Linh N Dang

26211 Lehner Street Roseville, MI 48066

Cell: 586-601-8009
Email: linhngocdang91@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology Sep 2020 – present

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 Advisor: Dr. Briana Mezuk

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology May 2018

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 GPA: 3.97 / 4.00
 Honor: Dean’s Scholarship Recipient

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Minor in Mathematics May 2015

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 GPA: 3.88 / 4.00
 Honor: “Magna Cum Laude”

WORK EXPERIENCES

Graduate Student Research Assistant Sep 2020 – present

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 Assisted in research investigating suicide risk among middle-aged and older
adults
 Worked with large national datasets including the National Violent Death
Report System – Restricted Access Database and the Health and Retirement
Study

Research Health Science Specialist May 2018 – Aug 2020

Serious Mental Illness Treatment Resource and Evaluation Center (SMITREC)
Department of Veteran Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI
 Worked with research investigators to develop and perform analysis plan
 Obtained and compiled data from various sources including enrollment and
eligibility, utilization, and surveys
 Cleaned, merged, and manipulated large datasets of over 100 million patient
records
 Prepared graphs, figures, and presentation slides to summarize results of
statistical analyses
 Wrote user guides and methodology for research projects
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Major projects:
o Health characteristics and treatment patterns of Veterans diagnosed with PTSD in later life
o Retrospective birth cohort study of Veterans aged 50 years or older from 2000 – 2019
o Prevalence of major mental disorders among recent users of the Veterans Health
Administration by age and sex in fiscal years 2010 – 2018
o Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Dashboard for monitoring
delivery frequency and timing of various mental health metrics in residential
rehabilitative and clinical programs for Veterans
o Identification of high- and low-performing facilities based on reduction in
distress behaviors and program adherence for Staff Training in Assisted Living
Residences (STAR-VA), a behavioral intervention for dementia patients

Accounting Assistant Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

Al-Hassan, Howell & Sadaps CPA, P.C., Sterling Heights, MI
 Organized and maintained monthly financial records and payroll-related
documents for clients
 Managed databases of clients’ assets, expenses, and revenues
 Computed, prepared, and filed property tax reports for over 150 companies

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Research Intern, Shanghai Mental Health Center Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Shanghai, China
Supervisor: Dr. Melvin McInnis
 Coordinated project exploring the relationship between acoustic speech
patterns and mood states among Mandarin-speaking patients with bipolar
disorder
 Worked with research team members to perform psychiatric interviews
 Screened patient charts to determine inclusion and exclusion criteria
 Utilized a smartphone app designed by our research group to gather patients’
voice data

Student Research Assistant, Department of Pharmacology Sep 2012 – May 2015

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Supervisor: Dr. Dale Lauver
 Assisted in contrast-induced nephropathy and ischemia-thrombosis projects
 Managed and monitored anesthetics dosage, time, and rabbits’ vital signs
under sedation
 Collected blood, urine, and kidney samples and ensured proper processing and
storage
 Conducted literature review on drugs with potential renal protective effects
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Research Fellow May 2011 – Aug 2011

Michigan Community College Student Summer Fellowship
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 Investigated project on titanium dioxide as new material for high capacitance
batteries
 Conducted daily cyclic voltammetry experiments to determine the largest voltage
range that electrochemically oxidized or reduced titanium dioxide electrodes
 Prepared graphs, figures, and illustrations of results
 Composed reports for presentations in weekly lab meetings and symposium

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Math Tutor, Comprehensive Studies Program Oct 2014 - May 2015

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 Courses: Calculus I and Calculus II
 Provided weekly one-on-one tutoring for 4-5 students per semester
 Worked with students on class material, homework, and exam preparation

Chemistry Tutor, Service Learning Project Jan 2011 – May 2011

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI
 Tutored weekly students who struggled with chemistry at local high schools
 Tailored lesson plans to meet students’ needs

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Volunteer, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

Ypsilanti, MI
 Delivered meals to homebound elderly, disabled, and ill residents who live
in the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan and surrounding areas
 Created Excel worksheet to keep track of inventories
 Helped with other administrative tasks including holiday event planning and
preparation

Health Ambassador for Project Healthy Schools Jan 2017 – Apr 2017
Scarlett Middle School, Ann Arbor, MI
 Gave weekly lessons about healthy lifestyles to a class of 15-20 six-grade students
 Promoted five goals through 10 hand-on lessons: eat more fruits and
vegetables, eat less sugary food and beverages, eat less fatty food, be active,
and spend less time in front of a screen

Volunteer, Inpatient Unit Sep 2015 – Feb 2016

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, MI
 Assisted the nurses in caring for the patients where necessary
 Stocked supplies, helped to put away lunch trays, and other duties as assigned
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Volunteer, Physical Therapy Division Jun 2014 – May 2015

University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
 Escorted patients to treatment areas and helped with activities
 Attended to patients’ needs by providing ice water, blankets, and tissues

Volunteer, Pharmacy Department Jul 2013 – Sep 2013

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, MI
 Assisted the pharmacy technicians in filing, labeling, and distributing drugs
within the hospital
 Organized the stock room to ensure that the drugs were up-to-date and easily accessed

OTHER EXPERIENCES
Global Health Case Competition Mar 2017
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
 Competed, as a team of three, in the Second Annual Global Health Case
Competition by providing the solution for healthcare shortage in remote
villages in Vanuatu
 Delivered an oral presentation to a panel of judges
 Won third place in the competition

PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS

Dang, L., Dong, L., and Mezuk, B. Shades of Blue and Gray: A Comparison of the Center for Epidemiologic
Studies Depression Scale and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview for Assessment of
Depression Syndrome in Later Life. The Gerontologist, May 2019. Doi:10.1093/geront/gnz044.
Dang, L., Shi, K., Chen, Y., Cui, D., and McInnis, M. Predicting Mood Changes Through Speech-
Monitoring Technology in Bipolar Patients in Shanghai, China. University of Michigan School of Public
Health Annual Poster Session, Nov 2017.
Dang, L., Pande, P., Aurora, P., Rasmussen, P., and Thompson, L. Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes as Electrode
Material for Supercapacitors. Michigan Community College Student Summer Fellowship Research
Symposium, Aug 2011.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES

Statistical Analyst Systems (SAS): Proficient
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: Proficient
R programming language: Basic
Structured Query Language (SQL): Basic
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LANGUAGES

English: Fluent
Vietnamese: Fluent/ Native level
Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate level in reading, writing, and speaking
Cantonese Chinese: Basic conversational level

HONORS AND AWARDS

University of Michigan International Institute Individual Fellowship 2017

Global Health Summer Internship Funding 2017
University of Michigan Dean’s Scholarship Recipient 2016 – 2018
James B. Angell Scholar 2014
University Honors 2013