Solomon Iyam

Teaching, Research, Mentorship.

Designed and delivered student-centered lectures and lab sessions in Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health using interactive and evidence-based methods. Developed and revised course content to align with national standards and global trends in microbial research and disease prevention. Supervised undergraduate research projects, fostering scientific writing, laboratory skills, and critical thinking in emerging public health threats. Mentored students on academic progression, research opportunities, and career pathways in biomedical sciences and public health. Led and participated in departmental research aligned with national health priorities, contributing to peer-reviewed outputs in virology and antimicrobial resistance. Utilized digital tools (e.g., PowerPoint, virtual platforms) to enhance delivery of complex topics in virology, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Served on curriculum development and academic quality assurance committees to advance microbiology and infectious disease education.

Evaluation and revision of lecture plans and course contents to achieve student-centered learning. Selected and designed lecture plans and curriculum to meet learning outcomes. Mentorship of undergraduate students in effective next steps for education and career progression. Used PPT to give presentations to student classrooms. Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work. Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Evaluation and revision of lecture plans and course contents to achieve student-centered learning. Selected and designed lecture plans and curriculum to meet learning outcomes. Mentorship of undergraduate students in effective next steps for education and career progression. Used PPT to give presentations to student classrooms. Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work. Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Evaluation and revision of lecture plans and course contents to achieve student-centered learning. Selected and designed lecture plans and curriculum to meet learning outcomes. Mentorship of undergraduate students in effective next steps for education and career progression. Used PPT to give presentations to student classrooms. Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work. Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Setting up experimental procedures. Writing of manuscripts. Conceptualization of project work. Review, editing, visualization and validation of theoretical concepts. Experimental investigations.

Investigating, writing of manuscripts and validation of experimental findings. Cultured, isolated and identified clinical isolates for disease diagnosis. Maintained strict adherence to prescribed laboratory safety guidelines. Documented test results using computerized and manual methods. Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verification of proper safety precautions and handling techniques. Analyzed testing results based on established procedures and submitting findings to central laboratory. Tracked collected specimens by initiating, dating and noting times of collection. Obtained samples for testing following standard procedures. Maintained documentation on tests performed in the laboratory. Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database. Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.

Cultured, isolated and identified clinical isolates for disease diagnosis. Maintained strict adherence to prescribed laboratory safety guidelines. Documented test results using computerized and manual methods. Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verification of proper safety precautions and handling techniques. Analyzed testing results based on established procedures and submitting findings to central laboratory. Tracked collected specimens by initiating, dating and noting times of collection. Obtained samples for testing following standard procedures. Maintained documentation on tests performed in the laboratory. Investigating, writing of manuscripts and validation of experimental findings.

Antimicrobial Resistance| Whole Genome Sequencing | DNA extraction | Bedaquiline| Rapid Growing Mycobacterium| Mycobacterium abscessus| Antibiotics Sensitivity Testing|.

Sequence alignment, Scoring Matrices, Pairwise alignment, Gaps. Multiple sequence alignment, Relevance to inferences about evolution. Molecular phylogeny and evolution. Primer designing, Protein secondary structure predictions (Chou and Fasman method, PHD, PSIPRED, PSSPRED).