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EDUCATION

Sept. **** – May **19 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

University of Ghana School of Veterinary Medicine, Legon, Ghana Sept. 2010 – May 2010 West Africa Secondary Certificate Examination, WASSCE Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi, Ghana

Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

May 2022 – Jun. 2023 Research Assistant (Laboratory) Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Bacteriology Department, Accra, Ghana PI: Dr Gloria Ivy Mensah

Project 1 title: Investigating potentially zoonotic bacterial pathogens and antibiotic residues in freshwater aquaculture fish in Ghana

Roles:

• Dissection and collection of fish internal organs (kidney, brain, eye), fish feed and water samples

• Preparing media (blood agar, MacConkey agar, chromogenic agar)

• Storage, processing of collected samples and incubation of media plates

• Reading of cultured plates and subculturing primary cultures

• Ziehl-Neelsen staining of acid-fast bacilli

• Preparation of Lowenstein Jensen media for culturing mycobacteria

• Analytical Profile Index (API) for identification of bacteria

• Subculture to obtain pure isolates for identification using Matrix Assisted Lasor Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Assay-Mass Spectrometry (MALDITOF-MS®)

• Data collection and analysis using Microsoft Excel Project 2 title: Study specific procedure for Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue and Haemophilus ducreyi Synopsis: To be used for the confirmation of suspected yaws and H. ducreyi cases as well as screening of azithromycin resistance by employing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method Roles:

• Performing DNA extraction using QIAGEN and MAST test kits.

• Storage and preparation of reagents, preparation of “Master Mix”

• Finally setting up the QPCR reactions for Azithromycin resistance QPCR

• Preparation of Lowenstein Jensen media for culturing mycobacteria

• Drug susceptibility testing of slowly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria ALBERT AGBANATOR

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• Ziehl-Neelsen staining of acid-fast bacilli

• Reviving of Mycobacterium tuberculosis on blood agar and Middlebrook 7H11

• Identification of M. tuberculosis with GeneXpert machine

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General Roles:

• Recording of temperatures of refrigerators in assigned laboratory

• Cleaning of laboratory before and after work

• Autoclaving infectious wastes and proper disposal of non-infectious waste

• Assisting students project work in the laboratory

• Attending and presenting during team and department journal club meetings

• Participating in quality control and assurance activities at the Institute

• Participating in general monthly laboratory cleaning and inventory management Minor projects: I assisted two final-year undergraduate students with lab work for the following projects.

• A survey of Mycobacterium species circulating among chickens in poultry farms in Accra, Ghana

• Detection of bacteria species in bush meat in Ghana CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

May 2018 – Jun. 2019 Veterinary Intern

University of Ghana Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Legon, Ghana

• Performed initial examination on animals and taking vital signs, blood, fecal and urine samples for laboratory analysis

(Complete Blood Count, Urinalysis and Stool test)

• Collected, analyzed and interpreted laboratory test results from samples including body tissues, feces, urine, blood, ear, oral and vaginal swabs amongst others to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

• Assisted in a number of surgeries, including ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy, removal of tumors, cystotomy, cesarean section, entropion correction, cherry eye repair, and ear canal ablation

• Assisted in preoperative and postoperative care of dogs

• Engaged in routine cleaning and bathing practices such as grooming, nail trimming, ear, eye and dental cleaning, anal gland expression among others

• Educated and provided clients with basic information on pet care, vaccination schedules, preventive measures, feeding and nutrition and general pet-related questions

Jun. 2016 – May 2017 Veterinary Intern

Forestry Commission of Ghana, Wildlife Division and The Vets Place Hospital, Accra, Ghana

• Worked with zookeepers and animal nutritionists to feed each species, taking into account their specific dietary requirements and nutritional needs

• Assisted in providing preventive health care such as vaccination protocols, parasite control measures, and disease monitoring to minimize the risk of infectious diseases

• Conducted routine health examinations, diagnosed illnesses or injuries, and developed appropriate treatment plans ALBERT AGBANATOR 3

• Collected samples of animal body tissue, feces, blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for laboratory examination, analysis and diagnosis

• Examined patients and diagnosed clinical cases under the supervision of senior veterinarians

• Carried out standard veterinary technician duties including client communication, data entry, anesthetic monitoring, dog vaccinations (rabies, distemper, leptospirosis, canine parvovirus, canine parainfluenza) and dental care

• Assisted in surgical procedures, including ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy

• Assisted vet radiologist in taking routine radiographs

• Assisted in preoperative and post operative care of dogs Jan. 2015 – May 2015 Veterinary Intern

Accra Polo Club, Stable Management Department, Accra, Ghana

• Worked with stable managers to develop appropriate feeding and nutrition plans for each horse.

• Exercising horses through morning and evening horse riding

• Assisted in evaluating lameness in horses using a combination of physical examination, flexion tests, and imaging techniques to pinpoint the source of lameness and recommend a treatment plan

• Engaged in performing routine dental examinations and dental floats (filing down sharp points on the teeth) to maintain good dental health of horses

• Assisted in proper hoof care by regular trimming, corrective shoeing Aug. 2015 – Sep. 2015 Veterinary Intern

Livestock and Poultry Research Centre, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

• Received training on biosecurity measures and farm management practices

• Engaged in routine care for poultry such as proper feed formulation and feeding, regulating temperatures in housing

• Vaccinated poultry against Infectious Bursal disease, Newcastle disease, Fowl pox disease

• Engaged in routine care for pigs such as iron injection, ear tagging tail docking, teeth clipping, castration, vaccinations and regular deworming

• Participated in vaccination of sheep and goats against Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia, Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Peste des Petits Ruminants

• Engaged in routine care such as regular deworming, parasite control for sheep and goats’ section of the farm

• Engaged in pasture management and feeding of sheep and goats TEACHING EXPERIENCE

May 2018 – Jun. 2023 Private Tutor in Physics, Chemistry and IELTS Brainers Home Tutors, Accra, Ghana

• Taught IELTS to private students preparing for the IELTS for UKVI Academic

• Taught Chemistry and Physics to student preparing for Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate examination

• Provided report to parents on students’ performance and progress and information on areas of strength to support proper academic and career decisions

Jun. 2015 – Jul. 2018 Private Tutor in Physics and Chemistry I - Home Tuition, Accra, Ghana

• Prepared students from Ghana International School, Association International School, East Airport International School ALBERT AGBANATOR 4

• Prepared students from Tema International School in Chemistry and Physics for the International Baccalaureate Examination

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

May 2018 – Jun. 2023 Co-founder and Administrator

Brainers Home Tutors, Accra – Ghana

• Handled relations with parents, students and teachers

• Trained and supervised teachers in Chemistry and Physics

• Maintained high levels of quality assurance, including teachers and student evaluation

• Managed budgets and ensuring financial systems are followed CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

• 2022 World TB Day Symposium

Topic: Eliminating all forms of TB, Research Evidence to Guide National Policy, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Ghana

• 2022 Cancer Genome Project Ghana

Topic: Systematic Effects of Cancer, cancer genome and beyond. Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

• 2022 Workshop on Good Laboratory Practice and Biosafety Training Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

• Participant (student representative) at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) workshop in Ghana (June 2018)

CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

• 2022: Certificate for participating in Cancer Genomic Project Ghana, Systemic effects of cancer genome and beyond, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. (Weil Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Noguchi Memorial Institute For Medical Research)

• 2022: Global Health Network Certificate for Good Laboratory and Clinical Practices

• 2023: Certificate for biosafety training, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research

• 2017/2018 academic year: Best Student in Pharmacology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghana LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEEERING

2022 Facilitator, Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) Training for West African Countries training in basic laboratory diagnostic techniques ALBERT AGBANATOR 5

2019 – Date Administrator, Brainer’s Home Tutors, Accra – Ghana 2019 – Date Patron, Ghana Secondary Technical School Alumni Association Legon Chapter, Ghana 2018 – 2022 Youth Mentor, Believers Grace Universe Church, Legon, Ghana 2017 – 2018 Financial Secretary, University of Ghana Veterinary Medical Student Association 2017 – 2018 Technical Team Member, Christ Embassy, University of Ghana Students’ Union 2015 – 2016 Volunteer Tutor, Ghana Secondary Technical School Alumni Association 2010 – 2013 Organizer, Christian Veterinary Medical Outreach group ADDITIONAL DATA

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW

• Statistics & Referencing: SPSS, STATA, GraphPad, Endnote, Mendeley REFERENCES

• Gloria Ivy Mensah, PhD

Senior Research Fellow, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Mobile: +233-***-****-**

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• Alfred Adjiri-Awere, DVM, MVSc, Dip, Path., PhD

Consultant Pathologist, Drug Development Focus, Montreal, Canada Mobile: +1-514-********

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• Dominic Osei, DVM

Veterinary Surgeon, University of Ghana, Small Animal Teaching Hospital Mobile: +233-***-****-**

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• Godwin Dogbey, DVM

Lecturer, University of Development Studies, Tamale Mobile: +233-***-***-**

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