Gustavo Arruda Franco
Research Portfolio
Education
2017-2021
University of Chicago
BA in Sociology with Specialization in Research Methodology
Experience
2023-2024
Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University
Wrote two public health dashboards while translating data to wider audiences— throughout full cycle of research, strategy, and execution—, later receiving recognition from the press and Virginia's Secretary of Health.
UX/Content Writer
2021-2022
Chicago Center for HIV Elimination at UChicago
Research Specialist
Recruited interviewers, developed a new data management system, and programmed bilingual surveys for two projects— both regarding hard-to-reach populations’ perception of health services.
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2020-2021
Survey Lab at UChicago
Research Assistant
Scheduled and executed surveys so public health researchers can understand why vulnerable populations might not adhere to HIV prevention programs.
Analytic Skills
Quantitative Data Analysis
R
Microsoft Excel
Spatial Data
QGIS
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Qualitative Data Analysis
Dedoose
Database Management
Microsoft Access
REDCap