Tobechukwu Mary Aghadinuno

Scientific professional with proven track record in research and analysis. Contributed to significant projects involving data collection and experimental procedures. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing research needs, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Conferences:

• National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), 06/01/24
• Southern University Annual Graduate Symposium, 04/01/24,
• Louisiana Academy of Science (LAS) Conference, 03/01/24,
• Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) Annual Meeting, 03/01/25,

Platform Presentation:

• Growth Inhibitory and Autophagy Modulatory Effects of Kolaviron-Rich Garcinia Kola Nut Fraction in Human Melanoma and Keratinocyte Carcinoma Cells, Southern University Annual Graduate Symposium,

Poster Presentation:

• Garcinia Kola Nuts Extracts and Its Bio-Guided Kolaviron-Rich Fractions Induce Skin Cancer Death Involving Autophagy, NISBRE Annual Meeting Conference,

Flash Talk Presentation: 

• Exploring Combination Therapy of Fisetin and Garcinia kola F3 Fraction: A Novel Approach for Targeting 4T1 Breast Cancer Cells, LBRN Annual Meeting, 03/01/25

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Student Member
• Louisiana Biomedical Research Network

• Research Assistant, Cancer Genomics Lab, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 01/01/24, Present, Conducting RNA sequencing and qPCR analysis to study gene expression in breast cancer., Performing Western blot analysis to assess protein expression in DU145 prostate cancer cells., Utilizing Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) for bioinformatics-based protein and gene expression analysis., Applying STEM methodologies to examine cellular responses and morphological alterations induced by microplastic exposure., Investigating the molecular mechanisms linking microplastic exposure to prostate cancer progression using biochemical and molecular biology techniques.
• Undergraduate Research Internship, Molecular Biology Lab, Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Enugu, 10/01/14, 05/01/19, Evaluated the potential of sunflowers in bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil., Contributed to the Bio-entrepreneurship Department, developing semen extenders for rabbit artificial insemination., Engaged in laboratory-based research, data analysis, and report writing.
• Summer Research Program, Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN), Louisiana State University, LA, 06/01/24, 08/01/24, Received hands-on training in plaque assays, cytotoxicity assays, drug dilution techniques, and organoid formation., Investigated the effects of potential therapeutic agents on cancer cell models., Conducted Western blotting and immunohistochemistry for protein analysis., Designed and optimized primer sets for real-time PCR assays., Maintained human cancer cell lines under sterile conditions.