Eric Behene
Accra
Summary
Principal Research Assistant at Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) with expertise in developing data-driven models for enhanced decision-making and service delivery. Led data analysis and sampling design in various infectious disease, entomological, and social research projects, contributing to approximately 20 peer-reviewed publications. Holds an MPhil in Statistics from the University of Ghana, graduating with a GPA of 3.75 and ranking among the top students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer, Research Support Team Member
The Church of Pentecost (CoP),General Headquarters, Research and Development Committee
Accra
10.2022 - Current
- Contributed to development of six research proposals, enhancing project scope and quality.
- Led design of sampling strategies and analysis plans for diverse research initiatives.
- Performed data analysis and prepared comprehensive statistical reports on research outcomes.
- Trained research team members in study protocols, data collection methods, and sampling techniques.
Principal Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Accra
10.2017 - Current
- Launched electronic data entry applications using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and KoboCollect.
- Developed statistical analysis plans and sampling strategies for various research studies.
- Conducted monitoring and evaluations to assess operational performance of studies.
- Co-authored over 15 manuscripts published in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Data Manager
Naval Medical Research Unit number three, Ghana Detachment
Accra
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed electronic data entry systems using Microsoft Access, EpiData, and Epi Info.
- Provided expertise on sample size estimation, sampling strategies, and statistical analysis.
- Generated periodic research reports for diverse stakeholders such Ghana Armed forced Public Health Unit, and Ghana health Service Sexually transmitted infection Clinic(STI)
- Conducted monitoring at study sites to ensure compliance with protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Analyzed research data, resulting in publication of three manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
- Contributed to writing scientific abstracts presented at local and international conferences.
- Trained field research staff on study procedures during initiation of
Education
Master of Philosophy - Statistics
University of Ghana
Accra,Ghana07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Statistics
University of Ghana
Accra,Ghana05-2011
Skills
- Data analysis
- Statistical reporting
- Electronic data entry
- Sampling strategies
- Research proposal development
- Project management
- Data management
- Research methodologies
- Statistical analysis
- R programming
- Data modeling
- Team training
Certification
- Databases and SQL for Data Science, Coursera, April 15, 2025
- Data Science Methodology, Coursera, 26th March 2025
- Tools for data science, Coursera, March 14, 2025
- ArcGIS Desk 1: Getting started with ArcGIS, Sambus Geospatial Limited, 31st May, 3rd June 2021
- Investigators and key research personnel, biomedical, online, 12th July 2018
- Introduction to genomic-wide association studies for complex disease (GWAS) workshop, University of Ghana, and African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana, 12th to 16th June 2017
- Introduction to Genomics, Big Data Science workshop, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana July 10 to July 14, 2017
Accomplishments
- Oral presentation: ASTMH 69th, Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 13-17, 2024 - Effect of ecological zones and climatic conditions on mosquito diversity in Ghana: longitudinal study from 2017 – 2022
- Poster presentation: ASTMH 67th, Sheraton and Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, October 28-November 1, 2018 - Developing an early warning system to screen for gonorrhea infection in Ghana using cost-sensitive classification and regression tree
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer, Research Support Team Member
The Church of Pentecost (CoP),General Headquarters, Research and Development Committee
10.2022 - Current
Principal Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
10.2017 - Current
Data Manager
Naval Medical Research Unit number three, Ghana Detachment
07.2014 - 09.2017
Master of Philosophy - Statistics
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Statistics
University of Ghana
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