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Opening Fall 2021: Jupiter opportunity to have more exposure to science and to work
with other established scientists to learn from them.”
Residence Hall Three “I saw passion, I saw an articulate communicator, I saw an
irresistible work ethic, I saw commitment and determination.
Construction of the new state-of-the-art student housing I saw the bright future and the transformation Lillian
facility on the Jupiter campus is almost complete. “The addition science from a young age and earned her bachelor’s degree represented,” Esiobu said. “I knew that my workshops were not
of this new state-of-the-art facility not only supports the growth in parasitology and entomology from Nnamdi Azikiwe enough and that FAU had fantastic professors and resources.”
of the Wilkes Honors College, but it will enrich student life on University, Anambra State Nigeria. “I’ve always had an She took the advice. She earned her master’s degree in
the Jupiter campus through its excellent amenities,” said Justin inquisitive mind,” she said. “I want to truly understand a biomedical sciences from the Charles E. Schmidt College of
Perry, Ph.D., college dean. “This signals yet another milestone situation and use that understanding to modify it in such Medicine in 2012. For her thesis research, she investigated
in the growth of the college and Jupiter campus as a whole.” The a way that I have a unique contribution to the scientific the role of a specific gene, FYCO1, in tumor suppression.
new $17.1 million facility will bring the total student bed count community. That’s my guiding philosophy.” She then earned her doctorate in integrative biology in 2020,
on the Jupiter campus to 453. Yet, it wasn’t until she attended a training workshop working on the matrix metalloproteinase family of enzymes.
Resident Hall Three is a suite-style residence hall consisting with Nwadiuto Esiobu, Ph.D., a professor in the Charles E. In particular, her work highlighted the role of specific
of four-person and two-person single room suites for returning Schmidt College of Science, that changed the course of her members of the family of enzymes, the gelatinases, in the
upperclassman. All suites feature a common entrance and either career. Esiobu encouraged her to attend graduate school in immune response associated with autoimmune disease, such
one- or two-bathroom facilities. Each bedroom is equipped with the United States. “It was not on my radar, and if she hadn’t as multiple sclerosis.
unlimited access to Ethernet connections. Students can access told me to go, saying what do you have to lose, I wouldn’t
cable television via streaming. have known to try,” she said. “I was really happy to have the Postdoc Spotlight on page 14
Amenities include: 24-hour desk operation, basic cable via
streaming, complimentary laundry facilities on each floor, ice
machine, mailroom services, makerspace, recreation/fitness Award Winning Service and Operations
center, two-story community lounge, common kitchenettes on
each floor, unlimited building-wide Wi-Fi access, full-size beds, Team at La Posada Creates an Elevated
desk, chair, and dresser.
Experience for Residents

La Posada, a Kisco senior living
community in the heart of Palm Beach
Gardens, specializes in providing its
residents with a full-service, resort-style
lifestyle. Thanks to a unique approach and
philosophy centered on the satisfaction
and peace of mind of residents, La
Posada maintains a focus on five-star
service in all areas. Residents have access
Jupiter Residence Hall Three to a variety of luxury amenities and
conveniences, from chef-prepared meals
Postdoc Spotlight: New to concierge services, state-of-the-art
Postdoc Helps Advance wellness programs and so much more. It’s
this commitment to five-star service that
Healthcare recently earned La Posada team members
the President’s Tanzanite and Effective La Posada - gated community in Palm Beach Gardens
Team awards from parent company Kisco
I-Health’s First Postdoctoral Fellow To Senior Living. recipiency of the Effective Team award for their efforts
Research Autoimmune Diseases The annual awards recognize the individuals and teams and perseverance over the last year helping residents
who work diligently each day to make a difference in the maintain a sense of ease and peace of mind, while
By Bethany Augliere lives of the residents and fellow associates around them. This providing quality service and managing results.
Growing up in Nigeria, Lillian Onwuha-Ekpete, Ph.D., impressive achievement is a testament to the high-quality A key element to La Posada’s success is the
never thought she would become a molecular biologist in the service that residents, their families, and La Posada staff community’s commitment to safety and security. These
United States. And now, she’s the first postdoctoral fellow enjoy every day. The President’s Tanzanite award is given to primary initiatives have long been an integral aspect
at Florida Atlantic University’s Institute for Human Health an associate who goes above and beyond Kisco’s company of La Posada’s philosophy, and the communities team
and Disease Intervention (I-Health) researching autoimmune standards, exemplifies dedication to quality work and members are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken
diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, provides outstanding service to residents. Sebasjon Larsen out of living an independent lifestyle. At all levels,
in hopes of finding new treatment therapies. received this year’s award for his unwavering commitment trust and transparency are key components that provide
“Dr. Onwuha-Ekpete is a tremendous asset to I-Health, to each resident and his professionalism at all levels. residents and their loved ones with confidence. La
based on her multidisciplinary research background and Posada continues to proactively prepare, plan, and protect
her ability to navigate challenging objectives,” said Gregg against outside threats to ongoing service delivery. The
Fields, Ph.D., executive director of I-Health and supervisor community follows best-in-class protocols and continues
of Onwuha-Ekpete. to set the standard for keeping its residents and associates
Onwuha-Ekpete was born in Nigeria, and raised by a comfortably safe and sound.
diplomat father, which afforded her the opportunity to travel Featuring 193
internationally at a young age to places including the United luxurious independent
States as well as parts of Europe. Additionally, most of her living apartments and
high school years were spent at the International School of 11 independent living
Geneva, Switzerland. She was always interested in health and cottages, in addition
to assisted living
NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered! La Posada Operations Team apartments, memory
care suites and private
“At La Posada, our primary aim is to provide exceptional rooms for short-term
service for those who call our community home,” said rehabilitation and
Brad Cadiere, executive director of La Posada. “This skilled nursing, the
“WE SHOW recognition of our associates from our parent company is community provides
one that we don’t take for granted. Our aim is to ensure
opportunities to
UP!” that our residents know we are diligently focused on strengthen the mind,
providing them with service that enables them to live and
body and spirit at all Sebasjon Larsen receives
enjoy an independent lifestyle every single day. While we
do not work for recognition, it’s an honor to see our team levels of community President’s Tanzanite Award
life.
acknowledged for all they have done over the course of “We’re incredibly proud of the vast array of service
the last year.” and program offerings that we provide to make every day
The Operations Team, led by Paulina Jacobs and at La Posada distinctive,” said Cadiere. “We’ve worked
including Yolanda Saniago, Marisol Tassy, Rick diligently to create a myriad of choices and opportunities
Minichino, and Bob Kinney, at La Posada’s dedication for our residents to enjoy. Our community offers the
was further recognized by the Operations Team’s ability to thrive all while living on one’s own terms.”

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