Chidinma Adanna Okolo, PhD, Mrsb
About Chidinma Adanna Okolo, PhD, Mrsb
Chidinma Adanna Okolo, PhD, Mrsb, is a Senior Beamline Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, England. She has extensive experience in advanced microscopy techniques and has held various academic positions in Nigeria and New Zealand.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Chidinma Adanna Okolo serves as a Senior Beamline Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in advanced microscopy techniques to support scientific research. Her work involves utilizing cryo-transfer systems under vacuum and programming with Python, contributing to the advancement of microscopy applications in various research projects.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to her current role, Okolo worked at the University of Otago in various capacities, including Exams & Test Supervisor, Tutor, Lab Demonstrator, and Lecture Supervisor from 2016 to 2019. She also served as an Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 2013 to 2019. Her academic roles involved engaging with students and supporting their learning in the fields of Zoology and Physiology.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Chidinma Adanna Okolo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiology from the University of Otago, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Physiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 2013 to 2015, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Zoology from the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and scientific endeavors.
Technical Expertise and Research Skills
Okolo possesses extensive technical expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, including Wide-field epifluorescence microscopy, Confocal microscopy, Super-resolution microscopy, and Cryo-Soft X-ray tomography. She is skilled in examining cellular ultrastructure using cryo-3D-Structured illumination microscopy and is experienced in tissue culture, immunolabelling, and live-cell fluorescence organelle tracking. Her research skills enable her to employ correlative cryo-light/fluorescence and cryo soft-X-ray microscopy to study physiological processes.
Research Collaborations and Awards
Chidinma Adanna Okolo is open to research collaborations with both academia and industry partners. Throughout her career, she has attracted over 12 awards, recognizing her contributions and achievements in the field of microscopy and biological research. Her participation in scientific conferences and meetings with an international audience further highlights her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.