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Juned Siddique, Dr.PH, Biostatistician

Juned Siddique is an Associate Professor and Biostatistician in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His research efforts focus on developing statistical methods for handling incomplete or missing data. He applies these methods to a range of problems including rater bias, participant dropout, data harmonization in individual participant data analysis, and measurement error. He collaborates closely with lifestyle intervention researchers and has particular interests in the analysis of diet and physical activity data.

Andrew J. Cooper, Statistical Analyst/Programmer

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Andrew J. Cooper is a statistical analyst/programmer in the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at Northwestern University.  He has more than 15 years of experience inpublic health and health services research, filling a variety of roles in data management, data architecture, application development and statistical analysis.  While he has worked on a range of research studies and topics, much of his experience is in diabetes and cardiovascular health.  He completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently working on a Master of Science in predictive analytics.  Andrew is a statistician on the MASALA study.  

Nicola Lancki, Statistical Analyst

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Nicola Lancki is a statistical analyst in the Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at Northwestern University. She completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 2010 from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has worked in applied public health as an epidemiologist with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Illinois Department of Public Health.  She has several years of experience in health research with roles in data management, database design and development, and statistical analysis.  She is excited to be a part of this important study to inform the treatment and prevention of heart disease in South Asians.

Meredith Anne Rathert, MPH, Research Project Manager

Meredith is the Research Project Manager for the MASALA studies at Northwestern University.  She earned her BA in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006 and her MPH in Epidemiology at UIC in 2012, where she investigated the lack of representation of African American populations in HIV-AIDS research trials.  She brings to the team a 15 year career in research, 7 of those at Northwestern University, where she was involved in infectious diseases, cancer, and stroke projects.  Meredith has dedicated her personal and professional efforts to reducing health disparities in Chicago area communities and she’s excited to now focus her attention on South Asian communities under Dr. Namratha Kandula. 

B'Joe Mammoottil, M.Sc., Research Study Coordinator

B’joe is a Research Study Coordinator for MASALA studies in the Center for Community Health at the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. He earned his M.Sc. in 1999 from Medical College Baroda, M.S University, Baroda, India. His previous research work focused on Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular disease, and Dementia in the Indian population. His earlier assignments include being a Junior and Senior Research fellow at Cardiac Care Center, SRMC&RI in Chennai, India. He is very excited to be a part of South Asian Studies in America, the MASALA Exam 3 and MASALA 2G Studies at Northwestern University.

Afshan Rehman, Clinical Research Coordinator

Afshan is a recent graduate of DePaul University where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with a minor in Biology. She is grateful to be part of a predominately South Asian research team that focuses on studying and preventing the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and risk factors in the South Asian community .

 

Afshan is also passionate about being a mental health advocate for the South Asian community and implementing a culturally sensitive approach to healthcare. Her research interests include health disparities and exploring somatic conditions of mental illnesses pertaining to immigrant communities. In her free time, Afshan enjoys reading books, crocheting, and spending time with her cat Neko.

Munazza Ahmad, Research Study Assistant

Munazza is the Research Study Assistant for MASALA study at Center for Community Health at Northwestern University. After graduating from medical school in 2016, she practiced Family medicine and focused on the prevention of Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular diseases in pregnant women. Her several years of experience in medical research allowed her to develop practical strategies to improve patient compliance in a low-resource setting. She worked with the patients affected by COVID-19 before joining the MASALA team in 2023. She is now excited to focus on the prevention of cardiovascular disease burden on the South Asian population residing in Chicago.

Rency Roy, MBBS, Research Study Coordinator

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Rency is a research study coordinator at Northwestern University. She earned her M.B.B.S. degree from Manipal, India. Rency is also a certified group fitness instructor and enjoys teaching exercise classes that encompass cardiorespiratory, strength, and resistance training. 

She is passionate about preventive medicine and engaging the South Asian community by promoting healthy lifestyle to improve the outcome of their health and well-being. Rency finds it fulfilling in helping the South Asian community and contributing to the work involved with the MASALA Study. 

Hema Naik, MPH, DLO, MBBS, Research Project Coordinator

I am a Research Project Coordinator at Northwestern University. I completed my Masters in Public Health from Benedictine University. My passion to work for Public health was driven from my past experience of working in medicine. It gives me immense satisfaction to work for the South Asian community as they are very often underrepresented in the field of research. In my free time, I like to read, listen to music and spend time with my family.

Saira Jahangir, Research Study Coordinator

Saira Jahangir, Research Study Coordinator

Working in research for several years, I became aware of a research gap in the field of South Asians. So I became excited about the prospect of participating in the MASALA Study. I'm a critical thinker who wants to make a difference in healthcare, particularly for the South Asian community. In addition, I prefer to spend time with my family and friends in my spare time, and I enjoy painting, gardening, and cooking.