David Madukwe
Clemson,SC
Summary
David is an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist, Entrepreneur and Entry-level Data Analytics Professional with excellent research skills. David is a self-motivated and action- oriented researcher with a strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, global and contemporary health issues. David is passionate about the use of innovative and practical ideas in solving health problems especially as regards stem cells/tissue engineering, drugs development/therapeutics and medical devices/implants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Biomedical Engineering Department, Clemson Uni.
01.2024 - Current
Research Associate
University of Colorado
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Development of vascular grafts, biomaterials synthesis, modification and characterization, heamatological, histological and immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry evaluations, special staining techniques (VVG, Masson’s Trichrome, Reticulin and Giemsa stains)
- Demonstration of mechanobiology engineering for vascular research.
- Animal (rats, rabbits) surgery
Academic Consultant(Manuscript Reviewer/Writer)
Wadi Africa
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewing and writing of research manuscripts in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Microfluidics, Cancer, Biosensors, Biomaterials, Cytology, Pathology and Stem cells.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
Medical Writer
Amazon KDP
10.2016 - Current
- Write and edit and publish medical reports on Amazon,com (Seattle USA) - Publish health articles and books on Amazon.com
- Adapted writing style to suit primary and secondary care physicians, specialists, nurses, patients and other stakeholders.
- Suggested ideas for new projects to current clients that aligned with and advanced business goals.
- Gained trust and established connections with clients beyond projects to obtain repeat business and widen existing scope and services.
- Collaborated with clinicians, clinical scientists and biostatisticians to interpret study results and accurately reflect in relevant documents.
- Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy to align with project brief and incorporate internal and client or author feedback.
- Negotiated on behalf of medical writing to align resources, timelines and expectations.
- Engaged with key opinion leaders and clinical trial investigators to author publications.
Research Assistant
Warsaw University Of Technology, Biotechnology Dep
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Chemical preparations for undergraduates - Managed and maintained laboratory equipment and testing materials - Tutored and supervised undergraduates
- Developed microfluidic immunobiosensor techniques using different methods including
- Evaluated cellular response using different microscopic techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, confocal laser microscopy and surface plasmon resonance
- Performed surface modifications of biomaterials using oxygen plasma, proteins and polymers such as PMMA, PEG and PDMS
- Developed 2nd and 3rd generation glucose biosensors
- Worked and maintained the clean room during photolithography - Developed PDMS microsystems and cultured human lung cancer cell line (A549
Intern Medical Scientist
Sanford Biotech and Stem Cell Bank
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Stem cell cultivation and storage - Stem cell therapeutics e.g autologous eye drops from patient’s serum
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Cell culture and characterization - Assisted in the purchase and supply of laboratory machines, reagents and kits.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Clinical Medical Laboratory Scientist/Researcher
Chastelab
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed laboratory procedures on patient’s specimen to detect biomarkers and diagnose diseases using manual and computerized techniques
- Analyzed patients’ urine, blood, semen and tissue biopsies using cytological, microbiological and biochemical methods - Evaluated histomorphological, biochemical and hematological analysis of different organs using adult Wistar rats
- Kept and audited laboratory results and records, including quality assurance of laboratory supplies.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
- Followed method or standard instructions and adhered to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations and investigations.
- Performed quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications.
- Lab postings to microbiology, hematology, microbiology, chemical pathology and histopathology
- Samples collection (urine, blood, sputum, swabs from various body sites).
- Assisted in the antibiotic assays for bacterial, fungi and parasitic infections.
- Performed patient’s sample analysis using quality controls and standard operating procedures for cancer diagnosis
- Assisted in molecular analysis of viral samples (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis) using Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) and GeneXpert machines.
- Performed CD4 and CD8 count for patient’s with HIV/AIDS
- Performed cell culture of various cell lines
- Conducted stem cells preparation and storage in liquid nitrogen
Voluntary Health Assistant
Akwa Ibom State Health Centre
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Samples collection (urine, blood, sputum, swabs from various body sites)
- Assisted in the antibiotic assays for bacterial infection
- Performed patient’s sample analysis using quality controls and standard operating procedures for cancer diagnosis - Assisted in molecular analysis of viral samples (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis) using
- Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) and GeneXpert machines
- Performed CD4 and CD8 count for patient’s with HIV/AIDS - Performed cell culture of various cell lines - Conducted stem cells preparation and storage in liquid nitrogen.
- Preparation of dry tube specimen for HIV Proficiency testing panel - Quality control of materials for the various testing points in Akwa Ibom State
- Material synthesis for the preparation of dry tubes.
Medical Lab Scientist
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Routine patient’s clerking and molecular analysis of patient samples
- Data analysis - Issuance of appropriate sample containers for various tests
- Sample collection (urine, blood, sputum and swabs from various body sites
- Sample analysis, result Issuance and documentation - Management of laboratory machines and periodic evaluation of quality control.
- Service Corps Member at General Hospital Okoroette, Eastern Obolo, Taught high school physics, chemistry and mathematics to a class of 63.
- Prepared lesson plans and managed classroom materials
- Graded student work and offered feedback - Involved in online teaching of out-of-school children
- Raised funds to enroll them in formal school
Education
Ph.D. - Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC01.2024
Master of Science - Applied Biotechnology And Tissue Engineering
Warsaw University of Technology (WUT)
Poland Online Diploma in Software Engineering - Python, Machine Learning & Artifical Intelligence
● AltSchool Africa
NigeriaBachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nigeria High School Diploma -
Ibeku High School
Nigeria Skills
- Analytical, soft lithography, photolithography, micromilling, cytological, biochemical and microbiological analysis
- Cell culture, DNA extraction, purification and elution, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Completed the google data analytics professional certificate
- Data analysis (SPSS, PowerBi, Microsoft excel)
- P>High analytical and problem-solving skills with tools like MATLAB, ImageJ, Adobe illustrator, AUTOCAD, MS office , Prism etc
- Actively mastering python and C programming language
- Clinical research/ Animal Surgeries/Grafts and Implants/Ultrasound
- Electron, Immunofluorescence, Histochemistry microscopies
Accomplishments
Research awards/leadership/voluntary positions:
- Carl Storm Underrepresented Diversity Fellowship Award for advanced cell and tissue biomanufacturing ($1,000)
- Research fellowship award as a visiting research scholar by the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Prof. Wei Tan Group). January 2023 - present: Development of vascular grafts for tissue engineering/drug delivery ($38,000).
- Best Poster Presentation: Canadian Conference of Global Health.
- Medical Laboratory Interns Coordinator 2018—2019: University of Uyo Teaching Hospital
- Voluntary Blood Donor Twice (2x) Annually
- Director of Research (DOR) 2014—2016: African Education Initiative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter
- Assistant Director of Research 2013—2016; Nigeria Youth Against Climate Change (NYACC)
- Deputy Clerk, House of Representatives 2014-2015: Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Student Association (NIMELSSA), College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Poster Presentations/Conferences:
- Gordon Research Conference in Maine, USA: Accelerating Cell and Tissue Manufacturing Technology Development and Innovation Through Convergence. June 25-30th, 2023; David Madukwe, Nduka Nonso Poster presentation
- ACHEMA 2022 (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6968296314254077953/) Conference
- Canadian Conference on Global Health 2021. David Madukwe. Promoting global health through tissue regeneration. Poster presentation
- International Virtual Course on Multidisciplinary Optimization and Machine Learning for Engineering Design Applications (19 July—5 August, 2021): Conference
- A 3-day Clinical Trial summit (2015) organized by the Association of Good Clinical Practice in Nigeria (AGCPN) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hosted held at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos state, Nigeria. Conference
Conferences/Talks Session Led
- Exposition 2016”- A 4-day workshop organized by the African Education Initiative based on research methodologies, statistical analysis and reference management. Conference
Affiliations
- Full Member: Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) 2022—Present -
- Full member: Belgian Society of Tissue Engineering: 2021—Present
- Full Member: Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist awarded by Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN) 2016 — Present - Full Member: African Education Initiative 2014 — Present.
Certification
- Google data analytics professional certificate; - Completed extensive six-month job ready-google career certificate training - Demonstrated hands-on experience with data cleaning, data visualization, project management, interpreting and communicating data analytics findings - Confidence in transforming complex data into actionable and clear insights - Fluency in computer programming languages and a solid understanding of databases.
- Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering; John Hopkins University
- Nanotechnology-A Maker’s Course; Dukes University
- St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Russia; Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- US Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Certificate of Continuing Medical Education
Research Publications
1. Smart Microfluidics: Synergy of Machine Learning and Microfluidics in the Development of Medical Diagnostics for Chronic and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Madukwe David UchePromise, Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Nonso Nduka, Japhet Nzeobi. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369728878_Smart_Microfluidics_Synergy_of_Machine_Learning_and_Microfluidics_in_the_Development_of_Medical_Diagnostics_for_Chronic_and_Emerging_Infectious_Diseases DOI: 10.1615/CritRevBiomedEng.2023047211.
2. Autologous serum eye drop remedy: The Natural Remedy For Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome: A review of present and future prospects. Available in audio versions. David Madukwe, Joanna Sanford. https://www.audible.com/pd/Autologous-Serum-Eye-Drop-Therapy-Audiobook/B09JTY7V6Z
3. Histomorphological and Biochemical Changes in the Kidney and Liver of Wistar Rats Treated with Crude Decoction of Nauclea Latifolia, Enantia Chlorantha and Mangifera. Indica (Agboiba Ponto). Ogenyi Samuel Ifedioranma, Onu June Amara, Okeke Monique Ugochinyere, Madukwe David Uche Promise. https://ijmpronline.com/home/article_abstract/264
4. Cervical Cancer Screening Assessment among Child-Bearing Women in Nnewi Metropolis Using the Papanicoloau Technique.
- Madukwe David Uche Promise, Okeke Kosisochukwu Ujunwa, Ogenyi Samuel Ifedioranma, Osuagwu Obinwanne Chikamnario. https://www.ejbps.com/ejbps/abstract_id/6128
5. Evaluating the Staining Potential of Dye Extracted from Baphia Nitida (Camwood) on Malaria Parasite. Oli Chidimma Ifeatu, Madukwe David Uche Promise, Okoli Sylvia Nkoli and Robinson Mgbakogu. Link: https://www.ejbps.com/ejbps/abstract_id/3455
6. Effect of Sida Corymbosa Leaf Extract on the Serum Blood Glucose, Total Protein, Albumin and Bilirubin Levels of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats. International Journal of Herbs and Pharmaceutical Research. Ogbodo E.C, Onyekwelu P.C, Madukwe David Uche
Promise. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321168581_effect_of_sida_corymbosa_leaf_extract_on_the_serum_blood_glucose_total_protein_albumin min_and_bilirubin_levels_of_alloxan-induced_diabetic_albino_wistar_rat
Publications (in preparation)
1. Aurora Battisella, Morgan Linger, David Madukwe, Richard Johnson, Wei Tan. Sulfide signaling in vascular regeneration. Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
2. Aurora Battisella, Morgan Linger, David Madukwe, Wei Tan. Rebuilding Vascular Access: From the Viewpoint of Mechanics and Materials. American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Referees
Professor Wei Tan
Principal Investigator, Vascular Engineering and Mechanobiology Laboratory,
Supervisor, Research Associate program
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
University of Colorado-Boulder, USA.
Email | wei.tan-1@colorado.edu
Professor Michal Chudy
Chair, Medical Biotechnology and Microservices
MSc Supervisor
Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Email| chudziak@ch.pw.edu.pl
(http://kbm.ch.pw.edu.pl/index.php/en/members/michal-chudy-2/)
Professor Elzbieta Jastrzebska, D.Sc. Ph.D. Eng.
MSc Supervisor 2
Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology
Email| elzbieta.jastrzebska@pw.edu.pl.
Professor Brain Adinma
Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka, Nigeria.
Email|br.adinma@unizik.edu.ng
Dr. Joanna Sanford
Director, Sanford Biotech Regenerative Medicine Laboratory,
(https://www.sanfordbiotech.com)
Email | Sanfordbiotechspk@gmail.com.
Phone number: +48 723 333 633.
Dr. Samuel Ogenyi
Head of Department Medical Laboratory Science/Tissue Engineering Lab
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.
Email | (si.ogenyi@unizik.edu.ng)
Email | (si.ogenyi@unizik.edu.ng) |
Phone | +2348033797002.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Biomedical Engineering Department, Clemson Uni.
01.2024 - Current
Research Associate
University of Colorado
01.2023 - 12.2023
Academic Consultant(Manuscript Reviewer/Writer)
Wadi Africa
10.2022 - Current
Intern Medical Scientist
Sanford Biotech and Stem Cell Bank
06.2021 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
Warsaw University Of Technology, Biotechnology Dep
02.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Medical Laboratory Scientist/Researcher
Chastelab
10.2019 - 12.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
Voluntary Health Assistant
Akwa Ibom State Health Centre
10.2018 - 09.2019
Medical Lab Scientist
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
10.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Writer
Amazon KDP
10.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Clemson University
Master of Science - Applied Biotechnology And Tissue Engineering
Warsaw University of Technology (WUT)
Online Diploma in Software Engineering - Python, Machine Learning & Artifical Intelligence
● AltSchool Africa
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
High School Diploma -
Ibeku High School
Google data analytics professional certificate; - Completed extensive six-month job ready-google career certificate training - Demonstrated hands-on experience with data cleaning, data visualization, project management, interpreting and communicating data analytics findings - Confidence in transforming complex data into actionable and clear insights - Fluency in computer programming languages and a solid understanding of databases.
Foundations of Healthcare Systems Engineering; John Hopkins University
Nanotechnology-A Maker’s Course; Dukes University
St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Russia; Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
US Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Certificate of Continuing Medical Education
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