Biography
Professor Yuri Bonilla is an Adjunct Faculty- Online Instructor who primarily teaches graduate-level Health Informatics courses within Grand Canyon University's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. In addition, she has experience working as a public health informatics professional in governmental public health. Professor Bonilla earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics degree from Arizona State University and concurrent Bachelor of Science in Biology and Forensic Science degrees from Grand Canyon University. Also, Professor Bonilla earned earned Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in General Studies degrees from Phoenix College, the place where she started her higher education journey. Professor Bonilla's professional interests include data modernization efforts in public health, health informatics, data science, data engineering, project management with a focus in health informatics, bioinformatics, and health informatics education.
Education
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
Programs Taught
  • Master of Science in Health Informatics
  • Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics
Classes
  • HCI-600: Foundations of Informatics
  • HCI-655: Electronic Health Records
  • HCI-660: Health Data Analytics
  • HCI-665: Health Information Systems Security
  • HCI-670: User Interface Design for Informatics
Research Interests
  • Professor Bonilla's working areas of interest are bioinformatics, health informatics, public health informatics, health sciences research, and biomedical research.
Publications
  • Yuri Bonilla. (2017). Checking for Credible Sources.
  • Christina Mrukowicz, MPH, Jessica R. White, DrPH, MS, Yuri Bonilla, MS, Deanna Montano, Ivana Matovic, MEPN, Earl Banks, MS, Nakia Squirewell, MS and Alicia Allen, PhD, MPH. (2021). A Public Health Evaluation of a Substance Use Prevention Program in Maricopa County, AZ Jails.
  • Yuri Bonilla, MSBMI. (2025). Ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for health information.
Awards
  • Above and Beyond Award - 2013
  • Certificate of Appreciation - 2024
  • 1st place for Collegiate Public Health Event - 2014
  • Certificate of Recognition in 2023-2024 CSTE Mentorship Program as a mentor - 2024
  • Outstanding Member Award - 2012
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