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Houston, TX, US

The International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) primarily benefits ethnically diverse and underrepresented groups. SMDP program serves students, industry executives, and entrepreneurs by utilizing facilitated mentoring, direct instruction, and web-based learning

Houston Texas

• Technical Documentation: Created and maintained detailed technical documentation, including production procedure manuals, application notes, and troubleshooting guides to assist in resolving technical issues.
• Product Management and Market Expansion: Re-invented an existing product, successfully launching it into a new market segment.
• Production and Manufacturing Standardization: Implemented a standardized recipe and established a robust production manufacturing system, ensuring operational consistency and efficiency.
• Client Relations and Communication: Acted as a liaison between the company and clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives to deliver exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Branding and Marketing Strategy Execution: Developed and executed targeted branding and marketing strategies, resulting in the establishment of a six-figure business and significant market penetration.

Houston, Texas Area

• Project Leadership: Completed four major projects on Group A Streptococcus and Clostridium difficile, including identifying an accessory gene regulator in C. difficile and elucidating a molecular mechanism leading to.
• Laboratory Techniques: Demonstrated hands-on experience in plasmid DNA isolation and preparation, as well as conducting ELISA and immunoassay procedures with precision.
• Advanced PCR Techniques: Utilized extensive experience in qPCR and digital PCR to analyze genetic material, ensuring accurate and reliable results for various research studies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with three research laboratories and biomedical informaticians, contributing to three peer-reviewed publications and presenting findings at five scientific conferences.
• Grant and Award Recognition: Secured over $254,000 in grant funding and received $1,200 in travel awards to attend the ASM and SMDP conferences, highlighting the significance and impact of the research conducted.
• Academic Retention Research: Uncovered targeted interventions to increase academic retention in college students, providing valuable insights and recommendations to improve educational outcomes

Center For Infectious Diseases At Houston

• Random Mutagenesis Library Generation: Created a random mutagenesis library in Clostridium difficile to explore genetic variability and identify key functional genes.
• Gene Function Assessment: Performed complementation experiments on generated mutants to assess gene function and determine their role in C. difficile pathogenesis.
• Murine Infection Model Development: Contributed to the development of a murine infection model of C. difficile, facilitating in vivo studies of bacterial infection and disease progression.
• Efficacy Evaluation of Compounds: Evaluated the efficacy of various compounds using the C. difficile murine infection model, identifying potential therapeutic agents.
• Gut Microbiota Research: Investigated the effect of gut microbiota on the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), providing insights into microbial contributions to disease mechanisms.

Lagos, Nigeria

• Technical Support and Training: Provided comprehensive technical support and training to customers on the use of advanced scientific instruments and software, ensuring optimal performance and user proficiency.
• Customer Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with clients by understanding their research needs and providing tailored solutions to enhance their scientific outcomes.
• Product Demonstrations and Presentations: Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to prospective and existing customers, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of scientific products and technologies.
• Application Development: Collaborated with customers to develop and optimize applications for their specific research projects, leading to successful implementation and increased customer satisfaction.
• Market Feedback and Product Improvement: Gathered and communicated customer feedback to the product development team, contributing to product improvements and the development of new features.
• Sales Support: Supported the sales team by providing technical expertise during customer meetings, contributing to the successful closure of sales opportunities.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Microbiology And Infectious Diseases

Master'S Degree, Biomedical Sciences

Master’S Degree, Biomedical Informatics

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Anatomy