Profile
Yinka Abejide
My CV
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Education:
Prestige nursery school; Ahmadu bello university staff school; Demonstration secondary school; Ahmadu bello university, Nigeria.
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Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in veterinary medicine, masters degree in animal biosciences and a PhD in genetics and genomics in view
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Work History:
University of maiduguri veterinary teaching hospital, Nigeria,
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Current Job:
PhD student at the University of Edinburgh
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I live with my husband. We have two lovely kids who like to keep me busy. I like to run every morning so as to see and feel the beauty of nature. My favourite fruits are strawberries and blue berries. My favourite story book when I was a kid was beauty and the beast. Now I love books that are anything scientific. I love to inspire people 🙂
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My current research is on across-country genetic evaluations and improving breeding strategies in dairy cattle in sub-Saharan Africa. I have data from three African countries. I’m looking to find out how we can improve the current breeding programmes practiced in Africa and to ensure that milk is available now and sustainable for the future
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I look through my diary to see my task in order of priority. Responding to emails, running genetic evaluations, pondering over them and seeing what the figures mean, writing reports when necessary. Most importantly, having quality time with my family.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would use the prize money to purchase learning resources (e.g. reading and writing materials) for my primary school.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Fun Loving Person
What did you want to be after you left school?
A Pilot!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really:)
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Destiny's child
What's your favourite food?
Anything healthy and wholesome
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To become very rich and keep inspiring people positively without getting tired
Tell us a joke.
Confucius's once said, "When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire."
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