Medical Engineering

Chuka Okpokwasili

Arlington TX ***** 214-***-**** ********@*****.*** Sponsorship not required Available to relocate

Education

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering May 2017 University of Texas At Arlington/UT Southwestern Medical Center

Thesis: Development of cancer trap for capturing cancer cells that metastasize in the peritoneal cavity: a preliminary study

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) March 2010

University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences

Technical Skills

Software: Proficient in Microsoft office suite, Image J image analysis program, RStudio, Matlab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

Engineering Concepts: Experienced in aseptic techniques, BSL-1 & 2 certified, Prototyping (using SolidWorks and AutoCAD), 3D printing, FDA regulations, SOP, Medical Design Classifications, 510k, GLP, GCP, basic understanding of statistics and data analytics (using R statistical program).

Laboratory skills: Experienced in Animal surgeries (subcutaneous, intraperitoneal and orthotopic implantation of cells, tissues and scaffolds, bio-distribution studies), Tissue preparation (wax and optimal cutting temperature compound embedding), Tissue sectioning, Tissue microscopy, Hematoxylin & Eosin, Safranin O and Immunohistochemistry staining, Fluorescence Imaging, and Bioluminescence Imaging.

Relevant Coursework

Tissue engineering, Biomaterials and blood compatibility, Nanobiomaterials, Drug delivery, Neural engineering, Biometry, Human anatomy, Human physiology, Medical biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Surgery

Work and Research Experience

Graduate Research Assistant 2016 - Present

University of Arlington, Tissue Engineering Laboratory Arlington

- Handled animal studies which includes a spectrum of animal surgeries like implant insertion surgeries

and tissue extractions.

- Utilized fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging, engaged in cryosectioning, wax embedding and

sectioning, participated in cell culture, histology and staining of tissue samples.

Medical Officer 2014 - 2015

Nedal Specialist Hospital Port Harcourt

- I was the first responder in charge of initial patient evaluation.

- Oversaw the conduction of clinics, ordering lab investigations useful to patient care, conducting ward rounds, follow-up of patients on an in and outpatient basis.

Medical Officer 2011 - 2013

Maritime Academy Port Harcourt

- I oversaw primary health care in a professional organization, organized emergency medical services and community reach out programs.

- Took care of health education and outreaches in the surrounding community.

Medical Intern 2010 - 2011

University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Port Harcourt

- Carried out 3-monthly rotations in four major departments (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology).

- I oversaw Initial patient evaluation, ordering lab investigations pertinent to patient care, conducting ward rounds, follow-up of patients both in and out patient.

- Manned clinics, initiating post-surgical management instructions and participated in clinical meetings, conferences and clinical presentations.

- I carried out community reach out programs which involved taking care of health education and outreaches in the surrounding community.

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