Momodou W. Jallow
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Biomedical Scientist with a proven track record of impactful research and publications in reputable journals. Actively seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative scientific projects. Possessing a robust background in observational research and clinical trial management, I bring a diverse skill set including project management, team leadership, scientific writing, communication, biobanking, data science, and clinical trial expertise. Highly proficient in clinical trial guidelines, encompassing ICH/GCP standards, informed consent review, IRB processes, study site supervision, and trial data management. My experience includes training at prestigious institutions such as the Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and the Regeneron Genetic Center. Equipped to make meaningful contributions across various research domains.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Regeneron Genetic Center, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tarrytown, New York
07.2021 - Current
- Led an independent project on integrating multi-omics data to identify genetic determinants of cardiometabolic diseases.
- Acquired substantial experience in the design, execution, and quality control assessment of metabolomics data.
- Developed expertise in interpreting results of allelic architecture in founder and special populations.
- Successfully conducted genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for over 1000 traits and performed comprehensive post-GWAS analyses.
- Initiated and led new external collaborations to enhance human genetics research in African populations.
- Gained proficiency in applying novel human genetics research tools for genetic variant discovery
Clinical Trial Coordinator
MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Serekunda, The Gambia
01.2020 - 07.2021
Led the planning, coordination, and management of The MillNETTi Bioavailability Project, a multidisciplinary research initiative in The Gambia through performing the following activities:
- Facilitated networking and collaboration meetings with international researchers.
- Led a team of 8 members, ensuring smooth and successful completion of the clinical trial.
- Developed innovative approaches for data collection, enabling research continuity during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Oversaw a field study that implemented innovative data collection methods to ensure high-quality data.
- Led the clinical trial from inception to completion, including coordination of IRB and regulatory processes.
PhD Student
MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Serekunda, The Gambia
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Initiated the first human genetic research project utilizing the recall-by-genotype approach.
- Led a team of 5 members, ensuring successful implementation from participant recruitment to publication of findings.
- Coordinated the IRB and regulatory approval process to facilitate timely study conduct.
- Managed the largest human genetics biobank with over 12,000 participants and biological samples.
- Championed securing international collaboration to genotype the entire biobank, advancing human genetics research.
- Authored three first-authored research papers before completing my PhD.
- Provided guidance and technical support for several departmental research projects.
- Gained significant project management and leadership skills through effective staff management, budget oversight, and sourcing and managing research consumables.
- Facilitated networking and collaboration meetings with international researchers.
Scientific Officer
MRC Unit The Gambia
Serekunda, The Gambia
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Led the inception of hepcidin biomarker ELISA assay development and validation
- Develop study specific laboratory protocols and training of laboratory technicians
- Contribute in clinical research document preparation and validation including SOPs
- Contribute to research data analysis and manuscript preparation for publication
- Participate in research team meetings and present progress reports
- Led a team of three laboratory staff involved in analyzing clinical trial samples in compliance with GCP guidelines
- Perform oversight of all laboratory consumable ordering and stock level management
- Provided technical support to other researchers working in the lab.
Senior Laboratory Technician
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Manage laboratory consumables and equipment
- Conduct ELISA assays for measurement of proteins in human serum/plasma such as hepcidin, IL6 and interferon-gamma
- Ensure laboratory safety measures are followed by lab staff
- Manage sample storage facilities and coordinate sample shipment to international collaborators
- Train and supervise laboratory technicians, and present at laboratory meetings
- Liaising with the fieldworkers and nurses to ensure proper sample collection and transportation to the laboratory.
Education
PhD (Nutrition and Genetics) -
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
02.2021
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (First Class) -
Kingston University
06.2015
Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science (Distinction) -
University of London, St. Georges Hospital Medical School
07.2014
Skills
- Clinical trial management: Successfully led two clinical trial projects from inception to completion
- Analyzing multi-omics data: Proficient in analyze genomics and metabolomics data
- High dimension data analysis and visualization using R programming, Linux, Python, Prism, Microsoft Excel
- Networking and collaboration: Initiate international collaboration to advance human genetics research
- Scientific writing and communication: Present at scientific conferences and author research papers
- Project management: lead and oversight PhD project, and two Postdoc projects
- Lab management: Manage the largest biobank in the Gambia with over 12,000 biological samples
- Adaptability and Flexibility: I successfully transitioned from a wet-lab scientist to computational scientist through learning new skills
- Problem-solving abilities: Spearheaded the introduction innovative data collection approaches through the use of remote data collection tool to ensure research continuity during the COVID-19 lockdown that let to successful implementation of research grant timeline requirements
- Laboratory techniques in cell and molecular biology
SCIENTIFIC TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Virtual poster presentation: 6th Global Genomics Medicine Collaborative (G2MC) Annual Meeting 2021 (Virtual), September 29 to October 1
- Poster presentation: International Genetic Epidemiology Society Annual Meeting, 2019. Poster Presentation: American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, 2019
- Oral presentation: African Society of Human Genetics, Annual Meeting, 2019
- Oral Presentation: MRCG at LSHTM Academic Journal Club, April 2019
- Poster presentation: MRC Executive Chair visit, April 2019, MRC Fajara, The Gambia
- Oral and poster presentation: American Society for Nutrition Meeting, 2018
- Oral presentation: MRCG at LSHTM, Nutrition Theme Retreat, April 2018
- Oral Presentation: MRCG at LSHTM Unit-Wide Seminar, October 2017
- Oral Presentation: MRCG at LSHTM, Nutrition Theme Science Meeting, October 2017
- Poster presentation: MRC Unit, The Gambia - 70th Anniversary Symposium: 27-29th November 2017
- Poster presentation: MRC Scientific Advisory Board Meeting March 2016, MRC Keneba, The Gambia.
- Poster presentation: IUIS-FAIS-ImmunoGambia December 2016, MRCG at LSHTM, The Gambia
Relevant Professional Development Courses
- 05/14/24, Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, NORVATIS, Coursera
- 05/06/24, Clinical Trials Operations Specialization, John Hopkins University, Cousera
- 09/03/23, Intermediate R, DataCamp.com
- 11/01/20, Introduction to Genomic Technologies, Johns Hopkins University
- 09/01/20, Researcher Management and Leadership Training Certificate, University of Colorado
Publications
- Rita Wegmüller, Amat Bah, Lindsay Kendall, Morgan M Goheen, Saikou Sanyang, Ebrima Danso, Ebrima A Sise, Momodou W. Jallow, Amadou Jallow, Hans Verhoef, Miriam Wathuo, Andrew E Armitage, Hal Drakesmith, Sant-Rayn Pasricha, James H Cross, Carla Cerami and Prof Andrew M Prentice. Hepcidinguided screen-and-treat interventions for iron-deficiency anaemia in young children: a proof-of-concept, randomised-control trial in The Gambia. Lancet Global Health, accepted September 2022
- Richard Sidebottom, Solomon B. Waisse, Carla Cerami, Momodou W. Jallow, Shailaja Fennell and Sarah Danzell (2022). A longitudinal investigation of dietary diversity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mandinka households in Kanifing, Brikama and the West Kiang Region in The Gambia, Front. Nutr., 9:907969. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.907969.
- Jallow MW, Campino S, Prentice AM and Cerami C. Association of common TMPRSS6 and TF gene variants with hepcidin and iron status in healthy rural Gambians, Sci Rep 11, 8075 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87565-5.
- Jallow MW, Campino S, Saidykhan A, Prentice AM and Cerami C (2021). 'Common variants in the transmembrane protease serine 6 (TMPRSS6) gene alter hepcidin but not oral iron absorption in healthy Gambian adults: a recall-by-genotype study', Current Developments in Nutrition, nzab014.
- Jallow MW, Cerami C, Clark TG, Prentice AM and Campino S (2020). 'Differences in the frequency of genetic variants associated with iron imbalance among global populations'. PLoS ONE 15(7): e0235141.
- Pentice S, Jallow AT, Sinjanka E, Jallow MW, Sise EA, Kessler N, Wegmuller R, Cerami C and Prentice AM (2019). 'Hepcidin mediates hypoferremia and reduces the growth potential of bacteria in the immediate post-natal period in human neonates', Nature Scientific Reports. 9, 16596.
- Jallow MW, Campino S, Prentice AM and Cerami C. (2019) 'A recall-by-genotype study on polymorphisms in the TMPRSS6 gene and oral iron absorption: a study protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]'. F1000Research, 8:701.
- Prentice AM, Bah A, Jallow MW, Jallow AT, Sanyang S, Sise EA, Ceesay K, Danso E, Armitage AE, Pasricha S-R, Drakesmith H, Wathuo M, Kessler N, Cerami C and Wegmüller R (2019) 'Respiratory infections drive hepcidin-mediated blockade of iron absorption leading to iron deficiency anemia in African children'. Sci. Adv. 5, eaav9020
- Armitage, AE, Agbla, SC, Betts, M., Sise, EA, Jallow MW, Sambou, E, Darboe B, Worwui A, Weinstock GM, Antonio M, Pasricha S-R, Prentice AM, Drakesmith H, Darboe MK and Kwambana-Adams BA. (2018) 'Rapid growth is a dominant predictor of hepcidin suppression and declining ferritin in Gambian infants', Haematologica, p. haematol.2018.210146.
- Corbin LJ, Tan VY, Hughes DA, Wade KH, Paul DS, Tansey KE, Butcher F, Dudbridge F, Howson JM, Jallow MW, John C, Kingston N, Lindgren CM, O'Donavan M, O'Rahilly S, Owen MJ, Palmer CNA, Pearson ER, Scott RA, van Heel DA, Whittaker J, Frayling T, Tobin MD, Wain LV, Smith GD, Evans DE, Karpe F, McCarthy MI, Danesh J, Franks PW and Timpson NJ (2018) 'Formalising recall by genotype as an efficient approach to detailed phenotyping and causal inference'. Nature Communications, 9(1), p.711.
- Bah A, Sant-Rayn Pasricha S-R, Jallow MW, et al. (2017) 'Serum Hepcidin Concentrations Decline during Pregnancy and May Identify Iron Deficiency: Analysis of a Longitudinal Pregnancy Cohort in The Gambia'. J. Nutr. jn245373.
- Prentice S, Jallow MW and Prentice AM (2015) 'The effect of BCG on iron metabolism in the early neonatal period: A controlled trial in Gambian neonates'. Vaccine 33, 2963-7.
- Minchella PA, Armitage AE, Darboe B, Jallow MW, et al. (2015) 'Elevated Hepcidin Is Part of a Complex Relation That Links Mortality with Iron Homeostasis and Anemia in Men and Women with HIV Infection. J Nutr; 145:1194-201.
- Minchella PA, Armitage AE, Darboe B, Jallow MW, et al. (2014) 'Elevated hepcidin at HIV diagnosis is associated with incident tuberculosis in a retrospective cohort study'. Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. 18, 1337-1339.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Regeneron Genetic Center, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Trial Coordinator
MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
01.2020 - 07.2021
PhD Student
MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
06.2016 - 12.2019
Scientific Officer
MRC Unit The Gambia
07.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Laboratory Technician
08.2013 - 09.2014
PhD (Nutrition and Genetics) -
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (First Class) -
Kingston University
Foundation Degree in Biomedical Science (Distinction) -
University of London, St. Georges Hospital Medical School
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