Dr, Theresa Awortu JEREMIAH
BRIEF PROFILE
Dr Theresa Awortu Jeremiah holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Microbiology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (FISPN). She has also obtained other professional certifications IQCS in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001:2007); ISO 45001 Lead Auditors (OHSMS) International Register of Certificated Auditors (CQI/IRCA Accredited – UK), Risk Assessor (UK); Environmental Auditing, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA-UK). Prior to her doctorate, she had obtained her Professional training (AIMLS) in Bacteriology from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology now Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). She thereafter proceeded to Rivers State University (previously University of Science and Technology) where she obtained her Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Science (MSc.) in Medical Microbiology/Parasitology. She also has a Professional Diploma in Safety and Security from Rivers State University and Proficiency in Computer. She belongs to various professional bodies, she is a member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) , Association of Female Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AFMLSN), American Society of Microbiology (ASM), International Society of Infectious Disease(ISID), Haematology and Blood Transfusion Scientists Society of Nigeria (HBTSSN), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON). She is presently a Governing Board Member of ISPON. She is a Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist. She has 10 publications in national and international journals to her credit. She is happily married with four children.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Infectious Diseases, Genetic Modifications, Health Impact Assessments, Vaccinations