MICHAEL ASARE-BAAH
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Demonstrated success in public health projects and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis, and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance, and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive, and resourceful nature. Experienced in promoting the health of diverse populations, preventing diseases, and optimizing current tracking, assessment, and containment programs. Motivated to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting infectious disease surveillance data. Subject matter expert in Mycobacterium tuberculosis diseases.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida - Emerging Pathogens Institute
08.2020 - Current
- Supported the development and implementation of research protocols
- Participated in meetings, seminars, and workshops to discuss research topics
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Contributed to professionally written scientific papers for publication.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently
- Collected, reviewed, and analyzed TB surveillance data and genomic data to identify relevant information for projects
- Conducted data analysis and interpretation of research results, utilizing statistical software packages such as SAS, and R.
Program Officer
National Tuberculosis Control Program
09.2008 - 07.2018
- Supervised and monitored the implementation of program interventions at regional, district, and facility levels
- Collated, validated, and analyzed TB surveillance data for necessary action
- Monitored and Evaluated TB control activities at all levels (Regional, District & Facility)
- Offered on‑the‑job training (skills training) as needed to health workers at implementing sites
- Advised on M&E and other program implementation issues arising from program execution
- Supported in the development and implementation program based operational research
- Reviewed manuscripts, technical working documents, and grant proposals.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special TB case-finding projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
Assistant Project Coordinator
African Media and Malaria Research Network
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Developed reports to track the progress of projects, including budget tracking and resource allocation
- Participated in training sessions focusing on new tools or techniques that can improve overall productivity within the organization
- Assisted in developing detailed plans outlining tasks, milestones, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements for assigned projects.
Research Assistant (National Service)
University Of Ghana - School Of Public Health
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Supported the development, writing, and implementation of research protocols
- Created detailed reports summarizing the findings from qualitative and quantitative studies.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Education
Ph.D. - Epidemiology (Infectious Diseases)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2024
Master of Science in Epidemiology -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Information Systems -
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Accra, Ghana09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2006
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Analyzing data with bioinformatic software
- Research Project Design and Implementation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Directed and Motivated
- Building Relationships
- Strong Work Ethic
Honors And Awards
- MOOC Certificate in implementation research on infectious disease of poverty (WHO, TDR ‑ 2017)
- NIH D43 Fogarty Scholarship (2018 – 2020)
Leadership And Social Competences
- MSE Student Representative (2019 – 2020)
- PhD Student Representative (2021 ‑2022)
- Epidemiology PhD Preliminary Exam Reviewer (2022‑2023)
Publications
- Asare‑Baah M, Séraphin MN, Salmon LAT, Lauzardo M. Effect of mixed strain infections on clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in Florida. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 2021; 87:104659. DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104659
- Taboe, H.B., Asare-Baah, M., Iboi, E.A., Ngonghala, C.N., 2023. Critical assessment of the impact of vaccine-type and immunity on the burden of COVID-19. Math. Biosci. 360, 108981. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mbs.2023.108981
- Taboe, H.B., Asare‑Baah, M., Yesmin, A., Ngonghala, C.N., 2022b. Impact of age structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID‑19 in West Africa. medRxiv 2022.07.03.22277195. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.03.22277195
- Asare-Baah, M., Johnston, L., Ramirez-hiller, T., Séraphin, M.N., 2023. Central Nervous System Tuberculosis : Risk Factors for Mortality in a Propensity Score-Matched Case-Control Study. Open Forum Infect. Dis. https://doi.org/10.1093/OFID/OFAD559
Volunteer Experience
- UF Health Covid‑19 Community Screening (Cedar Key) ‑ Assisted in community screening activities
- UF Screen‑test‑protect team (Hull Road) ‑ Assisted in screening of faculty, staff, and students for COVID‑19
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida - Emerging Pathogens Institute
08.2020 - Current
Program Officer
National Tuberculosis Control Program
09.2008 - 07.2018
Assistant Project Coordinator
African Media and Malaria Research Network
10.2007 - 03.2008
Research Assistant (National Service)
University Of Ghana - School Of Public Health
07.2006 - 08.2007
Ph.D. - Epidemiology (Infectious Diseases)
University of Florida
Master of Science in Epidemiology -
University of Florida
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Information Systems -
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Ghana
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