The Researcher.Life Ambassador Program is a global community of researchers who wish to give back to their academic communities by mentoring and collaborating with other researchers. Researcher.Life Ambassadors empower themselves and their fellow researchers with advanced tools and services from Researcher.Life that help them do more, be more, and succeed more. Every month we spotlight one Ambassador who has gone the extra mile in supporting their academic community.
Ambassador of the Month: Ephraim Senkyire
Ephraim Senkyire is a Researcher.Life Ambassador and nursing professional from Ghana. His research focus is on maternal and new-born and child health issues. He is a Senior Nursing Officer in the Department of Nursing, Ghana Health Service.
Could you tell us a little about your research?
I published my first paper in 2019 which was my undergraduate thesis. A friend, Dr Emmanuel Lamptey encouraged me, and had supported and collaborated with me since 2019. Aside from him I do also collaborate with national, regional and international researchers with diverse backgrounds. My interest lies in maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent, reproductive, young and youth health. I have more than 10 publications with 7 being Scopus certified.
How did you get interested in this field?
I published my first paper in 2019, which was my undergraduate thesis. A friend, Dr Emmanuel Lamptey encouraged me and had supported and collaborated with me since 2019. Aside from him, I do also collaborate with national, regional and international researchers with diversely background. My interest lies in maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent, reproductive, young and youth health. I have more than 10 publications with 7 being Scopus certified.
What are you currently working on now?
I am currently working on institutional birth, impact of COVID-19 on maternal health and PrEP.
Why did you decide to become a Researcher.Life Ambassador?
I became an Ambassador because I need to improve on my research skills, learn and share with others and also made this programme known to others.
What is the best part about working in research?
When you have able and willing people, and when your paper is accepted for publication.
And the most challenging part about working in research?
Time commitment
What is the one thing you want people to know about Researcher.Life?
It has so many resources for beginners, pioneers, health professionals and academic institutions.
How has Researcher.Life Ambassador Program helped you in empowering the research community?
I was able to introduce it to my friends and colleagues and some institutions such as AfroPHC, AHRO university etc.
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