Research Assistant - Translational Lab Support

AFIA SARPONG FRIMPONG

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****.*****@*****.***, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afia-sarpong-frimpong-44ba37177/ EDUCATION

• Masters in Public Health, Monroe University, New York, (Sep 2025-Present)

• Bachelor Of Science, Yale University, New Haven (May 2022) Major : Biomedical engineering, Cumulative GPA: 3.8 Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Sociology, Clinical psychology, Sound, Intermediate and Advanced French, Physiological systems, Introduction to Biomechanics, Humanities in Medicine, Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Organic Chemistry, University physics, Multivariable Calculus, Principles of Biochemistry, Ordinary and partial differential equations.

• High School Certificate - WASSCE, Wesley Girls’ High School, Cape Coast, Ghana (May 2017) GPA: 3.9/4; Honor class science student, 2nd runner up Computer literacy Test, Mfantsiman Institute of Technology, Best Physics Student (2016), General Proficiency award (2016 & 2017), 2nd runner up Miss Communicator Pageant

(2016); Science Courses Taken: 3 years of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Core and Elective Mathematics EXPERIENCE

• Consultant, Lumanity Inc, Boston (Apr 2025 – Jul 2025) Snr Associate, Clarion: A Lumanity Business, Boston (Jan 2024 – Apr 2025) Associate, Clarion: A Lumanity Business, Boston (Sept 2022 – Jan 2024) Built and maintained forecasting & competitor intelligence models for a $100M+ therapeutic franchise facing increased competition. Conducted pipeline asset valuation and early product planning informing portfolio prioritization. Attended 3–5 major industry conferences annually (ASCO, ASH, ESMO), tracking 20+ competitor assets and emerging frontline data. Synthesized clinical trial data and market research into recommendations for strategic discussions.

• Research, Akar Lab, New Haven (August 2021 – August 2022) Conducted cardiovascular research for development of an in vitro atrial fibrillation model using cardiac cell cultures to simulate disease physiology. Assisted in designing and evaluating ablation-related experiments, maintained multiple cell culture lines and executed experimental protocols with high reproducibility and accuracy. Awarded the American Heart Association (AHA) Summer Fellowship for my research.

• Research, Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) – Navin Kumar (Sep 2020 – Dec 2020) Coordinated systematic literature review efforts supporting 2 peer-reviewed scoping reviews on sexual health and substance use in high-impact public health journals. Screened and extracted data from hundreds of peer-reviewed articles using Covidence, and organized references and manuscript drafts using Overleaf, supporting successful submissions.

• Research, Rothlin – Ghosh Lab, New Haven (February 2019 – March 2020) Conducted immunobiology research using murine models to investigate disease mechanisms. Performed PCR setup and genotyping for dozens of mice, ensuring accurate genetic tracking. Assisted with brain cancer research using mouse cells.

• Vice President, Yale Undergraduate Gospel Choir, New Haven (Aug 2021-May 2022) Co-led operations for a 25+ organization, overseeing weekly activities and major events. Organized biweekly rehearsals, annual retreats, and a multi-city spring tour. Managed external communications with performance venues and alumni.

• Student Organizations Consultant, Yale College Dean’s Office (Aug 2021 – May 2022) Served as primary liaison for 15–25 organizations, advising presidents and treasurers on operations and compliance. Led workshops and training sessions. Supported planning and execution of Fall and Spring Student Organization Bazaars.

• Business Manager and Secretary, Yale Undergraduate Gospel Choir, New Haven (August 2019 – 2020) Managed logistics and budgeting for concerts, fundraising events, and performances for 25+ members. Facilitated board meetings and coordinated communication across leadership and membership to ensure smooth operations.

• Student Intern and front desk assistant – OISS, Yale University. (Aug 2019 – May 2022) Supported thousands of international students of Yale through front-desk operations and advising appointments. Assisted in organizing workshops and seminars addressing immigration, academic, and cultural adjustment topics.

• Data Analysis and Organization, Joseph Slifka Jewish Center, New Haven (August 2018 – May 2019) Maintained and updated student facility usage databases. Collected and analyzed data on the running of Kosher services in other ivy league schools. Synthesized findings to inform implemented operational improvements.

• SAT Tutor, AFEX, Ghana (June 2018 - August 2019 ) Developed customized lesson plans for SAT Verbal and math for 60+ students with more than 50% scoring 1450+. Provided mentoring on US college application, supporting admissions to student’s top choice universities.

• President, National Science And Maths Quiz Team, Ghana. (August 2016 – August 2017) Selected as president from 180 students based on competitive trial performance. Led a 7-member team in regional and to place in the quarter finals for the national competition. Organized regular training sessions and external competitions to improve team performance.

PUBLICATIONS

• Kumar, N., Janmohamed, K., Nyhan, K., Martins, S. S., Cerda, M., Hasin, D., Scott, J., Sarpong Frimpong, A., Pates, R., Ghandour, L. A., Wazaify, M., & Khoshnood, K. (2022). Substance, use in relation to COVID-19: A scoping review. Addictive behaviors, 127, 107213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107213

• Kumar, N., Janmohamed, K., Nyhan, K., Forastiere, L., Zhang, W. H., Kågesten, A., Uhlich, M., Sarpong Frimpong, A., Van de Velde, S., Francis, J. M., Erausquin, J. T., Larrson, E., Callander, D., Scott, J., Minichiello, V., & Tucker, J. (2021). Sexual health (excluding reproductive health, intimate partner violence and gender-based violence) and COVID-19: a scoping review. Sexually transmitted infections, 97(6), 402–410. https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-202*-****** ACTIVITIES

• Member, Yale SEAS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging committee. (May 2021 – 2022) Selected as one of two undergraduates on a committee to draft a five-year plan for promoting Diversity. Met with students to discuss concerns and organized a town hall for discussion of drafted plans

• Member, Yale African Students Association, (May 2019 – 2022) Involved in the YASA club where students from various African countries come together and discuss pertinent issues in Africa. There are also events held to herald and showcase the unique qualities and cultures of the Continent.

• Volunteer, United Way of Greater New Haven, New Haven. (August 2018 – 2022) Part of a team of students who work with United Way of Greater New Haven in public park cleanups and organizing soup kitchens and building relationships with the participants.

• Volunteer with Yale Community Soup Kitchen. (August 2018 – 2021) Work with a team of 15 students to serve meals to the homeless in the community on Saturday nights. Involved in organizing volunteers and securing meals and seating.

• Tutor with Yale Education Tutoring Initiative (YETI). (August 2020 – 2022) Tutor students weekly in academic subjects that they have difficulty in understanding to help them excel. Also provide structure and mentorship to the youth in New Haven and help them navigate their academics.

• Yale Summer Session. (Summer 2019) Studied level 3 and 4 French over the summer including a one month stay in France. SKILLS

• Scientific research; Literature review; Clinical insight; Data management; Data analysis; Written communication; Project coordination; Event management; Leadership; Mentoring; Community service; Equity and inclusion; Problem-solving; Time management; Adaptability; Computer software: Knowledge of matlab for biological computation, tableau; html & CSS; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Fluent in Twi, Ga and Ewe, which are Ghanaian languages, and French.

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