Augustine Anthony

Result-oriented professional with strong hand-eye coordination, experienced in disease modeling, stem cell reprogramming, tissue processing, electroporation, and 3D bioprinting. Dedicated to translating scientific insights into clinical deliverables through innovative research and development projects that meet organizational goals.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science, 01/26, present
• International Society for Stem Cell Research, 01/26, present
• Virginia Academy of Science, 10/25, present
• American Academy of Neurology, 06/25, present

• Monarch Medal of Leadership, Old Dominion University, 05/25
• Education USA Opportunity Fund Program scholar, US Department of State, 08/24
• Best Graduating Histopathology Student, Rivers State University, 04/19
• Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria National Merit Scholarship, 2013-2018

• Secretary, Graduate Students' Government Association, Old Dominion University, 08/25, Present, coordinate meetings with key university offices to align campus resources with graduate student needs., organize student engagement initiatives and represent graduate student concerns in leadership meetings.
• Student Member, University Accountability Board, Old Dominion University, 05/25, Present, neutral factfinder in students conduct hearings, uphold the Code of Student Conduct, protect students right to due process, and promote value-based decision-making to ensure fair outcomes that meets academic and community standards.

• Picosecond Pulsed Electric Field-Induced Disaggregation of Polyglutamine Aggregates in Huntington's Disease Neural Stem Cells, Mackenzie Tardif-Kunk, Martina Zamponi, Emily Old, Augustine U. Anthony et al., 05/21, PREPRINT (Version 1), https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6486690/v1
• Gene Therapy Advancements for Precision Cancer Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Perspective, Sheudeen Abubakar, A, Ibitoroko George-Opuda, Anthony Augustine U, et al., 2024, Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 16(1), 25-35, https://doi.org/10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i1354
• Epigenetic Modulation in Breast Cancer: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Interventions, Abiola, S. A., Ben-Chioma, A. E., Fidelis, B. G., Aloy, S. C., Anthony A. U., & Elekima, I., 2024, International Research Journal of Oncology, 7(1), 1-13, https://journalirjo.com/index.php/IRJO/article/view/144
• Clinical Exploratory Recovery of Bacteria Pathogens Associated with some Abattoir Outfits in Port Harcourt, Rivers State: A Potential Public Health Concern, Azuonwu, O., Ihua, N., Orabueze, I. C. & Anthony, A. U., 2019, American Journal of Biomedical Science and Research, 3(2), 155-161, 10.34297/AJBSR.2019.03.000655

• Mitochondrial dysfunction in HD model cells and healthy striatal cells, Old Dominion University, 05/25, Present
• Mechanisms of psPEF-Induced Cell Death in Neural and HD Cells, Old Dominion University, 06/25, Present
• Hepatorenal Effects of Corn Silk in Gentamicin-Treated Wistar Rats, Rivers State University, 01/18, 08/18

• Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program, 11/24
• People Management, Integrated Quality Laboratory Services, 04/23
• Cancer Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Coursera, 11/22
• Precision Medicine, University of Geneva, Coursera, 10/22

• Research Assistant, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University, 08/24, Present, culture and differentiate stem cell lines into neural lineages to model neuronal diseases and assess neurotoxicity., perform molecular assay, immunocytochemistry, and electroporation to resolve research questions., utilize fluorescence and confocal microscopes for image acquisition., conduct image analysis with ImageJ, analyze data using R, GraphPad, and present results at lab meetings., manage laboratory inventory and mentor undergraduate students on cell culture, microscopy and molecular procedures.
• Research Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Rivers State University, 10/23, 08/24, managed and administered treatment on laboratory animals. Performed blood collection via cardia puncture and harvested organs for histological processing., performed manual tissue processing, microtomy and routine/special histochemical staining and passed slide to Principal investigator for histomorphological analysis., analyzed data using Excel and GraphPad prism and compiled research report., mentored undergraduate lab members on tissue processing, microscopy and data analysis.