Research & Projects

My work

01
★ Flagship Research

TB Household Contact Screening Study

Clinical Research Practicum · Karachi & Peshawar, Pakistan · Nov 2025 – Present

A large-scale epidemiological study examining index patient characteristics that predict tuberculosis disease diagnosis among household contacts across two high-burden cities in Pakistan. Ongoing — manuscript in preparation.

SAS StudioLongitudinal DataMultivariable RegressionMultilevel ModelingManuscript Writing
02

Sex as an Effect Modifier in Acupuncture for Chronic Headache

Secondary Analysis · RCT · BUSPH · Spring 2026

A secondary analysis of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial examining whether biological sex modifies the effect of acupuncture on clinically meaningful headache improvement, using individual participant data from 301 chronic headache patients.

SASLogistic RegressionEffect ModificationRCT
03

Seasonal Depression & Student Wellbeing

Mixed-Methods · BUSPH · Fall 2025

A mixed-methods study examining seasonal affective symptoms among graduate students using PHQ-2 screening and qualitative focus groups. Presented to a live academic audience.

RStudioNVivoPHQ-2Focus Groups
04

WNV Vaccine Policy & Clinical Development

Vaccine Research · BUSPH · Fall 2025

Advanced a recombinant West Nile Virus vaccine from Target Product Profile through a full Phase I–III clinical development program, culminating in regulatory and LMIC policy submissions.

Clinical Trial DesignVaccine PolicyRegulatory Science
05

Periodontal Disease & Gastric Cancer

Systematic Review + Cohort Design · Spring 2025

A two-part project: a pooled analysis of 7 studies on periodontal disease and gastric cancer risk, followed by a full retrospective cohort study proposal.

Meta-AnalysisCox RegressionCausal Inference
06

Sex-Based Differences in Hypertension

Framingham Heart Study · Fall 2024

Co-authored analysis of 1,631 Framingham Heart Study participants examining sex-based differences in hypertension incidence using logistic regression and chi-square testing in R.

R / ggplot2Logistic RegressionCo-authored
07

HPV Vaccine Uptake & Barriers Among Young Men

Community Health Assessment · Fall 2024

Focus group-based assessment of HPV vaccine hesitancy among young men, applying the Health Belief Model to develop culturally tailored messaging and a formal stakeholder report.

Focus GroupsHealth Belief ModelStakeholder Report