Damilola Lawore — Oyo State, Nigeria
Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D.
Graduation: December 2025
My research dives into the vaginal microbiome to uncover microbes and metabolites that act like chemotherapy in terms of gene expression and boost anti-tumor immune responses. This could lead to exciting new approaches in cancer treatment and immune system modulation, highlighting the potential of using natural microbiota in medical innovations.
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What do you hope to do after graduation?
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I hope to continue in clinical research, develop sustainable therapies for female gynecological cancers specifically and also give back to society through educating the younger generation.
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What was the most valuable advice you received before or during graduate school?
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"keep showing up, some days it would 20 steps, some days it would be half a step but keep showing up".
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Why did you choose Purdue Engineering for your graduate studies?
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I believed greatly I would get the best support and platform that would greatly help my career and who I am as a person generally.
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If you could describe Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs in 3 words, which would you choose?
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Innovative, Prestigious, and Collaborative
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What is the coolest thing you have encountered at Purdue?
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How far my professors are willing to go for me.
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What do you do for fun at Purdue or nearby?
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Hang out with my friends.
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What's something unique about you, or something most people don't know?
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Most people don't know I am very goofy, the glasses can be very deceiving.
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Favorite quote and why?
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When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable - Myles Munroe Understanding the why is very important in life, it helps us understand if we are good fit, and helps us not mess things up for ourselves and even others.
