Tunde Smith, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

Zug, Switzerland

• Developed and maintained long-term relationships with KOLs, presenting at international congresses and scientific meetings to expand network and assure credibility.
• Interacted with HCPs to understand their views and align with medical strategy, sharing insights with sponsors.
• Supported medical events with guidance, education, and training.
• Supervised the Scientific Communication Managers and medical affairs team, assisting with publications, slide decks, posters, and other programs.
• Acted as the scientific bridge and first point of contact between KOLs and clients, providing compliant and consistent medical and scientific support.
• Maintained expertise in relevant therapeutic areas to provide accurate information and support.

Nashville, TN, United States

• Founded a lifestyle brand promoting health, leading to significant community impact with over 10,000 meal donations to local food banks.
• Managed all aspects of business operations, resulting in a 50% year-over-year increase in sales and a 30% expansion in product offerings.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

The Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was charted on December 5, 1919, at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. As the 21st House of Alpha, it is the First chapter in Alpha South and the only collegiate chapter charted at a professional school. Since its chartering, the CHI chapter has produced more than 140 Physicians, Dentists, Research.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

• Enhanced Representation: Added an MHS representative position to ensure all programs felt represented and involved with GSA.
• Promoted Engagement: Organized events like "Brunch & Bubbly" and monthly "Link Ups" to encourage student participation and networking.
• Fostered Collaboration: Initiated "Chat and Sip" sessions to improve research collaboration between SOGSR faculty and students.
• Strengthened Inter-School Relationships: Organized events like the Afrobeats dance class and "Zo-Love" to bridge gaps between different schools at Meharry.
• Community Involvement: Led community service initiatives like the Nashville Food Project, Oasis Center Snack Pack Drive, and Pearl Cohn Clothing and Supply Drive.
• Mentorship Program: Established the "Adopt a School" Mentorship Program to support high school students and encourage further education.Awarded Most Improved Organization from the Pre Alumni Association (2020)

Bethesda, Maryland

• Studied molecular and genetic programs regulating tumor initiation and metastatic progression.
• Conducted genotyping and immunohistochemistry to evaluate gene expression related to cancer development.

South San Francisco

· Identified potential drug targets through research on cancer epigenetics and epithelial cell to mesenchymal cell transition, informing future drug development strategies.· Contributed as an author to a peer-reviewed publication detailing findings on cancer epigenetics and its implications for therapeutic development.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Investigated curcumin's impact on aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling in prostate cancer cells.
• Developed expertise in in vitro techniques, including western blotting, PCR, and cell culturing.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Aligned DNA sequencing reads with zinc-finger binding protein sequences to study genetic predispositions in Down syndrome.
• Analyzed large data sets using computational methods, enhancing analytical skills.

Houston, Texas Area

• Quantified tumor growth in genetically engineered mice and classified tumors by type.
• Gained proficiency in in vivo techniques, including tissue sectioning, confocal microscopy, and immunohistochemistry staining.

• Conducted research on “The Synergistic Role of Pten and Smad4 in the Suppression of Lung Cancer”
• Isolated lungs from mice and prepared them for western blotting or IHC staining
• Performed western blots to analyze lung cancer-related pathways and tested inhibitors with cell invasion assays

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Internship under the mentorship of anesthesiologist, Dr. Travis Weddington, observing the role of an anesthesiology before, during, and after surgery.

- Summer internship under the mentorship of Dr. David R. Soto Pantoja - Conducted research on “The Role of Thrombospondin-1/CD47 Axis on the Regulation of Autophagy”- Summer internship culminated with a graduate level research project, poster, and presentation

- Summer Internship under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Jones and Dr. Kaori Ihida-Stansberry- Conducted research on “Lung Cell Differentiation Controlled the Microenvironment” - Summer internship culminated with a graduate level research project, poster, and presentation

Rabat, Morocco

1 of 14 students selected from high school applicants nation wide to be first to study abroad in a Muslim Country. Lived and studied nearly 5 months in Morocco with a host family, spoke French and learned a little Arabic. Attended a private French school where all classes were taught in French.

- Summer Internship under the mentorship of Dr. Satoru Eguchi and Dr. Akira Takaguri- Conducted research on “The Role of ADAM 17 on Angiotensin II Induced Hypertrophy” - Summer internship culminated with a graduate level research project, poster, and presentation

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Oncology And Cancer Biology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association - Ph.D. Representative (2018-2019); Pre Alumni Association - School of Graduate.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology

Activities and Societies: Hopps Scholar, Spelman Freshman Class Council, Morehouse RHA Senate, Morehouse Sophomore Class Council

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Junior Class Council, Senior Class Council, Lacrosse Team, Robotics Team

General Studies, 10Th Grade

Studied in Rabat, Morocco as an International Student Ambassador through the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program sponsored by the U.S..