Akuah Kontor

Akuah Kontor has a diverse work experience. The most recent position held was at T2 Biosystems as an Associate Scientist, where they were responsible for process development and improvement, working cross-functionally with various teams. Before that, at Pillar Biosciences Incorporated, Akuah worked as a Scientist I, leading a team in developing PCR-based NGS assays. They also worked as a Research Associate at both Pillar Biosciences Incorporated and Bio-Rad Laboratories, where they focused on quality control, assay development, and kit production. Akuah's work experience also includes being an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boston University, where they worked on multiple research projects in cell culture. Prior to that, they worked as an Office Assistant in the Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound Program, where they were responsible for office organization and assisting high school students and staff.

Akuah Kontor completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology at Boston University from 2012 to 2016. Akuah then pursued further education at The Johns Hopkins University, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree. The exact start year for their MS program is not provided, but they completed it in 2019. The specific field of study for their MS degree is not mentioned.