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Ridwan Salaam

Researcher
Ibadan,OY
Ridwan Salaam

Summary

Salaam Ridwan's research focuses on infectious disease, mechanism of action, and drug discovery using Bioinformatics, Protein analysis, Pathways analysis, in vitro & in vivo studies, and Cell Biology and Genetics knowledge. Ridwan has worked on Malaria, Breast Cancer, and the pharmacological values of herbal plants.
The multi-skilled life scientist has presented papers at International Conference with publications in Books of Abstract and journals. Ridwan has delivered presentations on Epigenetic Mechanisms in Cancer development, Symptoms associated with Chromosomal aberrations, DNA damage, and repair.
Ridwan is not just an avid reader but a proficient writer. With a background in molecular genetics, human genetics, and Cell Biology, Ridwan has reviewed and edited manuscripts and conference papers for colleagues and senior research associates in related fields. The enthusiastic researcher takes findings and transforms them into creative yet accurate insights. Ridwan has expertise in interpreting data to draw meaningful conclusions while retaining story-telling power. The budding scientist organizes project activities using optimized techniques.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications

Work History

Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Graduate Research Assistant
2020.03 - Current (4 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced virtual and physical laboratory environment on Infectious Disease research w
  • Performed DNA extraction, and Molecular studies
  • Attended seminars, conferences and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Performed Computational Drug Discovery Studies, including molecular docking, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, ADMET Analysis, Network Pharmacology, Protein-Protein Interaction
  • Application of computational tools, including PyRx, Cytoscape, Chimera, Biovia
  • Contributed to research and data analysis within Cell Biology and Genetics landscape.

Government Secondary School, Maina., Lafia, Nassarawa State.

Teacher
2018.02 - 2018.12 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Chemistry Department.
  • Graded and evaluated Chemistry student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on Chemistry learning.
  • Developed and administered Chemistry tests and practical for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.

Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife

Research Assistant
2016.02 - 2017.06 (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data on Chromosome analysis to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Worked both collaboratively in Genetics laboratory environment with Principal Investigator
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums on Chromosomes and their importance to genetic studies
  • Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.

Education

University of Ibadan , Ibadan, Nigeria

Master of Science from Cell Biology And Genetics
2020.03 - 2023.07 (3 years & 4 months)

Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science from Zoology
2012.03 - 2017.08 (5 years & 5 months)

Skills

Conducting Genetic studies and Toxicity assays

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Publications

Tarkaa CT, Oyaniyi DA, Salaam RA, et al. Elucidating the Molecular Targets of Curcuma longa for Breast Cancer Treatment using Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Precis Med Res. 2023;5(2):8. doi: 10.53388/PMR20230008. 


Afolayan FID., and Salaam RA., (2023). Elucidation of Antiplasmodial Activity of Phytocompounds In Nauclea latifolia: In Silico Approach. The 5th International Conference on Scientific Research In Nigeria., Book of Abstracts; BIO-0-012.


Certification

Certificate of Participation (Vaccine Design) - Institute of Bioinformatics & Molecular Therapeutics

Software

PyRx - Molecular Docking

Cytoscape and Cytohubba - Network Construction

Chimera - Protein Preparation

Biovia - Ligand-Protein Complex Visualization

Maestro, Schrodinger - Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Microsoft Word - Academic Writing and Manuscript Review

Excel Sheet - Large data cleaning, sorting and data analysis

Affiliations

  • Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN)
  • Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, UI.
  • H3ABioNet - Pan African Bioinformatics Network
  • Trailblazer Research Team

Interests

Infectious disease

Bioinformatics

Molecular Mechanisms of Actions

Drug Discovery

Cancer

Timeline

Certificate of Attendance (COMPUTER-AIDED DRUG DESIGN WORKSHOP) - JARIS Computational Biology Centre

2023-07

Certificate of Attendance (The 5th International Conference on Scientific Research in Nigeria) - University of Ibadan

2023-05

Certificate of Participation (Vaccine Design) - Institute of Bioinformatics & Molecular Therapeutics

2022-05

Graduate Research Assistant

Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, University of Ibadan
2020.03 - Current (4 years & 6 months)

University of Ibadan

Master of Science from Cell Biology And Genetics
2020.03 - 2023.07 (3 years & 4 months)

Certificate of Commendation (Meritorious Service) - Nassarawa State of Ministry of Education

2018-12

Teacher

Government Secondary School, Maina.
2018.02 - 2018.12 (10 months)

Research Assistant

Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University
2016.02 - 2017.06 (1 year & 4 months)

Obafemi Awolowo University

Bachelor of Science from Zoology
2012.03 - 2017.08 (5 years & 5 months)
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