BOADI DENNIS
Cape Coast
Summary
Diligent and resilient research scientist with a strong interest in genetics, biomarker discovery, and optimizing drug therapy for common infectious diseases. Expertise lies in understanding the mechanisms behind these diseases and utilizing them to develop innovative therapeutic interventions. Over 3 years of experience in the Clinical & Biomedical research field. Seeking a position to expand knowledge and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group & Lab Department of Medical Biochemistry-UCC
2020.09 - Current
- Investigatigated variations in pharmacogenes and their effect on treatment outcomes, particularly drug efficacy, resistance emergence and adverse drug events in ACT and ART co-administration
Internship
Biomedical and Public Health Research Unit CSIR-Water Research Institute
2019.06 - 2019.07
- Spearheaded in organizing community engagement screening programs on body anthropometry and breast cancer
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Second Class Upper Hons) -
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast, Ghana07.2020
Skills
- Scientific Writing
- Literature reviews
- Data Interpretation
- Ethics compliance
- Research and analysis
- Lab operations
- Data Collection
- Technical report writing
Websites
Skillsinterests - Skills
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Core proficiencies in Blood Chemistry, hematology, routine testing, lab safety guidelines (GCP, GLP& GRP), and Blood Banking. Molecular biology: Nucleic acid extraction, PCR (conventional and real-time), gel electrophoresis. Cell biology: microbial culture, cell counting (plating and CFU), and optical microscopy. Analytical chemistry: UV/Vis spectrophotometry, ELISA, thin-layer chromatography. Statistical analysis: Ms Excel, beginner in R. Bioinformatics: PubMed search, access and analysis of data in NCBI,GenBank, EBI and DDJB
Publications
Apolipoprotein E genetic variation, atherogenic index and cardiovascular disease risk assessment in an African population: An analysis of HIV and malaria patients in Ghana, Plos one, 18, 5, 2023
Timeline
Research Associate
Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Group & Lab Department of Medical Biochemistry-UCC
2020.09 - Current
Internship
Biomedical and Public Health Research Unit CSIR-Water Research Institute
2019.06 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (Second Class Upper Hons) -
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
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