OTEGA OVIRI SAMUEL
Atlanta,USA
Summary
Graduate student in Biology at Georgia State University, specializing in Immunology with hands-on research experience in immunosuppression and microbiology. Proven leadership in community science literacy initiatives and a strong foundation in laboratory techniques. Focused on advancing research in autoimmune diseases and cancer immunology through a PhD program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student/Research Volunteer
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
State University of New York (SUNY), USA
05.2024
- Observed and assisted in cancer immunology research projects
- Gained hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and equipment
- Assisted in data collection and analysis under the supervision of senior researchers
- Participated in lab meetings and discussions, enhancing understanding of cancer immunotherapy
- Acquired knowledge of experimental protocols and safety procedures.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
Georgia, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitating weekly laboratory sessions by providing hands-on instruction, guiding students through experimental procedures, and enforcing safety protocols
- Evaluating and grading laboratory reports, quizzes, and practical exams, offering detailed feedback to support student learning and development
- Preparing, and organizing laboratory materials, including setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the availability of necessary supplies.
Biology/Basic Science High School Teacher
Rural Evangelism Ministry International College (REMIC)
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Planned lessons in Biology/Basic Science
- Taught Biology Laboratory sessions
- Taught students as an entire class and in small groups
- Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Worked with individual students to challenge them, improve their abilities, and work on their weaknesses.
Research Assistant
Zankli Research Center, Bingham University
Karu, Nigeria
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in studies and literature review of Dengue Fever studies
- Assisted in field and lab experiments to determine the effectiveness of COVID-19 RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits)
- Collected and analyzed mycobacterium tuberculosis samples.
Biology High School Teacher
Morawa Divine Secondary School Tafawa Balewa
Bauchi, Nigeria
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned lessons in Biology
- Taught Biology Laboratory sessions
- Taught students as an entire class and in small groups
- Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Worked with individual students to challenge them, improve their abilities, and work on their weaknesses.
Undergraduate Capstone Project
University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked on the project entitled 'The effect of various detergent waste on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus L.' in partial fulfillment for the Bachelor of Science in Biology award
- Worked on the seminar paper entitled 'Tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance: A re-emerging disease and public health challenge.'
Laboratory Internship
Primary Health Care (PHC) Dagiri
Gwagwalada, Nigeria
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted Laboratory Scientists in conducting laboratory tests
- Assisted in documenting laboratory work, procedures, observations, and results
- Gathered and prepared biological samples such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures for laboratory analysis.
Education
MS Biology -
Georgia State University
Georgia, USAB.Sc. Biology -
University of Abuja
Abuja, NigeriaSkills
Microscopy, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, PCR, Mice Surgery, STEM Education, Communication, Writing
Accomplishments
Humanitarian Service Award for establishing a Library in Morawa Divine Secondary School, Bauchi
(February 2020)
Researchexperienceinternship
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY), Shadowing Student/Research Volunteer (Dr. Pilli Cancer Immunology Laboratory), 05/2024, 20, Observed and assisted in cancer immunology research projects., Gained hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and equipment., Assisted in data collection and analysis under the supervision of senior researchers., Participated in lab meetings and discussions, enhancing understanding of cancer immunotherapy., Acquired knowledge of experimental protocols and safety procedures.
- Zankli Research Center, Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria, Dr. John Bimba, Research Assistant, 06/2021 - 12/2021, Assisted in studies and literature review of Dengue Fever studies, Assisted in field and lab experiments to determine the effectiveness of COVID-19 RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits), Collected and analyzed mycobacterium tuberculosis samples
- Undergraduate Capstone Project, University of Abuja, Nigeria, Dr. Bintu M. Mofio, 08/2019 - 12/2019, The effect of various detergent waste on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus L., Tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance: A re-emerging disease and public health challenge
- Laboratory Internship, Primary Health Care (PHC) Dagiri, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria, 08/2017 - 12/2017, Assisted Laboratory Scientists in conducting laboratory tests, Assisted in documenting laboratory work, procedures, observations, and results, Gathered and prepared biological samples such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures for laboratory analysis
Scientificpresentations
- The effect of various detergent waste on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus L., Otega Oviri, 11/2019, Department of Biological Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria
- Tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance: A reemerging disease and public health challenge, Otega Oviri, Dr. A. A. Madara, 08/2019, Department of Biological Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Achievementsawards
Humanitarian Service Award for establishing a Library in Morawa Divine Secondary School, Bauchi, 02/2020
Skillsinterests
English (Fluent proficiency), Hausa (Advanced proficiency), Blog writing, Soccer, Traveling, Reading novels, Teaching, Teaching, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Cell isolation, Flow cytometry, Microscopy, PCR, Immunofluorescence, Mice surgery, Communication, Writing
Certificationsandcourses
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1. (CITI Program), 01/2024
- Introduction to the Biology of Cancer (Coursera), 09/2020
Certification
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1. (CITI Program)
(January 2024)
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer (Coursera)
(September 2020)
Timeline
Shadowing Student/Research Volunteer
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Zankli Research Center, Bingham University
06.2021 - 12.2021
Biology/Basic Science High School Teacher
Rural Evangelism Ministry International College (REMIC)
03.2021 - 11.2023
Biology High School Teacher
Morawa Divine Secondary School Tafawa Balewa
02.2020 - 02.2021
Undergraduate Capstone Project
University of Abuja
08.2019 - 12.2019
Laboratory Internship
Primary Health Care (PHC) Dagiri
08.2017 - 12.2017
MS Biology -
Georgia State University
B.Sc. Biology -
University of Abuja