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Work History
Education
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Professional Development
Research
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Tiffany Odita

Lexington

Summary

Highly competent Graduate Researcher with background in experimental design and academic research. Proven ability to manage large data sets, conduct complex analysis, and draw insightful conclusions. Strengths include strong critical thinking abilities, proficiency in statistical software, and advanced knowledge of research methodologies. Notable contributions include streamlining research processes and significantly enhancing the quality of data collection and analysis.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Researcher

Awuah Lab
Lexington
01.2024 - Current
  • Investigating molecular mechanisms underlying cancer cell invasion and migration
  • Collaborating with senior researchers on metastasis-related assays
  • Participated in multiple workshops and lab technique training sessions

Teaching Assistant

University of Kentucky
Lexington
01.2024 - Current
  • Leading lab sessions and grading assignments for undergraduate chemistry students
  • Supporting students with foundational concepts in general and inorganic chemistry

Community Volunteer

Red Cross
Lagos
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Supported health education outreach and awareness programs
  • Coordinated logistics for medical aid distribution (inactive as of relocation to the U.S.)

Community Volunteer

ReYMAS
Edo
06.2017 - 09.2024
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to youth for personal and educational development
  • Delivered presentations and speeches to raise awareness and support for community initiatives (inactive as of relocation to the U.S.)

Management Information Systems Officer

AFRIGLOBAL MEDICARE
Lagos
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Analyzed patient data for population health management and clinical decision support
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare data security standards via auditing systems and conducting security assessment

Research Intern

SWISS PHARMA NIGERIA LTD
Lagos
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Completed 6-month undergraduate industrial training in pharmaceutical operations
  • Shadowed formulation and quality control processes

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry(Cancer Biology Focus)

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2029

BSc - Biochemistry

Ambrose Alli University
Edo State, Nigeria
01.2021

Skills

  • Cell culture
  • QPCR
  • Western blot
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Microscopy
  • GraphPad Prism
  • ImageJ
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Multilingual
  • Cross-cultural team collaboration
  • Student mentoring
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Research methodology
  • Laboratory management
  • Teaching assistance

Volunteer Experience

  • Community Volunteer, Red Cross, Lagos, Nigeria, 07/22, 09/24, Supported health education outreach and awareness programs. Coordinated logistics for medical aid distribution (inactive as of relocation to the U.S.).
  • Community Volunteer, ReYMAS, Edo, Nigeria, 06/17, 09/24, Provided mentorship and guidance to youth for personal and educational development. Delivered presentations and speeches to raise awareness and support for community initiatives (inactive as of relocation to the U.S.).

Professional Development

  • Attended workshops on cancer signalling pathways, scientific writing, and lab safety.
  • Actively participating in university seminars and networking events for early-career researchers.

Research

Graduate Researcher, Awuah Lab, Lexington, KY, 05/24, present, Investigating molecular mechanisms underlying cancer cell invasion and migration. Collaborating with senior researchers on metastasis-related assays. Participated in multiple workshops and lab technique training sessions.

Timeline

Graduate Researcher

Awuah Lab
01.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

University of Kentucky
01.2024 - Current

Management Information Systems Officer

AFRIGLOBAL MEDICARE
09.2022 - 06.2024

Community Volunteer

Red Cross
07.2022 - 09.2024

Research Intern

SWISS PHARMA NIGERIA LTD
06.2019 - 01.2020

Community Volunteer

ReYMAS
06.2017 - 09.2024

Ph.D. - Chemistry(Cancer Biology Focus)

University of Kentucky

BSc - Biochemistry

Ambrose Alli University
Tiffany Odita