Sierra Killam
University of Ottawa MSc Epidemiology student researching the long-term effects of vaccination during pregnancy. Former private practice lactation consultant (IBCLC). Strengths in communication, analysis, team management, and conflict resolution. Goal-oriented and looking to expand skills in health research and data analysis for a future in applied epidemiology.
Education
MSc Epidemiology
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
September 2022 – Present
2023 CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master’s program
2022 Faculty of Medicine Excellence Scholarship
Hons. BHSc Health Sciences
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
January 2019 – June 2022
4.3 GPA, Dean’s List with Distinction
Lactation Medicine Program
International Breastfeeding Centre, Toronto, Ontario
September 2015 – May 2017
Interest Courses
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario
2012 – 2020
Contact
Self Study
Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health Specialization
Imperial College London via Coursera, Online
September 2020
Getting Started with SAS Programming
SAS vis Coursera, Online
September 2020
R Bootcamp
Ted Roger’s School of Business Management, Toronto, Ontario
July 2020
R, Tableau, and SAS self-study
Tableau Public
Certifications
IBCLC Lactation Consultant Certification
IBLCE, Toronto, Ontario
January 2018
20-Hour Lactation Management Course
INFACT/IBFAN, Toronto, Ontario
September 2013
Research Interests
- Urban health, health equity and social determinants.
- Maternal-newborn health.
- Vaccination.
- Infant feeding practices and lactation.
- Adverse childhood experiences.
- Immunology and infectious disease.