Adedamola Adeyemi
Summary
I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biology on my path to medical school to become a physician–scientist; a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. During my undergraduate studies I aim to develop a hefty background of research experience and laboratory skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
The N'Gouemo Lab W/ Dr. Prosper N'Gouemo
Howard University, Washington DC
09.2025 - Current
- Quickly adapted to handling Genetically Epilepsy Prone Rat (GEPR): immobilization, intraperitoneal injection, gavage, euthanization.
- Independently execute screening of epileptic seizures in GEPR model and retesting post-administration of drugs, maintaining lab notebook for analysis purposes.
- Observe surgical operations and tissue collection with goal of independent sample collection.
Research Assistant
TheASHLab W/ Dr.Ames Sutton-Hickey
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Explored the CTA paradigm in mice and designed a novel study to further examine the neural mechanisms of food preference, especially relating to ARFID.
- Collaborated with lab mentor to further research methodology of data collection and analysis.
- Quickly adapted to animal research, learning mouse handling technique with home cage tasks.
- Independently sliced, stained, and mounted mouse brains to microscopy slides in preparation for fluorescent and contrast microscopy.
- Independently completed extensive microscopic imaging and notetaking to further investigation of general neural activity throughout all regions of the mouse brain in relation to CTA.
- As first author, produced and presented research poster, Analyzing & Quantifying Animal Feeding Behaviors Within the Mouse Model of Conditioned Taste Aversion, at Temple University Annual Retreat 2025 and Society for Neuroscience (SfN) 2025.
- Actively engage in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Virtually upkeep data collection and analysis, also fine tuning machine learning protocol and use of PACER App, made by Dr. Sutton-Hickey.
Student Researcher
HHMI SEA–PHAGES W/ Dr.Mary Ayuk
Howard University, Washington DC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Independently collected, isolated, amplified, and extracted bacteriophage DNA.
- Completed a whole genome annotation of newly encountered bacteriophage DNA, contributing to knowledge of host Mycobacterium smegmatis mc²155, a bacterial strain related to bacteria that cause tuberculosis, leprosy, and other related diseases.
- Collaborated with classmates to develop research goals, working together to produce reliable experimental data and peer-reviewing annotations.
- Utilized widely established bioinformatics tools: GeneMark, BLAST, ARAGORN, Starterator, HHPred, PECAAN, and others.
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and results for future reference.
- Produced and presented abstract and research poster for Howard University Research Month and 2025 SEA Virtual Symposium — Discovery and Genomic Characterization of Phages Blessjoy and Temprado.
Franciscan Health Hospital & Advance Psychiatry and Counseling
Olympia Fields, IL
- Had opportunities to shadow medical professionals across many specialties in Ortho, Cancer, Stress Lab, Radiology, Rehab, and Family Birth and to conduct a GPCOG screening for Dementia with a patient 1-on-1.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington DC05-2028
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-Way East Community High School
Frankfort, IL06-2024
Skills
- Animal Handling (Mice, Rats)
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Immunohistochemical Staining
- Microscopy and Imaging (Contrast, Fluorescent)
- Microtoming/Slicing
- Plaque Assay
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
Wet Lab Skills
- Restriction Enzyme Digest
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Bioinformatics
- Machine Learning (SLEAP AI)
- Office365
- R/RStudio
Computer Skills
Certification
- Seizure First Aid
- Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
Timeline
Research Assistant
The N'Gouemo Lab W/ Dr. Prosper N'Gouemo
09.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
TheASHLab W/ Dr.Ames Sutton-Hickey
06.2025 - Current
Student Researcher
HHMI SEA–PHAGES W/ Dr.Mary Ayuk
08.2024 - 05.2025
Franciscan Health Hospital & Advance Psychiatry and Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-Way East Community High School
PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS
- Mid Atlantic Neuroscience Development Scholars (MINDS)
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Alliance– PHAGE Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (HHMI SEA–PHAGES)