Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
|Graduate Research Assistant
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Summary
Led critical research initiatives within the Neuroscience and Ageing Research Unit, focusing on genetic cohorts for Alzheimer's Disease, contributing to comprehensive data analysis and community engagement.
Highlights
Executed immunohistochemical staining techniques on brain tissue to evaluate aging-associated degenerative Alzheimer pathology, ensuring high-quality control for critical research data.
Processed whole blood samples into plasma, serum, and buffy coats for detailed genetic analysis, supporting large-scale genomic studies.
Performed advanced molecular biology techniques including DNA Extraction/Quantification, Gel Electrophoresis, and Polymerase Chain Reaction to prepare samples for sequencing.
Conducted a comprehensive survey to identify key issues in brain donation among African Americans, followed by an educational program that significantly increased consent rates for research participation.
Analyzed complex genetic and behavioral factors contributing to cognitive decline in African ancestry populations using genotyping and whole genome sequencing data.
Utilized genome-wide data to identify and study selection signals at Alzheimer's Disease (AD)-associated loci, contributing to novel insights into disease mechanisms.