University of Lagos, Akoka
B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology
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Welcome to the Adebambo Neurobiology Lab
I am Temitope (Temi) Adebambo.
My research is focused on understanding how two well-known factors, our genes and environment shape brain development and predispose us to disease. I use the versatile Drosophila melanogaster as a genetically tractable model system in combination with neurogenetics, toxicogenomics, behavioral analysis and modern imaging techniques to better understand brain function. I invite you to explore more about what I have been doing lately.
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My Education
University of Lagos, Akoka
M.Sc. Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management
University of Lagos, Akoka
Ph.D. Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management
Thesis: Cytotoxic and in silico genomics endpoints in Drosophila melanogaster exposed to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes.
My Experience
December, 2025 – present
Adjunct Professor, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
BIO 110: Biological Inquiry (Spring 2026)
Contributions:
● Designed lectures using scientific methods to explore biological principles from molecules to communities.
● Theory classes facilitated active learning through case studies, data interpretation exercises, and guided discussions to strengthen student understanding of topics and concepts in biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, physiology, anatomy and ecology. Practice sessions allow student-designed research and observations of living organisms.
August, 2025 – present
Instructor, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
BIO 201: Genetics (Fall 2025)
Contributions:
● Reviewing and revising course syllabus to align with departmental learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
● Planning and executing semester schedule, including lecture pacing, lab activities, and assessment deadlines.
● Coordinating with instructors and lab staff to ensure readiness of materials and smooth course execution.
August, 2025 – present
Teaching Assistant, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
BIOL 141L-1: Found. of Modern Biology I Lab (Fall 2025)
Contributions
● Instructing 18 students in essential lab techniques (microscopy, PCR, gel electrophoresis) and reinforcing connections between lab work and lecture content during weekly three-hour laboratory sections.
● Holding office hours to provide individualized support for students.
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Adebambo, T. H., Medina‐Flores, F., Zhang S.L., and Lerit, D.A. (2025). Arsenic impairs Drosophila neural stem cell mitotic progression and sleep behavior in a tauopathy model. doi: 10.1101/2024.08.05.606375. G3: Genes| Genomes| Genetics.
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Hailstock, T., Buehler, J., Robinson, B.V., Low, T.C., Hua, Y., Adebambo, T.H., Govaerts, J., Schoborg, T.A., Lipshitz, H.D. and Lerit, D.A., (2025). The CPEB ortholog Orb2 regulates brain size through the TRIM-NHL RNA-binding protein, Brain tumor. bioRxiv, pp.2025-07
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Robinson, B. V., Buehler, J., Hailstock, T., Adebambo, T. H., Fang, J., Mehta, D. S., & Lerit, D. A. (2022). RNA-binding protein Orb2 causes microcephaly and supports centrosome asymmetry in Drosophila neural stem cells. bioRxiv.
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Adebambo, T. H., Fox, D. T., and Otitoloju, A. A. (2020). Toxicological Study and Genetic Basis of BTEX Susceptibility in Drosophila melanogaster. Frontiers in Genetics, 11, 1275.
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+470-957-6483
tadebam@emory.edu
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