About - Ayel L. R. Batac

ABOUT

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Ayel Batac

Ayel L. R. Batac

Data Scientist and Public Health Researcher

Ayel holds the following positions:

  • Scientific Researcher, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Member, Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Member, Centre for Data and Statistical Science for Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Member, Centre for Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive, and Child Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Member, Centre for Evaluation, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Research Associate, 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 Entrepreneurship to Spur Health)
  • 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, dedicated to using research to inform public health policy, advance health equity, and support evidence-based decision-making. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health (Health Economics) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and bring over seven years of experience spanning research, data analytics, and public health practice.

My current portfolio of work addresses several urgent global health priorities, including the evaluation of behavioural interventions to improve sexually transmitted infection testing among men who have sex with men in China; the development of national risk communication strategies for mpox; community-wide tuberculosis screening initiatives in high-incidence settings; and international studies on anaphylaxis treatment access and emergency care readiness.

I have contributed to multi-country collaborations with researchers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Italy, China, Japan, and Australia. My research draws on interdisciplinary methods from epidemiology, health systems research, and implementation science, with an emphasis on equity and real-world impact.

At the core of my work is a commitment to ensuring that research does not remain siloed within academic settings. I strive to make evidence both accessible and actionable for those involved in healthcare delivery and policy development. I am especially focused on ensuring that the evidence generated through our research reaches the populations it is intended to serve–those who need it most–so it can inform measurable, equitable, and sustainable improvements in health outcomes. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to narrowing the divide between academic research and its practical application in real-world public health and policy contexts.

Education

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

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

Membership in professional and learned socities

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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