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Natasha Kurien

@natashakurien

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Healthcare researcher dedicated to enhancing patient engagement and outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in healthcare research that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on improving patient outcomes and engagement.

I am a passionate healthcare researcher with a Master of Public Health from Dartmouth College, dedicated to advancing patient engagement, outcomes, and digital health initiatives. My extensive experience managing complex healthcare portfolios has equipped me with the strategic thinking and operational insight necessary to optimize healthcare technology implementations and care interventions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple PCORI-funded projects, ensuring timely completion by tracking milestones and providing essential support to investigators. My work has involved qualitative analyses of patient experiences, stakeholder engagement, and translating research findings into actionable improvements in care delivery. I excel at synthesizing complex data and driving value through evidence-based solutions that enhance patient access and care coordination across healthcare systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Program Associate

Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Managed a portfolio of 20 PCORI-funded projects, ensuring timely completion by tracking milestones, recruitment, and data analysis, while also supporting investigators with extensions and additional funding requests. Led the development of study reports and presentations on patient outcomes, study limitations, and future directions, facilitating communication between researchers and project partne

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Salesforce

Research Associate I and II

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Managed IRB applications and documentation, developed and disseminated surveys in collaboration with clinicians and patient advisors, and conducted qualitative coding and analysis using Atlas.ti and NVivo. Led efforts to align qualitative interview teams with best practices, enrolled patients in research studies, and developed grant proposals.

Qualitative Research Atlas.Ti NVIVO

Preference Research Consultant

The Dartmouth Institute

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Provided research consultation services, contributing to projects focused on patient preferences in healthcare. Supported various research initiatives within the institute.

Consultation Data Analysis Healthcare Research

Intern

CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Research Center

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Gained practical experience in Ayurvedic medicine and research. Supported the center's activities and learned about traditional healthcare practices.

Ayurvedic Medicine Medical Practice

Arts in Embassy Assistant

United States Department of State

Contributed to the Arts in Embassy program, supporting cultural diplomacy initiatives. Assisted with various tasks related to program execution.

Program Support Administrative Assistance Cultural Diplomacy

Research Assistant

Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Conducted research activities at the RNA Center, contributing to scientific studies. Assisted with laboratory procedures and data collection.

Research Assistance Data Collection RNA

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry and Chemistry

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Chemistry with a minor in Psychology. Recognized with awards including the Dean's Honor List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholar, and Civic Engagement Scholar.

Dartmouth College

Master of Public Health, Public Health

Completed a Master of Public Health degree with coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Inferential Methods and Systematic Review, Social Determinants of Health, and Patient-Centered Care. Wrote a master's thesis on Shared Decision Making in Breast Cancer Treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center, proposing an intervention.