JOSEPH OBIRI ASANTE

Dynamic Public Health and Pharmacology Researcher with Expertise in Extraction and analysis of Proteins, Amino Acids, Sugars, and Exploring Anti-aging Properties of plant medicines. Proficient in Quality of Life Research and Health Services Research. Demonstrated outstanding presentation, communication, and cross-functional team-building skills. Adept at using advanced laboratory equipment and statistical tools like R, Stata, and Power PI for rigorous scientific research. Multifaceted Lecturer with 5 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds.

• The relationship between psychosocial risk factors, burnout and quality of life among primary healthcare workers in rural Guangdong province: a cross-sectional study, Asante, J. O., Li, M. J., Liao, J., Huang, Y. X., & Hao, Y. T., BMC Health Services Research, 19, 1, 447, 10.1186/s12913-019-4278-8
• Characteristics of medical disputes arising from dental practice in Guangzhou, China: an observational study, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Asante JO, et al., BMJ Open, 8, e018738, 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018738
• Ion Chromatography-Integrated pulsed amperometric detection method for the determination of N-acetyl neuraminic acid content in bird's nests, Li, G., Asante, J.O, Dai. J,Wu Y. N.,Lai, Xi.P., Journal of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 30, 1, 2014
• Optimization of dynamic continuous circumfluence extraction technology for extraction of free anthraquinones in Radix polygoni multiflori, Asante, J.O, Wu, Y. N, Qiu, Z. S, Shen, Y. J, Ping, W, Liu, M.P, Chinese Medical Journal, 3, 24-28, 2013
• (Asante, JO), Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials, 37, 2, 334-338, 2014

• PhD Research, 09/2014 - 06/2019, Sun Yat-sen University, Investigated quality of life among primary healthcare workersMedical dispute research in ChinaHealth services researchProficient in using statistical tools such as R and STATA for data analysis and interpretation.Collaborated with international researchers to expand the knowledge base in the field.
• Master's Research, 09/2010 - 07/2013, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Investigated the pharmacological properties of traditional Chinese herbs, focusing on their impact on human health.Utilized various laboratory techniques, including cell culture, animal studies, and chemical analysis.Analyzed data using advanced statistical tools, contributing to evidence-based healthcare practices.Conducted groundbreaking research on the extraction and analysis of edible bird's nests, with a focus on proteins, amino acids, and sugars.Investigated the anti-aging properties of edible bird's nests and Rhodiola algida, contributing to the understanding of natural remedies.Published several research papers in high-impact journals and presented findings at international academic conferences.Utilized advanced laboratory equipment, including mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and electrophoresis equipment.

• English- Fluent (Listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• Chinese (mandarin) – Fluent (Listening, speaking, reading and writing)

• Competent in all standard IT technologies for enhancing the teaching and learning experience
• Skilled in the use of interactive white boards including Smart, Promethean and Ketab
• Solid knowledge of using and interpreting progress and tracking data

• Advanced public health and pharmacology research
• Quality of life research
• Extra-curricular activities including Science salons and sports