Biography:
Blessing Bassey Ekpenyong studied Human Genetics at the University of Calabar, Nigeria and graduated with a Master of Science in 2022. Blessing is currently a Ph.D. student and an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology (Human Genetics) at the University of Calabar with a research focus on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development. Blessing's current research explores the role of TP53 gene mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma. Blessing is passionate about understanding the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in cancer susceptibility and progression. I aim to contribute to the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
Title : Comparative studies on tumor protein 53 gene polymorphism, demographic attributes and associated risk factors among hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis patients in Calabar, Nigeria