Kelly Hedger
About Kelly Hedger
Kelly Hedger is a Research Biologist at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in epidemiology and biostatistics. She holds a Master of Public Health and has experience in animal behavior and infection analysis.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kelly Hedger has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Research Biologist since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to various research projects, particularly focusing on epidemiological studies. Prior to her current position, she worked at NIH as an Animal Biologist from 2019 to 2020. Her experience at NIH has allowed her to engage in significant research initiatives and collaborate with other professionals in the field.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Hedger earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics from The City University of New York, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Animal Behavior and Ethology, Biology from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed from 2012 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and public health.
Background in Animal Care
Kelly Hedger has extensive experience in animal care, having volunteered at the Indianapolis Zoological Society as a Large Plain Mammals Animal Care Volunteer from 2014 to 2015 and as a Cheetah and Plain Mammals Animal Care Volunteer from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as an Animal Care Technician at BloomingPaws, LLC in 2016. This background has equipped her with practical skills in animal handling and care.
Research Contributions
In her research role, Kelly Hedger conducted an outbreak analysis report on mpox infection distribution in the District of Columbia. She utilized R for statistical analysis of mpox case data and developed a Tableau dashboard to visualize infection cases across district wards. Her work also included critically evaluating infection equity through literature review and case distribution data.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current role, Kelly Hedger worked as a Research Technician at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2018 to 2019. This position provided her with valuable research experience in a prominent cancer research institution, further enhancing her expertise in the field of biological research.