Momodou Barry
Madison,WI
Summary
A highly experienced microbiology technician and medical lab scientist, and co-owner of A.Q.A medical Diagnostics Co.Ltd. Skilled in microbiology, Hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and lab operation with strong passion in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
05.2024 - Current
- Introduction to Hematology
- Facilitated in-class activities and discussions in Foundations of Diagnostic Science, promoting student engagement and participation
- Guided students in evaluating peripheral blood smears, enhancing their ability to identify cell types and morphologies
- Evaluated lab reports and delivered constructive feedback, supporting students' academic growth and understanding
Master's thesis project
Skwor Lab, Enderis building, UWMilwaukee
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assessing minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin against clinical Aeromonas spp
- Assessed biofilm formation in clinical Aeromonas spp. to understand pathogenicity and treatment challenges
- Evaluated minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin against clinical Aeromonas spp to identify resistance patterns
- Cultured HT-29 cells in sterile conditions to maintain viability for experiments.
- Attending and participating in lab meeting discussions and presentations
Research technician (Cancer Lab)
Doll Lab, Enderis building, UWMilwaukee
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Cultured prostate cancer cell lines PC-3 and LNCaP to support cancer research objectives.
- Performed protein detection and quantification through western blotting and ELISA techniques.
- Conducted experiments to support ongoing research projects in neuroscience.
- Managed maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for ongoing experiments.
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical software to provide insights for research projects.
Scientific officer -PregnAnzi2-a clinical trial
MRCG at LSHTM
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Processed diverse sample types including nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, rectal, rectovaginal swabs, blood cultures, cerebrospinal fluid, and breast milk to support clinical diagnostics.
- Isolated and identified a wide range of bacteria using conventional methods, VITEK2, and MALDITOF, enhancing laboratory diagnostic capabilities.
- Processed diverse sample types including nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, rectal, rectovaginal swabs, blood cultures, cerebrospinal fluids, and breast milk to support clinical diagnostics.
- Laboratory data entry and cleaning using REDCap
Principal laboratory technician for laboratory management
MRCG at LSHTM
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Trained laboratory technicians on standard operating procedures.
- Trained laboratory technicians to enhance skill sets and ensure compliance with protocols
- Organized and coordinated laboratory seminars to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development
- Troubleshot lab equipment issues and maintenance of lab equipment
Education
Biomedical Science-MS -
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 08.2024 - 06.2026
MSC - Infectious Disease
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London, UK 09.2022 - 06.2026
Advance Diploma - Software Development
Indian Institute of Hardware and Technology
GambiaBiomedical Science- BS -
Ulster University
Coleraine, UK 10.2015 - 07.2017
St George's University of London
London, UKSkills
- Laboratory management
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Laboratory Data Analysis
- Data Analysis Techniques
- STATA17
- Microsoft Office
VOLUNTEERING
MRCG at LSHTM, The Gambia, Covid-19 laboratory work, 2020-09-01, 2020-11-26, Participated in sample reception RNA extraction
PUBLICATIONS
MRCG at LSHTM, The Gambia, Covid-19 laboratory work, 2020-09-01, 2020-11-26, Participated in sample reception RNA extraction
CUST
MRCG at LSHTM, The Gambia, Covid-19 laboratory work, 2020-09-01, 2020-11-26, Participated in sample reception RNA extraction
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
MRCG at LSHTM, The Gambia, Covid-19 laboratory work, 2020-09-01, 2020-11-26, Participated in sample reception RNA extraction
Timeline
Master's thesis project
Skwor Lab, Enderis building, UWMilwaukee
01.2025 - 01.2026
Research technician (Cancer Lab)
Doll Lab, Enderis building, UWMilwaukee
01.2025 - 01.2025
Biomedical Science-MS -
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
08.2024 - 06.2026
Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
05.2024 - Current
MSC - Infectious Disease
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
09.2022 - 06.2026
Scientific officer -PregnAnzi2-a clinical trial
MRCG at LSHTM
01.2018 - 01.2024
Biomedical Science- BS -
Ulster University
10.2015 - 07.2017
Principal laboratory technician for laboratory management
MRCG at LSHTM
01.2015 - 01.2018
Advance Diploma - Software Development
Indian Institute of Hardware and Technology
St George's University of London