Alexander Chen
About Alexander Chen
Alexander Chen is a Data Analyst at NYU Langone Health with a background in epidemiology and geodesign, focusing on health policy and health equity.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Alexander Chen currently works as a Data Analyst at NYU Langone Health, a position he has held since 2020. Based in New York, New York, Alexander applies his analytical skills to various projects aimed at improving health outcomes through the use of data. His work involves analyzing large datasets to uncover trends and insights that can inform health policy and clinical practices.
Previous Experience at Columbia University
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Alexander Chen served as a Graduate Research Assistant at The Earth Institute, Columbia University, for five months in 2020. Additionally, he held a Graduate Research Assistant role at ICAP at Columbia University from 2018 to 2019. These experiences provided him with valuable research skills and an in-depth understanding of epidemiological methods and public health issues.
Consulting and Fellowship Roles
Alexander Chen has also worked as a Project Consultant at Vital Strategies for ten months from 2019 to 2020, focusing on public health initiatives. Furthermore, he was a Margaret E. Mahoney Fellow in Health Policy at The New York Academy of Medicine for three months in 2019. These roles involved consulting on health policy and developing strategies to improve public health outcomes.
Academic Background
Alexander Chen holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, which he attained between 2018 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in GeoDesign from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic training laid a strong foundation in spatial analysis and public health.
Focus on Health Equity and Policy
Utilizing spatial and social epidemiologic methods, Alexander Chen is dedicated to enhancing health policy and promoting health equity. He focuses on improving the measurement of social and environmental risk factors across various geographies. Alexander has extensive experience working with government, survey, and clinical datasets, which he uses to analyze population health trends and inform policy decisions.