About | Ayel L. R. Batac
ABOUT
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Ayel Luis R. Batac
Public Health Researcher and Implementation Scientist
Ayel holds the following positions:
- Scientific Researcher, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Member, Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Member, Centre for Data and Statistical Science for Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Member, Centre for Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive, and Child Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Member, Centre for Evaluation, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Healthcare Systems Engineer in Artificial Intelligence Integration, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
- Research Affiliate, Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Research Affiliate, Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University (南方医科大学皮肤病医院), Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital (广东省皮肤病医院)
- Research Partner, National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
I am a public health scientist and a health systems researcher, committed to research that informs public health policy, advances health equity, and supports evidence-based decision-making. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Health Economics at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and bring over six years of experience in research, data analytics, and applied public health practice. My current work includes evaluating behavioural interventions to increase sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China; leading international research on access to anaphylaxis treatment and emergency care readiness; and assessing tuberculosis screening strategies in remote Arctic communities in Canada.
My earlier work focused on pediatrics, allergy and clinical immunology, and public health and preventive medicine. I examined coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy and risk factors for vaccine-induced allergic reactions, with the goal of supporting safe and inclusive immunization strategies. I also studied the impact of atopic dermatitis on the maternal–infant bond, reflecting an early interest in the psychosocial dimensions of chronic disease and the broader role of health systems. Across this work, I have developed expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, integrating epidemiology, health systems research, implementation science, and the social and behavioural sciences. I take a mixed methods approach not only as a research strategy, but as a reflection of the complexity inherent in public health inquiry.
At the core of my research is a commitment to equity and real-world impact. I aim to make evidence both accessible and actionable for healthcare providers, policymakers, and frontline implementers. By combining statistical analysis, qualitative inquiry, and systems thinking, I strive to build a more complete understanding of how health systems function and how they can be strengthened. My collaborations with researchers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, as well as publications in leading journals in allergy and clinical immunology, reflect a sustained focus on translating knowledge into practice to drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, particularly for populations with the greatest need.
Education
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Thesis: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Participation in Pay-it-Forward Strategies in a Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Programme for Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Supervision: Joseph D. Tucker, MD, AM, PhD
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Membership in professional and learned societies
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, Student Member
British Infection Association, Associate Member
International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections, Associate Member
World Allergy Organization, Junior Member
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Junior Member
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Scientific Student Associate
Professional service – Peer Review Activity
Allergy (Online ISSN: 1398-9995; Print ISSN: 0105-4538)
Journal of Nursing Management (Online ISSN: 1365-2834)
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Online ISSN: 1399-3038; Print ISSN: 0905-6157)
PLOS One (Online ISSN: 1932-6203)
Sexual Health (Online ISSN: 1449-8987; Print ISSN: 1448-5028)
COLLABORATIONS
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