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Udemeobong Okon

@udemeobongokon

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First-class neurophysiologist and lecturer advancing translational, stroke-focused neuroresearch in Africa.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m eager to advance sustainable stroke research capacity in Africa—bridging molecular assays with clinical diagnostic pathways, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting an inclusive, impact-driven research environment.

I’m a First Class Physiologist and Lecturer at the University of Calabar with an MSc in Neurophysiology. My work focuses on neurobehavioral mechanisms, oxidative stress pathways, and neuroprotective strategies grounded in indigenous interventions.

I’ve published research on cerebrovascular mechanisms and neuroimmune signaling, including questions like “cerebral small vessel disease” and interstitial fluidopathy. In my teaching role, I instruct undergraduate Neurophysiology with an emphasis on the molecular basis of neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular disorders.

I also bring a strong translational mindset—bridging laboratory molecular assays with clinical diagnostic pathways for stroke. I’ve secured funding support, including an IBRO research grant, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to advance sustainable neurological health research in Africa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lecturer II

Current

University of Calabar

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Instruct undergraduate neurophysiology and advance research on molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular disorders. Secured funding support, including an IBRO research grant, to support neurological health studies.

Neurophysiology Teaching Neurodegenerative Mechanisms Dietary Neuroprotection Cognitive Impairment Research Grant writing Interdisciplinary Collaboration Research Funding

Assistant Lecturer

University of Calabar

Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 9 months)

Co-authored research using animal models to study memory, anxiety, and motor coordination relevant to neurological conditions and public health interventions. Contributed to grant writing, including an IBRO research grant, to support health-focused research.

Animal Models Anxiety Behavior Assays Motor Coordination Assays Grant writing Co Authoring Publications Public Health Relevance

Graduate Assistant

University of Calabar

Jul 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Assisted diet-induced neuroprotection investigations in mouse models, assessing memory outcomes and lysosomal integrity. Conducted neurobehavioral testing (Morris water maze, rotarod) and immunohistochemistry, analyzing relationships with vascular risk factors using SPSS and MATLAB.

Diet Induced Neuroprotection Morris Water Maze Rotarod Testing Lysosomal Integrity Assays SPSS Matlab Neural Signaling Assessment

Physiology Intern

Delta State University

Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year)

Supported undergraduate physiology research practicals and participated in laboratory data collection and analysis. Built foundational experience contributing to neurobehavioral research workflows.

Data Analysis Neurobehavioral Research Support Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calabar

Master of Science in Neurophysiology, Neurophysiology

2018 - 2020

Grade: 5.0/5.0

Completed an MSc in Neurophysiology with a thesis on how consumption of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) diet affects scopolamine-impaired memory and motor coordination in cd-1 mice.

University of Calabar

Bachelor of Science in Physiology, Physiology

2011 - 2015

Grade: 4.61/5.0

Earned a First Class Honours BSc in Physiology with a thesis comparing the effects of antiepileptic agents carbamazepine and Dichrostachys glomerata on locomotion, fear, and anxiety in mice.