Alfred Effah

Professional Background

Alfred earned his bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, where he developed an interest in immunology and cancer research. After graduation, he worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST for three years, gaining experience in immune profiling and clinical research. His interest in understanding how the immune system influences cancer progression led him to pursue a PhD in Cancer Biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. In the Pyaram Lab, he studies diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), focusing on NRF2 signaling and its potential role in improving CAR T-cell therapy. Outside the lab, Alfred enjoys playing soccer and listening to music.