Senior year thesis at Department of Biochemistry, LASU (2026-05 – 2026-07)
Principal Investigator: Prof. M.I. Kazeem. Research Topic: Inhibitory Properties Of Citrus sinensis juice bioactive compounds on the activities of neurological related enzymes - An in-silico study
- Collected fresh sweet oranges and extracted juice by manual squeezing
- Identified nine bioactive compounds from the juice sample through GC-MS analysis
- Retrieved the 3-dimensional structures of the 9 compounds from PUBCHEM database, converted the retrieved structures to the PDB format and retrieved the 3-dimensional structures of the target enzymes (AChE, BChE, MAO, DDC and BACE1) from Protein Data Bank (PDB)
- Performed the molecular docking using AutoDock tools and visualized using BIOVIA
- Discovered that all nine compounds identified showed favourable binding across all targets, with 4-acetamido-2-cyclohexenone being the most pharmacologically relevant
Undergraduate Group Research Project at Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University (LASU) (2026-02 – 2026-06)
Principal Investigator: Prof M.I. Kazeem. Research Topic: Evaluation of the Effects of Citrus sinensis (Orange) Peel on Neurological-Related Enzyme Activities Using Drosophila melanogaster as a Model Organism
- Collaborated in a team to design and execute an in-vivo study assessing the effect of Citrus sinensis peel on neurological-enzyme-related activity using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism
- Bred and maintained Drosophila populations under controlled laboratory conditions for experimental use
- Assisted in the design and execution of enzyme activity assays to evaluate the biochemical effects of orange juice and peel extracts on the flies
- Contributed to data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results within a team setting, and participated in group discussions to compare findings against existing literature
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant at 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital Laboratory, Ikeja, Lagos (2025-05 – 2025-09)
Principal Investigator: FLT LT MBAM
- Rotated through Clinical Chemistry, Serology, Hematology and Microbiology, gaining practical exposure to routine clinical laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
- Performed and assisted with biochemical investigations including FBS, RBS, 2HPP, OGTT, HbA1c, LFT, EUCR, Uric Acid, FLP, PSA and TFT, applying principles of enzyme kinetics, metabolism and spectrophotometric analysis
- Performed serological investigations including Widal, VDRL, HBsAg, HBV profile, HCV, HIV, H. pylori and HAV testing, applying antigen–antibody principles in infectious disease screening
- Gained practical experience in hematological procedures including blood grouping, genotype testing, PCV, ESR, malaria parasite testing and crossmatching
- Participated in microbiological investigations including urine, stool, wound, ear, eye, throat and HVS microscopy, culture and sensitivity (MCS), stool H. pylori testing, FOB and GeneXpert testing for tuberculosis
- Developed competence in specimen collection and handling, sample preparation, centrifugation, microscopy, reagent preparation, quality control, laboratory safety and appropriate use of PPE
Volunteer at Feed The Vulnerable Families In Nigeria Foundation (2024-04 – Present)
- Actively promote the foundation's activities by sharing broadcasts, supporting awareness campaigns, and contributing to its outreach efforts
- Organized events and distributed gifts to school children (Back to school, children's day) and the less privileged, promoting community welfare and social responsibility
Volunteer (Usher) at Nexus Leadership Summit (2024-11 – 2024-11)
- Welcomed and directed guests into the event and offered assistance where needed
Member, Freshers' Orientation Committee at Muslim Association of Science Students (2025-01 – 2025-01)
- Organized a freshmen orientation program for newly admitted students
Member, Welfare team at Council Of Higher Institutions (COHI) (2025-11 – 2026-06)
- Organized refreshments (food and drinks) for every event
- Prioritized the welfare of the guests and attendees
Member, 1446 Ramadan committee at Muslim Association of Science Students (MASS), LASU (2025-03 – 2025-03)
- Raised funds for feeding fasting Muslim Students three times a week through out the month
- Organized evening lectures
Asst. PRO at Muslim Association of Science Students (MASS), LASU (2025-09 – 2026-07)
- Coordinated publicity materials, promoted events, announced meetings, created awareness and promotional contents
Financial Secretary at Muslim Association of Science Students 1447 Ramadan Committee (2026-02 – 2026-02)
- Managed Ramadan finances and budgets
- Organized lectures and programs
- Fostered collaboration among members
