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Sarah Grace Chewning Korpach

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Knowledgeable about epidemiological study development and implementation. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies in varying disease areas. Strong background in systematic literature reviews, proficient in R software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization, Ability to work in a collaborative, client centered environment. Diligent, industrious and efficient in prioritizing work tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Analyst (Epidemiology)

Broadstreet Health Economics And Outcomes
11.2021 - Current
  • Contributing to design, protocol development and implementation of epidemiological research projects, with emphasis on systematic literature reviews
  • Data synthesis and visualization in the context of targeted and systematic literature reviews
  • Communicating results through slide deck development, report writing and contributing to scientific publications
  • General research support
  • Assisting with client communications
  • Participate in continuing education opportunities including attendance of courses at ICPE 2023 conference

Volunteer Stand up Ski Instructor

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
01.2019 - Current
  • Teach basic ski skills to persons with disabilities
  • CADS certified level 1 stand up ski instructor

Home Healthcare Associate

Macdonald’s Prescriptions Home Healthcare
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Working directly with patients to accommodate their need for medical supplies
  • Working with healthcare professionals to coordinate delivery of medical equipment
  • Provide information on appropriate medical equipment and services for patient needs, including mobility aids, medical compression garments, feeding supplies (tubing and formula), wound care, ostomy, catheters, etc
  • Prepare, organize, and process all paperwork for deliveries/sales/support services
  • Certified in fitting prescription compression stockings and support bracing

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Saint George’s School
09.2013 - 09.2020
  • Coach hurdles and sprints for grades 3-7
  • Assist in coordinating and coaching the team at track and field meets

Personal Trainer

Gold’s Gym West Broadway
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Program for and train clients at Gold’s Gym West Broadway
  • Specializing in functional and athletic training

Starbucks Coffee, Barista
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Tend to customers and provide excellent service
  • Ensure functioning and cleanliness of the establishment

Academic Tutor

UBC
09.2010 - 09.2017
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.

Research Assistant

Centre For Cognitive Development, UBC
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Assist in designing and coordinating a Human Subject Pool computer-based study
  • Run computer based experiments independently
  • Collect and analyze research data
  • Train incoming research assistants

Group Leader

UBC After School Program
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Introduce underprivileged elementary school children to varsity athletics and opportunities at UBC

Education

Master of Public Health With Distinction -

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Behavioural Neuroscience

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
04.2017

Skills

  • Designing, protocol development, and implementation of epidemiological research projects
  • Communicating results through slide deck development, report writing, and writing scientific publications
  • Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
  • Literature reviewing (targeted, systematic, and living systematic literature reviews)
  • Scientific writing in the context of research publications, global value dossiers, and white papers
  • Real-world evidence generation for rare disease drug development and orphan drug approvals
  • Data analysis and visualization using R software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication developed through client centered and collaborative research projects

Certification

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer 2019 CPR/AED Level Health Care Provider 2018 Canadian Red Cross CADS 1 Ski Instructor Certification 2019

Hobbies

  • Completion of three ultra marathons, seven half marathons, and too many turkey trots to count
  • Featured on the October 2022 cover of Canadian Running Magazine
  • Active member of the BC Mountaineering Club
  • Avid cross country and downhill skier

Timeline

Research Analyst (Epidemiology)

Broadstreet Health Economics And Outcomes
11.2021 - Current

Volunteer Stand up Ski Instructor

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
01.2019 - Current

Personal Trainer

Gold’s Gym West Broadway
01.2019 - 04.2020

Home Healthcare Associate

Macdonald’s Prescriptions Home Healthcare
09.2018 - 09.2020

Starbucks Coffee, Barista
01.2017 - 01.2018

Research Assistant

Centre For Cognitive Development, UBC
09.2015 - 04.2017

Group Leader

UBC After School Program
01.2015 - 01.2017

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Saint George’s School
09.2013 - 09.2020

Academic Tutor

UBC
09.2010 - 09.2017

Master of Public Health With Distinction -

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Behavioural Neuroscience

University of British Columbia
Sarah Grace Chewning Korpach