Michael Branion-calles
Epidemiologist at BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Top SchoolMichael Branion-Calles is an epidemiologist and health geographer with nine years of applied research experience, currently working at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS after a postdoctoral stint at UBC focused on road safety and active transportation. He blends a PhD in Health Sciences and MSc in Geography to analyze large linked population datasets, measuring injury and mortality risks for bicyclists and pedestrians to inform policy and urban planning. Skilled in GIS, spatial analysis, and epidemiologic methods, he has a track record of turning complex spatial data into practical tools and policy-relevant evidence. Michael’s background includes teaching GIS in health, developing time-saving spatial Python tools in municipal settings, and a passion for pairing novel datasets with geographic approaches to advance public health.
9 years of coding experience
Master of Science (MSc), Geography, Master of Science (MSc), Geography at University of VictoriaDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Sciences at Simon Fraser UniversityGithub contributions (5)
mbcalles/website-mbc
Oct 2020 - Mar 2025
Contributions:59 pushes in 4 years 5 months
mbcalles/Rasterize-Polylines
Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
Contributions:58 commits, 50 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 6 months
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