jones - Biologist

Demonstrated experience with Molecular Biology Techniques.

Demonstrated experience with Genomic Sequencing.

Demonstrated experience with Bioinformatic Analysis.

Demonstrated experience with Human/Pathogen Genome Research.

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules spanning Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostic Techniques, Biochemistry, and Pathobiology of Cancer.. Communicate complex scientific concepts to learners across different levels and disciplines, supporting clear interpretation and application of technical information.. Supervised 15 MSc/MRes postgraduate research projects (2023–2025), providing structured feedback, research guidance, and evaluation of scientific work.

Evaluated and validated AI-generated responses for accuracy, factual correctness, and clarity across diverse subject areas.. Reviewed PowerPoint slide decks for design and visual accuracy.. Applied subject matter expertise to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and communication issues in technical and non-technical materials.. Conducted comparative analysis of outputs, delivering structured feedback to improve model performance and reliability.. Assessed content for audience appropriateness, logical reasoning, and effective information delivery while maintaining high annotation quality standards.

Delivered teaching and practical scientific training in medical laboratory sciences and related biomedical disciplines.. Supervised 26 undergraduate final-year dissertation projects (2014–2023), supporting research design, analysis, interpretation, and scientific communication.. Contributed to research and multidisciplinary collaboration across biomedical and genomic epidemiology projects.

Coordinated an innovation partnership involving the University of St Andrews, University of Health and Allied Sciences, and University of Cape Coast.. Supported cross-institutional collaboration, project activities, and communication among academic and innovation stakeholders.

Led genomic epidemiology activities involving sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 genomes to monitor the epidemiology of the virus in Ghana's Eastern Corridor.. Applied genomic sequencing and analytical approaches to interpret pathogen genome data and support epidemiological research.

Facilitated training for laboratory personnel in priority pathogen diagnosis, translating technical laboratory knowledge into practical training.

Conducted research using next-generation sequencing for diagnosis of febrile infections from dry blood spots, including nanopore sequencing for differential diagnosis.