Linda Osei Poku

Linda Osei Poku, a Research Scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), has a BSc in Physics, an M.Phil. in Applied Nuclear Physics, and a Ph.D. in Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. Gained experience in radiotherapy and medical imaging during undergraduate studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana where she opted for medical physics in the third year of study. And therefore, had internships and practical training at the Oncology Unit of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana, and the X-Ray Unit of Manhyia Hospital, Kumasi-Ghana, respectively. Linda bagged an M.Phil. degree in Applied Nuclear Physics from the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon. Where she had experience in Neutron Activation Analysis, reactor physics, and health physics. Linda has worked with the National Nuclear Research Institute of GAEC and was trained in the monitoring and analysis of Radionuclides from the International Monitoring System (IMS) Data of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) radionuclide technology. Later, she pursued a Ph.D. in Imaging and Nuclear Medicine at the Molecular Imaging Research Center of the Harbin Medical University where she formed part of a team tasked to develop an MRI unit that can simultaneously acquire proton, sodium, phosphorus, and fluorine images. Her Ph.D. thesis was on the development of a novel method for the non-invasive determination of EGFR-mutation status and prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using 23Na-MR imaging. Linda is knowledgeable in image data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Currently, she works with the Medical Radiation Physics Centre, in the Radiological and Medical Science Research Institute of GAEC. She is a member of the national audit team for radiological and non-ionizing equipment at various hospitals and health centres in Ghana. The audit evaluates the performance of the equipment, procedure and practices, as well as patient protection and safety. She is a member of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Women in Nuclear, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, and Research Scientist Association Ghana. Linda is also interested in Nuclear Medicine Projects and is open to collaborations, networking and Funding.

Living in : Ghana

Gender : FemaleRace : Black or African American

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Educations

Medical ImagingPhDHarbin Medical University2021-06-25 China

Supervisor's name :Prof Xilin Sun

Title :

23Na magnetic resonance imaging for the determination of NSCLC EGFR mutation status and targeted therapy response monitoring

Nuclear PhysicsMaster'sUniversity of Ghana2012-07-31 Ghana

Supervisor's name :Prof. B. J. B. Nyarko

Title :

Determination of the in-core power and the average core temperature of low power research reactors using gamma dose rate measurement

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Applied PhysicsBachelor'sUniversity of Ghana2008-06-28 Ghana

Supervisor's name :Dr Eric K. T. Addision

Title :

Radiological modelling of Radiotherapy treatment interruption time

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Work Experiences

Research Scientist

at GAEC

I am currently working in this role

Assistant Technician

at K A T H

Start : 12-Aug-2007

End : 17-Aug-2008

Assistant technician

at Manhyia Hospital

Start : 16-Nov-2008

End : 18-Aug-2009

Technologist

at GAEC

Start : 15-Aug-2012

End : 19-Aug-2013

Assistant Research Scient

at GAEC

Start : 17-Sep-2013

End : 21-Jun-2021

Conferences

Your Presentation Title :

23NA-MRI As a Biomarker for Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Conference Name :6th African IRPA congress

Ghana

2022

Your Presentation Title :

Development of Routine MRI Quality Assurance Protocol in Ghana

Conference Name :6th African IRPA congress

Ghana

2022

Your Presentation Title :

Physics Audit of Selected Diagnostic X-Ray Machines in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Conference Name :6th African IRPA congress

Ghana

2022

Your Presentation Title :

IN-VIVO AND EX-VIVO SODIUM IMAGING IN LUNG CANCER AT 9.4T

Conference Name :Molecular Imaging Conference

China

2019

Your Presentation Title :

EX-VIVO SODIUM MRI AT 9.4T

Conference Name :Chinese Congress on Radiology

China

2018

Journal Publications

Publication Title :

23Na-MRI as a Non-invasive Biomarker for Cancer Diagnosis and PrognosisFirst author

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Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Implementation of IAEA/AFRA Harmonized Quality Control Protocol For Diagnostic Radiology: The Ghana ExperienceCorresponding author

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Investigating Subsurface Structures Using Geoelectrical Resistivity Technique on Portion of GAEC Site, Accra, GhanaCorresponding author

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Major, Minor and Trace Element Analysis of Baobab Fruit and Seed by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis TechniqueThird author

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Characterization of low power research reactor neutrons for the validation of k0-INAA standardization based on k0-IAEA softwareCorresponding author

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Applied Radiation and Isotopes

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Application of k0-method in instrumental neutron activation analysis to glass matrix: test study for low power research reactor GHARR-1, Corresponding author

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

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Awards

Whittaker prizeoutstanding 2006-08-15

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Theophilus Sackey

theophilus.sackey@gaec.gov.gh