Ogechukwu Chigbo
Atlanta,GA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Enrollment Specialist
Patient Wing
Philadelphia, PA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted preliminary screenings for 800+ patients, achieving a patient enrollment rate of 70% for clinical trials on Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis and MAC lung infections sponsored by INSMED Pharma.
- Performed data entry and data management of 10000+ patient information, used to track the timeline and progress of the patient's participation.
- Established a customized communication framework, leveraging automated reminders and personalized messages, resulting in a 30% decrease in drop-out rates and improved participant satisfaction.
- Implemented proactive patient engagement initiatives, resulting in a 30% decrease in missed appointments, boosting revenue by $50,000 annually.
Research Associate
owa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy
Iowa City, IA
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Researched and extrapolated data from 100+ literature reviews on proposals and evidence-based programs, leveraging EndNote for efficient data collection; transformed findings into a health equity program to empower Iowa public health professionals, facilitate equitable healthcare delivery, and foster inclusivity
- Applied statistical analysis software [ SAS, R, Excel] to analyze over 2500 data found in the literature
- Recruited and moderated 100+ key informant interviews and focus group discussions
- Devised the proposal and protocol drafts [ using MS Word] and created a well-informed budget for the data-driven health equity program
- Spearheaded report development by implementing proposed timelines and efficiently planning and completing project deliverables
- Communicated scientific findings with a verbal presentation [ MS PowerPoint].
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Iowa City, IA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed DNA isolations from field-collected foxhound whole blood samples, and Leishmania pathogen detection via probe-based Real-Time quantitative PCR.
- Performed mRNA isolations from primary peripheral blood leukocytes using both Trizol and Qiagen column-based methods.
- Performed Data Entry and Data Management of results obtained from quantitative assay analysis
- Troubleshooted and reviewed SOPs for mRNA isolations and purifications.
Research Associate | Reaching Assistant
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Researched and extrapolated data from 100+ literature reviews on proposals and evidence-based programs, leveraging EndNote for efficient data collection; transformed findings into a health equity program to empower Iowa public health professionals, facilitate equitable healthcare delivery, and foster inclusivity.
- Applied statistical analysis software [ SAS, R, Excel] to analyze over 2500 data found in the literature.
- Recruited and moderated 100+ key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
- Devised the proposal and protocol drafts [ using MS Word] and created a well-informed budget for the data-driven health equity program.
- Spearheaded report development by implementing proposed timelines and efficiently planning and completing project deliverables.
- Communicated scientific findings with a verbal presentation [ MS PowerPoint].
Independent Research - HCN1 Isolation, Organic Com
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed a protocol using evidence-based practices to separate and purify unknown organic compounds.
- Wrote, reviewed, and tested technical standard operating procedures (SOP) USING C13 NMR, Gas chromatography, compound recrystallization and normal phase HPLC techniques .
- Independently led and evaluated technical problems on separation techniques and provided evidence-based solutions.
- Participated in research conducted on the study of HCN1 protein assembly with Blue Native PAGE
- Sterilized HCN-1 cell culture using aseptic techniques.
- Conducted vertical protein gel electrophoresis, western blots, gel staining, and imaging with Li-COR machine.
Laboratory Operations Assistant
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Ensured the Quality, Health, and Safety Experiments (QHSE) of all Biology Laboratories were met.
- Handled and Disposed of biological waste.
- Executed routine sample inventory management.
- Prepared Buffers, Reagents and Biochemical Assays for Lab experiments.
Student Researcher
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Explored the effects of induced curcumin-mediated oxidative stress resistance of HSP-16.2 in Caenorhabditis elegans.
- Improved comprehension skills, discussion & and presentation of scholarly journals, lab & and scientific practices around the use of microscopes, sterilization, and culturing of nematodes.
- Focused on equilibria theory as applied to the quantitative analysis of chemicals, these include spectroscopic, potentiometric, and chromatographic studies.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -
Iowa University
Bachelors of Arts, Biochemistry & Chemistry -
Coe College
Skills
Program Management
- Project Development
- Research & Collection
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Proposal Writing
- Data Analysis: SAS, R, Python
- Design: Canva, Piktochart
- Productivity: MS O365, Google GSuite
- Survey: Qualtrics
- Collaboration: Google Meet, Zoom, Teams
Work Availability
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Quote
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.
Dr. Seuss
Timeline
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases
01.2020 - 05.2021
Research Associate | Reaching Assistant
University of Iowa
01.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Enrollment Specialist
Patient Wing
01.2020 - 07.2022
Research Associate
owa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy
08.2019 - 12.2021
Independent Research - HCN1 Isolation, Organic Com
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
08.2018 - 05.2019
Laboratory Operations Assistant
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
08.2016 - 05.2019
Student Researcher
Coe College Lambda Chi Alpha
05.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -
Iowa University
Bachelors of Arts, Biochemistry & Chemistry -
Coe College
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