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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Gh

Lagos State, Nigeria

Lagos State, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

• Planning and executing sample preparation for the Next Generation Sequencing workflows using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 5000Dx and the Thermofisher Genexus Ion Torrent Automated System• Designing and implementing personnel training curriculums, competency assessments and onboarding of 20+ new hires• Coordinating interdepartmental training and workshops on Nucleic-Acid Extraction, qPCR, Paternity Testing, Sequencing and Genotyping wet-lab processes• Overseeing assay… Show more • Planning and executing sample preparation for the Next Generation Sequencing workflows using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 5000Dx and the Thermofisher Genexus Ion Torrent Automated System• Designing and implementing personnel training curriculums, competency assessments and onboarding of 20+ new hires• Coordinating interdepartmental training and workshops on Nucleic-Acid Extraction, qPCR, Paternity Testing, Sequencing and Genotyping wet-lab processes• Overseeing assay validation of new protocols• Proficiency in utilizing automation systems such as liquid handlers (Hamilton Microlab STAR, Tecan EVO, Opentrons OT-2) Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

As Molecular Research Scientist II, my responsibilities were in;• Leading the laboratory processing for the 1000 Whole Genome Sequencing Project that generated genomic data from ~1000 participants from 50 top ethnic groups in Nigeria.• Co-ordinating sample processing for the DIAGENE project which in partnership with Goldfinch Bio aimed to compare the distribution of genetic mutations in Nigerian patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy to the existing databases… Show more As Molecular Research Scientist II, my responsibilities were in;• Leading the laboratory processing for the 1000 Whole Genome Sequencing Project that generated genomic data from ~1000 participants from 50 top ethnic groups in Nigeria.• Co-ordinating sample processing for the DIAGENE project which in partnership with Goldfinch Bio aimed to compare the distribution of genetic mutations in Nigerian patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy to the existing databases of similar patients in Europe and North America.• Onboarding and training new molecular research scientists, designing and implementing training curriculums in addition to structuring & conducting competency assessments. Show less

Lagos, Ogun, Kano

The COVID-19 Response Team was set-up to contribute to increasing testing capacity across the Nigerian states. As Lead Scientist, my responsibilities were in;• Setting up 3 of 5 COVID-19 test facilities across Lagos, Ogun & Kano states• Planning & Implementing laboratory workflow of BSL2+ laboratories at these sites• Implementing Safety & Quality policies• Writing Standard Operating Procedures for every stage of the laboratory workflow• Training and Onboarding of… Show more The COVID-19 Response Team was set-up to contribute to increasing testing capacity across the Nigerian states. As Lead Scientist, my responsibilities were in;• Setting up 3 of 5 COVID-19 test facilities across Lagos, Ogun & Kano states• Planning & Implementing laboratory workflow of BSL2+ laboratories at these sites• Implementing Safety & Quality policies• Writing Standard Operating Procedures for every stage of the laboratory workflow• Training and Onboarding of 8+ Molecular Lab Scientists after laboratory set-up Show less

Nigeria

• Carried out Whole Genome Sequencing, Rapid Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Lassa virus.• Immunological characterization of host-viral interaction of Lassa mammarenavirus

Lund, Sweden

AIESEC is partnered with the UN to create projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. AIESEC is the largest international youth run non-profit organization, and thus provides an unrivaled platform for cross-cultural exchange to take place.As President of the Lund chapter of AIESEC, my responsibilities were in;• Defining Local Strategies of AIESEC in Lund and aligning them to the National direction of AIESEC in Sweden.• Legislation and Legalities of AIESEC in Lund… Show more AIESEC is partnered with the UN to create projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. AIESEC is the largest international youth run non-profit organization, and thus provides an unrivaled platform for cross-cultural exchange to take place.As President of the Lund chapter of AIESEC, my responsibilities were in;• Defining Local Strategies of AIESEC in Lund and aligning them to the National direction of AIESEC in Sweden.• Legislation and Legalities of AIESEC in Lund and AIESEC in Sweden• Managing & Coaching 6 project teams in both business-to-business and business-to-customer operations. Show less

Lund, Sweden

As Vice President of Incoming Exchange & Sales, my responsibilities were in;• Managing a team, creating a strategy to upscale sales operations & delegating tasks.• Ensuring quality and standards are met during operations involving incoming exchanges• Negotiating terms of new contracts for sustainable partnerships.• Forming new partnerships with companies in the Skane region.• Designing Projects aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development goals.• Creating and… Show more As Vice President of Incoming Exchange & Sales, my responsibilities were in;• Managing a team, creating a strategy to upscale sales operations & delegating tasks.• Ensuring quality and standards are met during operations involving incoming exchanges• Negotiating terms of new contracts for sustainable partnerships.• Forming new partnerships with companies in the Skane region.• Designing Projects aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development goals.• Creating and implementing a business-to-business marketing strategy. Show less

Ibadan

IITA strives to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development.Projects: Candidate gene sequencing and validation of SNP markers linked to carotenoid content in cassava (Manihot esculenta L. Crantz).Optimizing a more economical way of Identifying polymorphisms in PSY gene using TETRA-ARMS PCR

Abuja

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Molecular Biology And Biotechnology

Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program, Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs

Erasmus Traineeship, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology

Masters thesis on functional characterization of genetic loci identified in a gene-physical activity interaction study of blood lipid levels

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry