Daniel B. Cooper
Daniel's CV
R/Python Programmer | Data Analyst 🧮
Current Position - Wastewater Epidemiologist
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Public Health
Summary:
Data-driven professional with four years’ experience in analyzing population health data using advanced R and SAS programming, and over one year specializing in wastewater viral activity leveraging R, Python, Shiny, and Tableau. Proficient in statistical analysis, managing large datasets, and deploying reproducible data products. Leader of the KDPH R useR Group, and an advocate for data modernization and democratization. An analytical and methodical thinker passionate about data, public health, and sharing knowledge with others. Currently expanding skills in Python, advanced R Shiny development, and data engineering/ informatics principles.
Key Skills & Proficiencies
➡️ Programming Languages: Data cleaning and preparation mastery using R, Python, and SAS; advanced function and macro writing; Budding R Shiny web app developer.
➡️ Git: Highly organized with version-controlled code repositories.
➡️ Biostatistics: Multivariable analysis, modeling packages in R, imputation methods.
➡️ Epidemiology: Inturrupted time series analysis, population health research using electronic medical records, wastewater based epi/surveillance.
➡️ Proficient in developing reproducible reports, visualizations, dashboards, and tables using R, Python, & Shiny.
Contributions & Leadership
➡️ Leader of the KDPH R useR Group.
➡️ Actively contributes to advancing wastewater epidemiology and improving public health decision-making by collaborating with public health agencies, research institutions, and wastewater treatment experts.
➡️ Four publications in previous roles; one first author publication with heavy emphasis on GIS and rural Appalachian health.
Learning Goals
➡️ Expanding proficiency in Python (pandas, polars, pyspark) for enhanced data manipulation.
➡️ Further developing expertise in R Shiny to build more robust and user-friendly web applications.
➡️ Acquiring foundational knowledge in data engineering and informatics to create more efficient data pipelines.
➡️ Honing teaching and leadership abilities.
🎓 Education
| MPH, Epidemiology & Biostatistics | University of Kentucky College of Public Health (AUG 2019 - MAY 2021) |
| BPH, Public Health | University of Kentucky College of Public Health (AUG 2016 - MAY 2020) |
📄 Peer Reviewed Publications
- Cooper, Daniel B., Courtney J. Walker, and W. Jay Christian. “Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997–2003.” Plos one 17, no. 8 (2022): e0272998.
- Jannace, Kalyn C., Rebecca N. Schulz, Tawnee Sparling, Daniel B. Cooper, Colin Harrington, and Paul F. Pasquina. “Behavioral Health Outcomes in the 12 Months Following Major Limb Loss Among Active Duty Service Members Treated in the Military Health System, 2001–2017.” Military Medicine 190, no. 5-6 (2025): e1114-e1120.
- Schulz, Rebecca N., Kalyn C. Jannace, Daniel B. Cooper, Michelle L. Luken, Alyssa R. Michel, Tawnee L. Sparling, and Paul F. Pasquina. “Outpatient Rehabilitation Utilization After Major Limb Loss in Adults Receiving Care in the Military Health System From 2001 to 2017.” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 106, no. 3 (2025): 366-378.
- Schulz, Rebecca N., Kalyn C. Jannace, Daniel B. Cooper, Tawnee L. Sparling, Michelle L. Luken, and Paul F. Pasquina. “Health care utilization after major limb loss in adults (18-64) receiving care in the Military Health System from 2001 to 2017.” Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 105, no. 2 (2024): 335-342.
📞 Contact
| Name | Daniel B. Cooper |
| dcoop.me+cv@gmail.com | |
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