Nifemi Ogundare

Level III Bachelor of Honours Life Sciences Student at McMaster University | Amgen Scholar 2026

Canada

About

Hello, my name is Nifemi! I am an Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University. My goal is to pursue healthcare and medicine, and I am driven by the gaps that are present in healthcare equity and advocacy. Global issues such as the lack of education in racialized communities or the missing representation of Sickle Cell education in Western society are issues that I wish to positively contribute to. My skills include data analysis, qualitative and quantitative reviews, wet lab experiments, and more. I would love to grow my capabilities through new opportunities, internships, and hands-on experiences. In my free time my hobbies include sports, fashion, and volunteering in the community.

Experience

  • McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site)
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Contributing to a collaborative research project on the marine polychaete Capitella teleta, investigating the effects of chemicals on early development. Supporting ongoing work on survival, growth, locomotion, and gene expression while assisting with culture maintenance, rearing techniques, and data collection.

    • Game Day Supervisor
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Tasked with officiating basketball and flag football games in men's, women's, and non-binary leagues. Responsible for maintaining composure in high intensity situations and communicating with large groups of people.

  • Volunteer at Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
    Oct 2025 - May 2026 · 8 mos

    Engaged in workshops and discussions that strengthened understanding of sickle cell disease and community health challenges. Planned and coordinated a sickle cell awareness event promoting community health education.

  • Child Recreation Supervisor at City of Brampton
    May 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Was tasked with supervising and caring for children throughout the summer.

  • Department Associate at Nofrills Pharmacy
    May 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr

    Was tasked with receiving, arranging, and managing stock in the meat department.