Katie Feng

Developed a novel psychometric framework to quantify multi-dimensional "gendered exposures" (caregiver strain, social stressors), directly advancing inclusive, non-binary data methodologies in public health. Integrating intersectional perspectives into methodological designs to evaluate how gendered exposures vary across diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations, directly addressing critical gaps in health equity. Manage and process survey and clinical data using R Studio, maintaining reproducible workflows and code.

Research Assistant at Simon Fraser University, Department of Biological Sciences (2025-11 – Present)

• Developed a novel psychometric framework to quantify multi-dimensional "gendered exposures" (caregiver strain, social stressors), directly advancing inclusive, non-binary data methodologies in public health.
• Integrating intersectional perspectives into methodological designs to evaluate how gendered exposures vary across diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic populations, directly addressing critical gaps in health equity.
• Manage and process survey and clinical data using R Studio, maintaining reproducible workflows and code.

Data Analyst at Advances in Respiratory Equity Lab, Department Epidemiology (2023-10 – 2025-09)

• Managed and analyzed more than 40 million hospital encounters to examine disparities in mortality among patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure
• Derived analysis-ready variables from ICD-10 diagnoses, procedures, billing codes, and patient characteristics; cleaned and restructured data in R and Stata.
• Validated derived variables against study specifications, maintained reproducible code, and produced descriptive tables and model outputs for research review.
• Worked under an IRB-approved protocol in a secure research environment, following confidentiality and responsible health-data practices.

Research Assistant at Airborne Disease Transmission Research Cluster (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Conducted controlled experiments simulating airborne particle spread to assess hospital infection control interventions.
• Partnered with interdisciplinary research team members to compile, summarize, and deliver detailed technical findings regarding environmental safety measures.

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology – New York University, School of Global Public Health (2023-08 – 2025-05)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Molecular and Biochemistry – University of British Columbia (2018-09 – 2023-06)