Chukwuebuka William Okafornta

• Develop and manage project-based research in cell biology. • Use gene manipulation, such as gene crossing, protein tagging, and RNAi procedures, for research. • Develop tools for data processing and analysis using Python, R, MatLab, Napari, ImageJ macro, Arivis Vision 4D, Amira, IMOD, and Imaris. • Active project collaboration with experts and scientists across different disciplines, relevant to the project. • Active project communication through writing, project meetings, events, and conferences.

• Collection and preparation of samples from patients for diagnostics analyses. • Record keeping and documentation

• Used biotechnology techniques in bacteria and yeast cell transformation. • Gene cloning using PCR techniques; protein expression and protein purification. • Use of agarose gel and SDS gel electrophoretic technique for protein analysis. • Use of bioinformatics tools for data analysis.

• Personnel for a third-party company in clearing imported goods. • Brokering negotiation between the company and the clients. • Documentation management.

• Tutored biology and basic computer science education to senior high school classes

Project: - Three-dimensional reconstruction of the mitotic spindle of developing C. elegans embryo. - Ultrastructure of sperm development in the praying mantid Hierodula membranacea