COLLINS PATTEH

I am a highly motivated biotechnology professional with good academic and research experience in advanced molecular biology, plant genetics, and crop improvement. I hold postgraduate degrees in Applied Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, with hands-on expertise in CRISPR, tissue culture, and seed production. I have contributed to major breeding programs at WACCI, CRIG, and Legacy Crop Centre. My work integrates bioinformatics, field trials, and molecular techniques to solve agricultural challenges. I am passionate about using science to drive sustainable solutions in biotechnology, food security and life sciences at large.

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• Course Representative - University of Westminster Student Union.
• Research Presenter - Genomics and Infectious Diseases Research Symposium.
• President - National Union of Presbyterian Students - University of Ghana.

Clinical Support Worker 

Lister Hospital - East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage

(April 2025 - Present)

• Assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patientcentered care to urology patients.
• Perform and record routine observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiration rate).
• Support patients with personal hygiene needs, including washing, dressing, oral care, and toileting.
• Assist with catheter care, including emptying catheter bags, monitoring output, and reporting abnormalities.
• Help patients with mobility, including repositioning, transferring, and using mobility aids to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns sensitively.
• Assist with nutritional needs, including feeding patients who require help, monitoring fluid intake, and documenting dietary intake.
• Support pre- and post-operative urology patients, ensuring they are prepared for surgery and assisting in recovery.
• Monitor and document fluid balance charts, bowel movements, and urine output for post-operative and catheterized patients.
• Assist in wound care under supervision, including simple dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
• Recognize and escalate deteriorating patients to senior staff promptly.
• Assist in emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, falls) by fetching equipment and supporting the resuscitation team.
• Assist with urological procedures such as bladder irrigation, catheter insertion support, and stent care.
• Educate patients on self-catheterization and stoma care when required.

I.T Assistant. 

University Information Technology Services (UITS) 

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi - Ghana 

(September 2019 – August 2020)

• Led the Support and Helpdesk team, managing and prioritizing technical support requests from both lecturers and students, ensuring timely and effective resolution of IT issues.
• Diagnosed and troubleshot a wide range of software and hardware issues, providing clear and patient assistance to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Performed hardware repairs and software installations, successfully restoring functionality to compromised computer devices and reducing downtime for end users.
• Provided critical support to students concerning data security, including assisting in the retrieval of lost credentials from the university’s database system, thereby ensuring continued access to essential academic resources.
• Conducted training sessions for lecturers on the use of new teaching technologies and software, enhancing their ability to integrate digital tools into their instructional methods.
• Facilitated the online enrolment process for newly admitted and returning students, offering guidance on the university’s digital platforms and overseeing biometric registration, which streamlined administrative procedures.
• Provided on-call support during critical periods, such as examination weeks, ensuring minimal disruption to academic activities.

• 4D - Nucleofector ® X Unit Technology and Genome Editing - Lonza Bioscience - UoW
• Plant Virology and Viral Disease Research Training - Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
• Fermentation Technology Pilot Plant Experimentations – University of Westminster
• Extraction Methods of Bioactive Compounds - Centre for Nutraceuticals, University of Westminster
• Genomics and Infectious Diseases Research Training - University of Westminster