Yannick Lechedem Ngunyi, MD, MPH(c)
Aurora, Colorado · hello@ngunyiyannick.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngunyi-yannick
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Bio
Clinical research, epidemiology, and population health.
Bridging clinical insight, rigorous data analysis, and technology.
I’m a physician and MPH candidate in Applied Biostatistics & Global Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz, with interests at the intersection of clinical research, epidemiology, and population health.
My background combines clinical medicine with quantitative training in biostatistics and epidemiologic methods. My research experience spans maternal and perinatal health, child health, chronic disease, and social determinants of health, with a focus on using clinical and population data to better understand health outcomes and inform evidence-based care.
I also contribute to community-based public health initiatives, including work supporting post-violence care and access to housing and social services. Alongside my research, I develop digital tools and data systems that help translate public health needs into practical solutions.
My broader goal is to bridge clinical insight, rigorous data analysis, and technology to address meaningful health challenges—particularly those affecting underserved populations.
I’m always interested in connecting with others working in clinical research, biostatistics, epidemiology, maternal and child health, global health, and health technology.
Education
August 2024 – Present
Master of Public Health candidate
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Global Health · Applied Biostatistics concentration
October 2010 – June 2019
Doctor of Medicine
University of Buea, Faculty of Health Sciences
Thesis: Determinants and aetiologies of postpartum pyrexia in the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon.
Professional & academic experience
February 2025 – Present
Public Health Research & Systems Developer
University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine · Part-time
Aurora, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
Public Health Research & Systems Developer with the UCHealth Forensic Nurse Examiner Program in the University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine.
Support research, data management, and analysis focused on patients who have experienced violence, abuse, assault, or trafficking. Lead the design and development of SheltersConnect Colorado (sheltersconnectcolorado.com), a digital housing resource that helps advocates and clinicians identify and connect patients with shelters, housing resources, and supportive services following violence.
My work bridges public health research, data, and technology to strengthen referral systems and improve access to community resources for vulnerable populations.
August 2025 – Present
Biostatistics Teaching Assistant
Colorado School of Public Health · Part-time
Aurora, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
Biostatistics Teaching Assistant, Department of Biostatistics & Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.
June 2020 – July 2024
Public Health Physician
Ministry of Public Health Cameroon · Full-time
Mbonge · On-site
Provided primary care and coordinated community health activities at Mbonge District Hospital, serving underserved communities affected by conflict.
August 2021 – July 2024
Medical Doctor
DR CHUWANGA CLINIC · Part-time
Buea, Southwest, Cameroon · On-site
Primary Care Physician
July 2019 – June 2020
Medical Doctor
Bebetta Memorial Community Clinic · Full-time
Buea, Southwest, Cameroon · On-site
Primary Care Physician
Health initiatives & community service
SheltersConnect Colorado
Public Health Research & Systems Developer · February 2025 – Present
Lead the design and development of SheltersConnect Colorado through the UCHealth Forensic Nurse Examiner Program in the University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine. This digital housing resource helps advocates and clinicians identify shelters, housing resources, and supportive services for patients following violence, supporting referrals and access to community resources.
Ntioteh Mobile Vaccination Services
Founder & Project Lead · 2020 – 2024
Developed a digital health platform supporting vaccination outreach and collaboration with local health authorities.
WellCam Telemedicine Platform
Researcher & digital health contributor · 2020 – 2022
Contributed to telemedicine services, patient tracking, and data management to support remote healthcare delivery.
Memberships to Professional Bodies
2025 – Present
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Student membership, with sections in Maternal and Child Health and Health Informatics and Information Technology.
2025 – Present
Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA)
Student membership confirmed through the Colorado School of Public Health partnership.
Registered September 2020
Cameroon Medical Council (ONMC)
Full registration with the Cameroon Medical Council.
Academic contributions
2026
Presenter · Health Services Research Day, CU Anschutz
Presented “SheltersConnect Colorado: Bridging Research-to-Practice Through Community-Engaged Digital Resource Development” at Health Services Research Day at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with coauthors Christina Yannetsos, Rachel Kennedy, and Elizabeth Bloemen.
2025
Peer reviewer · BMC Pediatrics
Reviewed one manuscript, recognized by a reviewer certificate issued in June 2025.
November 2019
Oral presenter · 27th COGI World Congress
Presented “Prevalence, risk factors and aetiologies of postpartum pyrexia in the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon” at the World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility in Paris, France.
Skills & languages
Research & public health
- Clinical research
- Community health
- Health systems strengthening
- Data management
- Health equity
Analysis & communication
- SAS
- Stata
- Microsoft Excel
- Scientific writing
- Research presentations
Languages
- English
- French
Selected certifications
- Good Clinical Practice for clinical trials involving drugs · CU Denver, 2025
- Social and Behavioral Research training · CU Denver, 2025
- Health Information Privacy and Security for Clinical Investigators · CITI Program, CU Denver, 2025
- Rapid Response Training on COVID-19 · WHO, 2020
- Design Driven Entrepreneurship · YALI Network, 2020
- 27th COGI World Congress · 21 European CME credits, Paris, 2019