Name: Ikechukwu Jacob

Home Country: Nigeria

Undergraduate Education: Microbiology ( University of Benin, 2012)

Graduate Education: Virology (University of Ibadan, 2018)

PhD Degree-granting Program: Microbiology and Immunology

PhD Advisor: Dr. Guirong Wang

Description of Research Project:
The role of human surfactant proteins A & D variants in genetic susceptibility to COVID-19.

Favorite thing about SUNY Upstate:
Highly collaborative research environment; and genuine interest and support for students' academic and professional development.

Favorite thing about Syracuse or Central New York:
One cannot help but love Central New York. Here, you get to see and feel the four seasons. You watch flowers bloom, you observe as they change colors & the beauty that comes with that, and you get to watch as they spring back to life. Syracusans are friendly, and there are several outdoor events for nature lovers.

What I do for fun: Tennis, board games, and binge-watching

Email: jacobi@upstate.edu

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