Joy Okoro, B Pharm, MPH

Graduate Student
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida

What are your long-term career objectives? 

“My career goal is to work as a pharmaceutical scientist specializing in the formulation of targeted nano-delivery systems for the treatment of pancreatic and colorectal cancers. To achieve this, currently I am optimizing the delivery of a novel chemotherapeutic agent in pancreatic cancer cell lines. More so, I hope to use my expertise to train other minority researchers in nano-drug delivery, cell-based assays, and ultimately strive to increase representation in this field.”

Abstract #1828: Development and Evaluation of Novel Gemcitabine Analog for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer.

Poster Session: PO.CH01.02