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Emmanuel Boadi Amoafo

Fargo,USA

Summary

Innovative Ph.D. Candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences at North Dakota State University, specializing in sepsis, platelet biology, and purinergic signaling, with over 8 years of progressive research and clinical pharmacy experience spanning drug discovery, immunology, pharmacology, and translational medicine. Demonstrated research productivity with more than eight peer-reviewed publications, as well as a proven record of award-winning conference presentations and academic excellence. Highly skilled in advanced laboratory methods—including flow cytometry, Western blotting, and the CLP sepsis model—interdisciplinary collaboration, and scientific communication. Actively seeking a postdoctoral position to advance further research on immune regulation, inflammation, and therapeutic interventions in human disease.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
01.2021 - Current
  • Investigated sex-dependent differences in purinergic signaling during sepsis using in vivo CLP mouse models and in vitro platelet–PBMC co-cultures.
  • Assisted in experiment design and data collection for various research studies.
  • Analyzed research data with statistical software to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Collaborated with faculty and students on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  • Presented findings at departmental meetings to stimulate discussion and feedback.
  • Managed laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to maintenance and safety protocols.
  • Contributed to research paper writing for publication in academic journals.
  • Trained new graduate students on laboratory techniques and research methodologies.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.
  • Designed assessments, graded coursework, and facilitated proctoring.
  • Assisted professors in preparing course materials and lectures
  • Facilitated student discussions and group activities during class sessions
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students

Superintendent Pharmacist

Meditab Pharmacy Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstocking of pharmaceuticals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment plans.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and potential drug interactions.
  • Trained pharmacy staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health

University of Suffolk
UK
12-2025

Certificate - Leadership & Management in Health

University of Washington
Online
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
05.2016

Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Skills

  • Flow cytometry
  • Western blot
  • Animal cell culture
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • Genotyping
  • Animal husbandry, including breeding
  • Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) surgery
  • Immunostaining
  • Platelet aggregation studies (Lumi-aggregometer)
  • ELISA

Memberships

  • Midlands Society of Physiological Sciences – USA
  • The Shock Society, USA
  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS)
  • Honor Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi - USA
  • American Physiological Society
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
  • Pharmacy Council Ghana

Accomplishments

  • Travel Award - The Shock Society, 48th Annual Meeting - 2025
  • Respiration Trainee Poster Presentation Award finalist – APS Summit 2025
  • Diversity Meet the Society Award - The Shock Society, 47th Annual Meeting 2024
  • Best Poster presenter - American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) symposium, NDSU student chapter 2023
  • Valedictorian – University of Ghana Graduation Ceremony - 2016

Publications

  • Amoafo, E. B., Enstie, P., Kang, Y., Dorsam, G., & Liverani, E. (2025). Estrogen-Dependent Modulation of Purinergic Receptor Blockade in Sepsis-Induced Lung Injury. Physiology, 40(S1), 0424.
  • Amoafo, E. B., Entsie, P., Kang, Y., Canobbio, I., & Liverani, E. (2024). Platelet P2Y12 signalling pathway in the dysregulated immune response during sepsis. British journal of pharmacology, 181(4), 532-546.
  • Amoafo, E. B., Entsie, P., Albayati, S., Dorsam, G. P., Kunapuli, S. P., Kilpatrick, L. E., & Liverani, E. (2022). Sex-related differences in the response of anti-platelet drug therapies targeting purinergic signaling pathways in sepsis. Frontiers in immunology, 13, 1015577.
  • Kang, Y., Amoafo, E. B., Entsie, P., Beatty, G. L., & Liverani, E. (2023). A role for platelets in metabolic reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages. Frontiers in Physiology, 14, 1250982.
  • Complete List of Published Work in MyBibliography: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C35&q=Emmanuel++Boadi+amoafo&btnG

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

North Dakota State University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

North Dakota State University
01.2021 - Current

Superintendent Pharmacist

Meditab Pharmacy Ltd.
08.2016 - 07.2021

Master of Public Health - Public Health

University of Suffolk

Certificate - Leadership & Management in Health

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Ghana

Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences

North Dakota State University

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