Charles Ugwu

Charles Ugwu is a dedicated professional in the field of molecular biosciences, currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Washington State University. As Vice President of the American Society for Microbiology's Student and Postdoc Chapter, Charles has played a key role in establishing foundational documents for chapter recognition and organizing various initiatives. Received NIH T-32 Grant funding as a Protein Biotechnology Trainee, highlighting exceptional potential in the field. As a Senator in the Graduate and Professional Students Association, contributed to legislative advocacy for student support initiatives. Additionally, Charles serves as a Commissioner on Pullman's Environmental Resilience Commission, advising on climate actions, and runs Healthveli.com, a career advancement platform for Nigerian health professionals. Previous experience includes roles as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Research Assistant, with a strong track record of research, proposal development, and published work.