Abel Biirbaare Daartey
Jamaica
Summary
Experienced with advanced research techniques, critical thinking, and scholarly writing. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge in data analysis and literature review to drive research projects forward. Strong understanding of collaborative research processes and scientific method application in pediatric oncology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctoral Research Fellow
St. John's University
05.2025 - Current
- Doctoral and thesis research
- Teach Pharm D students in the lab.
- Assist in the development of course materials, ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
- Check assignments, and proctoring.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
St. John's University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Conducted research on educational methodologies, presenting findings at faculty meetings to influence curriculum development.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Pharmacist
MPharma Ghana Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Led team in medication therapy management, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff on best practices for patient care and safety.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and service delivery.
Pharmacist
Slava Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented medication management systems to enhance accuracy in dispensing prescriptions.
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught undergraduate Pharm D students in the Anatomy laboratory in carrying out experiments.
- Supported faculty in grading assignments, ensuring accuracy and timely feedback for students.
- Graded assignments and lab reports.
- Carried out Pharmacology and physiology tutorials for students.
Pharmacist
Ejisu Government Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed medication therapy management services, ensuring patient safety and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced prescription accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered dispensary service and store services.
- Undertook clinical pharmacist services at the ward and performed client/patient counseling and education.
Community Pharmacy Intern
Pills Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and adherence strategies to enhance health outcomes.
Community Pharmacy Intern
Pills Pharmaceuticals Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and prescription counseling.
Community Pharmacy Intern
Panacea Pharmacy
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in medication dispensing and patient counseling, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing waste through effective ordering practices.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient safety.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to optimize pharmaceutical supply chain efficiency.
Community Pharmacy Intern
Panacea Pharmacy
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Reduced errors in medication selection through vigilant monitoring of drug interactions and contraindications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing questions and concerns regarding their prescriptions promptly.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Wa Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Conducted medication inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Supported patient education initiatives by providing information on medication usage.
Education
Doctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology
St. John's University
New York, NY05.2028
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana08-2020
High School Diploma - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advance Mathematics
Nandom Senior High School
Wa, Ghana05-2013
Skills
- Experimental design
- Literature review
- Scientific writing
- Research design
- Flow cytometry expertise
- Molecular biology techniques
- Expertise in immunoblotting methods
- 3D modeling expertise
- Experienced in data analysis using GraphPad Prism, SPSS, Python
- In vivo experimental design
- Scientific communication
Websites
Affiliations
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), 2024
- American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), 2023.
- Young Scientist Committe of ASPET and co-chair of GuppyTank competition at ASPET 2026
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), 2020
- International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), 2020.
Certification
- Pharmacist in Good Standing, Pharmacy Council of Ghana (2024). Reg. ID: HPA 5233. Pharmacists in Good Standing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Doctoral Research Fellow
St. John's University
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
St. John's University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Pharmacist
MPharma Ghana Ltd
03.2022 - 08.2023
Pharmacist
Slava Pharmacy
11.2021 - 02.2022
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pharmacist
Ejisu Government Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
Community Pharmacy Intern
Pills Pharmacy
06.2019 - 07.2019
Community Pharmacy Intern
Pills Pharmaceuticals Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2018
Community Pharmacy Intern
Panacea Pharmacy
06.2018 - 07.2018
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
Community Pharmacy Intern
Panacea Pharmacy
08.2016 - 10.2016
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Wa Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
Doctoral Research Fellow - Pharmacology
St. John's University
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
High School Diploma - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advance Mathematics
Nandom Senior High School
Conference Abstracts
1. Daartey, A. B., & Agarwal, S. (2025, April). Targeting epigenetic and oncogenic signaling in medulloblastoma: Comparative analysis of HDAC/PI3K dual targeting and HDAC inhibition [Poster presentation]. American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 392(3), 100543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpet.2024.100543
2. Daartey, A. B., & Agarwal, S. (2025, April). Epigenetic and signaling pathway targeting: Enhanced efficacy of dual HDAC and PI3K inhibition over HDAC alone in in vitro and in vivo studies of medulloblastoma [Oral presentation]. St. John’s University Student Research Conference, Queens, NY
3. Daartey, A. B., & Agarwal, S. (2024, March). Dual targeting of PI3K and HDAC inhibits pediatric medulloblastoma growth [Oral presentation]. St. John’s University Research Conference, New York, NY
4. Daartey, A. B., Chilamakuri, R., & Agarwal, S. (2024, May). Adavosertib targets WEE1 and inhibits pediatric neuroblastoma growth [Poster presentation]. ASPET Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 389(S3), 048. https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.048.934960
5. Suri, P., Daartey, A. B., & Agarwal, S. (2024, May). MDM2 targeting PROTAC stabilizes P53 and inhibits neuroblastoma growth [Poster presentation]. ASPET Annual Meeting, Arlington, VA. J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 389(S3), 447. https://doi.org/10.1124/jpet.447.919480
Publications
- Abel B. Daartey, and Saurabh Agarwal * Simultaneous Targeting of PI3K Signaling and Epigenetic Modulation in Medulloblastoma: Insights from 3D Models and In Vivo Studies — Journal of Translational Oncology, 2025 - in review
- Book Chapters (2) - in review
- 4 review papers and - in review
- 1 peer review done for Molecular Therapy Oncology Journal
Awards
1. Doctoral fellowship (2025-2028),
2. Best Abstract travel Award for division of Cancer Pharmacology, ASPET Conference 2025
3. Educational Pathways International scholarship for undergraduate studies (2014-2020)
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