Leslien Osei Sarpong, BSc, is a graduate student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, pursuing a master’s in nursing – Entry into Practice program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, and has a background in scientific research, with experience supporting clinical and laboratory-based studies. Leslien currently serves as the Graduate Research Assistant for the Gambia Research Ethics and Methodology Training Initiative (GamREMTI). She is deeply inspired by the GamREMTI program to strengthen her skills in research and evidence-based practice, with the goal of applying them to improve healthcare outcomes in Ghana and contribute meaningfully to the country’s health system.