CURRICULUM VITAE FAGBAYI, TAWAKALT AJOKE PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS 1, Omidiji street, Otto, Ebute-Metta, Lagos Nigeria TEL NO: 08094105289/0701151913 E-MAILS: [email protected] [email protected] FAGBAYI, T.A. Page 1 PERSONAL DATA FULL NAME: FAGBAYI, Tawakalt Ajoke PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria 8th December, 1983 PERMANENT Home ADDRESS 1, Omidiji street, Otto, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. SEX: Female NATIONALITY Nigerian STATE/ LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Lagos State/ Mainland LGA MARITAL STATUS: Single NUMBER OF CHILDREN: None POSTAL ADDRESS Departement of Cell Biology & Genetics, Fauclty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria TEL NO: 08094105289/0701151913 E-MAILS: [email protected] [email protected] EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: (with dates) POST SECONDARY Qualifications Dates University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos Ph.D. Cell & Molecular Biology in-view • University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos. MSc. Cell Biology & Genetics 2009-2010 • University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos BSc. Cell Biology & Genetics 2003-2007 Second Class, Upper Division SECONDARY • Grace High School, Gbagada, Lagos, WASC 1996-2001 FAGBAYI, T.A. Page 2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS University Degree Class (If any) Institution Date of Award B.Sc. Hons Cell Biology & Second Class upper University of Lagos, 2008 Genetics Division Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. M. Sc. Cell Biology and ,, 2010 Genetics Ph.D. Cell & Molecular ,, In - view Biology STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE: PAST WORK & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Employer Designation Date Nature of Duty Department of Cell Facilitator and December 2014 Actively involved in all aspects of workshop Biology and Genetics Organizer March 2015 planning, including workshop simulation, University of Lagos, CBG Molecular compilation and acquisition of workshop Workshop & DNA materials, as well as facilitation of some Basics Workshop topics and hands-on practicals during workshop. University of Lagos, Graduate October 2011- Taking undergraduate students in Cell Department of Cell Biology Assistant June 2014 Biology and Genetics, Botany, Zoology and and Marine Sciences Practicals and Tutorials. Genetics co-supervision of laboratory classes, examination invigilation, marking of scripts and result coalition Prof. J.E Okpuzor, Industrial Training (IT) CoApril- – Coordination and supervision of industrial Dept. Cell Biology & Coordinator& September training student Genetics Supervisor 2013 Department of Cell LOC Member- July 2012- Actively involved in all aspects of Conference Biology and Genetics Forensic Colloquium September organization; publicity, response to inquiries, University of Lagos, 2012 acquisition of conference materials, refreshments, and so on. Prof. J.E Okpuzor, Special Assistant April 2011- Administrative work, supervision of students’ Dept. Cell Biology & February seminar presentations & final year projects. Genetics 2012 Anifa Preparatory Center, Biology February Taking and preparing Pre-Varsity students for Ilupeju, Lagos Tutor 2011- March examinations (Advanced level and UME ) (Part-Time) 2011 FAGBAYI, T.A. Page 3 Department of Cell LOC Member- NISEB December 2010- Actively involved in all aspects of Conference Biology and Genetics conference March 2011 organization; publicity, receipt & sorting of University of Lagos, publications, response to inquiries, acquisition of conference materials, refreshments, and so on. University of Lagos, Teaching Assistant January 2010- Co-supervision of laboratory classes, Department of Cell Biology June 2010 examination invigilation, marking of scripts and Genetics and result coalition Courses Involved: FSC 101 - Introductory Biology CBG 201 - Cell Biology CBG 301 - General Ecology CBG 303 - Cytology CBG305-Introductory Cell & Molecular Biology CBG 415 – Forensic Biology NYSC. Lecturer March 2008- Course Taught: Occupational Health Hazards College of Health March 2009 Technology, Kaltungo, Gombe State Dr J.E. Okpuzor Research assistant June 2006- Participation in group research. Department of Cell (Industrial Training) September 2006 Biology & Genetics, University of Lagos. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (6 years) Location Date Nature of Research Department of Cell Biology 2012-till date Research Title: Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetics Lagos Nigeria as a case study. University of Lagos, Research overview: investigation of aetiology of autism spectrum disorder Techniques/Methods: Molecular methods- DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, HPLC, AAS Department of Cell Biology 2010 Title: Biogas production from Agricultural and Genetics waste In Conjuction with Research Overview: Production of biogas Hardwarelab, Physics from plantain stalk as a form of alternative Departmnt renewable energy source University of Lagos, Techniques/Methods: Microbial culture, hardware fabrication of anaerobic digester Department of Cell Biology 2007 Research Title: Estimation of cholesterol in and Genetics various vegetable oils FAGBAYI, T.A. Page 4 University of Lagos, Research overview: quantification cholesterol in various brands of vegetable oils that are otherwise labelled cholesterol free. Techniques/Methods: Biochemical methods, HPLC. Current Research: Current research interests focus on individuals with autism spectrum disorders in Lagos Metropolis with the aim of highlighting the most common phenotypes in autistic children; screening for micro- duplications of 15q11-13 and 7q11.23 if families of autistic children; assaying for amino acid and neurotransmitters (GABA and glutamate) levels in autistic children against age-matched controls. PAPERS PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Molecular Screening for 15Q11-Q13 Duplications/Deletions in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Lagos Metropolis. Fagbayi, T.A., Taiwo, I., Okpuzor1, J., Esezobor, C.I., Bello- Mojeed, M.A., Lesi, F.E.A. and Ogun, C.I. At: 23rd Congress of the International Union for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 44th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil, August 24th-28th, 2015. Incidence of Comorbidities in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Fagbayi, T, Hunkunten, E, Obioha, A, Kanu, I, Ameachina, S, and Okpuzor, J. At: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Fifth International Conference: Women Scientists in a Quest for Sustainability, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, September 17th - 20th, 2014. Preliminary Screening for 7q11.23 Duplications in Autistic Children Lagos, Nigeria. Fagbayi, T. and Okpuzor, J. E. At: 14th Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology (NISEB), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, May 5-8, 2014. The Most Common Phenotypes of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Lagos, Nigeria”. Fagbayi, T.A., Okpuzor, J., Badmus, A. K. and Kadir, O. At: 13th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Experimental Biology (NISEB), University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, March 5th-8th, 2013. Biogas production from Agricultural waste. Fagbayi, T., Boyo, H. and Okpuzor, J. O At: 7th Annual UNILAG Research Conference and Fair, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria: October 2011 Are the Vegetable Oils Sold in Markets in Lagos Metropolis Really Cholesterol Free? Fagbayi T., Okpuzor J, Okochi VI, Ogbunugafor HA, Ogbonnia S. and Obidiegwu C. At: 3rd Annual UNILAG Research Conference and Fair, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, December 2007. FAGBAYI, T.A. Page 5 PUBLICATIONS IN LEARNED JOURNALS Okpuzor J, Okochi VI, Ogbunugafor HA, Ogbonnia S, Fagbayi T, Obidiegwu C, (2009). Estimation of cholesterol level in different brands of vegetable oils. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(1): 57-62. Most branded vegetable oils sold in the Lagos metropolis were labeled cholesterol-free, we set to investigate these claims by quantifying the cholesterol content in about 21 branded vegetable oils sold in Lagos markets. I contributed about 70% both as an author and researcher. Fagbayi, T.A. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The Puzzling Disorder. Bioscope. 12: 9-10. Topics of Submitted Papers *Most common phenotypes presented by children with autism in Lagos, Nigeria •*Incidence of comorbidity in children with neurodevelopmental disorders The above asterisked papers were obtained as preliminary studies from my current research. #1- The most common phenotypes/features exhibited by children with autism was investigated. A phenotype questionnaire was designed and filled by care givers therapists and parents that have close and direct contact with affected children. My contribution was about 85%. #2- Several neurodevelopmental disorders has been reported to share comorbid conditions especially at the symptom level. Records from a teaching hospital in Lagos were obtained and examined. It was observed that ADHD was found to be the most common comorbid condition for autism, while seizure disorders for cerebral palsy. My contribution was about 85%. TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences 4th Scientific Conference, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, 24th-25th June, 2015. International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) 2015. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 13th- 16th May, 2015. International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) 2014. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 14th-17th, May 2014. Forensic Workshop: Department of Cell Biology and Genetics in conjuction with Nebraska Institute of Forensic Sciences, USA, University of Lagos, 19th-23rd, August, 2013. 13th Annual