Wealth Okete

Experience

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  University of Benin

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  Undergraduate Intern

  As an intern at the University of Benin Health Services Department, I gained knowledge of routine medical tests for blood glucose and cholesterol levels; blood grouping and genotyping; urinalysis. I also prepared, sorted, stored, and retrieved medical test results.

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  Quality Immunodiagnostics Laboratory

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Undergraduate Intern

  Performed routine medical tests to assess liver and kidney function. Used the ELISA technique to determine hormone levels and cancer antigens in serum samples.

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  University of Benin

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Designed and performed an experiment to assess the efficacy of the ethanolic extracts of Phyllanthus amarus against Cycas revoluta-induced Colorectal Cancer and Toxicities in New Zealand rabbits. Performed assays and analyses to measure response to treatment. Gained/used skills in Animal Care, Liver and Kidney Function Tests, Oxidative Stress Markers Analyses, and SpectrophotometryPrepared and defended project report.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Science Writer and Content Creator

  Create various content forms, including articles, slide decks, and videos for blogs and social media to communicate science, educate members of the public, and spur interest in science communication.Published 50+ science/health articles at the Nigerian Observer newspapers between January 2019 and August 2020.Featured on Gavi | VaccinesWork, The Biologist, African Science Literacy Network, The Biochemist, and elsewhere.Launched a scicomm blog on Medium in June 2024 to further promote access to scientific knowledge. Show less

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  Great Success Academy

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Science Instructor

  Taught Mathematics and Science to Junior High School students and recorded a significant improvement in their understanding of complex concepts and theories.Prepared and coached students for a talk show on 'Raising a Child: Whose Responsibility?'

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  Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Graduate Research Intern

  Gained knowledge of medicinal chemistry and molecular biology techniques: Proximate, Biomass, and Phytochemical analyses, DNA extraction, PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.Collected and analyzed biological samples for laboratory test; prepared and summarized project results. Participated in a research fieldwork to assess lipidemia in Lagos students across Lagos state.Prepared standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Proximate and Biomass analyses.

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  Solid Focus Model Schools

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Science Instructor

  Created, planned, and taught lessons across Science, Technology, and Mathematics to over 40 Junior and Senior Secondary School students; designed and supervised experiments; prepared, marked, and graded assessments. Restructured and revamped school’s Press and JETS Clubs; incorporated comprehensive practical sessions into meetings to improve the efficacy of clubs. Inspired students to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams by organizing a film show on the true-life African story of ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’. Show less

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  Biospherea (formerly Science Café)

  Nov 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  Co-manage a growing community of budding bio-scientists: review applications, plan and organize weekly meetings, source science articles for discussions and reviews.Make presentations and anchor Slack discussion sessions.Supervise cAMPs - the community's social media management and engagement team.

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  HackBio

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Research Intern

  Collaborated in multiple teams using Bioinformatics tools (e.g., Galaxy Project) and programming languages (e.g., R, Python) to analyse and visualise data sets.

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  The Immunology in Africa Podcast

  Aug 2022 - now

  Founder & Podcaster

  Founder and Host of The Immunology in Africa Podcast, a platform dedicated to spotlighting African immunology stories and research.Manage social media channels, create graphical content, and write, edit, and produce podcast scripts/episodes.