{"id":45501,"date":"2026-06-19T10:17:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/?post_type=cu_people&p=45501"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:17:04","slug":"feng-gu","status":"publish","type":"cu_people","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/people\/feng-gu\/","title":{"rendered":"Feng Gu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Feng<\/strong> earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics in 2015, followed by a Master of Arts in 2018. She is currently working as a Senior Data Scientist<\/strong> at IQVIA<\/strong>, where she applies the transferable skills gained through Carleton throughout her career. <\/p>\n\n\n

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“Follow your interests, even if you\u2019re not sure where they will lead yet.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Brief description of what I do!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I currently work at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and privacy, specializing in statistical re-identification risk assessment across multiple jurisdictions. I also work in a consulting capacity with organizations, such as pharmaceutical companies, to develop privacy frameworks that support regulatory compliance. In addition to my technical work, I lead teams and provide methodology training to support professional development and best practices across projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What inspired your career path after graduation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After graduation, I worked in clinical research at The Royal Ottawa Hospital<\/a> with patients experiencing depression and schizophrenia for three years. In this role, I was able to apply many of the concepts and skills I learned in Carleton University\u2019s Psychology program, which I greatly enjoyed. Through this experience, I discovered my passion for healthcare and data analytics, which ultimately led me to pursue a career with a stronger focus on both fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did your experience in the psychology program shape your journey?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All the courses I took in Psychology ignited my passion for empirical research. The hands-on research experience I gained at Carleton deepened my understanding and fueled my passion for research. This passion led me to work at The Royal\u2019s Institute of Mental Health Research<\/strong> after graduation, where I was able to apply many of the concepts and skills I learned at Carleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What skills or experiences were most valuable after graduation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Critical thinking, statistical analysis, and the ability to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there specific Psychology courses, professors, or experiences that stood out during your time at Carleton?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chris Motz<\/a>\u2019s Introduction to Psychology<\/em> was the course that inspired me to switch my major to Psychology, a decision that was truly life-changing. I am also deeply grateful to Dr. Monique S\u00e9n\u00e9chal<\/a> and Dr. Jo-Anne LeFebvre<\/a> for providing invaluable hands-on research opportunities and mentorship throughout my studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has been a highlight or proud moment in your career so far?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of my career has been the opportunity to contribute to real-world research in healthcare settings, particularly work involving patients with complex mental health conditions. Applying the statistical and research methods I learned at Carleton to generate meaningful clinical insights and improve patient outcomes has been incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":328,"featured_media":45316,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cu_people_first_name":"Feng ","cu_people_last_name":"Gu","cu_people_initials":"FG","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_people_type":[55],"cu_people_expertise":[],"class_list":["post-45501","cu_people","type-cu_people","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cu_people_type-alumni-profiles"],"acf":{"cu_people_job_title":"","cu_people_degree":"Master of Arts (2018), Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Linguistics with High Distinction (2015)","cu_building":"","cu_people_office_num":"","cu_people_pronoun":"","cu_people_designation":"","cu_people_email":"","cu_people_phone":"","cu_people_phone_ext":"","cu_people_linkedin":"","cu_people_bluesky":"","cu_people_twitter":"","cu_people_instagram":"","cu_people_facebook":"","cu_people_website":"","cu_people_orcid":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people\/45501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cu_people"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/328"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people\/45501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45669,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people\/45501\/revisions\/45669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_people_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people_type?post=45501"},{"taxonomy":"cu_people_expertise","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/psychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_people_expertise?post=45501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}