Francis Korshe Cooper
Rehab Community, Paynesville City
Summary
- Experienced Microbiologist with over two years of research on antimicrobial resistance among Gram-negative bacteria. Proven expertise in designing and executing complex experiments to investigate antibiotic resistance and molecular mechanisms associated with resistance. I am skilled in utilizing advanced laboratory techniques and cutting-edge technologies to analyze biomolecules and contribute to the understanding of biological systems. My work also extends to studying the interactions of quantum dots and pathogenic bacteria both in biofilm and planktonic forms using advanced imaging techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wet-Lab Assistant
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
Türkiye
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised by Prof Dr. Onder Ergönül, I worked as a Wet-lab assistant on the Pfizer Multi-center project in Türkiye. The project aimed to survey the clinical, bacteriological, and molecular characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa hospital infections by assessing new antimicrobial agents (Ceftazidime-avibactam and piperacillin-tazobactam), emerging resistance, and clinical effectiveness. I assisted in performing sample collection, database organization, stock preparation and culturing techniques, PCR, and AST using routine broth microdilution.
Research Assistant
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
Türkiye
01.2021 - 01.2023
- I worked with post-doctoral fellow Dr. Nazli Ataç on two research projects: Enhanced antimicrobial PDT of 5-ALA in combination with antimicrobial PTT using SPIONs and Antimicrobial activity of type-II InP/AnO quantum dots against biofilm-related bacterial infections. Photocatalytic nanomaterials, such as Quantum Dots (QDs) show promise as an alternative treatment for bacterial infections. Here, we demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of these QDs against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria using cell culture, light exposure, and advanced imaging techniques.
Graduate Research Student
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
Türkiye
01.2020 - 01.2023
- My work in Dr. Füsun Can Lab at KUISCID focused on the effectiveness of siderophore conjugated cephalosporin antibiotic cefiderocol against carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria using broth microdilution antimicrobial susceptibility technique. In this work, we concentrated on identifying genes associated with cefiderocol resistance in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa iron uptake system.
Research Technician
Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL)
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Participate in sample collection expeditions on bats and mammal species alongside team members, ensuring the humane treatment of animal subjects, proper sample collection techniques, maintenance, and appropriate sample storage
- Provide support in all project-related activities in the field, including safeguarding and protecting all project-related material during fieldwork, ensuring the integrity and success of the ongoing research initiatives
- Assist in compiling field data and maintain precise record-keeping procedures to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of observations and findings during the research project
- Summit monthly field reports to supervision, providing detailed updates on field project-related activities, facilitating effective communication, and tracking progress in the ongoing research endeavors
Education
MSc. Medical Microbiology - Antimicrobial resistance/Bacteriology
Koç University
BSc. Biology - Pre-med/Biology
Cuttington University
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting and Problem solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Strong Verbal and Writing Communication
Training
- Rabies Educator
- Basic Biosafety Training
- Biomedical Research Basic/Refresher
- Biomedical Responsibility Conduct and Research
- Conservation Education
- IBB SPSS Statistics
- GraphPad Prism
- STATA
Certification
- Rabies Educator
- Basic Biosafety Training
- Biomedical Research Basic/Refresher
- Biomedical Responsibility Conduct and Research
- SPSS Statistics
Techniques
- Bacteria Cell Culture
- Planktonic and Biofilm Development
- Quantitative and Qualitative Microbial Analysis (PCR and qPCR)
- Bacteria Imaging Techniques
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Laboratory Management
Accomplishments
- Koç University Scholarship, 2020 - 2023
- Türkiye Government Scholarship, 2020 - 2022
Presentations
- Bacterial biofilm inhibition with combined photodynamic therapy cl-hemicynine, 32nd ECCMID (Lisbon, Portugal), Poster
- Combine antimicrobial photodynamic and photothermal therapy of 5-ALA coated SPIONs, 33rd ECCMID (Copenhagen, Denmark), Oral
- Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance, clinical, and molecular characteristics, 33rd ECCMID (Copenhagen, Denmark), Poster
- Emergence of ceftaziime-avibactam resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 33rd ECCMID (Copenhagen, Denmark), Poster
Publications
- Antibacterial Activity of Type-II InP/ZnO Quantum Dots against Biofilm-Related Bacterial Infections, S. Khan, G. Eren, A. Onal, M. Haroon, N. Atac, F. K. Cooper, S. Kolemen, F. Can, S. Nizamoglu, doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.148140
- Cefiderocol resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with multiple resistance mechanisms, F. K. Cooper, N. Atac, C. Vatansever, F. Can, O. Ergonul, Manuscript in preparation
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sports
- Hiking
- Cooking
Languages
English
First Language
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Swahili
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Wet-Lab Assistant
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
04.2022 - 10.2023
Research Assistant
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Student
Koç University İş-Bank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Research Technician
Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL)
03.2018 - 10.2019
MSc. Medical Microbiology - Antimicrobial resistance/Bacteriology
Koç University
BSc. Biology - Pre-med/Biology
Cuttington University
- Rabies Educator
- Basic Biosafety Training
- Biomedical Research Basic/Refresher
- Biomedical Responsibility Conduct and Research
- SPSS Statistics
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