Elvis Nana Opoku
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented physician and clinical researcher with advanced training in Neurology, Public Health, and Health Informatics, offering over 10 years of expertise in clinical research coordination, patient care, regulatory compliance, and data management. Proven ability to implement protocols effectively, recruit participants efficiently, and ensure adherence to GCP/ICH standards while managing adverse event reporting and EDC systems. Exceptional skills in balancing patient safety with the collection of high-quality data demonstrate a commitment to supporting innovative clinical trials aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Strong advocate for advancing healthcare through rigorous research practices and collaborative efforts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurologist & Clinical Research Collaborator
Paraouse Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2025
- Coordinated neurology-focused clinical research studies, ensuring 30% increase in adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, and hospital SOPs.
- Screened, recruited, and monitored stroke patients for eligibility in ongoing trials; maintained 35% increase in accurate source documentation and data entry.
- Reported and tracked adverse events and protocol deviations in collaboration with investigators and regulatory bodies.
- Partnered with academic institutions to improve stroke care protocols and expand research initiatives.
- Delivered CME training sessions on stroke, epilepsy, and neuro ethics to multidisciplinary teams.
- Diagnosed and treated neurological disorders, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans.
Medical Support Worker & Program Evaluator
Mildmay Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported clinical research teams in preparing IRB documentation and trial submissions.
- Conducted staff training on informed consent, patient engagement, and risk communication, marking a 37% increase in enhancing recruitment and retention.
- Assisted with clinical and administrative duties including participant scheduling and trial documentation review.
Medical Doctor & Research Ethics Educator
Plan Health Ghana
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training workshops, marking a 20% increase in strengthening investigator and staff knowledge of regulatory compliance and patient safety.
- Developed research protocols and facilitated ethics board and IRB submissions for multi-center trials.
- Ensured timely reporting and resolution of regulatory requirements, supporting high-quality study implementation.
- Diagnosed and treated various medical conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans for diverse patient populations, improving patient outcomes by 35%
Research Scientist / Clinical Fellow – Neurology
Wuhan Union Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated on stroke rehabilitation and neuromodulation studies, performing clinical assessments, protocol-driven patient monitoring, and data collection.
- Advocated for patient-centered stroke recovery programs, improving patient adherence to study protocols by 40%.
- Co-authored peer-reviewed publications and presented findings in neurology conferences.
- Developed and validated experimental methods to enhance data accuracy and reliability.
- Led research projects focused on innovative treatment protocols for chronic diseases.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of The Potomac
Washington, DC10-2027
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Sunderland
London, UK01.2023
Master of Medicine - Neurology
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science And Technology
Wuhan, Hubei Province, China07-2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery (M.B.B.S ) - Clinical Medicine
Nanchang University
Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China07-2015
Skills
- Clinical Trial Coordination & Protocol Management
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, SOPs
- Patient Screening, Recruitment & Informed Consent
- Adverse Event & SAE Reporting
- Regulatory Document Preparation & IRB Submissions
- Phlebotomy, Drug Preparation & Administration (within scope)
- EDC Systems, CTMS, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Interpersonal & Multicultural Communication Skills
- EDC Systems (REDCap, Medidata, etc)
- CTMS, Clinical Trial Documentation
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Data Management & Statistical Analysis
- Compassionate patient care
- Epilepsy management
- Stroke treatment proficiency
- Migraine and headache management
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- ICH Guidelines & Clinical Research Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Music
- Hiking
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Creative Writing
- Reading
- Road Trips
Selected Publications & Research
- Semaphorin-3E Attenuates Neointimal Formation – Cardiovascular Research (2017)
- Pericytes in Ischemic Stroke – Current Neuropharmacology (2017)
- Sonic Hedgehog Protein in Stroke Recovery – Neuroscience (2017)
Awards
Presidential award winner for best boy graduate 2005 (Ashanti Region, Ghana), by President J.A Kufuor
Pride of Africa Asia Young Achiever of the year 2018 award winner.
Timeline
Medical Support Worker & Program Evaluator
Mildmay Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Doctor & Research Ethics Educator
Plan Health Ghana
01.2020 - 09.2021
Neurologist & Clinical Research Collaborator
Paraouse Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2025
Research Scientist / Clinical Fellow – Neurology
Wuhan Union Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of The Potomac
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Sunderland
Master of Medicine - Neurology
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery (M.B.B.S ) - Clinical Medicine
Nanchang University
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