The document discusses the author's interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacy at Purdue University. The author is interested in areas like nanomedicine, immunology, infectious diseases, and community pharmacy. They have work experience in teaching, research, and community outreach organizations. The author believes Purdue's programs and research opportunities will help them achieve their goals of improving healthcare practices and conducting groundbreaking research.
The document discusses the author's interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacy at Purdue University. The author is interested in areas like nanomedicine, immunology, infectious diseases, and community pharmacy. They have work experience in teaching, research, and community outreach organizations. The author believes Purdue's programs and research opportunities will help them achieve their goals of improving healthcare practices and conducting groundbreaking research.
The document discusses the author's interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacy at Purdue University. The author is interested in areas like nanomedicine, immunology, infectious diseases, and community pharmacy. They have work experience in teaching, research, and community outreach organizations. The author believes Purdue's programs and research opportunities will help them achieve their goals of improving healthcare practices and conducting groundbreaking research.
The document discusses the author's interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in pharmacy at Purdue University. The author is interested in areas like nanomedicine, immunology, infectious diseases, and community pharmacy. They have work experience in teaching, research, and community outreach organizations. The author believes Purdue's programs and research opportunities will help them achieve their goals of improving healthcare practices and conducting groundbreaking research.
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Malaria vaccine failures are due to the parasite’s ability to evade the immune system.
Are there chances of a working vaccine if protein interactions are utilized in blocking the immune signals? What is the future of RNA nanotherapeutics in vaccine design and delivery? To what end, can negative externalities be curbed by nanotechnology without compromising the efficacy/quality of formulated biopharmaceutical entities? There’s indeed an effect of medication dosing frequency on adherence, what role does nanomedicine play in aiding adherence and ultimately, preventing resistance? As a community pharmacist, how do I design specialized programs for the under- represented persons in my community such as people living with HIV/AIDS, the autistic, and the deaf/non-verbal population, so that they assess the same quality of healthcare as others? How can Artificial Intelligence be maximized and incorporated into community pharmacy practice to improve individualized drug therapy in my country? What measures can be implemented toward closing the gap between pharmacists and physicians in a patient-oriented practice? As I pursue a Ph.D. in any of Purdue’s Pharmacy departments, these questions will drive my research.
Choosing Pharmacy as a profession was easy! I was fascinated by the movements of a pill that was swallowed into the stomach, yet would relieve a headache or a swollen ankle at entirely different body locations. I thought it was witchcraft! Then, pharmacy school exposed me to the wonders of pharmacokinetics and dynamics. They took the fun right out of it. My undergraduate thesis with Professor Tenderwealth developed my passion for nanomedicines and their workings in targeted drug delivery. I was exposed to the methodologies in developing liquid nanoparticles, lyophilization techniques, delivery systems, and hands-on experiences with equipment. I reviewed pieces of literature, reported writings, and analyzed data.
Still awe-struck by the versatility and application of nanotechnology in pharmacy, I progressed
to my master’s degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology, the synopsis of which is drug design as a nano delivery system for an improved clinical outcome. On the strength of my exposure to pharmaceutics incorporated in a clinical setting, further bolstered by my position as a community pharmacist, patient-oriented pharmacy practice became my focal point. My work experiences cut across various facets of clinical practices and beyond. I have been actively involved in patient care and health delivery through the assessment of prescriptions, interpretation of laboratory investigations, compounding of extemporaneous substances, and drug regulatory affairs. My graduation was in sight before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted my work for a year. Shortly after, there were a series of academic strikes. I have no transcripts to prove my post-graduate academic performance as a result of the ongoing indefinite strike by Nigerian Federal Universities. Nevertheless, my supervisor, Dr. Olorunsola is willing to attest that I have concluded 60% of my coursework and I belong in the top 5% of my class.
My interest in immunology and infectious diseases stems from the Coronavirus experience which shows biomedical research significantly aids the lowing of infection curves. My long-term goal with a degree in MCMP is to set a new course in vaccination delivery, most particularly RNA therapeutics. This training would galvanize my skills and help my resolve to take up a proactive role in disease control in biological systems. The interrelationship in all my Ph.D. choices at Purdue comforts me although choosing PHPR to have Dr. Lola supervise me would align greatly with my short-term goals. My immediate career goal is to improve community- based practice in my home country, whether via policy change, drug discovery/design, or vaccinations; to become a seasoned researcher and in the long term, a Professor who leads or participates in ground-breaking innovations.
Just recently I assumed the position of State Coordinator, Pharmaceutical Association for Young Pharmacists. This has been a platform to leverage my drive for community/volunteer services. I network with pharmacists from diverse backgrounds through efficient management of the Association’s correspondences. As an excellent communicator, I volunteered as a Keynote Speaker at the Akwa-Ibom State Under Universal Basic Education (SUBEB). We trained High school Teachers on the improvisation of teaching aids in STEM-related subjects. I am also a Youth Ambassador with the United Nations Association of Nigeria: actively involved in promoting the UN Sustainable development goals. We give aid to communities stricken with poverty and insurgence. Additionally, I am a member of the Watch Them Grow Initiative, an NGO supporting education and discipline in school children.
The cross-disciplinary design of your programs and professional mentorships from clinical researchers in a reputable research institute has informed my choosing your University. As a part-time Research and Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, I am convinced that the research experience in the faculty, innovative approaches to learning, and the diversity of Purdue College of Pharmacy's research community would provide me with the best training needed to facilitate my career as a researcher and prospective mentor. As a black female, I believe that STEM studies will empower more women in diverse science careers. My fledging work experience in teaching, research experiences, and interpersonal skills are a testament to my ability to excel during my graduate studies. I look forward to being a part of the department.
