Uzozie, Añuli
PhD, Msc
Academic Rank(s): Assistant Professor of Teaching and Director of the BMLSc Program, Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC
Affiliation(s): UBC Hospital
Research and Scholarly Interests: proteomics, bioinformatics, science education, and curriculum innovation
I am an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Director of the BMLSc Program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
I have research and teaching experience in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, human biology, bioinformatics, and advanced technologies for comprehensive studies on biomolecules (including proteomics, metabolomics, and genomics)
I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, science communication, curriculum development and educational innovation centered on student-focused learning and excellence initiatives. My motivation for teaching is drawn out of a passionate desire to communicate knowledge in a simplified manner aimed at inspiring eagerness for deeper learning through collaborative engagement, experiential learning, feedback, and reflections.
I have developed and taught various science courses, participated in scientific research at various levels, led transformative educational initiatives, and facilitated teaching and learning programs.
Academic Background
- University of Zürich, Switzerland. PhD, Cancer Biology. 2014
- University of Nottingham, England. MSc, Applied Biomolecular Technology. 2010
- Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. BTech, Biochemistry. 2004
Awards and Recognition
Publications
For a list of publications, see PubMed.
Research Interest
- Cancer biology
- Proteomics and mass spectrometry
- Bioinformatics and multi-omics data integration
- Protein modifications and protease activity mapping
- Translational research and precision medicine
- Educational innovation in STEM
Research work experience
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zürich)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UBC, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)
Teaching Interest
- PATH 405 (Seminars in Current Topics)
- PATH 412 (Advanced Techniques in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine), Course Coordinator
Teaching work experience
- Assistant Professor of Teaching, UBC, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Faculty, Langara College, Biology Department
- Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, UBC, Biology