Victoria Oyanna

What do you consider to be your most important career achievement or milestone?

When I got my first author publications accepted and became a PhD candidate.

Describe an amazing opportunity in your STEM career.

Presenting my research at different national and international meetings.

How was AWIS helped you professionally and/or personally?

AWIS has provided me great resources that have expanded my knowledge and network.

What is your favorite word? (only one word)

Time

How do you define it?

Time is a valuable teacher

What are you currently reading or listening to?

I am listening to the podcast, Life Kit by NPR.

What do you consider the best professional or personal advice you’ve ever received?

Strive to be better than you were yesterday.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Victoria Oyanna received her PharmD degree from the University of Benin, Edo state. One of her favourite quotes is by Rupi Kaur, “You do not just wake up and become the butterfly – growth is a process.” Victoria’s PhD research investigates the solubility and transporter mechanisms underlying pharmacokinetic intestinal botanical natural product-drug interactions. She looks forward to utilizing her training as a researcher in drug development efforts and health care.