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Peer-Reviewed Publications
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Certification
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Kweku Ofosu-Asante

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

I am a dedicated Ph.D graduate student adept in research and academic publishing demonstrated through history of academic excellence. Quick-learning, dedicated and experienced working within postsecondary research environments. Dedicated to skill development and bringing value to dynamic teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Florida A&m University
Tallahassee, FL
09.2021 - Current
  • Researching on pancreatic cancer to develop novel anti-cancer targeted therapy known as Polyisoprenylated Cysteinyl Amide Inhibitors (PCAIs)
  • Culturing pancreatic cancer cells (MIA PaCa-2 and PANC-1) to test our PCAIs compounds anti-cancer activity
  • Performing western blotting to characterize proteins in signaling pathways in MAPK and AKT pathways after PCAIs treatment of cancer cells
  • Helping in the development of protocols for liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry
  • Carrying out affinity chromatography to isolate and purify molecular target proteins of our PCAIs compounds
  • Conducting animal studies by xenografting human tumor cells into nude mice to evaluate our novel anti-cancer therapy the PCAIs
  • Evaluating student performance through grading tests, papers or other assessments.
  • Assisting in the development of graduate-level course materials, such as syllabi, lesson plans and assignments.
  • Educating undergraduate students on laboratory protocols and activities.

Laboratory Analyst

Ghana Standards Authority
Accra, Ghana
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
  • Analyzed patient specimens by performing routine and special diagnostic medical laboratory tests and followed department protocols to review results.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.

Laboratory Research Assistant

University Of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Identified and characterized African Trypanosome infecting cattle using molecular biology techniques like Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Supervised and tutored undergraduates with their projects
  • Maintained inventory of needed supplies and reagents for laboratory operation
  • Diligently reviewed lab test results for accuracy
  • Executed broad projects based on outlined research goals and project specifications.

Education

Ph.D. - Pharmacology And Toxicology

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
07.2026

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Ghana
Accra
05.2018

Skills

  • Cell culture
  • DNA Sequencing
  • Animal studies
  • Xenografting
  • Liquid Chromatography/Mass spectroscopy (LC/MS)
  • Western Blotting
  • Operating High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Chromatography techniques such as Affinity Chromatography
  • Data Collection and Interpretation
  • Supervision
  • Protocol Development

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Dr. Israel Tribble Academic Excellence Award
  • Awarded the Bristol Myers Squibb/MERCK excellent fellow scholarship
  • Won 2nd place in the Graduate Student Forum poster competition hosted by AbbVIE
  • Was awarded 'the most outstanding Biochemistry student' in the University of Ghana
  • Mentored a post baccalaureate to attend his first American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Jassy Mary S. Lazarte, Kweku Ofosu-Asante, Syreeta L. Tilghman, Nazarius S. Lamango. MAP Kinase Pathway Activation and Actin Filament Suppres-sion Impedes Cell Proliferation and Migration Causing Death of Aromatase Inhibitor-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells Following Treatment with Polyisoprenylated Cysteinyl Amide Inhibitors. (August 2024) Under Review.
  • Matthew D. Gregory, Kweku Ofosu-Asante, Jassy Mary S. Lazarte, Pablo E. Puente, Nada Tawfeeq, Nadine Belony, Yong Huang, Ite A. Offringa, Nazarius S. Lamango. Treatment of KRAS mutation in lung cancer cell line with Polyisoprenylated Cysteinyl Amide Inhibitors activate the MAPK pathway, inhibits cell migration and induce apoptosis. (July 2024) Under Review

Conferences and Presentations

  • Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Annual meeting, Orlando, April 14th 2023, poster presentation
  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Conference-2023, Orlando, April 18th 2023, poster presentation
  • FAMU-American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences PharmSCI 360, Tallahassee, June 30th 2023, poster presentation
  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Minorities in Cancer Research-2023, Orlando, September 30th 2023, poster presentation
  • FAMU-AbbVie Student Research Forum, Tallahassee, October 25th 2023, poster presentation
  • HBCU Day at Eli Lily Conference, Indianapolis, February 15th 2024, poster presentation
  • Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Annual meeting, Los Angeles, April 3rd 2024, poster presentation
  • American Association for Cancer Research Annual Conference-2024, San Diego, April 7th 2024, poster presentation
  • MERCK Emerging Talent Symposium, New Jersey, April 18th 2024 poster presentation

Affiliations

  • I am the president of Sigma Phi Sigma community at Florida A&M University helping communities with volunteer work
  • I volunteer in the Melinda and Bill Gates Maternal Health Foundation in Tallahassee to promote good maternal healthcare for minorities
  • Part of the executive members in the American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) student chapter at Florida A&M University
  • I am a member of the Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) program mentoring undergraduates and postbaccalaureates in their respective research
  • Mentoring undergraduates in the Tallahassee Community College (TCC)/Bridges program to empower young and striving individuals in the field of scientific research

Certification

  • Certified 17025-2017- Laboratory Management Systems, Ghana Standards Authority - March, 2019
  • Chemical Safety Training - August, 2021
  • Citi program certified for Animal studies - July, 2023

Languages

English
Full Professional
Akan
Full Professional

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Florida A&m University
09.2021 - Current

Laboratory Analyst

Ghana Standards Authority
08.2018 - 08.2020

Laboratory Research Assistant

University Of Ghana
05.2018 - 07.2018

Ph.D. - Pharmacology And Toxicology

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Ghana

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