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Doctoral Student
University of Maine System
I am a graduate of Human Physiology with eight years of research and teaching experience from Nigeria. Previously, I have worked as a tech assistant in a Cardiopulmonary diagnostic laboratory where I did Electrocardiography, Echocardiography and pulmonary function tests on patients. Also, I trained Medical students to perform these procedures. I have taught basic Physiology and Anatomy courses to Nursing and Biomedical students. My B. Tech thesis was focused on the effect of exercise on vertical jump height in athletes such as baseball, volleyball, basketball and soccer players. In 2015, I published my MS thesis focused on the nutritional management of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Nephropathy. Overtime, I learned to combine molecular and nutritional interventions for effective management of Cardiovascular Diseases. Currently, I work at Klimis-Zacas’ Lab to investigate molecular pathways involved in the nutritional management of wounds. Growing up in Nigeria as the only girl in a family of six, I have seen and experienced the limitations that prevent women from quality education and career development. Having successfully overcome some of these barriers, I am passionate about Girls’ Education and Empowerment. Currently, I mentor several young women towards effective career development. In the near future, I hope to become a faculty member in a reputable University with focus on Nutrigenomics and Cardiometabolic research, while I mentor young women in the Biomedical field.