Janine Talis, Mph, Cph
About Janine Talis, Mph, Cph
Janine Talis, MPH, CPH, serves as a Research Manager at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, overseeing study coordinators and research assistants in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. She manages multiple research projects focused on gender-based violence prevention and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Janine Talis serves as a Research Manager at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she supervises study coordinators and research assistants within the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Research Coordinator at the same institution from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she has managed regulatory oversight, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols for various research projects.
Education and Expertise
Janine Talis completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of Pittsburgh from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Her educational background equips her with the necessary expertise to oversee research projects focused on public health issues, particularly in the area of adolescent health.
Background
Janine Talis is a graduate of Central High School of Philadelphia, where she completed her studies from 2006 to 2010. Following her high school education, she pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She began her career in research as a Work Study Student at the University of Pittsburgh in 2014, where she gained initial experience in a research environment. She later transitioned to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2017.
Research Focus and Projects
In her role as Research Manager, Janine Talis oversees a lab that conducts over 20 projects aimed at addressing gender-based violence and sexual violence prevention. These projects receive funding from various sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is responsible for maintaining budgetary oversight for specific projects within Dr. Miller's lab, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support ongoing research initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Janine Talis actively communicates with multiple stakeholders and community partners involved in research projects. Her role requires collaboration with various entities to facilitate research efforts and ensure alignment with community needs. This engagement is crucial for the successful implementation of research initiatives and for fostering partnerships that enhance the impact of the research conducted within her division.