BIO
I am from the Southeast of Nigeria and obtained my Bachelor’s and Masters’ degree in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University and The University of Ibadan respectively. My master’s thesis was on the Molecular diversity of genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis in banana and plantain. Research work was done at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria.
I joined UVM to study for a PhD degree and currently work in the Harris Lab where I examine the link between the root fungal microbiome and aboveground traits (flower number, bud count, and anthocyanin content) of Northern Highbush Blueberry. I have served as a Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Secretary, GSS Senator and member of the department’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee. Also, I am a member of the Plant Biology social media team and President of the Graduate Student Parents Club. For fun, I love cooking, sewing, and painting with my 6-year-old son.
Bio
I am from the Southeast of Nigeria and obtained my Bachelor’s and Masters’ degree in Biochemistry from Ebonyi State University and The University of Ibadan respectively. My master’s thesis was on the Molecular diversity of genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis in banana and plantain. Research work was done at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria.
I joined UVM to study for a PhD degree and currently work in the Harris Lab where I examine the link between the root fungal microbiome and aboveground traits (flower number, bud count, and anthocyanin content) of Northern Highbush Blueberry. I have served as a Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Secretary, GSS Senator and member of the department’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee. Also, I am a member of the Plant Biology social media team and President of the Graduate Student Parents Club. For fun, I love cooking, sewing, and painting with my 6-year-old son.