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Brenda Newberry

@brendanewberry

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I lead real-world epidemiology research using large U.S. health datasets.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to lead real-world evidence, epidemiologic, and population-health research from study design through stakeholder-ready reporting, using large health datasets to inform evidence-based healthcare strategy.

At URA Resource Center, I lead epidemiologic and community health research from scientific question development through study design, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. I translate observational research and large secondary health datasets into manuscripts, technical reports, grant materials, and evidence-based recommendations.

As principal investigator, I led a three-manuscript study of opioid exposure and leukemia/lymphoma among 381,390 U.S. adults, using National Survey on Drug Use and Health data and multivariable logistic regression. I also conduct population-health research at Benedictine University, mentor doctoral researchers at Walden University, and have authored an NIH-funded rare-disease research initiative focused on mast cell activation disease.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager / Epidemiologist

Current

URA Resource Center, LLC

Nov 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Leads concurrent epidemiologic and community health research workstreams from scientific question development through study design, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and dissemination. Manages multidisciplinary teams, stakeholder communications, schedules, deliverables, and project budgets exceeding $500,000.

Epidemiology Real World Evidence Statistical Analysis SPSS Study Design Protocol Development Data Analysis Project Management Stakeholder Management literature review Evidence Synthesis Health Services Research Community Health

Current

Epidemiologist

Current

Benedictine University

May 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Conducts research evaluating disease patterns, population risk factors, healthcare access, disparities, and public health outcomes; develops study designs and communicates findings in reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Collaborates with faculty and graduate researchers and provides guidance in epidemiologic methods, quantitative analysis, interpretation, and scholarly communication.

Epidemiology Study Design Quantitative Analysis Research Public Health Collaboration

Dissertation Research Mentor

Walden University

Nov 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Guided doctoral researchers in observational study design, literature review, research ethics, quantitative methodology, analytic interpretation, scientific writing, milestone management, and virtual collaboration.

Observational Study Design literature review Research Ethics Scientific Writing

Biology Laboratory Assistant

North Central College

Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)

Supported laboratory instruction, scientific documentation, safety practices, and undergraduate learning.

Lab Instruction Scientific Documentation Safety practices Undergraduate Education

MPH Public Health Intern

URA Resource Center, LLC

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Supported community health assessment, epidemiologic data review, literature synthesis, program planning, and evidence-informed materials, establishing progression into the Project Manager/Epidemiologist role.

Program Planning