Carolinas Medical Center
Michael Ekaney
Research Instructor
Education/Training:
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
B.Sc. in Microbiology & Medical Laboratory Technology, 2005
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
M.S. in Microbiology, 2008
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena, Germany
Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine, 2015
Atrium Health
Post Doc in Trauma Surgery Research, 2015-2020
Research and Professional Experience:
Michael Ekaney, a Research Instructor at Carolinas Medical Center, brings nearly a decade of expertise in biomedical sciences. His primary focus has been on characterizing cellular processes under various disease conditions, contributing significantly to critical care and molecular medicine.
Currently, as a Research Instructor, Ekaney leads strategic research at Carolinas Medical Center, addressing conditions of hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation. His work includes improving platelet storage life and studying platelet mitochondrial dysfunction during trauma, with potential applications in austere war environments.
Publications:
Ekaney has authored several publications in esteemed journals, including:
"Assessing Platelet Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a Murine Model of Acute Acetaminophen Toxicity" (J Med Toxicol, 2023)
"Platelet Aggregation, Mitochondrial Function and Morphology in Cold Storage: Impact of Resveratrol and Cytochrome c Supplementation" (Cells, 2022)
"Effects of Guideline-Based Correction of Platelet Inhibition on Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Isolated Blunt Traumatic Brain Injury" (Neurotrauma Rep, 2022)
Poster Presentations and Lectures:
Ekaney has presented research findings in numerous conferences, including the 47th Annual SCCM Congress and the 41st Annual Shock Society, showcasing his work on platelet function and oxidative stress in stored platelets.
Awards:
Shock Society Diversity Award (2017, 2018, 2019)
Science Slam 2nd Prize (2013)
Summer School Molecular Medicine Research Award (2010)
Research Experience/Training:
Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena, Germany (2011-2015)
Summer School Molecular Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Jena (2010)
Nanophysics, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (2009)