MICHAEL TWENE
STUDENT MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
ACCRA,GREATER ACCRA REGION
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven student researcher with hands-on experience at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. Proficient in RNA extraction and effective communication, I excel in team collaboration and data management, successfully collecting and analyzing samples for my final year project on influenza viruses. Committed to advancing laboratory practices and research excellence. Skilled Course Representative with experience in liaising between faculty and students, organizing academic events, and effectively communicating student concerns. Strengths include problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Previous roles have resulted in improved student-faculty relationships, enhanced course delivery, and successful academic events.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Course Representative
University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Sciences Class of 2025
Accra
05.2024 - Current
- I organize my class for lectures and practical sessions.
- I inspire and ensure class unity.
- I also ensure class welfare by organizing tutorial sessions for colleagues who trail in certain subject areas and by having periodic course rep class meetings to address pressing matters.
Student Researcher
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Accra
01.2025 - Current
- I work as a principal investigator on my final year project in Microbiology, Virology Unit, on the topic: Molecular Characterization of Influenza Viruses Isolated from Tertiary Students in Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana.
- I collected nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab samples from 150 tertiary students at the Korle-Bu campus.
- I performed RNA extraction on all 150 samples.
- I am currently about to run PCR on all 150 samples for positive samples.
Student Intern
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Central Laboratory
Accra
11.2024 - 07.2025
- I worked by rotating through all the units in the Diagnostic Laboratory, ranging from Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Sample Reception, except for Pathology, which was not functioning at the time.
- I assisted in sample collection and processing for laboratory testing.
- I maintained the cleanliness and organization of laboratory workspaces and equipment.
- I operated laboratory instruments under supervision to conduct tests accurately.
- I supported senior staff in preparing reagents and materials for experiments.
- I recorded and entered data from laboratory tests into information systems.
- I participated in quality control procedures to ensure test reliability.
- I communicated effectively with staff regarding sample status and results updates.
Student Intern
University of Ghana Medical Center
Accra
02.2024 - 04.2024
- I worked by rotating through all the units in the Diagnostic Laboratory, ranging from Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Sample Reception, except for Pathology, which was not functioning at the time.
- I assisted in sample collection and processing for laboratory testing.
- I maintained the cleanliness and organization of laboratory workspaces and equipment.
- I operated laboratory instruments under supervision to conduct tests accurately.
- I supported senior staff in preparing reagents and materials for experiments.
- I recorded and entered data from laboratory tests into information systems.
- I participated in quality control procedures to ensure test reliability.
- I communicated effectively with staff regarding sample status and results updates.
Student Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital(RIDGE)
Accra
09.2023 - 11.2023
- I worked by rotating through all the units in the Diagnostic Laboratory, ranging from Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Sample Reception, except for Pathology, which was not functioning at the time.
- I assisted in sample collection and processing for laboratory testing.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory workspaces and equipment.
- Operated laboratory instruments under supervision to conduct tests accurately.
- Supported senior staff in preparing reagents and materials for experiments.
- Recorded and entered data from laboratory tests into information systems.
- Participated in quality control procedures to ensure test reliability.
- Communicated effectively with staff regarding sample status and results updates.
Student Volunteer
University of Ghana 75th Anniversary Health Outreach Programme
Accra
08.2023 - 08.2023
- I administered health screenings and collected patient information to facilitate accurate assessments.
- I maintained comprehensive records of participant attendance and feedback for program evaluation.
- I supported program evaluation by gathering essential data from health screenings and patient interactions.
Part time teacher
Mrs. Joana Adwoa Gyambibi(Human Resource Manager for GWCL, Bono Region
Accra
10.2022 - 11.2023
- I taught her son, who was in Junior High School Level 1, mathematics and science.
- I built and strengthened positive relationships with the student and his parents.
- I encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among his peers.
Part time teacher
Dr. Nimako Boateng(Dental Surgeon, University of Ghana Hospital)
Accra
01.2023 - 10.2023
- I taught his two basic school children mathematics and science.
- I built and strengthened positive relationships with the students and their parents.
- I encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among their peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Ghana
Accra, GhanaHigh School Diploma -
St. James Seminary Senior High School
Abesim, Sunyani09-2021
Goka Demonstration Basic School
Goka, Jaman North06-2018
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Mathematics instruction
- RNA extraction
- Sample collection
- Laboratory documentation
- Analytical techniques
- Data management
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
Languages
Akan, Twi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Certificate of participation, 10th annual scientific conference, University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Certificate of participation, 12th annual scientific conference, University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Certificate of participation, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists' 50th anniversary
- Certificate of participation, Leadership in Health Summit 1.0
Accomplishments
- Nominee, course representative of the year, Federation of Ghana Medical Laboratory Students Association 2025 Eminence Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Researcher
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
01.2025 - Current
Student Intern
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Central Laboratory
11.2024 - 07.2025
Course Representative
University of Ghana Medical Laboratory Sciences Class of 2025
05.2024 - Current
Student Intern
University of Ghana Medical Center
02.2024 - 04.2024
Student Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital(RIDGE)
09.2023 - 11.2023
Student Volunteer
University of Ghana 75th Anniversary Health Outreach Programme
08.2023 - 08.2023
Part time teacher
Dr. Nimako Boateng(Dental Surgeon, University of Ghana Hospital)
01.2023 - 10.2023
Part time teacher
Mrs. Joana Adwoa Gyambibi(Human Resource Manager for GWCL, Bono Region
10.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Ghana
High School Diploma -
St. James Seminary Senior High School
Goka Demonstration Basic School
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