UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER
220 STONERIDGE DRIVE
SUITE 204
Columbia,
SC
USA
29210
Email:
qbanky1@hotmail.com
Biographical Sketch:
South Carolina Rural Health Research Center, Columbia SC
Research Fellow
September, 2007 – Present
South Carolina Rural Health Research Center, Columbia SC
Research Associate
September, 2004 – Aug 2007
Analyzed national and state rural health related secondary data sets with a focus on health disparities in minority and vulnerable populations.
South Carolina Rural Health Fellowship
Lowcountry Health Care Systems/Area Health Education Consortium May,15 – July, 21 2006
Health care utilization study on People Living with HIV/AIDS in two rural counties using a mixed method approach.
HIV Care System Assessment Demonstration Project MN, Minneapolis MN Field Investigator, HRSA HIV/AIDS Project
March, 2004 - August, 2004.
Numerous awards and citations for Public Health related activities and training.
Coauthor of 3 peer reviewed publications.
Numerous presentations at scientific meetings.
University of South Carolina Graduate School Dera D Parkinson Trustee Fellowship 2007, awarded to a continuing graduate student with an outstanding academic record and future leadership potentials.
Winner National Rural Health Association LaVonne Straub Memorial Student Research Paper Award 2006.
American Public Health Association (APHA)Committee on Affiliates Honorable Mention for Poster Presentation at APHA conference 2005.
Lucille Packard /Pathfinder travel award for selected future Reproductive Health leaders, 2003 - Reproductive Health travel grant award to South Africa.
Health Equity Scholars Award 2003 – School of Public Health, University of Minnesota.