Murtala Abubakar

I am a passionate Physiologist (MBBS, MSc, PhD)

Healthcare

Wamako, Wamako

Services offered

I am a passionate Physiologist (MBBS, MSc, PhD) with 14 years of experience in research and teaching of both medical and professional health students (including postgraduates). I also hold a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) and have been involved in physiology teaching in an integrated medical training under different learning modalities such as conventional lectures, problem-based learning, team-based learning, tutorials and group discussions as well as journal clubs. I have also acquired additional experience in Physiology teaching by attending the famous Physiology Teaching Workshop organized by the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS), at the University of Bristol, UK, in 2013. As a visiting lecturer to some Nigerian Universities, I have also acquired experience in teaching to a culturally diverse student population. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers has always been my career objective.

Lecturer

Physiologist

Senior research fellow

Associate professor

Senior lecturer

Approximate rate: ₦ 50,000 per hour

Experience

2021-01 –

Current

Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Leading the Cancer Research Group team at CAMRET
Using variety of learning and teaching modalities and support materials to teach all aspects of Physiology and accentuate presentations.
Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Developing research proposals, conducting research and evaluation of outcomes
Planning, coordination and implementation of research and training programmes in accordance with the Centre mandates, University policy and funding body requirements.
Identifying research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Identification of sources of funding and contributing to the process of securing the funds in collaboration with the Grant Management Office (GMO)
Manuscripts writing and coordination of publications and conference attendants by team members
Conference and seminar presentations
Helping members to resolve issues of meeting the research objectives and projects deadline
Initiation and execution of ideas for generating income and application of research outcomes
Served the University through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with mentorship.

2018-01 –

2020-12

Senior Lecturer

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
Stood in for professors and lecturers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on Physiology based on lecture schedules.
Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
Authored a well-regarded Pharmacogenetic textbook to present credible information to undergraduate and graduate students.
Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in Physiology.
Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.

2013-10 –

2017-12

Lecturer I

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Led and prepared lectures for Allied Health Students classes.
Stayed abreast of developments within MBBS training to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.

2008-08 –

2013-09

Lecturer II

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.

Education

2014-02 –

2017-07

PhD Physiology

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Awarded the prestigious USM Global Fellowship in 2014
Elected as Students Ambassador for Nigerian Postgraduate Students in 2015
Received the Malaysia Society for Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP) 2015 travel Scholarship
Awarded the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP) 2016 Young Investigator award finalist.
Awarded Young Investigator Travel award by the Physiological Society (London) to attend the 2015 Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, US.

2011-01 –

2013-09

MSc Medical Physiology

Universiti Sains Malaysia