Mercy Oso
Kent,OH
Summary
A dedicated Scientist with expertise in molecular genetics research, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases and the mechanisms of demyelination, particularly in Multiple Sclerosis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Proficient in problem-solving and analytical skills, particularly in interpreting and analyzing intricate datasets
- Specialized in using research techniques to predict the demyelination and remyelination dynamics
- Skilled in database management
- Conducts comprehensive data analysis using SPSS software, GraphPad Prism, and R, including the execution of statistical tests and extracting significant results from diverse research data and experimental results
- Held the role of Lead Teaching Assistant for undergraduate biology and pre-med majors
- Collaborated with professors in tasks encompassing quiz grading, lab management, and research presentations by the undergrad
- I communicate results from the lab in conferences and during lab meetings weekly.
Science Writer and Editor
Spectrum Books Limited
Ibadan, Nigeria
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Content Assessment: Research articles and scientific manuscripts submitted for publication are examined and assessed by me
- Evaluate the novelty and applicability of the manuscripts
- Quality Control: ensuring that every content complies with the publication's citation style, formatting, and ethics rules
- Enhancing Clarity: collaborate closely with writers to make scientific publications more coherent and clear
- This includes recommending changes for a more readable and coherent structure
- Peer Review: To oversee the peer-review procedure
- Qualified reviewers are chosen to evaluate the validity of the writing and offer helpful criticism
- Fact-checking: Confirming the integrity of scientific citations
- I check that the citations, data, and statistics are accurate
- Ethical Considerations: maintaining the highest ethical standards in publications
- This entails dealing with problems, including conflicts of interest and plagiarism
- Keeping Up with advancements within my subject
- Publication Decisions: I advise the editorial board on accepting or rejecting a publication
- Peer reviewer comments and the paper's quality are frequently considered when making this choice.
Instructional Designer
University of Ilorin
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Helped in conjunction with other instructional designers to develop courseware on Academic Writing during the pandemic (CSC 331).
Assistant Examiner
West African Examination Council
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Prepared reports summarizing data from exams.
Biology Instructor
Frontline Tutors Centre
Ilorin
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted students with individualized learning plans to help them understand difficult topics in biology.
- Provided feedback on lab reports and assignments to ensure accuracy of the work submitted by students.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.2022
M.S. - Animal Breeding and Genetics
University of Ibadan
08.2017
B.Tech. - Animal Production and Health
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
04.2014
Skills
- MRI imaging
- Con-focal Microscopy
- Real-time PCR analysis
- Bioinformatics
- Gene Sequencing
- Cell culture
- Grant Writing
- Technical Writing
- Tissue Processing
- Lab Safety
- Teaching Students
- Experiment Protocol Development
- Multitasking and Organization
- Research Project Design
Affiliations
- Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)
- Society for Neuroscience(SFN)
- Brain Health Research Institute
conferences attended
- Society of Neuroscience (SFN), in DC.
- Brain Health Research Institute
- National Science Foundation Virtual Grant Conference.
- 42nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Animal Production, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State.
- National Conference of Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, University of Ibadan.
Accomplishments
- Conference abstract presentation at SFN
assistanship and fellowships
Research Assistant, School of Biomedical Science, Kent State University
Teaching Assistant, Biological Science Department, Kent State University
Leadership and volunteer experiences
Kent State University, School of Biomedical Science Programme
Peer Mentor
Kent State University, School of Biomedical Science Programme
Graduate Student Senator
Biological Science Student Leaders
Member
Nigerian Fellowship of Evangelical Students
Financial Advisor
Hall of Residence Leader
Managed the welfare of hostel members
Timeline
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2022 - Current
Science Writer and Editor
Spectrum Books Limited
09.2021 - 07.2022
Instructional Designer
University of Ilorin
11.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Examiner
West African Examination Council
05.2016 - 05.2019
Biology Instructor
Frontline Tutors Centre
01.2014 - 12.2014
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Kent State University
M.S. - Animal Breeding and Genetics
University of Ibadan
B.Tech. - Animal Production and Health
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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