Tania Cerrato

Bio

Tania Cerrato is an expert in population health data science, research informatics and data science, boasting over a decade of experience. Her skilled utilization of electronic health records and a variety of public health datasets has significantly improved healthcare delivery and policy development.

Education

Tania holds an M.S. in Health Informatics from the University of Denver, as well as a Medical Degree specializing in Hematology/Oncology from Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala, and a Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous National University of Honduras.

Professional Background

Currently, Tania serves as the Research Informatics and Data Science Manager at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Passionate about using data to advance healthcare informatics and research, she focuses on smart planning and robust data analysis to improve healthcare systems’ functionality and outcomes.

Previously, Tania was the Population Health Data Science Manager at Arapahoe County Public Health and served as Medical Director-Informatics at Atshore-VIDSTON. There, she led the development and implementation of machine learning diagnostics for blood diseases, significantly boosting diagnostic rates in underserved areas. She has also been instrumental in data modernization projects in public health. Previously, as a Public Health Informatics Fellow-Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tania led the development of a predictive model for early identification of substance use disorders. Her expertise encompasses comprehensive data analysis, strategic planning and the innovative use of tools like Natural Language Processing for unstructured data analysis.

Motivation for Teaching

Driven by her passion for health informatics and data science, Tania is committed to educating the next generation of professionals in the field. She integrates her extensive professional experience with hands-on learning, focusing on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. As an educator, Tania dedicates herself to student success, offering personalized support and imparting valuable insights from her extensive career in health informatics.