CURRICULUM VITAE
Jean Bikomeye
Jean Bikomeye
Postdoctoral Researcher 1
Department of Cancer Center
Department of Cancer Center
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
8701 Watertown Plank Road |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
1 - Present Academic writing. |
2 - Present Reviewing for high impact academic journals. |
3 - Present Manuscript writing, editing, submission, and overall management of diff |
4 - Present Addressing editorial and peer reviewer comments as received during the manuscripts and/or grants lif |
5 - Present Grants writing, submissions, and overall grant management. |
6 - Present IRB protocol writing, submissions and ensuring adherence to all ethical considerations in research, including those related to human subject research. |
7 - Present Data management including data collection, data entry, data processing, and data quality assurance. |
8 - Present Developing training materials and facilitating training as needed. |
9 - Present Participating on different community boards, including the city of Wauwatosa Youth Commission. |
10 - Present Serving as a leader on different executive committees within and outside MCW |
11 - Present Data analysis including using Stata for complex statistical modelling such as survival analysis, different kind of regressions including linear regression modeling and logistic regression modelling. |
12 - Present Presenting my work at national and international high level academic conferences and giving invited, Health disparities, and Health Equity related research), including at: |
13 - Present Reviewing abstracts for major public health organization including: |
14 - Present Providing Peer Review services for various high impact academic Journals (see Editorial boards secti |
15 - Present Preparing scientific reports, administrative reports, and financial reports. |
16 - Present Ensuring technical and fiscal compliance for all my assigned projects. |
01/2008 - 08/2008 Sciences Teacher - Ministry of Education, Kigali, Rwanda. |
08/2008 - 05/2012 William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA |
12/2008 - 05/2012 Sciences Tutor, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA. |
06/2010 - 08/2010 Intern, Ministry of Health, Kigali Rwanda - National Malaria Control Program (PNLP). |
05/2011 - 08/2011 Intern, Mahaska Health Partnership, Oskaloosa, IA. |
02/2012 - 05/2012 Intern, Cargill Incorporated, Eddyville, IA. |
06/2012 - 06/2016 Country Director, ADAPT for Rwanda, MUSCO Lighting LLC, Oskaloosa |
06/2012 - 07/2019 National Programs Director & Local Expert Consultant, Kigali, Rwanda - for Drake University, Des Moines University and Will |
02/2014 - 05/2017 Mount Kenya University, Kigali, Rwanda |
06/2014 - 08/2018 Rwanda Marketing Director & In - Country Support Lead, Kuder Visions Unlimited (KVU), LLC, Adel |
08/2018 - 07/2019 Districts Manager, EarthEnable, Kigali, Rwanda - Improving health and |
11/2018 - 01/2019 Research Consultant - Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, AEGIS TRUST, United Kingdom, Kigali Genocide Memorial |
08/2019 - 05/2024 Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
08/2019 - 05/2024 PhD Student & Research Scientist, Public and Community Health Program, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Milwaukee |
04/2022 - 06/2023 Co-President - Student Leadership Collective, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. |
04/2022 - 06/2023 Vice President - Graduate Student Association, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. |
01/2023 - Present Deputy Chair for External Communications Committee - Climate and Health Special Interest Group (SIG), Society for Behavioral Medicine, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2024 - Present Post doctoral fellow; investigating the determinants of Cardio-Oncology by integrating various disci, including basic science and transcriptomics, to examine genetic expressions and their links to socioeconomic and environmental factors, aiming to elucidate how these |
ACADEMIC WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: |
After the trip, one of the student chaperones was inspired, and we collaborated on a community support project that was highlighted in the number one online and print newspapers in Rwanda. |
- 2021 April 2021 - On my birthday, I led fundraising efforts to mobilize funds to pay for school lunches for over 125 students who came from families with limited financial abilities in the academic year 2021/2022 at GS Bare in Rwanda. |
- 2022 April 2022 - On my birthday, I led fundraising efforts to support a cooperative of women plant 15, 000 trees as a Climate Change adaptation strategy in the community I grew up in Rwanda. I raised enough money for all the seedlings needed for the project. |
As a PhD student and a scholar, I worked as a graduate research scientist. My work was in the area of Public Health. During my day-to-day activities, I perform different tasks related to research, strategic leadership |
As an Executive Member of the Graduate Student Association at the Medical College of Wisconsin, I co-led efforts on uplifting students' voices while at MCW. |
As one of three elected Inaugural Co-Presidents for the unified students Government from all MCW sch, Medical School, & School of Pharmacy) from the main campus and regional campuses, we worked to provide equal rep |
At a special and exclusive invitation from Dr. Brian McQueen, Associate Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice |
At a special and exclusive invitation from Dr. Kirsten M.M. Beyer, Professor, Epidemiology & Social Sciences, I co-taught the MCW Global Env |
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Summa Cum Laude, Class Valedictorian, May 12th 2012) |
Bikomeye, J.C. (2017). Knowledge and Practices Towards Malnutrition Among Caregivers Of Under Five Children In Ngoma District, Rwanda (Masters Th). Retrieved from http://erepository.mkiu.ac.rw/handle/123456789/5671 |
CLINICAL BASED INTERNSHIP: |
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: |
Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that left a lifetime community legacy. |
Co-facilitated and arranged high level meetings with Rwandan officials who inspired Wartburg College, including a meeting with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, meetings with the Minister of Health, the Minister of Education |
Co-prepared training materials and led the Rwanda National Career Advisors training. |
Collaborated with a community of hard working rural small holder farmers in finding local solutions |
Collaborated with the Rwanda Government to create, implement, and maintain a nationwide online career planning system powered by Kuder Inc., improving learning environment |
Coordinated activities for students and scholars from all the above universities in Rwanda. |
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION: |
Designed and built a water pipeline to increase access to clean water in rural areas in order to red |
Developing and maintaining an effective communications strategy for all SIG's outfacing communicatio |
Doctorate (PhD) |
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & SERVICES EXPERIENCE |
FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE: |
Greenspace and CardioOncology: Disentangling Disparities and Links between Exposure and Outcomes in |
I became familiar with the use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as well as the International Class |
I helped in the determination of the best insecticides to use in a national routine Indoor Residual |
I was introduced to ELISA techniques in determining mosquito's infectivity rate and helped establish |
I worked alongside other GSA Executive team members, faculty, and staff to make positive social, academic |
Implemented strategic initiatives that elevated EarthEnable's position and reputation. |
In an industrial setting, I was introduced to a study on effect of Glucoamylase and Pullulanase ratio and pH on partially hydrolyzed corn starch Saccharification. |
In the University Academic Resource Center, I helped students with their assignments in sciences subjects including introductory courses to Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. |
In the course, we discussed critical challenges posed by Climate change and collective actions for mitigation and adaptation through a public health lens. |
Increased sales by over 100% in less than a year and led market expansion in two newer districts of |
Initiated and managed all partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community partners. |
International Health and Development |
LEADING GOVERNMENT STRATEGIC RELATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS EXPERIENCE: |
Led and collaborated with a team of diligent sales representatives and masons in three districts of |
Led cross-functional teams, ensuring EarthEnable's operational efficiency, high-quality deliverables. |
Led students in a special Rwanda cultural immersion experience. |
Led the collection of stories on perceived relationships between food security, hunger, and home-based violence among rural community health workers and women who experienced home-based violence in four districts of Rwanda. |
MASTERS THESIS: |
Major: Pre-professional Biology |
Managing all SIG's strategic external communications |
Managing the SIG's social media strategy and content including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. |
Master of Public Health (MPH) |
May Term 2023: Visiting PhD Candidate & Special International Teaching Scholar, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA. |
Minors: Chemistry and Physics |
On behalf of those Universities, I initiated and led Government strategic relations and community relations, and oversaw all local administrative procedures compliance, and partnerships throughout Rw |
- 150 Over 150 families benefited from the efforts. Due to these efforts, my entire village elected me as a home village Hero on the Rwanda National Heroes Day on February 1st 2011. |
Oversaw all students logistical needs, community engagement and immersive experiences, and facilitated research projects and all clinical rotations throughout Public and Private Hospitals for Des Moines University master's and Medical students in Rwanda. |
Oversaw students research projects and community immersive experiences for Drake University students |
Participated in a national study on the effectiveness of insecticides on Anopheles mosquitoes in var |
Pioneered the Rwanda market entry, driving annual revenue to over $1M within three years. |
Produced reports for Kuder project partners. |
Produced reports for donors and international conferences, including at the 2019 Iowa Hunger Summit in Des Moines, IA. |
Public and Community Health (May 17th 2024) |
RESEARCH BASED INTERNSHIPS: |
Raised enough funds to pay for school lunches for over one hundred students, who otherwise were unable to afford the cost of lunch and at risk of dropping out of school. |
Represented Kuder in all National corporate events and enhanced the corporate image among government |
Spring Term 2023: Education Enrichment and Teaching Scholar, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
Streamlined the enrollment process for Rwandan freshmen joining William Penn University from 2012-20 |
Successfully managed diverse projects, including supporting Fulbright initiatives for Des Moines University scholars in Rwanda. |
- 2009 Summer 2009 - Led fundraising efforts to mobilize funds to pay for school supplies for all students |
- 2022 Summer 2022 - After discovering that a family member was diagnosed with a late stage cervical cancer, I led fundraising efforts to mobilize funds to support the cost of treatment until her death, and the fundraising site remains open to support school cost for three orphans that she left behind. |
- 2023 Summer 2023 - Led fundraising efforts for a School Lunch Program for GS Bare, a local high school in Rwanda. |
TEACHING & RELATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: |
Taught introductory science courses (Chemistry, Biology, and Geography) in a rural boarding school |
The GSA has representatives from every masters and doctoral program to ensure all students voices ar, regardless of the size of the program. |
The SLC serves as the voice of the entire MCW student body and contributes to institutional programm |
Trained Teachers all over the country on how to administer and support Rwanda secondary students in |
Under the mentorship of national entomologist, I participated in a national Malaria research program and contributed to Rwanda Government's efforts in their fight against Malaria. |
While working in a General Surgeon's office in rural America, I logged hospital surgical cases into the American College of Surgeons Case Log System. |
Worked as a Principal Investigator and led a community engaged and participatory research to better |
a. Member the MCW Dissertations and Binding Committee (2022/2023) |
a. Society for Behavioral Medicine's Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). |
a. The American Public Health association (APHA), and |
b. American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Lifestyle Conference (2023 and 2024) |
b. Member of the MCW Graduate Studies Council (2022/2023) |
b. The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). |
c. Member of the MCW 2023 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Selection Committee |
d. Member of the MCW Student Leadership Collective's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee |
e. Member of the Institutional Commencement Committee |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
2002 - 2017 Full academic/merit scholarship for excellent performance in High School, Petit Seminaire Saint Kizito de Zaza & Ecole des Sciences de Byimana, Rwanda. |
08/2008 - Present Presidential Academic Full Scholarship, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA |
15/02/2009 - Present Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen, Fairport, NY (inducted at William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA). |
08/2010 - 04/2011 Mahaska Leadership Institute Fellow, William Penn University President's Diplomat, Oskaloosa, IA. |
08/2010 - 05/2020 President's Diplomat, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA. |
01/02/2011 - Present Home Village Hero Award, for mobilizing funds to provide school supplies for all children in Karimbu village (Rwanda, Eastern Province, Ngoma, Mutenderi) who, otherwise could not afford those essentia, and risked dropping out of school. |
09/04/2011 - Present Science Tutor of the Year, Academic Resource Center, William Penn University |
09/04/2011 - Present Academic Achievement Award, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA. |
15/10/2011 - Present Poster Open Category Award, Heartland Global Health Consortium, Des Moines, IA |
22/02/2011 - Present Alpha Chi, National College Honor Scholarship Society, Little Rock, AR (inducted at William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA). |
2011 - Present Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA. |
13/04/2012 - Present Academic Achievement Award, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, IA. |
01/04/2022 - Present Meritorious Student Abstract Award for poster abstract judged by the Program Committee to be of original, significant, and high caliber research among other students-authored abstracts for the 43rd An, MD. |
01/04/2022 - Present Citation Award for poster abstract judged by the Program Committee to be of original, significant, and high caliber research for the 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, Society for Behavioral Me, MD. |
08/04/2022 - Present Social Media Award for active social media engagement during the 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, Social for Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD. |
29/04/2023 - Present Social Media Award for active social media engagement during the 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, Social for Behavioral Medicine, Phoenix, AZ. |
2023 - Present The 2023 - 2024 MCW Graduate School's Underrepresented Scholar in Biomedical Research Award (Diversity Award), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. |
2023 - Present Member of 2023 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Selection Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
2023 - Present Featured by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) as one of Future Health Leaders that shared their Vision for Addressing Climate Change to Advance Health Equity in the US and beyond. |
2023 - Present The Fall 2023 MCW Graduate School's Paper of the Season Award, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. |
2023 - Present Presentation selected for Presidential Session, "Maximizing impact in behavioral medicine: Comprehensive frameworks for multi-purpose climate-health interventions, " Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2024 |
- 2008 Fall 2008 - Spring 2012: President's List: All 8 Semesters, William Penn University |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
11/2019 - Present Adult Member of the Wauwatosa Youth Commission, Wauwatosa, WI. |
05/2021 - 05/2022 Public and Community Health Program Representative, Graduate Student Association, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
11/2021 - Present Participated on different community panels to advise the City of Wauwatosa on incorporating health equity in strategic planning of best use of the American Rescue Plan Act in response to the COVID-19 |
02/03/2022 - 05/2023 Regional Science Fair Judge, University School of Milwaukee |
03/31/2022 - Present Moderator for the Graduate School Symposium, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2022 - 05/2023 Co-President, Student Leadership Collective, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2022 - 05/2023 Member, Dissertations and Theses Committee, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2022 - 05/2023 Vice President, Graduate Students Association, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2022 - 05/2023 Member, Graduate Studies Council, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
05/2022 - 05/2023 Member, 2023 Commencement Committee, MCW, Milwaukee, WI. |
07/2022 - 09/2023 Member of Board of Directors, External Relations and Grants Committee Chairperson, Friends with Food (non-profit), Waukesha, WI. |
17/11/2022 - Present Invited Moderator and successfully moderated a Conference Session on the "Use of Technology to Improve Wellness & Mental Healthcare Among Refugee Populations": Our City of Nations (OCON) 2022 conferen |
2022 - Present Co-President and Executive Board Member, Student Leadership Collective, MCW. |
2022 - Present Deputy Chair for External Communications Committee, Climate Change and Health (CCH) Special Interest Group (SIG), Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM), Milwaukee, WI. |
2022 - Present Member, Organizational Partnerships Committee, Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM), Milwaukee, WI. |
2022 - Present Member, American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo and 150th anniversary celebration Program Planning Committee; and Abstracts Reviewers. |
2022 - Present Member, Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM), 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Session Program Planning Committee; and Abstracts Reviewers. |
2023 - Present Co-Chair, Climate and Health Section, Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA), Kimberly, WI. |
2023 - Present Member, 2023 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Selection Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin. |
2023 - Present Co-Chair, Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) Climate Change and Health Section. |
REGIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
NATIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
