Carol Gu

Carol Gu is a data scientist and integration analyst at Illuminate Health since August 2021, where contributions include developing analytical tools that significantly enhance patient clinical outcomes and survey completion rates. Previous experience involves roles as a graduate research assistant focused on automating COVID-19 symptom extraction, a research specialist at Northwestern University working on wearable UV monitoring devices, and a coatings engineer at Rolls-Royce leading projects on advanced turbine engine coatings. Carol's educational background includes a master's degree in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences with a data science concentration and dual bachelor's degrees in Materials Science and Engineering and Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additional accomplishments include participation in various volunteer roles emphasizing community outreach and education.