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Anthony C. Otieno

Senior Lecturer
Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic and multifaceted Senior Lecturer with extensive experience in biology education, adept at delivering engaging lectures for students of diverse backgrounds. Known for integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student interest and understanding, while maintaining a strong focus on curriculum development and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Proven track record in research and mentoring, committed to student success through innovative teaching methods and effective collaboration. Equipped with robust problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to achieving academic excellence and advancing organizational objectives.

Dynamic Lecturer with 16 years of successful experience in various fields of Biological Sciences. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.

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Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

University of Nairobi
03.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Evolutionary Biology. Supervise PhD and MSc students in Parasitology and Genetics. Write grant proposals to support research.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Adapted quickly to shifting educational landscapes during remote learning periods, leveraging digital tools to engage students via virtual platforms while maintaining a high level of academic rigor.
  • Designed online course modules, making education more accessible to remote learners.
  • Enhanced departmental reputation through publication of scholarly articles in esteemed academic journals.

Lecturer

Bondo University College
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Evolutionary Biology.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Designed online course modules, making education more accessible to remote learners.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Kent State University
07.2007 - 12.2009
  • Taught Biochemistry and Chemistry courses on behalf of my professor. Mentored and supervised graduate students.
  • Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
  • Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major [Number] [Type] conferences.
  • Pursued independent and complementary research interests.
  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Roswell Park Cancer Center
07.2005 - 07.2007
  • Taught graduate level Cancer Genetics and Biochemistry courses on behalf of my professor. Mentored graduate students.
  • Published multiple research articles in top-tier journals, contributing significantly to the scientific community''s knowledge base.
  • Mentored junior researchers and graduate students, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.

Undergraduate Research Project leader

Louisiana State University
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for introducing undergraduate students to research as well as mentoring and supervising their work.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Louisiana State University
01.1999 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for teaching classes as well as Labs, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology Labs, and setting exams and grading.
  • Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
  • Conducted office hours for supplemental tutoring sessions, helping students understand complex concepts more clearly.

Education

B.Sc. - Biochemistry, Zoology

University of Nairobi
Kenya
07-1997

Postdoctoral Associate - Chemistry

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-2009

Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Genetics

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY
07-2007

Ph.D. Candidate - Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
06-2005

Skills

Curriculum development

Virtual classroom engagement

Scholarly article development

Effective discussion facilitation

Lecture development

Online class discussion

Academic publication

Discussion facilitation

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Society of Human Genetics
  • Member of the American Society for Microbiology

Research

  • The role of the beta subunit of RNA polymerase in transcription initiation in Bacillus subtilis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1999-01-01, 2001-12-01
  • Amplification dynamics of mobile elements in the human genome, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 2002-01-01, 2005-06-01
  • The role of LGI1 gene in the suppression of metastasis in brain cancer, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, 2005-07-01, 2007-07-01
  • Effect of Metal Cations on the Separation of Phosphatidyl Inositol- phosphates by Capillary Electrophoresis, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 2007-07-01, 2009-09-01

Presentations

  • LINE-1 preTa element in the human genome, 13th International Symposium on Human Identification, 2002-10-07, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Analysis of the human Alu Ya-lineage, 15th International Symposium on Human Identification, 2004-10-04, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Analysis of the human Alu Ya-lineage, 6th Annual Biological Sciences Symposium, 2004-11-05, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Metal Cations for the Determination of Fluorescent Phosphoinositides by Capillary Electrophoresis, The Pittsburgh Conference of Analytical and Applied Spectroscopy, 2009-03-08, Chicago, Illinois

Supervised Students

  • Kevin O. Ochwedo, 180/55389/2019, PhD, Functional analysis of immune response to plasmodium falciparum gametocytes surface antigens pfs25, pfs48/45 and pfs230, 2022-10-26, 2022-12-15
  • Collince J. Omondi, 180/54781/2019, PhD, Effects of irrigation scheme on malaria burden in Homa Bay county, western Kenya, 2023-11-01, 2023-12-15

Publications

  • LINE-1 preTa elements in the human genome, Salem, A.-H., J. S. Myers, A. C. Otieno, W. S. Watkins, L. B. Jorde, M. A. Batzer, Journal of Molecular Biology, 326, 1127-1146, 2003
  • Analysis of the human Alu Ya-lineage, Otieno, A. C., A. B. Carter, D. J. Hedges, J. A. Walker, D. A. Ray, R. Garber, B. A. Anders, N. Stoilova, M. E. Laborde, J. D. Fowlkes, C. H. Huang, B. Perodeau, M. A. Batzer, Journal of Molecular Biology, 342, 109-118, 2004
  • Metal Cations for the Determination of Fluorescent Phosphoinositides by Capillary Electrophoresis, Otieno, Anthony C., Quainoo, Emmanuel W., Mwongela, Simon M., Journal of Separation Science, 2008, 31, 3894–3901
  • Capillary Electrophoresis Based Methods for the Determination of Lipids A Review, Otieno, Anthony C., Mwongela, Simon M., Analytica Chimica Acta, 2008, 624, 163-174
  • Determination of Sphingosine Kinase 2 Activity using Fluorescent Sphingosine by Capillary Electrophoresis, Yangyuoru, PM, Otieno, AC, Mwongela, SM, Electrophoresis, 2011, 32, 13, 1742-9
  • Hyper prevalence of submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum infections in a rural area of western Kenya with declining malaria cases, Ochwedo, KO, Omondi, CJ, Magomere, EO, Olumeh, JO, Debrah, I, Onyango, SA, Orondo, PW, Ondeto, BM, Atieli, HE, Ogolla, SO, Githure, J, Otieno, ACA, Githeko, AK, Kazura, JW, Mukabana, WR, Guiyan, Y, Malar J, 2021, 2021-12-20, 20, 1, 472
  • Signatures of selection and drivers for novel mutation on transmission-blocking vaccine candidate Pfs25 gene in western Kenya, Ochwedo, K. O., Onyango, S. A., Omondi, C. J., Orondo, P. W., Ondeto, B. M., Lee, M. C., Atieli, H. E., Ogolla, S. O., Githeko, A. K., Otieno, A. C. A., Mukabana, W. R., Yan, G., Zhong, D., Kazura, J. W., PloS one, 2022, 17, 4, e0266394
  • Rare Alleles and Signatures of Selection on the Immunodominant Domains of Pfs230 and Pfs48/45 in Malaria Parasites From Western Kenya, Ochwedo, K. O., Ariri, F. O., Otambo, W. O., Magomere, E. O., Debrah, I., Onyango, S. A., Orondo, P. W., Atieli, H. E., Ogolla, S. O., Otieno, A. C. A., Mukabana, W. R., Githeko, A. K., Lee, M. C., Yan, G., Zhong, D., Kazura, J. W., Frontiers in genetics, 2022, 13, 867906
  • Malaria diagnosis in rural healthcare facilities and treatment-seeking behavior in malaria endemic settings in western Kenya, Omondi, C. J., Odongo, D., Otambo, W. O., Ochwedo, K. O., Otieno, A., Lee, M. C., Kazura, J. W., Githeko, A. K., Yan, G., PLOS global public health, 2023, 3, 7, e0001532
  • Asymptomatic and submicroscopic Plasmodium infections in an area before and during integrated vector control in Homa Bay, western Kenya, Omondi, C. J., Otambo, W. O., Odongo, D., Ochwedo, K. O., Otieno, A., Onyango, S. A., Orondo, P., Ondeto, B. M., Lee, M. C., Zhong, D., Kazura, J. W., Githeko, A. K., Yan, G., Malaria journal, 2022, 21, 1, 272
  • Impact of Agricultural Irrigation on Anemia in Western Kenya, Omondi, C. J., Ochwedo, K. O., Athiany, H., Onyango, S. A., Odongo, D., Otieno, A., Orondo, P., Ondeto, B. M., Lee, M. C., Kazura, J. W., Githeko, A. K., Yan, G., The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2022, 107, 2, 484–491

Timeline

Lecturer

University of Nairobi
03.2011 - Current

Lecturer

Bondo University College
03.2010 - 03.2011

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Kent State University
07.2007 - 12.2009

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Roswell Park Cancer Center
07.2005 - 07.2007

Undergraduate Research Project leader

Louisiana State University
01.2002 - 06.2005

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Louisiana State University
01.1999 - 06.2005

Postdoctoral Associate - Chemistry

Kent State University

Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Genetics

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Ph.D. Candidate - Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Louisiana State University

B.Sc. - Biochemistry, Zoology

University of Nairobi
Anthony C. OtienoSenior Lecturer