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Ms

Ella Abken

Research Assistant

Clinical Research

Orcid identifier0009-0007-0462-2340
  • Research Assistant
    Clinical Research

BIO

Neuroscience master’s graduate and research assistant with experience in clinical research on ME/CFS and Alzheimer’s disease. Passionate about advancing  gender equality in medicine and bridging evidence gaps through inclusive, patient-centred research. Skilled in statistical analysis and programming to drive robust and impactful scientific outcomes.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research callobrator
    Women's Brain Project, Zurich, Switzerland1 Dec 2022 - 1 Dec 2027
  • Communication lead
    YoungEmerg, Europe1 Jun 2024 - 1 Jun 2027
  • AI Training SPecialist
    Outlier, Remote, GlobalJan 2023 - Oct 2024

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Volunteer
    Sarsas, Bristol, United KingdomMar 2024 - Apr 2025
  • Volunteer
    Miltenyi Biotec (Germany), Cologne, GermanyNov 2020 - Jan 2021
  • Volunteer
    Kasoa Polyclinic, Kasoa, GhanaJul 2017 - Aug 2017

DEGREES

  • Master, Computational cognitive neuroscience
    Goldsmiths University of London, London, United Kingdom1 Sep 2021 - 1 Sep 2022
  • Bachelor, Medicine technologies
    Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz, Germany1 Sep 2016 - 1 Oct 2020

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Performance award
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2030
    London, 21st August 2025 Confirmation of Performance Award The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has awarded a Performance Award to Ms. Ella Abken, Research Assistant within the Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. She was recognised by the Academic Staff Promotions Committee (2025) with a Performance Award for her exceptional contributions and dedicated service, which extended beyond the normal requirements of her role. This award reflects the Committee’s and the Department’s sincere appreciation for her outstanding commitment and valuable support of academic and clinical research.
  • Award winner
    Genesis Research Institute, Witten, Germany2025 - present
    Award winner of the Genises, Summer school, Gender Equity in Clinical Studies through Innovations and Solutions in Digital Health

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • German
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • French
    Can read, write and speak

RESEARCH CENTRES

  • Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre