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Laila

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Fontana, California
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My long-term goal is to drive change by participating in biostatistical research, utilizing advanced programming and statistical tools to identify patterns in healthcare disparities and address the various factors affecting the health of Black women. With my findings, I can develop data-driven, evidence-based solutions to advance health equity and ultimately improve healthcare for Black women and other underrepresented minorities.

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Laila Apr 18 269 views

Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?

I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...

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Laila Mar 16 631 views

How Can I Get Into Biostatistics as a CS Major?

I'm a second-year undergraduate computer science student, and I need some advice from anyone with experience finding their pathway in computer science. While I was applying to a research program, I found a passion to apply data science to biomedical research or biostatistics, and I want to...

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Laila Oct 19, 2024 1695 views

Informational Interview Questions for Software Developers

1.) Can you tell me a little bit about your current job responsibilities? 2.) Could you describe what a typical day or week looks like? 3.) What populations do you primarily interact with? 4.) What types of skills and experiences are essential to be qualified for your position? 5.) What do you...