Zitha Redempta Isingizwe, Ph.D.
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly accomplished scientist with a strong background in research and development, equipped with extensive knowledge and experience in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and project management. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and driving scientific advancements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
2022.12 - Current
- Developed and conducted preclinical experiments to study small molecules drug combinations effects in various gynecologic cancers models
- Wrote study protocols, developed new SOPs, used existing SOPs to test drug combinations in vitro and in vivo and authored manuscripts for publication
- Trained gynecologic oncology medical fellows and PhD students on multiple research approaches and techniques.
- Interpreted complex scientific information into understandable language for non-scientific audiences
- Performed statistical analyses using software such as GraphPad Prism, SAS or Ingenuity Pathway Analysis for data visualization purposes
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma HSC
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
2017.08 - 2022.12
- Successfully identified and validated platelets as a druggable target in ovarian cancer
- Performed drug discovery studies with lab members and collaborators for a novel, potent, nontoxic anticancer drug
- Wrote study protocols, developed new SOPs, used existing SOPs to test drug combinations in vitro and in vivo and authored manuscripts for publication
- Trained gynecologic oncology medical fellows and PhD students on multiple research approaches and techniques.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Oklahoma Christian University
04.2017
Postdoctoral Training - Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Cellular/Molecular analysis: PCR, ELISA, multiplex, flow cytometry,reporter assays, CellTiter-Glo, MTT, SRB cytotoxicity, proliferation, Incucyte, immunoblotting, western blotting
- In vitro: Primary cultures, cell lines, spheroids and ascites culture and maintenance
- In vivo: Animal handling, monitoring, live- imaging, dosing, blood collection, necropsy, and tissue harvesting
- Ex vivo: Blood and tissue processing, platelet aggregation, complete blood count analysis, tissue processing and storing
- Data analysis: GraphPad Prism, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis, Living Image Software, SynergyFinder, CompuSyn, SAS and Excel
Accomplishments
- 2022 - Underrepresented Student/Postdoc Travel Award, American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- 2022 - Cytovance Bioscience Travel Award for Scientific Achievement, GREAT Symposium
- 2022 - Richard Shough Travel award, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- 2021 - Bruce E. Scholarship Award, College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- 2021 - Trainee travel Award, American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- 2021 - 2nd Place Graduate Poster award, End2Cancer Symposium
- 2020 - Trainee Travel Award, Stephenson Cancer Center
- 2019 - Trainee Travel Award, Stephenson Cancer Center
- 2018 - Inducted Delta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Membership, Graduate Students Honor Society
- 2017 - Dean's Award , College of Natural and Health Sciences, Oklahoma Christian University
- 2016 - Outstanding Undergraduate Paper in Biomedical Sciences, Oklahoma Academy of Science
- 2016 - Outstanding Junior Student, Chemistry and Physics department, Oklahoma Christian University
- 2016 - Best Undergraduate Paper of the Academy, Oklahoma Academy of Science
- 2013 - 2017 Full Ride Presidential Scholarship
Certification
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- Phlebotomy
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Kinyarwanda
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Landscape photography
- Creating recipes
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Stephenson Cancer Center
2022.12 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma HSC
2017.08 - 2022.12
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Oklahoma Christian University
Postdoctoral Training - Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- Phlebotomy
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