CHUJOR S. N. CHUJOR

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC

§                  Master of Science in Education (M.Ed.) Candidate, 2005-Present.

§                  Teachers 2000 Partnership:  MSDE Certification requirements scheduled to be completed, June 2006.

EDUCATION

            Ph.D. Biochemistry (Distinction), University of Vienna, Vienna,  Austria, 1990

            M.Sc. Biochemistry (Best Graduated Student), University of Ife, Nigeria, 1985

            B.Sc. Biochemistry (Honors), University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1981

HONORS AND AWARDS

            Teachers 2000 Partnership Millennium Teaching Fellow, 2005-Present

Karl-Landsteiner Research Fellowship, 1991-1992

            Austrian Academic Scholarship Award, 1986-1990

            University of Ife Postgraduate Fellowship for Academic Excellence, 1985-1986

Federal Government of Nigeria Graduate Scholarship, 1984-1985

            Rivers State Government Scholarship Award, 1977-1981, 1983-1985

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager/Senior Technical Analyst                                    1998-2005

Public Affairs International, Inc. (PAI), Silver Spring, U.S.A.

·         Directed several, multi-disciplinary projects.

·         Conducted, coordinated and managed Readiness Evaluation for Task Forces within the US&R System. Also, designed, developed and implemented evaluation instruments.

·         Planned, managed and monitored program budget.

·         Performed and supervised technical writing and editorial services.  

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Postdoctoral Fellow (Dermatology)                                               1996-1998

University of California San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, U.S.A.

·         Delineated the role of UDP-glucose:ceramide-D-glucosyltransferase (GCS) in epidermal barrier ontogenesis/differentiation as well as in permeability barrier homeostasis.

·         Developed and characterized a model for human chronological aging.

Senior Postdoctoral Fellow (Molecular Biology,  Immunopharmacology & Dermatology)          1990-1992, 1994-1996

Novartis Research Institute, Vienna, Austria                                 

·         Determined and analyzed the genomic structure of NKG5 as part of Novartis Research Institute's search for new cytokines/growth factors.

·         Screened, identified and characterized potential lead compounds for drug development.

·         A patent co-registrant with Dr. Kricek, et al. for Novartis Research Institute.

·         Characterized the regulation and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS) gene in human epidermal keratinocytes.

·         Developed, optimized and validated cell-free and cell-based assay systems for NOS.

·         Screened and identified nitric oxide (NO)-inhibitors for drug development.

·         Identified and characterized inducible NOS as a potential target for therapeutic intervention in psoriasis.

·         Characterized the expression of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 4 isotypes by primary keratinocytes and human epidermoid cell lines.

·         Analyzed and correlated the effect of PDE type IV inhibitors on pro-inflammatory mediator production.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Gene Therapy)                                              1992-1994

Vienna International Research Co-Operation Center (VIRCC), Vienna, Austria

·         Participated in the pioneering research activities of VIRCC's gene therapy project against AIDS.

·         Constructed and analyzed retrovirus-based vectors as a means of delivering transdominant negative genes against HIV- I infection to T-cells.

·         Evaluated various promoters with respect to their efficiencies and relative usefulness for the gene therapy project.

TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:        

Teaching Internship:  Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg 2006

• Taught 10^th – 12^th Grade Chemistry (Honors)
• Taught 10^th Grade Biology (Honors)

Assistant Professor (Biochemistry): University of Ife, Nigeria   1985-1986

• Taught Introduction to Biochemistry, Cell Biology, General Biology, etc
• Molecular Biology, Lipid Biochemistry, Protein structure and functions, etc.

Vice-Principal: Government Secondary School, Nigeria     1985-1986

• Taught Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to High School students.
• Designed, developed, and updated teaching curricula.
• Planned and administered school examinations.
• Reviewed and maintained students' academic records.
• Supervised academic and administrative staff.

Supervisor: General Certificate of Education (GCE) Exams Board 1986

·         Supervised and monitored conduct of GCE examinations.

·         Reported on the GCE Exams to the GCE Exams Board.

Head, Science Department: Government Secondary School, Nigeria 1983-1985

·         Taught Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to High School students.

·         Coordinated and directed academic and administrative activities of the department.

·         Developed and maintained students-staff relationship.

Science Teacher: St. Joseph's College, Ondo, Nigeria   1981-1982

• Taught Integrated Science, Chemistry to High School students.
• Advised students on academic and related matters.

SOME TECHNICAL SKILLS

·         A variety of skills in general biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, enzymology, dermatology and immunology/virology;

·         Data analysis, documentation and presentation of scientific reports;

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Excel, Statistical Graphic Packages, Internet, etc;

·         Technical writing.

OTHER LANGUAGE(S):  Fluent in German

PERSONAL INTERESTS: Drama, music and sports

REFERENCES: Available upon request.