Busayo Oladun
Phoenix,USA
Summary
Smart student studying Exercise and Nutritional Sciences with research in nutrigenomics and looking for related experience. Willing to listen and learn and excited to contribute in a real-world environment to help find practical, actionable solutions for current needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Associate
Arizona State University
USA, Arizona
01.2023 - Current
- Research in kimlabasu.com
- Assisted in the design of experiments and data collection for research projects.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in existing research and methods.
- Performed statistical analysis on gathered data to generate results for publications.
- Prepared reports, summaries, protocols, and other documents related to research activities.
- Developed new research protocols by creating detailed procedures and instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of all experimental results and findings.
- Presented findings at conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events.
- Collaborated with faculty members on various projects involving laboratory techniques such as PCR or cell culture work.
- Provided technical assistance to undergraduate students with their own independent research projects.
- Organized meetings with project stakeholders to discuss objectives and progress of research initiatives.
- Monitored budgets for research projects to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Created presentations about ongoing research activities for internal review purposes.
- Attended scientific lectures and seminars to stay up-to-date on current developments in the field.
- Worked closely with colleagues from other departments in order to coordinate efforts between different areas of study.
- Coordinated sample collection from participants in clinical trials or surveys.
- Supervised work of undergraduate researchers to help further studies.
- Collected data by executing planned research protocols.
- Identified sources of funding to submit grant applications and prepare research proposals.
- Wrote, compiled and edited assigned portions of proposals and project reports to achieve grant writing and publication objectives.
- Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.
- Attended industry conferences and meetings to stay abreast of new theories and findings.
- Tested effects of drugs, hormones and other chemical substances on organisms and biological processes.
- Developed products and treatments based on results of applied research.
- Stored specimens and laboratory equipment in specific locations under correct conditions.
- Completed peer reviews of published work to validate theories and locate errors.
- Studied how organisms function and interact with surrounding environments and recorded findings.
- Performed microscopic examinations of organs, tissues and organisms.
Lecturer II
Lead City University
Ibadan, Nigeria
01.2020 - Current
- Department of Physiology
- Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Organized study groups and provided additional instruction outside of the classroom as needed.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Reviewed textbooks for content accuracy before recommending them for adoption.
- Integrated technology into the classroom experience where appropriate.
- Researched current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
- Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
Medical physiologist
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Medical physiologist
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Residency, Training, and Research Assistant
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
Calabar, Cross River State
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Residency, Training, and Research Assistant
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or Graph pad Prism.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Developed survey instruments to measure participant responses in experiments.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
Education
Ph.D. - Exercise And Nutritional Sciences
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ04-2028
Lecturer II - Department of Physiology
Lead City University
04.2024
Medical physiologist -
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
01.2019
M.SC Physiology -
University of Ibadan
10.2015
Residency, Training, and Research Assistant -
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
01.2013
B.SC Physiology -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
08.2010
Ph.D. Nutrition -
Arizona State University
Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Data Interpretation
- Data Collection
- Paper Proofreading
- Analytical Thinking
- MS Excel
- Deadline Adherence
- Reliability
- Laboratory Studies
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Continuous Improvement
- Time Management
- Chemical Analysis
- Laboratory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Grant Writing
- Experimental design
Honours And Awards
- Graduate college travel grant: I was awarded a travel grant of $300 to support my conference attendance in 2024.
- Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA) travel grant: I was awarded a travel grant of $950 to support my conference expenses in 2024.
- Graduate student fellowship award: I won $11,000 due to my outstanding academic and research records for the 2023/2024 academic year.
- NYSC Commendation: This award is given to exceptional corpers during the service year for volunteering activities done as service to the fatherland.
- Obubra Orientation Camp Commendation: This award is given to corp members with sterling performances during the three-week orientation camp.
Technical Competence
- Electrophysiology recording and interpretation
- MRI-Guided Anatomical Targeting
- Stereotactic Surgery in laboratory rats
- Surgery: Dosal root ganglion extraction, Craniotomy, Suturing. brain removal e.t.c
- Basic Biomolecular techniques: Pipetting, Nucleic acid extraction, Nucleic acid quality assessment, Agarose gel electrophoresis, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
- 3D printing of medical apparatus and instructional materials
- Immunohistochemistry: I can carry out immune staining, bind primary and 2ndary antibodies, and capture using a microscope.
- Animal Handling: I Worked with rats, mice, and common African toads; Dosing routes: oral, i.p., s.c., and i.m. Blood collection by cardiac puncture and truncus ateriosus, blood plasma and serum separation, and perfusion methods.
- Development of animal models: Induction of various models of inflammation and nociception; induction of hyperglycemia using cortisol.
- Surgical procedures: General surgical procedures of dissection of the major biological systems in mammalian and non-mammalian species, brain perfusion and removal, cannulation vessels in rats and toads.
- Tissue processing: Homogenization of brain tissues and sample preparation.
- Histological techniques: Formalin fixation, visualization, and image capturing in a bright field microscope.
- Computer Skills: Proficient use of Windows 98,2000,2007,2008 and 2010 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook), Internet Utility and PC fundamentals, ability to use various data analysis software like Graphpad Prism and SPSS.
- Personal Skills: Proficient data analysis, evaluation, and interpretation prowess, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, self-motivated, result-oriented and target-driven, can-do spirit, and positive attitude.
Research Teaching Experience
- Doctoral Student, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Arizona State University, 2023, present, Min-Hyun Kim(PhD), Performed DNA and RNA extractions from mice tissues, Performed reverse transcriptase, Carry out qPCR and quantifications, Performed Protein extraction, Performed western blotting for protein detection, Carry out stereotaxic surgery in mice and rats, Embbed tissues in OCT and use Kryostat for brain sectioning, Cell cultures, Liquid-chromatography and mass spectrometry(LC-MS)
- Blood and Immune Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2023
- Introduction to Neurophysiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2023
- Nerve and Muscle Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2023
- Biotechnology and Microbiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2023
- Respiratory Physiology, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2022
- Nerve and Muscle Physiology for Radiographers, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2022
- General Physiology II for Nursing Students, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2022
- Endocrinology, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2022
- Blood and Immune Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2021
- Pathophysiology/ Clinical Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2021
- Nerve and Muscle Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2021
- Gastrointestinal Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2021
- Biotechnology and Microbiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2021
- General Physiology II for Nursing Students, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2020
- Respiratory Physiology, Lead City University, 2nd Semester 2020
- Nerve and Muscle Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- Blood and Immune, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- General Physiology I for Nursing Students, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- Pathophysiology/ Clinical Physiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- Biotechnology and Microbiology, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- Motor Systems and Special Senses, Lead City University, 1st Semester 2020
- General Physiology for Nurses, School of Psychiatric Nursing, Calabar, 2012, 2013
- B.Sc Project, 4 Students, 2020, 2021
- B.Sc Project, 4 Students, 2021, 2022
- B.Sc Project, 4 Students, 2022, 2023
Publications
- Busayo Oladun and Min-Hyun Kim (2024): Epigenetic Regulation of Leptin Signaling by Hypothalamic JMJD3 Mitigates High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Mice-Accepted for presentation at the ASN conference June29-July 2, 2024, Chicago, USA
- Issa Olakunle Yusuf, Oluwaseun Samuel Faborode, Damilare Hakeem Adeyemi, Busayo Timothy Oladun (2024). Behavioral and Cognitive Deficits Among Drivers: A Review of the Impacts of Drugs on Road Transport Accidents- in press with IATSS Research.
Hobbies and Interests
- Nutrigenomics
- Obesity
- Cognition
- Neuroinflammation
Languages
English
Professional
Yoruba
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Associate
Arizona State University
01.2023 - Current
Lecturer II
Lead City University
01.2020 - Current
Medical physiologist
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
01.2016 - 01.2019
Residency, Training, and Research Assistant
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Ph.D. - Exercise And Nutritional Sciences
Arizona State University
Lecturer II - Department of Physiology
Lead City University
Medical physiologist -
Rhowil Total Care Medical Centre
M.SC Physiology -
University of Ibadan
Residency, Training, and Research Assistant -
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
B.SC Physiology -
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ph.D. Nutrition -
Arizona State University
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