Akpedje Dossou Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Plano, Texas, United States

Fort Worth

Tutor graduate students in selected subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology and immunology

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology and mentored by Dr. Andras Lacko, Dr. Rafal Fudala, and Dr. Rance Berg. My research focused on investigating nanoparticles designed to improve payload delivery to tumor-associated macrophages. During this time, I -Developed drug delivery formulations for targeted delivery using automation equipment such as NanoAssembler GMP system-Developed assays to characterize formulations-Conducted biophysical as well as liquid chromatography characterization of formulations-Designed and conducted in vitro and in vivo experimental studies and used bioanalytical and molecular biology techniques to investigate cytotoxicity, potency, and molecular mechanisms of drug delivery platforms-Provided comprehensive laboratory maintenance and routine testing support, research and grant writing assistance and initiated cross-functional collaboration to achieve research goals-Communicated research findings and topic reviews through 7+ peer-reviewed articles as well as through public (oral and poster) presentations at conferences-Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals as well as abstracts and presentations for conferences

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

*Primary Liaison and representative for the entire graduate student body*Disperse information to the graduate student body and to relevant parties in UNTHSC*Coordinate Campus-wide events and collaboration events with Registered Student Organizations*Initiate and present Students' concerns and needs at Dean's Roundtable meetings *Chair monthly Graduate Student Government Association (GSA) Officer meetings*Coordinate and oversee all GSA-sponsored events/functions*Chair/Host GSA events*Coordinate with VP, Pep-at-large and Treasurer for GSA-sponsored seminars*Serve as a voting member on monthly SBS Education Council Meetings*Appoint Representatives for collaborative endeavors

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

-Assisted the President of the Graduate Student Government Association (GSA) in their functions-Initiated collaborations with other Student Governments and organizations for event planning- Served as voting member in Education Council meetings of the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS)- Coordinated all SBS cohorts' representative elections and GSA Representatives and Executive Council elections - Coordinated GSA Gimme the GIST events

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

*Assisted Graduate Student Association President in event planning and project execution*Assisted team members in their respective roles *Collaborated and maintained working relationships with suppliers

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

-Completed biodistribution studies in human plasma pertaining to drug formulations, in collaboration with the pharmaceutical manufacturing company LipoMedics Inc-Presented and maintained detailed records of experimental operations and findings-Assisted in managing the research laboratory to ensure compliance with the institution's policies

Denton

-Coordinated and led supplemental sessions-Created supporting materials for lectures to promote positive learning experiences.-Facilitated activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.

Dallas

-Prepared laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals required for laboratory sessions-Organized and maintained inventory lab test solutions, compounds, and reagents-Assisted the prep-lab coordinator in managing the pre-lab environment to meet regulatory and operational demands-Facilitate outreach events and lab projects

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: American Physiology Society (APS), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), American Society.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical Sciences

Activities and Societies: UNTHSC Graduate Student Association, AAASBiomedical Sciences with a focus on Biochemistry and Cancer Biology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology And Chemistry, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction leader, Tau Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Iota,Golden key Honor.

Associate Of Science - As, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa