Abisola Abisoye Ogunniyan, Ph.D.
About Abisola Abisoye Ogunniyan, Ph.D.
Abisola Abisoye Ogunniyan, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in immuno-oncology with over six years of academic research experience in molecular and cellular biology. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Biosciences from Tuskegee University and has previously worked at notable institutions including the University of California, San Francisco.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Abisola Abisoye Ogunniyan, Ph.D., has been serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she contributes to advanced research initiatives in California, focusing on molecular and cellular biology. Her position allows her to leverage her extensive academic background and research experience in a collaborative environment.
Education and Expertise
Abisola Ogunniyan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Integrative Biosciences from Tuskegee University, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biology from the same institution between 2013 and 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology from the University of Jos from 2003 to 2007. Her expertise lies in immuno-oncology and she has over six years of academic research experience.
Background
Before her current role, Ogunniyan worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, San Francisco, in the Zena Werb Lab from 2017 to 2020. She also has experience as an Embryologist at The Bridge IVF Clinic in Lagos, Nigeria, from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Cancer Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant at Tuskegee University from 2013 to 2017, where she was involved in mentoring undergraduate students.
Research Experience
Ogunniyan has significant experience in academic research, particularly in molecular and cellular biology. She is highly skilled in investigational new drug (IND) preclinical studies, which are essential for the development of new therapies. Her collaborative skills and proficiency in interpersonal communication enhance her ability to work effectively within research teams.