Precious A. Akinnusi
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Graduate researcher in Chemistry with expertise in computational drug design, biomaterials, and molecular biology. Skilled in in vitro permeation assays, structural bioinformatics, and computational chemistry. Certified Radiation Worker with training in handling radioactive materials (RAM) and BSL-2 laboratory safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2022 - Current
- led weekly lab sessions for undergraduate students, providing instruction in experimental procedures, safety, and data analysis.
- Assisted in grading laboratory reports and guiding students on best practices for scientific writing.
- Supported students in troubleshooting experiments and understanding underlying chemical principle
Teaching Assistant
Federal University of Oye, Nigeria
- 01.2022
- Course: Biochemistry
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
09.2025
B.Sc. - Biochemistry
Adekunle Ajasin University
12.2021
Skills
- IVPT
- RNA isolation
- PCR
- CDNA synthesis
- Gel electrophoresis
- Spectrophotometry
- Active Radiation Worker (UC)
- Trained in RAM handling
- BSL-2 laboratory certification
- Molecular docking
- QSAR
- MD simulations
- Maestro
- AutoDock Vina
- Chimera
- GraphPad Prism
- Python (Beginner)
- Analytical problem-solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Multitasking
Research
- Research Assistant, Simms Lab of Functional Biomaterials, UC, 01/01/24-Present
Performed in vitro permeation studies using human and porcine skin models under BSL-2 conditions., Maintained active Radiation Worker status; authorized to handle radioactive and biohazard materials., Prepared solutions and surgical skin samples; contributed to manuscript in preparation.
- Research Assistant, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics Unit, Nigeria, 01/01/21 - 12/31/22,
Conducted RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, and gel electrophoresis for gene expression studies., Executed molecular docking, pharmacokinetics profiling, and MD simulations to identify novel drug candidates.
- Undergraduate Researcher, Centre for Biocomputing & Drug Development, 01/01/20, 12/31/21,
Designed novel enzyme inhibitors for cancer and diabetes using integrated computational workflows.
Leadership Service
- Vice President, Redeemed Christian Fellowship, UC, 2024
- Membership Chair, UC Nigerian Students Association, 2024
- Volunteer, Nigerian Red Cross Society & Polio Vaccination Campaign, 2022
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S54eJloAAAAJ&hl=en
Selected Publications
- Akinnusi, P.A., et al., Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 2023
- Akinnusi, P.A., et al., Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 2023
- Akinnusi, P.A., et al., Cancer Informatics, 2022
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
08.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Federal University of Oye, Nigeria
- 01.2022
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Cincinnati
B.Sc. - Biochemistry
Adekunle Ajasin University
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