Ankita Shah
About Ankita Shah
Ankita Shah is a Senior Epidemiologist at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and healthcare research.
Career at Alkermes
Ankita Shah currently serves as a Senior Epidemiologist at Alkermes, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. She has a long-standing association with Alkermes, having previously held positions as an Epidemiologist from 2017 to 2020 and as an Intern-Epidemiologist for three months in 2017. Her role involves managing epidemiological studies, analyzing health data, and addressing public health issues.
Work Experience
Before her tenure at Alkermes, Ankita Shah gained diverse experience in the field of epidemiology and health research. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Rutgers School of Public Health from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Research Associate in R&D at Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd from 2010 to 2013. This varied background has equipped her with a broad skillset in health analytics and epidemiological research.
Educational Background
Ankita Shah holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics from Rutgers University, completed between 2015 and 2017. She also earned a Master of Pharmaceutical Science (M.S. Pharm.) from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (2008-2010) and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from Gujarat University (2004-2008). These academic achievements have provided her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and health outcomes research.
Expertise in Health Data Analysis
Ankita Shah is adept at handling and analyzing data from large-scale health surveys such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). She is proficient in advanced statistical modeling techniques including Markov simulation and Monte Carlo simulation for cost-effectiveness analysis. Her skills extend to using statistical software like SAS, SPSS, and R for data analysis and report generation.
Research and Methodological Skills
Ankita Shah has a thorough understanding of various epidemiological study designs, including cohort, case-control, nested case-control, and cross-sectional studies. She is experienced in conducting meta-analyses and decision analyses to evaluate current healthcare issues. Additionally, she has expertise in healthcare quality measurement and validating instruments for patient-reported outcomes. Her knowledge includes obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and understanding the US health systems and healthcare economics.