UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Tolu Esther Adekeye

Education

B.Tech, Physiology, LAUTECH, 2011
M.S, Physiology, University of Ibadan, 2015

Brief Biography

As a Human Physiology graduate with ten years of international research and teaching experience, I have a diverse background. In the past, I worked as a tech assistant in a Cardiopulmonary diagnostic laboratory, where I conducted Electrocardiography, Echocardiography, and pulmonary function tests on patients. I also had the opportunity to train Medical students to perform these procedures. I have taught courses on basic Physiology, Anatomy, and Experimental Physiology to nursing and pre-med students from different backgrounds. My B. Tech thesis focused on the effects of exercise on vertical jump height in athletes, including baseball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer players. In 2015, I published my MS thesis on the nutritional management of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Nephropathy. Throughout my career, I have learned to effectively combine molecular and dietary interventions to manage Cardiovascular Diseases. Currently, I work at Klimis-Zacas’ Lab to investigate molecular pathways involved in the nutritional management of wounds. As the only girl in my family growing up in Nigeria, I understand the challenges women face in education and career development. That’s why I am passionate about Girls’ Education and Empowerment and currently mentor several young women towards successful career development. My goal is to become a faculty member at a reputable institution, focusing on Nutrigenomics and Cardiometabolic research while mentoring young women towards career growth.

Publications

Adewoye EO, Adekeye TE, Ige AO. Effects of quail egg on kidney functions in alloxan induced diabetic Wistar rats. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2015;44(4):355-360.
Vendrame S, Adekeye TE, Klimis-Zacas D. The Role of Berry Consumption on Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension: An Overview of the Clinical Evidence. Nutrients. 2022; 14(13):2701. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14132701
Helm MM, Alaba T, Klimis-Zacas D, Izuora K, Basu A. Effect of Dietary Berry Supplementation on Antioxidant Biomarkers in Adults with Cardiometabolic Risks: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. Antioxidants. 2023; 12(6):1182. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12061182

Dissertation Mentor

Tolu Esther Adekeye

UMaine Alert

Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering

Tolu Esther Adekeye

Education

Brief Biography

Publications

Dissertation Mentor