Sai Paritala

Sai Paritala is an Assistant Professor of Public Health Informatics in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health. His work focuses on developing data-driven solutions using machine learning, electronic health records (EHR), and public health data to improve decision-making and population health outcomes. He collaborates with federal agencies like the CDC and FDA to inform vaccine policies and public health strategies.

Education:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2019), University of Illinois School of Public Health
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (2015), Osmania University, India

Research Interests:

• Development of informatics tools integrating EHR and public health data
• Machine learning models for disease trend prediction and intervention strategies
• Analysis of health disparities via social determinants and environmental stressors
• Cancer epidemiology focusing on social and environmental impacts

Key Contributions:

His research supports vaccine policy efforts through analyses of Omicron subvariant vaccine durability and bivalent booster efficacy. Collaborative work with Nebraska health agencies has informed regional public health strategies. He actively mentors students and professionals in applied informatics and epidemiological methods.

Affiliations:

• Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
• Public Health Association of Nebraska