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Expert in Systematic Reviews, Meta-Analysis, Academic Writing, data analysis | over 10+ peer reviewed publications

Profile Summary

I am a freelance public health researcher with a strong academic foundation from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and over 10 peer-reviewed publications in top journals including Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, and SAGE. My expertise lies in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, academic writing and editing, grant proposal development, and curriculum/IEC design. I have led a nationally awarded systematic review project, received a state-funded research grant for tuberculosis quality of life assessment, and served as a resource person for national health training programs. My research spans adolescent mental health, sexual and reproductive health, infectious diseases, WASH, and nutrition policy, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. 🔹 Key Technical Skills: Systematic review & meta-analysis (using PRISMA, Nested Knowledge) Scientific database search: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore Quantitative data analysis: SPSS, R, Joinpoint Qualitative research: NVivo, IDI/FGD design, thematic analysis Survey design & tools: Google Forms, Epicollect5 Public health content: IEC material design, curriculum development, health communication (Hindi & English) Academic editing: Manuscript, thesis, SOP, proposal writing Reference management: Zotero, EndNote Visualization & design: Canva, Microsoft Office GIS Mapping: QGIS In addition to research, I’ve conducted national-level training sessions, contributed to community-based projects (e.g., menstrual hygiene in urban slums), and participated as a panelist and organizer in public health conferences. I was recently selected among the top global candidates for McKinsey’s Forward Learning initiative and am an active member of the International Epidemiological Association (IEA). If you're seeking high-quality, deadline-oriented support for research projects, data analysis, grant writing, or public health education materials, I’m here to help you meet your goals efficiently and professionally.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Public Health
• ★ Epidemiology
• ★ Pandemic Preparedness
• ☆ Emergency Preparedness
• ☆ Food Security
• ☆ Poverty Alleviation
• ☆ Global Health
• ☆ Disease Control And Prevention
• ☆ Public Health and Sanitation
• ☆ Quality of Life Assessment
• ☆ Tobacco Use Prevention & Control
• ☆ Foodborne Disease

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Medical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Research Assistant

Global centre for evidence synthesis

April 2024 - Present

Education

Bachelors in public health

Post graduate institute of medical education and reserach

September 2021 - Present

Certifications

• Introduction to GBD

  Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

  April 2025 - Present

• Meta-analysis: What it is and How it Works

  GCES

  April 2024 - Present

• Scientific Writing in Health Research

  Indian Council of Medical research

  November 2023 - Present

• Qualitative Research Design

  Emory University

  https://coursera.org/share/ef2fcb9702bfef7a7db2294d081a55df

  November 2023 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Manya Soni, Ashok Kumar Balaraman, Nishant Rai (2025). Optimizing healthcare staffing for infection prevention: Insights from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s staffing pattern calculator . Journal of Infection Prevention.

Soni, M., Kumar, V., Singh, M.P., Shabil, M., Sah, S.(2024). Nipah virus resurgence: a call for preparedness across states . Infectious Medicine. 3. (4).