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Joanna Okenwa

@joannaokenwa

Biomedical imaging researcher developing a Turku Visual Atlas infrastructure framework and applying deep learning to brain tumor volume estimation.

Finland

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At Åbo Akademi University, I completed an MSc in Biomedical Imaging and researched automatic glioma volume estimation using a VNET convolutional neural network. I also developed the Turku Visual Atlas infrastructure framework as a project supported by Turku Bioscience Catalyst Funding.

At Science Pitchers, I created content and event schedules and helped turn scientific concepts into accessible workshop and project content. My research includes co-authoring a systematic review of deep learning for medical ultrasound image segmentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Research Intern

Science Pitchers

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Completed 4-week intensive training on machine learning, data visualization, Python, medical libraries, neuroimaging, and data workflows.

Machine Learning Data Visualization Python Neuroimaging Data Workflows

Project Management & Social Media Intern

Science Pitchers

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Created and managed content and event schedule calendar. Created science communication ideas and broke down technical jargon for workshops and events.

Content Management Event Planning Science Communication Social Media

Field Outreach Intern

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

Nov 2017 - Oct 2018 (11 months)

Conducted clinical field research and data collection. Led public training and sensitization workshops on drug abuse, self-medication, fake drugs, and expired products.

Field Research Data Collection Public Training Workshop Facilitation

Laboratory Intern (Plant Tissue Culture)

National Root Crops Research Institute

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared media, followed sterilization protocols, and tracked data. Collected and harvested samples for plant tissue culture research.

Media Preparation Sterilization Protocols Data Tracking Sample Collection

Laboratory Intern (Pathology)

National Root Crops Research Institute

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Processed clinical samples, prepared cultures, and performed diagnostics. Assisted in free HIV/AIDS testing clinics and entered clinical data for patient laboratory records.

Clinical Specimen Management Preparation Of Cultures Diagnostics Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

2012 - 2017

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, completed in 2017.

ALX Africa

Virtual Assistance Course, Virtual Assistance

Completed a Virtual Assistance Course.

ALX Africa

Introduction to Project Management Course, Project Management

Completed an Introduction to Project Management Course with a course completion certificate.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

IT Basic Training, Information Technology

Completed IT Basic Training.

Michael Okpara University

Peace and Conflict Resolution Training, Peace and Conflict Resolution

Completed Peace and Conflict Resolution Training.

Åbo Akademi University

Master of Science, Biomedical Imaging

Grade: 4/5

Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging, completed in June 2026. Thesis on automatic estimation of brain tumor volume using VNET convolutional neural network.