Dr. Sunday Negedu earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University (LSU), where he explored how chromatin domain insulators influence gene expression. His work combined molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, leading to discoveries about how these DNA elements activate transcription.

Before this, he contributed to cancer research by:

• Focused on developing in-house detection methods for micro-RNAs as potential breast cancer biomarkers.

• Investigating how plant extracts impact tumor suppressor genes in breast cancer cells.

Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Negedu holds a B.S. and M.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos. His global perspective and passion for biomedical innovation align deeply with Data Samurai’s mission: using data and science to solve real-world problems. He’s also a committed volunteer and lifelong learner who finds joy in reading and giving back.

At LSU, Dr. Negedu was a dedicated educator, leading both traditional biology lab courses and course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). He designed these CUREs to make advanced topics like protein interactions in fruit flies approachable—even for freshmen—reflecting his belief in inclusive, hands-on science education.

• Negedu, S. (2025). Beyond chromatin insulator function: Analysis of Drosophila BEAF-32 activation of core promoters and its interaction with transcription-associated factors. LSU Doctoral Dissertations. Link to publication

• Negedu, S., Vidrine, E., & Hart, C.M. Characterization of promoter activation by Drosophila insulator-binding protein BEAF-32. Under review.

• Negedu, S., Vidrine, E., Chen, K., Magnon, C., Tandukar, J., Lejeune, K., Ojemakinde, O., McKowen, J.K., & Hart, C.M. Characterization of Drosophila BEAF-32 insulator-binding protein interactions with the histone chaperone FACT and the transcription factors ROW, DREF, and Ribbon. Under review.

• Samuel, T., James, B., Negedu, S., Balogun, A., & Magbagbeola, O. (2017). In-house method for the detection of miRNA 145 and 21 in plasma samples of breast cancer patients using SYBR green reverse transcription qPCR. Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica, Vol. 50.

• Samuel, T.A., James, A.B., Negedu, S., Onawoga, F.O., & Adekanle, K. (2016). Evaluation of the effects of stem extract of Euphorbia poissonii on the gene expressions of BRCA1, BRCA2 and p53 in breast cancer cell line MCF-7. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 26(2), 469–475.