Termeh Feinberg

• Statistical programming expert and health outcomes epidemiologist with hands-on experience in large scale data management and analysis/Real World Evidence
• Substantial experience in clinical research environment
• Solid foundation and experience in statistical modelling (regression, longitudinal analysis, clinical trial statistics, nonparametric, hierarchical, mixed, ML, and structural equation models)
• Programming and visualization software: SAS, SQL, Tableau, Geospatial software, R, and Python
• Strong written and oral communication skills with numerous peer-reviewed publications
• Research Content Area Expert: Pain/Neuroscience, Surveillance, Chronic Disease

Kelly Government Solutions, LLC

Sept 2020 – April 2025

Epidemiologist/Informaticist Contractor, National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

• Functioned as a programming expert analyzing multiple nationally-representative publicly available datasets using SAS, SQL, JoinPoint, Excel
• Expanded a nationally representative dataset to develop a surveillance system of natural product use
• Identified (and when possible, enhanced with informatics approaches) existing data sources used to answer questions in pain, complementary health approaches (CHAs), resilience, and Whole Person Health epidemiology; created original surveys where data is lacking
• Advised on development and implementation of analysis plans for identified data sets, including areas where informatics approaches may complement classical epidemiology
• Independently and collaboratively identified compelling research questions in the epidemiology of pain and CHAs present in Whole Person Health, including Natural Products; focused on high impact pain improvement, sex disparities in pain, and pain management
• Worked with group statistician and interprets output for selected projects (SUDAAN, SAS) 
• Conducted literature reviews and interprets data produced through implementation of analysis 
• Prepared and presented summaries and reports based on results and findings in formal and/or informal presentations at NCCIH, other NIH Institutes and Centers, academic institutions, and conferences 
• Wrote and assisted with scientific manuscripts and submits to appropriate scientific journals
• Attended epidemiology lab meetings and other pertinent NCCIH or NIH meetings, including intramural research lab meetings, pain-related or methodological seminars or courses, relevant Institutes and Centers and research interest groups with relevance to surveillance of pain and CHA use (Office of Dietary Supplements, Health Disparities, HEAL meetings, Pain Consortium, etc.), ongoing meetings with supervisor and lab PI Dr. Richard Nahin; Oversaw epidemiology group meetings when PI not available 
• Numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations

Yale University School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics

Sept 2020 – Present

Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty (part-time)

• M.S. Health Informatics Co-Instructor for “Population and Public Health Informatics” with Dr. Brian Coleman; focused on US and global healthcare systems, project management, surveillance system design, use of real world data/RWE for multiple student projects 
• Thesis Mentor, M.S. Informatics Student Emily Fu (Fall 2022-onward) “Pilot Surveillance System Build for Natural Product Use and Interaction Assessment through the Expansion of an Existing National Database”, multiple presentations

Re-analysis of Abandoned Clinical Trials: the STAR*D trial

Sept 2019 – Sept 2020

Lead Statistician (part-time)

• Provided statistical consulting to client for grant submission
• Built data pipelines, from data preparation to analysis using largest clinical trial antidepressant dataset to date
• Oversaw two junior statisticians (R, SAS)
• Created overarching statistical analytic plan (including initial data management and correspondence with NIH NIMH) to use linear mixed modelling in SAS and R 
• Conducted data management for large population-based national project
• Generated data reports and performed quality control on a regular basis
• Left to pursue opportunity as contract epidemiologist with NIH; Published w Acknowledgement: BMJ Open

Sacred Heart University, College of Health Professions

Sept 2018 – Oct 2020

Adjunct Faculty (part-time)

• Adjunct Instructor/Course content creator “Population Health” for M.S. Health Informatics program
• Mentored students in detection of trends through the use of CMS data (Tableau), US and global healthcare systems

Yale University School of Medicine/VA Connecticut

June 2018 – Sept 2020

Advanced Fellowship in Health Informatics

• Worked with mentor Dr. Cynthia Brandt, VA researchers, and electronic medical record (EMR) data made available in the PRIME (Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities and Education) Center, a VA Health Services Research and Development Center of Innovation (COIN)
• Informatics and grant preparation coursework via Yale University (Introductory R, SQL, Python, among others)
• Secondary data analysis on various clinic-based data sources including but not limited to cannabis use via unstructured data/patient notes via electronic patient records (SAS, SQL)
• Gained understanding of how complementary health approaches may influence opioid- and pain-related outcomes among Veteran populations using electronic VA health records (EHRs/EMRs) and longest-running cohort study of people living with HIV (SAS, SQL)
• Numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations

HealthConnect One/ROSE

March 2018 – April 2019

Primary Analyst (part-time)

• Built data pipelines, from data preparation to analysis using a national dataset of women experiencing recent childbirth using SAS Macros, Tableau, Excel
• Wrote technical reports and memos including interpreting, summarizing and communicating analysis results
• Created reports for internal and external stakeholders to devise unique solutions for improving the quality of their services
• Content area: Disparities in Breastfeeding
• Technical report; Numerous National Presentations

University of Maryland School of Medicine

July 2016 – July 2018

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Clinical Trials

• Analyzed secondary data (utilizing weighted linear and logistic regressions and the Healthy Eating Index algorithm), merged and analyzed multiple large-scale national datasets, contributed programming for NIH deidentified data submissions and those with PHI, as well as smaller clinical trial datasets) related to various health outcomes, micronutrient/nutrigenetic status, and nutrition outcomes/dietary supplement use using SAS
• Priority areas statistical analysis, manuscript writing, intra-university and industry collaboration, and grant submission (industry, government, foundation) 
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification via NIH 
• Solicited and developed clinical trial protocols chronic disease symptoms (glycemic parameters, immune function, dietary intake, methylation status, fatigue, stress) and sexually transmitted disease (HPV) 
• Coordinated multiple clinical trial sites and input studies on clinicaltrials.gov
• Conducted detailed literature reviews for Center projects (RevMAN) and assisted on Cochrane Collaboration CAM field group host site as needs arose 
• Assisted in formation of measurement tools used in Center projects and collaborations 
• Numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations

West Virginia University Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences

Aug 2014 – Aug 2016

NIH T32 Predoctoral Research Fellowship

• Content area: Translational Approaches to Pain Research
• Utilized multiple nationally-representative datasets for various RWE studies
• Conceptualized, implemented, and coordinated data and participant recruitment for the Complementary Health Approaches for Pain Survey across patients in WV pain and rheumatology clinics; original survey validation study
• Pre-clinical lab rotations (two rodent studies) on pharmacokinetic parameters and behavioral correlates of a novel analgesic treatment (industry-funded)
• Biostatistician role utilizing repeated measures analysis, non-parametric regressions, and transformation of variables using SAS
• Accompanied medical residents on rounds with head clinician at the WVU Pain Clinic 
• Numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations; pharmacokinetic study won national award

West Virginia University School of Public Health

Aug 2013 – June 2016

Teaching Assistant (part-time)

• TA to Professor Ian Rockett, PhD Graduate-level course “Epidemiology for Non-Epidemiologists”
• TA to Professor Kim Innes, PhD, MSPH Graduate-level course “Clinical Trials”
• Collaborated in exam development, graded written assignments, provided assignment and technical assistance, test preparation, and assistance to live and online students
• Lectured in rate standardization methodology 
• Led article discussions about clinical trials 

West Virginia University School of Medicine

May 2014 – Aug 2014

Project Coordinator (part-time)

• Assisted with translation of an evidence-based, fall-prevention tai chi program in a state (WV) ranked last in the nation for physical health, emotional health, and overall well-being pursuant to rural and geographic disparities/effectiveness research
• Extensive statewide travel across faith-based organizations to administer validated survey and physical activity measurements
• Promoted from Graduate Assistant
• Implemented registration, consent procedures, baseline and follow-up data collection using a variety of physical tests and cognitive screenings to participants across WV religious congregations 
• Oversaw multiple aspects of RedCap data entry 
• POC role with study participants; conducted follow-up to class leaders and participants 
• Overhauled website for CDC Audit visit
• Reviewed scientific literature to develop informative health literature for project participants 
• Left position when offered a prestigious predoctoral fellowship

Kids Smiles

April 2012 – Aug 2012

Education Data Analysis Intern (part-time)

• Database creation focus
• Built data pipelines, from data preparation to analysis
• Obtained data from patient files in two oral health clinic locations and compiled reports (demographics and bivariate statistical analyses using SPSS) among low-income youth exposed to an oral health education program 
• Created a master relational database for health educators for future data maintenance and analysis; utilized input from administrative staff and health educators in both locations to ensure success
• Left when internship ended and database created

Herbiary LLC

Aug 2010 – Jan 2012

Herbal/Dietary Supplement Sales and Education Associate

• Customer service focus
• Educated customers on the safety, origin, growth, and traditional uses of plants, as well as evidence-based uses of plants/herbals and dietary supplements 
• Accommodated requests from Functional Medicine M.D.s, Integrative Medicine practices, and nutritionists 
• Assisted with website maintenance, communication efforts (employee manual and product transfers), and purchasing for both physical locations and online store

UPenn Foundation for Health Equity (formerly Green Tree Community Health Foundation)

Feb 2011 – July 2011

Grantmaking/Community Health Internship

• Conducted two needs assessments (using quantitative and qualitative methods including regression in SPSS and one-on-one interviews) in the 30-zip code service area via largest community survey in the mid-Atlantic region of the US
• Actively contributed input in quarterly grant review meetings when selecting awardees who met foundation criteria for the implementation of community health programs
• Conducted annual site visits to grantees and participated site volunteer meetings
• Left when internship ended and needs assessments completed

U.S. Census Bureau

March 2010 – July 2010

Census Enumerator (part-time)

• Obtained full training in survey methodology relevant to census data collection as a basis for RWE research
• Implemented field interviewing techniques to obtain data for individual households 
• Documented for exceeding goals and paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
• Left when was offered permanent employment elsewhere

Maternal Wellness Center

Aug 2009 – April 2010

Volunteer Resource Coordinator (part-time)

• Oversaw day-to-day storefront and wellness class operations, including administrative duties, website event calendar syncing, and physical location of play area, library, and lounge space for parents with focus on comfort for breastfeeding experience 
• Assisted instructors and breastfeeding support groups on an as needed basis

Pierre Fabre

Jan 2008 – Nov 2008

Mid-Atlantic Educator

• Vendor management-focused 
• Educated and promoted a botanical/herbal-based treatment as part of a translational national communication and sales campaign for this pharmaceutical company
• Trained 1150+ individuals in 7 states (travel 75%+) through trainings, events, and workshops of my initiation
• Utilized health program planning and implementation, maintained budgets and databases, and extensive public speaking (with and without the use of PowerPoint presentations) 
• Assisted with coordination of marketing different product campaigns 
• Achieved a 200%+ sales increase in 11 months in national accounts

• Advanced Research Fellowship in Health Informatics, Yale University/VA Connecticut – West Haven, CT, 2020
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Clinical Trials, University of Maryland School of Medicine – Baltimore, MD 2018
• PhD in Epidemiology, West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV 2016
• Predoctoral Research Fellowship in Translational Sciences – Morgantown, WV 2016
• MPH in Community Health, West Chester University – West Chester, PA, 2011
• BS in Individualized Studies (Public Wellness Strategies)/Business Administration Minor, Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA 2009