Dunni Adegbite

Dedicated and skilled professional with a strong foundation in research, healthcare, and community engagement. Possesses advanced research skills, including data collection, analysis, and laboratory techniques, demonstrated through significant contributions to published articles. Adept at performing clinical and emergency medical procedures, ensuring accurate patient assessments. Proven ability to engage with diverse communities, providing guidance to children in educational programs and actively contributing to community-based initiatives. Effective communicator and collaborator, evidenced by participation in committees, mentorship roles, and successful coordination of events.

• INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE RESEARCH, Columbus, Ohio, Undergraduate Researcher, 05/2018, 05/2021, Collected and analyzed data about relationships between traumatic brain injury and subsequent behavior via mouse models., Performed software tasks such as imaging, making excel spreadsheets, and tables, Cut and plated brain tissue slices for the use of microscopic analysis., Chronic Cortical Inflammation, Cognitive Impairment, and Immune Reactivity Associated with Diffuse Brain Injury Are Ameliorated by Forced Turnover of Microglia, Published in Journal of Neuroscience May 2022
• INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, 05/2023, Present, Authored literature review manuscripts that have been submitted to reputable journals, highlighting the significance of current research and proposing potential avenues for future investigations., Conducted in-depth literature reviews on adolescent substance use, focusing on the latest research trends and findings., Synthesized and critically analyzed a broad range of academic publications, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports, to provide comprehensive insights into the field., Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings from literature reviews into broader research projects, ensuring a multidimensional approach to understanding adolescent substance use., Adolescent Substance Use and Related Emergency Room Visits, Submitted for publication to Adolescent Psychiatry Nov 2023, Neurological Impairments of Adolescent Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Submitted for publication to Adolescent Psychiatry Jan 2024

• MORRILL SCHOLARS PROGRAM, Columbus, Ohio, Distinction Scholarship Recipient, 08/2017, 08/2021, Promotion of Social Justice through involvement in the community., Mentoring freshman in the Holistic Well-being team, where they are encouraged to balance their lives using the six dimensions of wellness., Hosting events that are focused on engaging other students on campus in the Office of Diversity and Inclusions.
• BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARS, Columbus, Ohio, Member, 08/2017, 08/2021, Interact with other students who are interested in careers in the biological field., Attend monthly meetings and events where participants discuss and the biological realm in regard to research, healthcare, and public health policy., Participate in various community service projects.

• HIGHLAND YOUTH GARDEN, Columbus, Ohio, Volunteer, 06/2023, Present, Participated in educational programs, providing guidance to children on growing their own food and promoting a sustainable lifestyle., Engaged in hands-on gardening activities, including planting, seeding, and weeding, contributing to the general maintenance and upkeep of the garden site., Contributed to the success of seasonal Garden Festivals by organizing garden-themed crafts, activities, games, and ensuring free attendance for all, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.
• BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF COLUMBUS, Columbus, Ohio, Volunteer, 01/2019, 05/2021, Participated in the mentoring and guiding of youth aged 6-18 in after-school events. Tutored students in various subjects of homework., Distributed hot dinners and snacks to youth in the program.
• GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND, Columbus, Ohio, Dog-Sitter and Trainer, 10/2018, 09/2021, Trained Labrador retriever and German Sheppard puppies to be received by people with vision loss., Fed and exercised dogs or provided other general care such as cleaning., Evaluated dogs to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.