Dr. Richard A. Akuffo

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Provide the following information for the Senior/key personnel and other significant contributors. Follow this format for each person. DO NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. NAME: Akuffo, Richard Adjei eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login): RAKUFFO POSITION TITLE: Research Scientist EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.) INSTITUTION AND LOCATION DEGREE (if applicable) Completion Date MM/YYYY FIELD OF STUDY University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana BSc 05/2006 Zoology University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana MPhil 12/2009 Health Informatics University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana PhD 07/2020 Epidemiology A. Personal Statement I have a background in health informatics and epidemiology, with specific training and expertise in disease surveillance, project management, and monitoring and evaluation of global health projects. I have experience with the design and implementation of research projects targeting respiratory infections such as influenza and skin diseases, particularly cutaneous leishmaniasis, Haemophilus Ducreyi, buruli ulcer, and yaws. B. Positions and Honors Positions and Employment 2020-2022 Medical and Scientific Research Fellow (part time), University of Ghana Medical Center 2017-2017 Public Health Agency Internship, Geneva, Switzerland 2016-2016 Part-time Data Analyst, Institute of Research and Development (IRD), Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research 2012-date Research Officer, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana 2012-2015 Part-time Lecturer, School of Public Health, University of Ghana 2012-2013 Consultant, Global Disease Detection and Response Program (GDDRP) Cairo projects in Ghana 2009-2012 Research Coordinator/Data Manager, US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3(NAMRU3) Ghana Detachment C. Selected Publications Jones AH, Ampofo W, Akuffo R, Doman B, Duplessis C, Amankwa JA, Sarpong C, Sagoe K, Agbenohevi P, Puplampu N, Armah G, Koram KA, Nyarko EO, Bel-Nono S, Dueger EL. Sentinel surveillance for influenza among severe acute respiratory infection and acute febrile illness inpatients at three hospitals in Ghana. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2016 Sep;10(5):367-74. doi: 10.1111/irv.12397. Epub 2016 Jun 30. PMID: 27239956; PMCID: PMC4947945. Akuffo, R., Sanchez, C., Chicharro, C., Carrillo, E., Attram, N., Mosore, M.-T., Yeboah, C., Kotey, N. K., Boakye, D., Ruiz-Postigo, J.-A., Moreno, J., Wilson, M., Sarfo, B., & Anto, F. (2021). Detection of cutaneous leishmaniasis in three communities of Oti Region, Ghana. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 15(5), e0009416. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009416