceutical Science
Queen’s University
MSc from epidemiology
PUBLICATIONS
Al Mazloum B, Richardson H, Peng Y, et al. (February 25, 2025) Characterizing the Association Between Asthma and Clinical Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients with Symptomatic COVID-19. Cureus 17(2): e79657. doi:10.7759/cureus.79657