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Mr. James William Ampofo
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Mr. James William Ampofo

Assistant Lecturer - ( Senior Member ) Department of Imaging and Sonography Technology
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Field(s) of Specialization
Biometry
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging
Ultrasonography
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Diagnostic Imaging
Health Statistics, and Research
Medical Imaging in the evaluation of prostate cancer
Medical and Health Ethics
Radiographic Anatomy( Application of Medical Imaging in the Study of Human Anatomy)
About

A passionate healthcare professional and academic with more than 20years clinical, managerial and mentoring experience in medical imaging and radiologic practice in the largest teaching hospital in West Africa and more than 10years academic experience in teaching, training and research currently; lecturing in one of the leading universities in Africa. An inspiring team-minded, client-sensitive professional that constantly seeks opportunity for innovative teaching, training and research in radiologic and imaging sciences. 

A medical imaging professional, specialising in Radiography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasonography. Lecture undergraduates in Introduction to Medical Imaging; Introduction to Medical Equipment; Medical Imaging Anatomy (Radiography and Ultrasound); Specialized Imaging Modalities (in Radiography), Ultrasound Imaging and Pathology Evaluation; Imaging Pathology and Pattern recognition. Research interests are Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Prostate cancer; Fetal Sonographic Biometry, Neuroimaging and Radiography Clinical Education. Research areas include the Digital Subtraction Angiography in the diagnosis of Dissecting Aneurysm, Sonographic determination of factors influencing fetal biometry. Ongoing research include the application of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the management of prostate cancer. 

An ordained Christian minister.

Married with four children.

Student Centred 21st Century Approach. 

Personal teaching philosophy: I see myself as a parent and my students as my children who need holistic training and care. I also regard my students as if they were my congregants. This two views make me go beyond the academic and professional training and take keen interest in their welfare and their well being.  I do not proselytize them but guide them whenever they seek counsel for academic, professional and general life. 

Degrees
  • Master of Science in Medical Ultrasonography

    University of Ghana 2014
  • Speaker/Resource person

    October, 2023

    Ghana-Norway Summer School (SuS2023) “Emergence of New Technologies in Diagnostic Medical Imaging” University of Cape Coast.

  • Resource person/Speaker

    September, 2023

    1st International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)-Africa Chapter/ 2nd Sub-Saharan MRI Training Workshop, “Advancing MRI Technology in Africa: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon and Alisa Hotel Accra.

  • Oral Presentation

    September, 2022

    1st Sub-Saharan Africa Low-Field MRI Workshop, “Strengthening MRI Access, Research and Training in Africa” Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda, 26th-30th September 2022. SMARTA Africa Network funded by The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. Mbarara, Uganda.

  • Oral Presentation

    August, 2022

    1st College of Health & Allied Sciences, UCC and 13th Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana Joint Scientific Conference ’22 Theme: Deploying cutting edge biomedical and clinical research to achieve the Sustainable Developing Goals (SDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa August 24-26,2022 University of Cape Coast. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..

  • Participated

    February, 2019

    10th Biennial Scientific Conference of Pan African Congress of Radiology and Imaging International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana..

  • Presented a Paper

    August, 2018

    National Scientific Conference and 6th Biennial National Congress of the Ghana Society of Radiographers Koforidua, Ghana.

  • Attended

    June, 2017

    Africa Regional Radiology Forum, GE Healthcare – Life Sciences, Kuriftu Resort Debre Zeit, Ethiopia..

  • Presented a Paper

    March, 2017

    Regional Scientific Workshop of the Ghana Society of Radiographers in Cape Coast 18th March and Accra 24th June 2017 Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Speaker/Presented a Paper

    October, 2016

    19th ISRRT World Congress and 23rd EACRT and 51st KRTA Annual Meeting, Seoul South Korea.

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2023

    Best lecturer, Department of Imaging and Sonography, SAHS, CoHAS, UCC

    School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast

  2. 2022

    Travel grant,

    The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative/SMARTA (2022)

  1. 2023

    Member

    Convention of Biomedical Research Ghana, COBREG

  2. 2022

    Member

    Strengthening MRI Access, Research and Training in Africa Network (SMART AFRICA NETWORK)

  3. 2018

    Council Member

    International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists

  4. 2017

    Board Member

    University of Cape Coast Shool of Allied Health Sciences

  5. 2016

    National President

    Ghana Society of Radiographers

  6. 2016

    Council Member

    Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professionals

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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