Brittany Lewis
About Brittany Lewis
Brittany Lewis is a Research Associate and Institutional Review Board Analyst at George Washington University, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in public health and epidemiology, having previously worked as an HIV counselor and researcher in New Orleans.
Work at The George Washington University
Brittany Lewis has been employed at George Washington University since 2014. She currently holds two positions: Institutional Review Board Analyst and Research Associate. In her role as an Institutional Review Board Analyst, she reviews research proposals to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and the protection of human subjects. As a Research Associate, she aids the Principal Investigator in compiling and analyzing data for progress reports, data briefs, presentations, and publications. Her work contributes to the university's research integrity and ethical standards.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Lewis earned a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, from 2004 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in public health and epidemiological research.
Background in HIV Counseling and Research
Before her current roles, Brittany Lewis worked at the No/aids Task Force in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 2012 to 2014. During her tenure, she served as both an HIV Counselor and Tester and a National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Researcher. In these positions, she collaborated with community-based organizations, state health departments, and the federal government to conduct surveillance for HIV, STIs, HCV, and other infectious diseases. She also trained and supervised clinic-based research assistants on study protocols.
Research Coordination and Data Management
Brittany Lewis has experience in coordinating day-to-day data collection and quality control for multi-site studies. She has synthesized qualitative formative research to inform intervention phases of medication adherence studies. Her responsibilities have included overseeing data utilization and ensuring the integrity of research processes, which are critical for successful public health initiatives.