Joandra De Souza is a dedicated health informatics professional currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the prestigious Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing healthcare through technology, having transferred from Manipal College of Health Professions where she completed her first year of Master’s studies. This transfer builds upon her solid foundation in Health Information Management, acquired during her Bachelor’s degree at the same institution.
Joandra’s research interests are primarily focused on innovative healthcare delivery systems that leverage digital technology and telecommunications to provide remote medical services and healthcare consultations. This passion for telemedicine and digital health solutions demonstrates her forward-thinking approach to addressing contemporary healthcare challenges.
Joandra has developed significant expertise in qualitative research methodologies at the Purkayastha lab. She has conducted in-depth interviews to understand the complex healthcare needs of parents with premature neonates, as well as the information requirements of health workers caring for these vulnerable infants. This work showcases her ability to engage with sensitive healthcare topics and extract valuable insights to inform patient care and health system improvements.
Additionally, Joandra has demonstrated her data analysis skills through her collaboration with faculty at the IU School of Medicine’s Pediatrics department. In this project, she worked on analyzing data collected for an immunization registry in Ondo State, Nigeria. This experience highlights her analytical capabilities, her commitment to global health initiatives, and her ability to work on international collaborative projects.
Joandra’s diverse skill set, combining health information management knowledge with advanced informatics training and research experience, positions her as a promising professional in health informatics. Her work aims to bridge the gap between healthcare needs and technological solutions, potentially improving healthcare access and outcomes for diverse populations.