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Temi O.

Temi O.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Assistant | Yassine Lab | Alzheimer's Disease Research

  • Education

    • Norman High School

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Link Crew, Key Club, Rotary Club, NHS GPA: 4.33

    • University of Southern California

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Neuroscience Honors Senior

      Activities and Societies: InterAxon, Advocates for Healthy Living, GEMSTEM, Thematic Option

  • Experience

    • QuestBridge

      May 2020 - Mar 2021

      The National College Match is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, low-income students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners. QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities.

      • Questbridge National College Match Finalist

        Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

      • Questbridge College Prep Scholar

        May 2020 - Oct 2020

    • University of Southern California

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Discovery Program at USC Sea Phages Lab

      • Conducted research in the SEA-PHAGES program at USC Sea Phages Lab to increase undergraduate interest in biological sciences.• Collaborated with a team to analyze phage genomes and contribute to evolutionary science.

    • USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

      Review Proposals Organize the accepted papers into panels, and then come up with creative panel names for those panels. • Presented on the topic "Does Anyone Have Mommy Issues Too: An Exploration of Shadow Work and Identity in Zadie Smith’s Swing Time" at the Thematic Option 25th Annual Research Conference.• Engaged in discussions with students and faculty on the racial dynamics between a race, ethnicity, geography, and motherhood.• Demonstrated strong research and presentation skills in analyzing complex themes in literature.

      • Thematic Option Conference Coordinating Committee

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

      • Thematic Option 25th Annual Research Conference Panelist

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

    • Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Leda Career Fellow

      The LEDA Career Institute is an all-expenses paid, five-day event during which high-achieving, under-resourced undergraduate students develop future leadership roles in their professional pursuits, including a deeper and more targeted focus on career exploration, professional development, and career advising.

    • University of Southern California

      Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
      USC Belle Vivian Scholar

      • Designed and implemented a 30-hour community service project at USC, organizing events with Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services.• Collaborated with a team to execute impactful initiatives, promoting awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence.• Successfully managed project logistics, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes for the community.

    • USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

      Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
      Research Assistant | Lifespan Cognition Lab

      • Utilized qualitative data to investigate associative memory differences in adults using neuroimaging tests.• Conducted comprehensive analysis of blood samples from older adults to study hormone level changes and their impact on brain function.

    • Mercy

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Clinical Shadowing

      • Actively participated in medical appointments such as routine physicals, cancer, parkinson’s, and diabetes follow-ups.• Shadowed for a total of 40 hours, gaining knowledge of medical terminology, disease pathology, and various treatment modalities.

    • Yassine Lab

      Sept 2024 - now

      • Optimized SIMOA techniques for detecting plasma tau (P-TAU181) in human serum, EDTA plasma, and CSF to enhance early detection of Alzheimer's disease.• Conducted BCA assays of CSF and genotyped blood and saliva samples using advanced molecular techniques to identify genetic markers for Alzheimer's disease research. • Presented a Flash Talk and Poster at the Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) using Yassine Lab research findings to spark new conversations among the geroscience community in the greater Los Angeles area.• Engaged with trainees from top research institutions like USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, UCLA, and Caltech to foster collaboration and innovation.

      • Research Assistant

        Aug 2023 - now

      • Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM): Flash Talk & Poster Presenter

        Sept 2024 - Sept 2024

    • Gerontological Society of America (GSA)

      Nov 2024 - Nov 2024
      Poster Presenter: Evaluating cPLA2 Activity in APOE4 CSF After PreventE4 DHA Supplementation

      • Conducted research and analysis on cPLA2 activity in APOE4 CSF post DHA supplementation in the PreventE4 trial.• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate the impact of APOE4 genotype on brain DHA delivery.• Presented findings at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Temi O.
      USC Alumni Regional Scholarship Outside California $1000 USC Alumni Club of Chicago Jul 2024
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      USC Alumni Scholarship Match $2000 USC Alumni Scholarship Jul 2024
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      USC Sandra Evers Manly BAA Award $3000 USC Black Alumni Association Jul 2024 BAA scholarships are based upon the overall profile of a student’s commitment and aspirations gleaned from their application and interview. Scholarships are awarded to USC students on the basis of academic and personal merit in addition to having demonstrated involvement within the African-American community.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      2023 W. Wright Foundation Scholarship Recipient W. Wright Scholarship Foundation Jul 2023
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      GEMSTEM Scholar University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Oct 2022 The Gerontology Enriching Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GEMSTEM) to Enhance Diversity in Aging program integrates research, education, and professionalization for aging curious undergraduate scholars at the University of Southern California from underrepresented minority backgrounds.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      $10,000 Belle Vivian Scholarship Recipient USC Sep 2022 This scholarship, funded by donations in honor of Belle Vivian, will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California who is able to design and implement a 30-hour community service project over the course of the fall and spring semesters (e.g. organizing topical events in conjunction with the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & 2023 USC Deans List Dornsife College Dean of Undergraduate Education Jun 2022 USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences regularly recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the previous semester by including their names on the Dean’s List.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      University of Southern California Deans Scholarship University of Southern California Aug 2021 Selection criteria include academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Society: $3,500 Change Maker Scholarship Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Society The MLK Scholarship was made possible through the MLK Commemoration Society Board of Directors Scholarship Fund. Their mission is to help seniors obtain their dream of a college education by decreasing financial obligations.
    • Awarded to Temi O.
      Mary Elizabeth Simmons Scholarship University of Southern California

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Keck Medicine of USC on Aug 2023
      Keck Medicine of USCAssociated with Temi O.

    • Volunteer

      Issued by USC Advocates for Healthy Aging on Mar 2022
      USC Advocates for Healthy AgingAssociated with Temi O.

    • Volunteer

      Issued by InterAxon on Jan 2022
      InterAxonAssociated with Temi O.