Esther Olabamire

Esther Damilola Olabamire is pursuing a graduate degree in Data Science and Engineering with a focus on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine here at UMaine.  Prior to Esther’s enrollment, she worked as a molecular biologist in a genetic research laboratory at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. In this position, she worked with the team “Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCAP) Network”, where she was engaged with the collection and with the processing of blood samples from the recruited prostate cancer patients.

Credentials:
B.S., Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
M.S., Public Health Biotechnology (Human Genetics), University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Professional Objectives:
Providing fast, reliable, and accurate DNA sequencing results by leveraging advanced technologies and protocols

Duties and Skills:
– Fulfill DNA Sequencing Laboratory requests
– Assist with the Freezer Program