Research Experience
Dr. Shane Fernando's research experience spans epidemiology, vaccine hesitancy, health disparities, and clinical research, with expertise in survey methodology and public health interventions. He has led and contributed to multiple CDC-funded projects, including the Nursing Home Public Health Response Network and Track Post-COVID Conditions initiatives, focusing on disease surveillance and healthcare outcomes. His work also includes studies on pediatric vaccination, type 2 diabetes risk factors, and medical misinformation, translating research into actionable healthcare solutions.
Grants and Contracts
CDC
CDC Grant: 75D30121D12704 2022-Present
Safety and Healthcare Epidemiology Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program, Nursing Home Public Health Response Network.
Role: Senior Research Epidemiologist, Abt Global
CDC
CDC Grant: 1NU581P000000-01-00 2022-Present
Tracking the burden, distribution and impact of Post COVID-19 conditions in diverse populations for children, adolescents and adults (Track PCC)
Role: Senior Research Epidemiologist, Abt Global
CDC
CDC grant No: CDC-RFA-OT21-2103 2021-2024
Development and utilization of resources to improve pediatric and young adult COVID-19 vaccination rates in Tarrant County. Identification and prevention of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation
Role: Primary Investigator, UNTHSC
TAFPF
Texas Academy of Family Practitioners Foundation 2019-2023
Improving intent to utilize the HPV Vaccine among Young Adults in a Primary Care Setting: Comparing healthcare provider levels and education styles.
Role: Primary Investigator, UNTHSC
HRSA
HRSA Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention (P4) Challenge: 2020-2022
Innovations in Pediatric Primary Care to Improve Child Health.
Reaching Families, Eliminating Barriers, Building Bridges.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC
Intramural
Intramural UNTHSC
Physical Activity in School: Attitudes and Behaviors among children at risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Role: Primary Investigator, UNTHSC
Intramural
Intramural UNTHSC-UAEM Bridge Grant
Stress and hypertension as risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus among Mexican and Mexican-American children between ages 10-14.
Role: Primary Investigator, UNTHSC
TAFPF
Texas Academy of Family Practitioners Foundation
Changes in Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Mexican American Adolescents.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC
Intramural
Intramural UNTHSC
Social and Biological Rhythms: A novel approach to treating type 2 diabetes mellitus in teens.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC
Carter Bloodcare Foundation
Carter BloodCare Foundation
Improving teen behavior related to checking results post donation.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC
Intramural
Intramural UNTHSC
Physiological and psychological predictors of Type 2 diabetes mellitus among children aged 10-14.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC
Intramural
Intramural UNTHSC
Factors associated with being at risk for Type 2 diabetes mellitus among Mexican-American and Mexican children.
Role: Co-Investigator, UNTHSC