AYODELE JACOB AKINYEMI
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with hands-on experience and record of accomplishment in basic and clinical research focused on improving health care. Self-motivated and hardworking professional with methodical and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Studied links between intrauterine growth restriction and metabolic disease.
- Proposed and implemented research focused on intelluctual/behavioral disabilities like Autism.
- Participated with research team to develop in vitro models for validating result findings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to discuss research summaries and methodologies to influence leading edge practices.
- Participated in manuscript, review and grants writing.
Visiting Research Scientist
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Michael Aschner
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Research in heavy metal exposure on neurotransmitter levels in worm models
- Examined potential transcriptional effects of lead (Pb) exposure in Caenorhabditis elegans models using qPCR analysis to provide information on gene regulation
- Assessed neurodegeneration in Caenorhabditis elegans models as affected by lead (Pb) exposure using confocal microscopy
- Characterized neurotransmitter level as well as quantification of some key enzymes associated with neurodegenerative diseases in lead (Pb) treated Caenorhabditis elegans using HPLC, western blotting and ELISA techniques
- Managed laboratory functions including organization, ordering and scheduling equipment use
- Trained new students
Doctoral Research Scientist
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Grande, Sul, Maria, Schetinger
, Brazil
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Research focuses on role of the purinergic and cholinergic systems on the antihypertensive potential of ginger and turmeric
- Evaluated the effect of dietary intervention of ginger and turmeric rhizomes on systolic and diastolic pressures in hypertensive rat model using tail cuff apparatus in order to justify their antihypertensive potential in vivo
- Examined the level of alterations of enzymes of the purinergic and cholinergic systems in ginger and turmeric rhizomes treated hypertensive rats using western blotting and ELISA techniques
- Characterized bioactive phenolic compounds in ginger and turmeric rhizomes using HPLC techniques
Graduate Assistant
Federal University of Technology, Dr. Ganiyu Oboh
, Nigeria
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Research in functional foods and nutraceutical products as dietary intervention in the management/prevention of degenerative diseases such as type-2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, male infertility, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease and cancer
Education
Ph.D -
Federal University of Technology
11.2015
M.Sc -
Federal University of Technology
03.2011
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Ado-Ekiti
12.2006
Skills
- SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
- Working knowledge of laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometer, fluorescence microscopes, microplate reader, ultracentrifuges, autoclaves, PCR, Flow Cytometry etc and supplies required
- Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, detail orientation, multitasking skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and statistical software (SPSS and Graphpad Prism) and R programming
- Proficiency in biochemistry and molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, RT-PCR, RNA and DNA Isolation and Purification, Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting etc
- Working knowledge of immunology techniqus such as isolation and purification of CD3 T cells, ex vivo activation of purified T cells and intracellular cytokine staining
Affiliations
(a) International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) – Postdoctoral member (No: 23051)
(b) Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN) – Postdoctoral member
(c) Society of Toxicology – Postdoctoral member
Accomplishments
- 58th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) held at Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA between March 10 – 14, 2019
- International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)/International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) Ibadan Neuroscience School held at University of Ibadan Conference Center, Ibadan, Nigeria between February 5 – 11, 2017
- 7th International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) Special Neurochemistry Conference held at Coimbra, Portugal between June 1 – 4, 2016
- 22nd International Conference of Sociedade Brasileira de Química (SBq), held at University of Joinville, Brazil between November 11 – 14, 2015
- Theme – “Central Innovation Management in the Chemical Industry”
- (a) Prof
- Maureen Charron
- Department of Biochemistry
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA
- E-mail: maureen.charron@einsteinmed.org (b) Prof
- Michael Aschner
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA
- E-mail: michael.aschner@einsteinmed.org (c) Prof
- Maria Rosa Chitolina Schetinger
- Departament of Biochemistry,
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)
Interests
REVIEW OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS:
, (a) Journal of Food Biochemistry (USA)
(b) Human and Experimental Toxicology (Finland)
(c) Pharmaceutical Biology (UK)
(d) Comparative Clinical Pathology (UK)
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS: , International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) International Travel Award 2016 International Society for Neurochemistry Travel Award 2016 International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)–ARC Bursary Award 2016 International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)–ARC Bursary Award 2015, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS: , 2017 Research Visit Grant Awarded by International Society of Neuroscience–Committee for Aid and Education in Neurochemistry 2016 IBRO-ISN 2016 Research Fellowship grant Awarded by International Brain Research Organization–International Society of Neuroscience for post-doctoral research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY 2016 TWAS Research Grant (FR number: 3240293337) Awarded by The World Academy of Sciences for research project titled “Interactions of volatile oil from Nigeria ginger (Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizomes on lymphocyte ATP-hydrolyzing ecto-enzymes involve in the regulation of adenosine levels in inflammation”. 2013 TWAS/CNPq Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship (FR number: 3240274258) Awarded by The World Academy of Sciences/National Council for Scientific and Technological Development
Timeline
Research Fellow
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
11.2019 - Current
Visiting Research Scientist
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Michael Aschner
01.2017 - Current
Doctoral Research Scientist
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Grande, Sul, Maria, Schetinger
01.2014 - 01.2015
Graduate Assistant
Federal University of Technology, Dr. Ganiyu Oboh
01.2010 - 01.2012
Ph.D -
Federal University of Technology
M.Sc -
Federal University of Technology
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Ado-Ekiti