Faten T.
Chief, Bioinformatics & Data
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 11 monthsNew York, United States
Chief, Bioinformatics & Data
Public Health Lab, DOHMH
- Pioneered the integration of structural racism and measures of social determinants of health into public health data analytics, leading to a drastic improvement in health equity insights and capabilities.
- Facilitated workshops on implementation of AI and automation in public health.
- Streamlined relationships with clients and supervised a multidisciplinary team in genomic surveillance, enhancing public health preparedness by 350% and initiating the integration of advanced AI tools and modeling techniques.
- Spearheaded the development of data management plans and community of practice and implementation of data-driven dashboards, achieving effective cross-divisional data harmonization and promoting data-driven intelligence that promotes health equity.
- Achieved breakthroughs in the progress of multiple projects within highly bureaucratic city, state, and federal governments for Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) for Tuberculosis, Mpox, Legionella, and other emerging and endemic pathogens.
- Managed budgets for multiple local and federal grants, milestone reporting, and grant applications.
- Managed all regulatory processes for CLEP validations, DUAs and IRBs, SOPs and clinical and environmental verifications of advanced molecular detection assays.
May 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 8 monthsNew York, United States
Interim Director for Global Health Initiatives
Weill Cornell Medicine
- Co-directed a global health case-series program managing a team of 15 healthcare professionals to develop and deliver educational content for next generation healthcare professionals.
- Co-developed and taught global health curriculum; translated biomarker and epidemiological findings into digital health solutions for asylum seekers and underserved populations.
Jul 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 6 monthsNew York, United States
Instructor/Director of Omics Core
Weill Cornell Medicine
- Led research on epigenomic and microbiome biomarkers of mental health and cardiovascular disease in migrant populations.
- Built AI/ML pipelines to predict mental health outcomes using multi-omics datasets.
- Authored IRB protocols and secured NIH/CTSC funding for translational projects.
- Utilized AI tools to predict mental health outcomes using epigenomic profiles and modeling analyses on suicide rates in India, enhancing the impact of research on public health policies and practices and addressing critical health disparities.
Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
1 yearNew York, United States
Associate Editor
Springer Nature
- Led an editorial team of four assistant professors, tripling manuscript processing rates through exceptional project management and editorial skills, directly contributing to the advancement of scientific communication.
- Conducted in-depth biomedical strategy analyses and literature reviews, enhancing the foundation for data-driven public health strategies.
- Initiated the first editorial on molecular research's role in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and science publishing's impact on civil rights, demonstrating a pioneering approach to leveraging scientific communication for societal impact.
Jul 2016 - Jul 2020
4 years 1 monthNew York, United States
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Weill Cornell Medicine
- Applied RRBS sequencing and single-cell RNA-seq to identify epigenetic and transcriptomic biomarkers of stress and behavioral outcomes.
- Built bioinformatics pipelines for multi-omic datasets, reducing research costs and timelines.
Summary
Dynamic healthcare analytics leader with 10+ years of experience driving data strategy, AI integration, and public health intelligence. Former Chief of Bioinformatics and Data at NYC’s Public Health Lab, recognized for building analytics frameworks that enhanced clinical insight, reduced costs, and advanced equitable health outcomes. Proven success leading cross-functional teams, developing predictive models, and translating data into actionable recommendations for executives and clinicians. Passionate about leveraging analytics to improve patient care and operational performance.
Languages
English
NativeArabic
IntermediateEducation
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
East Carolina University
PhD · Biological Sciences · Greenville, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
East Carolina University
MS · Molecular Biology & Biotechnology · Greenville, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2011
Lebanese University
BS · Biology · Beirut, Lebanon
Certifications & licenses
Advanced Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science Research
Weill Cornell Medicine/NIH
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