About - Ayel L. R. Batac

ABOUT

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Ayel Batac

Ayel Luis R. Batac

Data Scientist and Epidemiologist

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
  • 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 Affiliate, SESH Global (Social Engagement to Spur Health)
  • Research Affiliate, Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) China, TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, World Health Organization
  • Research Partner, National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

I am a data scientist, epidemiologist, and health economist in training, committed to research that informs public health policy, advances health equity, and supports evidence-based decision-making. I am pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health (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 and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, leading international research on anaphylaxis treatment access and emergency care readiness, and assessing tuberculosis screening strategies in remote Arctic communities in Canada.

My earlier work focused on paediatric allergy, immunology, and epidemiology. I examined COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and risk factors for vaccine-induced allergic reactions, with the goal of supporting safe and inclusive immunisation 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, combining 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 also as a reflection of the complexity of 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 my publications in leading journals in allergy and clinical immunology, reflect a focus on translating knowledge into practice in ways that drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, particularly for populations with the greatest need.

Education

Master of Science (MSc), Public Health (Health Economics) (In Progress)
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Membership in professional and learned socities

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

COLLABORATIONS

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