PERPETUAL NYAME
Accra
Summary
Accomplished Medical Scientist with 14 years, dedicated to optimizing test accuracy and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability in laboratory management and molecular diagnostics, leading initiatives that improve patient care and operational efficiency. Specialized in clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology, delivering reliable laboratory results. Effective communicator with strong analytical skills, committed to upholding quality control and safety protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Manager)
Saint John of God Hospital
Amrahia-Accra
11.2015 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded implementation of quality assurance measures, increasing test accuracy and regulatory compliance by 20%.
- Conducted training sessions on emerging technologies, raising staff proficiency by 30%.
- Mentored over 20 medical laboratory students, guiding advancement to senior healthcare roles.
- Engaged in continuous education to remain current with developments in medical laboratory science.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
National Public Health and Reference Laboratory
Korle-Bu
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Achieved 100% compliance in blood and tissue sample collection through strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Documented test results meticulously, ensuring 100% accuracy in patient database reports.
- Communicated accurately with healthcare professionals regarding test results in a timely manner.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
Quadusah Medical Diagnostic Centre Ltd
Community 11 Tema
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Conducted comprehensive laboratory tests to ensure accurate diagnostics for timely clinical decisions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by 20% through precise testing and analysis.
- Evaluated test result accuracy by comparing with established standards and prior patient results.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Manager))
Saint John of God Hospital
Sefwi-Asafo
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Streamlined blood transfusion protocols, achieving 25% reduction in errors while ensuring full patient safety compliance.
- Optimized laboratory workflows, decreasing turnaround time for key diagnostic tests by 15%.
- Assisted in developing and implementing laboratory policies that enhanced workflow efficiency and improved patient safety by 50%.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (National service personnel)
Saint John of God Hospital
Sefwi-Asafo
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Achieved zero lapses in specimen handling through meticulous inventory and compliance management
- Managed with precision, reducing 50% waste and maintaining 99% continuous availability of supplies, which allowed for interrupted patient diagnostics and care
Education
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - MEDICAL SCIENCE
03.2025
Comprehensively studied the molecular mechanisms of viral infections and host interactions.
MASTER OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES - MICROBIOLOGY
08.2019
Practical experience was attained in modern microbiological research.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOCHEMISTRY
05.2010
Comprehensively studied the molecular mechanisms of viral infections and host interactions.
Skills
- Virology isolation techniques
- Infectivity Assays
- Molecular Diagnostics
- PCR
- CRISPR-Cas9
- Sequencing
- Antiviral drug discovery techniques
- Western Blot
- ELISA
- Flow cytometry
- Cell sorting
- PBMCs isolation
- CD4 isolation
- CD8 isolation
- Microscopy
- Confocal Microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Blood banking
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Hematology
- Laboratory leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
- Data visualization
- GraphPad Prism
- Adobe Illustrator
- SOP implementation
Accomplishments
- Developed a novel, cost-effective screening technique for analyzing of HIV-1 late-stage
- Unveiled a derivative compound that inhibits viral release
- Discovered a key role for BST2, differing from prior beliefs, leading to acquisition of an AMED grant (AMED grant#24fk0410065h0001).
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Japanese, Beginner
- French, Beginner
Publications
- Packaging of CCR5 with gp120 inhibits the HIV-1 infectivity in a T-cell-specific manner, Scientific Reports, under review
- Activation of human endogenous retroviruses by SOX proteins induces cell apoptosis via the caspase-3 pathway, Frontiers in Microbiology, under review
- Tellimagrandin I inhibits HIV-1 release via the apoptotic pathway, manuscript under preparation
- Co-infection of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus-1 (HTLV-1) and Occult Hepatitis B Infection (OBI) among blood donors in Ghana, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, under review
- Species-specific transcription factors associated with long terminal repeat promoters of endogenous retroviruses: A comprehensive review, Biomolecules, 02/01/24
- A heterocyclic compound inhibits viral release by inducing cell surface BST2/tetherin/CD317/HM1.24, Journal of Biological Chemistry, 09/01/2024
- Turkish plants, including quercetin and oenothein B, inhibit the HIV-1 release and accelerate cell apoptosis, Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (featured article), 11/01/23
Hobbies and Interests
- Sight-seeing
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Puzzle
Continuous Professional Development Training
- MRNAs as Medicines
- Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers
- HIV PrEP: Advanced Practice Providers’ Toolkit for Effective Implementation
- HIV PrEP: Deploying Strategies for Equitable Preventive Care
- Genome Sequencing
- Molecular Testing in Practice: Introducing Performance and Quality improvement
- Ghana Standards GS ISO 15189:2017 Training Workshop
Professional License
- Registered/licensed member of the Allied Health Professions Council, Ghana, 2012 to present
- Registered member of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, 2012 to present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern) - National Public Health and Reference Laboratory
07.2018 - 08.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern) - Quadusah Medical Diagnostic Centre Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Manager) - Saint John of God Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Manager)) - Saint John of God Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist (National service personnel) - Saint John of God Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2011
Kumamoto University - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, MEDICAL SCIENCE
University of Ghana - MASTER OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, MICROBIOLOGY
University of Cape-Coast - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY
Similar Profiles
Farnaz GhoddousiFarnaz Ghoddousi
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Saint John of God HospitalPersonal Care Assistant (PCA) at Saint John of God Hospital
Kieran MacfarlaneKieran Macfarlane
Orderly at Saint John Of GodOrderly at Saint John Of God
OLGA SEFAKOR KUDEKOROLGA SEFAKOR KUDEKOR
Community Support Worker at Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.Community Support Worker at Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.