ADAshkan Dashtban
@ashkandashtban
Senior researcher specializing in health data science and analytics.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Senior Researcher in Health Data Science with over five years of experience leading large-scale clinical research projects at University College London. My work has focused on treatment effectiveness, disease subtype discovery, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research. I have successfully directed the full project lifecycle, from study design to data curation and advanced visualization, ensuring impactful dissemination of findings.
In my role as a Health Data Scientist at Momentum Data Ltd., I designed a scalable data analysis pipeline that supports diverse projects, collaborating with esteemed organizations like the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca. My previous experience at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust involved developing predictive modeling workflows that significantly reduced missed appointments, showcasing my ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Researcher in Health Data Science
University College London
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Led five large-scale clinical research projects, managing the full project lifecycle from study design to dissemination. Designed and implemented AWS Databricks pipelines using national English HER to create analysis-ready datasets.
Health Data Scientist
Momentum Data Ltd.
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Designed and implemented a scalable data analysis pipeline to support diverse projects in CPRD AURUM. Delivered SAP-compliant analyses in collaboration with University of Oxford, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer.
Data Scientist
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Developed and operationalized end-to-end workflows for predictive modeling in outpatient appointment systems, reducing missed appointments. Engineered and implemented a SQL-based clinical coding validation tool to improve data quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Reading
PhD, Health Informatics
Research focused on machine learning and statistical modeling for risk prediction in secondary care. Awarded a £100K scholarship and recipient of the University’s Research Impact Award in 2020.
University of Kurdistan
MSc, Artificial Intelligence
Grade: 19.01/20
Focused on machine learning, pattern recognition, and probabilistic models. Graduated first in class with a GPA of 19.01/20.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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