Ibukun Folorunso
Birmingham
Summary
Experienced Biomedical Scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, skilled in using statistical methods and bioinformatics tools to improve data quality and support research. Strong in data analysis and visualization, with a focus on designing experiments and contributing to academic writing. Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant-Biomedical Science
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2023 - Current
- Applying advanced signal processing techniques to ECG data, including noise filtering, baseline correction, and signal enhancement to improve data quality for further analysis.
- Handling large datasets of ECG recordings in multiple formats, ensuring smooth integration and preprocessing workflows for downstream analysis and modeling.
- Conducting feature extraction from raw ECG signals, including R-peak detection, heart rate variability, and segmentation of individual heartbeats for clinical analysis.
- Conducting retrospective analyses of large-scale patient datasets to investigate perioperative vascular stiffness as a surrogate marker for cardiovascular health.
- Deriving and validating novel measures of vascular stiffness, by analyzing the relationship between Pulse Arrival Time (PAT) and pulse pressure.
- Extracting, cleaning, and preprocessing data from multiple sources, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient data.
- Applying advanced statistical techniques, to identify significant predictors of vascular stiffness.
Graduate Student Trainee - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Applied advanced statistical analysis techniques to identify differentially expressed genes, visualize results, and derive meaningful biological insights using R and Python.
- Developed and executed bioinformatics pipelines for RNA-seq data processing, including sequence alignment, variant calling, and differential expression analysis, leveraging tools such as GATK, STAR, and SAMtools to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Utilized confocal microscopy and other advanced imaging techniques for high-resolution cellular imaging, enabling detailed analysis of cellular structures and biological processes.
- Performed immunofluorescence staining procedures to visualize and localize specific proteins within cellular structures, facilitating protein expression and localization studies.
- Demonstrated expertise in Western blotting techniques for precise protein detection, quantification, and analysis, supporting molecular biology research projects.
Research Scientist
Precision Molecular Laboratory
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied statistical methods to biological data, such as gene expression or biomarker analysis.
- Combined data analysis with computational tools for understanding biological systems.
- Utilized computational tools and data analysis in researching drug design projects.
- Combined chemistry and data science, leveraging tools like MarvinSketch and PyMOL to analyze chemical data.
- Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols.
Graduate Research Assistant
Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Laboratory
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Carried out in silico experiments using MAESTRO graphical interface to identify low-molecular weight compounds modulating prime targets of diabetes
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2028
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria09-2016
Skills
- Data collection and cleaning
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Programming and scripting
- Statistical tools
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Biological and genomic data analysis
- Bioinformatics Tools and Pipelines
- Literature review
- Experimental design
- Academic writing
Certification
- [Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Oct, 2024]
- [Advanced Learning Algorithms] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Nov, 2024]
- [Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Nov, 2024]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Student Trainee - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2023 - 07.2024
Graduate Research Assistant-Biomedical Science
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2023 - Current
Research Scientist
Precision Molecular Laboratory
01.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Laboratory
03.2019 - 11.2021
- [Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Oct, 2024]
- [Advanced Learning Algorithms] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Nov, 2024]
- [Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning] [DeepLearning.AI and Stanford University, Coursera] [Nov, 2024]
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Ekiti State University
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