Lubem Nathaniel Agbendeh
Vaccines, Drug Discovery & Biochemistry | EducationUSA | Microbiology | Public Health
- Role
- Tda Intern at Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lubem Nathaniel Agbendeh
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, Vaccines, and Drug Discovery at the University of South Florida. Over 7 years of experience in microbiology research, vaccine development, and public health consulting. My research focuses on designing and developing multivalent vaccines targeting Clostridioides difficile using molecular biology, bioinformatics, and structural biology approaches.Key achievements include:Developing high-purity recombinant proteins and predictive models for antigen-receptor binding using molecular dynamics simulations.Conducting in vivo immunization studies in murine models with 95% efficacy against C. difficile infections.Identifying therapeutic antibodies with 90% success, enhancing targeted treatment strategies.Expertise in molecular cloning, PCR techniques, CRISPR/Cas9, and immunological assays like ELISA and Western blotting.Experienced in project management, interdisciplinary collaborations, and mentoring teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Recognized for excellence in teaching and research with awards, including the Clinical & Translational Science Award and the Bill & Melinda Gates Travel Award.SkillsMolecular Biology & Biochemical Techniques: PCR, qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9, protein purification, ELISA, Western blottingBioinformatics Tools: AlphaFold, HADDOCK, GroMacs, IEDBData Analysis: Python, R, GraphPad Prism, SPSS, STATAProject Management: Proposal development, grant writing, monitoring & evaluationConferencesPresented research at leading events, including ASM Microbe 2024, Anaerobe 2024, and NOBCChE 2024, showcasing novel approaches to multivalent vaccine development.Professional MembershipsActive member of the American Society for Microbiology, Microbiology Society, and International Society for Infectious Diseases, among others.Career GoalAspiring to advance vaccine platforms and antimicrobial resistance research through academia-industry collaborations.
Experience
Tda Intern
Jan 2026 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
Education
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Master of Science - MS, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
2016 — 2018
University of South Florida
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health
2019 — 2020
University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Bachelor of Science - BS, Microbiology, General
2010 — 2014
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