Brittany Von Bank
About Brittany Von Bank
Brittany Von Bank is an epidemiologist with over seven years of experience in healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. She has worked at the Minnesota Department of Health and Allina Health, contributing to significant research in her field.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Brittany Von Bank currently serves as an Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to public health efforts in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, she focuses on research related to healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Student Worker in the Foodborne Illness Unit at the same department from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Von Bank holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Environmental Infectious Diseases from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background supports her expertise in epidemiology and healthcare-associated infections.
Background
Brittany Von Bank has over seven years of experience in the field of healthcare-associated infections. She began her career in public health as a Student Worker at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she gained foundational experience. Following this, she worked as an Infection Prevention Data Analyst at Allina Health from 2013 to 2016, further developing her skills in data analysis and infection prevention.
Achievements
Brittany Von Bank has actively participated in initiatives aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her contributions to research on healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance reflect her commitment to improving public health outcomes. Through her various roles, she has played a significant part in addressing critical health issues within her community.