Elizabeth Akinleye
Slough,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled microbiologist and public health professional with extensive expertise in molecular diagnostics, data analysis and visualisation, and genomic library preparation. Proficient in Python programming, R Studio, and GIS, with a strong background in DNA and RNA extractions, proteomics, and metagenomics. Adept at utilising advanced techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), qPCR/PCR techniques, and molecular cloning. Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills. Career goal: to leverage technical proficiency in a dynamic research environment to drive scientific advancements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Officer
Zenith Care Solution
Slough, Berkshire
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Improve staff knowledge through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Manage patient records efficiently, ensuring confidentiality and ease of access.
- Educate patients about their health conditions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Participate in research projects to advance scientific field.
- Coordinate with medical team for accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Maintenance of databases all through research process
- Fostering culture of continuous improvement through regular team meetings and feedback sessions.
Medical Researcher
Glasgow Caledonian University, London Campus
London, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Engaged in research duties of students enrolled in Public Health.
Assistant Lecturer (Microbiology - Hybrid)
School of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital
Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State., Nigeria
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Prepare engaging lectures for effective knowledge transfer
- Delivery of lectures, practical/laboratory classes in General Microbiology, Microbiological techniques and Public Health to Nursing students
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning environments
- Setting and marking examinations and assessments
- Maintenance of databases all through the period of research process
Senior Scientific Officer
Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti
Ido-Ekiti
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted rigorous data analyses, providing key insights into research findings.
- Modelled technologies to derive insights from gathered information
- Managed strategic research projects and communicated findings to stakeholders.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance to ensure continuous operational readiness.
- Educated stakeholders on findings from scientific reports to facilitate informed decisions.
Scientific officer II
Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti
Ido-Ekiti
11.2013 - 12.2017
- Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new scientific protocols.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for comprehensive data analysis.
- Conducted thorough experimental procedures to ensure accurate results.
- Produced detailed reports by thoroughly analysing scientific data and findings.
Laboratory Assistant
Don Bosco Health Centre
Akure
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Data collection of clients (Immunocompromised) and issuance of routine drugs
- Prepared samples for testing, ensuring accuracy in all procedures.
- Increased safety standards with regular risk assessments.
- Conducted routine checks on lab instruments to ensure proper functioning.
- Provided support for senior scientists, contributing towards successful experiments.
- Contributed towards critical research by preparing slides for microscopic examination.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)
London/United Kingdom 09.2022 - 11.2024
Master of Technology - Food Microbiology
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 01.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology - Microbiology (General)
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State 02.2009 - 05.2012
Diploma (Science Laboratory Technology) - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure, Ondo State 08.2001 - 09.2004
Skills
- Microsoft office
- SPSS
- DNA and RNA extractions
- Molecular diagnostics
- Python programming
- R studio
- GIS
- Genotyping
- Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS)
- Proteomics
- Data analysis and visualization
- Metagenomics
- Genomic library preparation
- Written and oral communication
- qPCR/PCR techniques
- molecular cloning
Affiliations
- Listening to news and current happening around the globe.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
Member 2024
- Applied Microbiology International (AMI)
Member 2024
- Nigerian Society for Microbial Ecology (NSME)
Member 2024
- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)
Member 2017
SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
- Oluyemi Omoya, Funmilola, Oluyemi Ajayi Kehinde and Toyin Akinleye, Elizabeth (2024). “Chapter 1 Hazard in Food and Global State of Food Safety”. Food Safety and Toxicology: Present and Future Perspectives, edited by Olutosin Ademola Ijabadeniyi and Omotola Folake Olagunju, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter. 1-10.
- Omoya Funmilola Oluyemi and Odetunde Elizabeth Toyin. (2020). Determinants of geographical distribution of parasitaemia among patients infected with Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Diseases. Article Number F6A1A9242. (3):3: 56-65.
- Omoya, F. O., Ajayi, O. K., Afolami, O. I. and Odetunde, E. T.(2018). Air Pollution: Adverse Effects on Plants, Animals, Human, Microorganisms and Food- a review. Monograph of Atmospheric Research. 33-37.
- Ajayi, A. O. and Akinleye, E. T. (2016). Distribution Pattern and Antibiotics Susceptibilities of some Aquatic soil Microbes in Akungba-Akoko Community, Nigeria. CIBTech Journal of Microbiology. 5 (4). Pp.1-11.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Researcher
Glasgow Caledonian University, London Campus
01.2023 - 11.2024
Clinical Officer
Zenith Care Solution
10.2022 - 11.2024
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)
09.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant Lecturer (Microbiology - Hybrid)
School of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2024
Senior Scientific Officer
Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti
01.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Technology - Food Microbiology
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
01.2017 - 09.2019
Scientific officer II
Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti
11.2013 - 12.2017
Laboratory Assistant
Don Bosco Health Centre
08.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology - Microbiology (General)
Adekunle Ajasin University
02.2009 - 05.2012
Diploma (Science Laboratory Technology) - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology, Akure
08.2001 - 09.2004
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