Bozhi Guan
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Recent Master of Public Health graduate with a strong background in Health Economics and Policy, eager to contribute to the pharmaceutical and medical device commercialization industry. Experienced in cost-effectiveness analysis, economic evaluation, and health policy research, with a focus on data-driven decision-making to improve healthcare access. Skilled in using Stata and Covidence to support evidence-based insights and program evaluation. Passionate about leveraging economic and policy expertise to drive strategic impact and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Volunteer
Fred Hollows Foundation
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings on health economics topics relevant to foundation's mission over 3 project
- Supplied in data collection and analysis for 2 health economics research projects including cost-effectiveness analyses and difference-in-difference (DID) analyses of FHF's eye health intervention
- Collaborated with 2 senior health economists to develop project-related reports, manuscripts and research documentation
Office Support Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed front-desk operations, greeting and logging an average of 10-15 visitors weekly, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
- Provided administrative support, managing schedules for 5 senior staff members,coordinating 15+ meetings per month
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, processing an average of 25 emails and 20 phone calls daily, ensuring timely and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintained office supplies and equipment, reducing supply costs by 15% through efficient inventory management
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Economics And Economic Evaluation
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC06.2022
Skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong quantitative research skills, including health econometric modelling and cost-effectiveness analysis
- Familiarity with health economics principles, including health financing, healthcare delivery systems, and economic evaluation methods
- Expertise in health program evaluation, including conducting summative, process, and impact evaluations
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian health system, including its structure, financing mechanisms, and policy frameworks
Research
Research Project:
The implementation of compulsory licensing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): what has been the impact on the price, availability and access of medicine?
Centre of Health Policy, School of Population and Global Health , University of Melbourne
- Supervisor: Professor Ajay Mahal, Doctor Brigitte Tenni
- Conducted a systematic review of 1,356 relevant papers to analyse the impact of compulsory licensing (CL) on drug prices, market availability, and patient affordability in LMICs
Key Findings:
- Tracked and analysed 23 compulsory licensing cases of 19 drugs across six low and middle income-countries
- Assessed the impact of CL on the prices, availability, and affordability of 19 drugs, providing comprehensive insights into these metrics
- Identified and highlighted a declining trend in the application and implementation of CL in low- and middle-income countries
- Analysed and documented the challenges and successful cases in the implementation of CL policy, contributing valuable findings to the field
Timeline
Research Volunteer
Fred Hollows Foundation
06.2023 - 09.2023
Office Support Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Public Health - Health Economics And Economic Evaluation
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
The University of Melbourne
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