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The Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Program targets early career researchers selected from research and academic institutions across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. It focuses on building capacity of the trainees to conceptualize and develop high quality research proposals capable of attracting international and local grants. The training sessions are facilitated by a mix of diverse and highly skilled international and local researchers with verifiable track records of winning highly competitive international and local grants.

2022 Trainees
2023 Trainees
2024 Trainees

Okukwe Christa Obode

Chief Research Officer

Oluwaseun Adeolu Ogundijo

Lecturer

Salwa Shehu Dawaki

Senior Lecturer

Dr Sinodukoo Eziuzo Okafo

Associate Professor

Danladi Bojude Adamu

Professor of Epidemiology & Community Oncology/Chief Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Basira Kankia Lawal

Senior Lecturer

Istifanus Anekoson Joshua

Professor of Community Health

Dr. Adesola Helen Oniye

Senior Lecturer

Rebecca Oziohu Omosimua

Research Scientist

Dr. Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami

Senior Lecturer

Nana Awaya Emeribe

Public Health Physician

Dr. Oyebola Oluwagbemiga, Sonuga

Hospital Consultant/Adjunct Lecturer

Dr Sadiya Ufeli Balogun

Senior Lecturer

Olufemi Ogundeji Ogundipe

Oluwakemi Christie Ogidan

Senior Lecturer

Zwanden Sule Yahaya

Senior Lecturer

Gloria Esigbemi Patrick- Ferife

Permanent Secretary

Kayode Ajayi

Associate Professor

Aniefiok John Udoakang

Lecturer/Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr Yohanna Musa Usman

Senior Lecturer

Abiodun Kofoworola Ajeigbe

Senior Lecturer

Ismail, Ayoade Odetokun

Associate Professor (Reader)

Lydia Oluwatoyin Ayayi

Lecturer

Dr Lawan Hassan Adamu

Senior Lecturer

Ocheme Julius Okojokwu

Senior Lecturer

Matthew Idowu Olatubi

Assistant Professor

Joel Ojogbane Onoja

Lecturer/Researcher

Felix Oluyemi Adekunjo

Lecturer/Researcher

Abdullahi Hussein Umar

Lecturer

Dr. Abubakar Umar Musa

Associate Professor of Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Dr. Bolajoko Abidemi Adewara

Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr. Abdulkabir Babajide Adegoke

Senior Registrar

Ijeoma Maryjoy Ifeorah

Senior Lecturer/Research Associate

Abdulfattah, Isa

Consultant Epidemiologist and Community Health Physician

Dr. Ijeoma Chinwe Uzoma

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Adekunle Gregory Fakunle

Lecturer & Research Consultant

Ibironke Jadesola Akinola

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant

Afisu Basiru

Associate Professor

Olajumoke Olufunlayo Nwaechefu

Senior Lecturer

Ahmed Sherif Isa

Senior Lecturer

Ngozi Regina DIM

Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Radiologist

Dr. Abdussemee Idowu Abdurrazzaaq

Consultant General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist

Veronica Nnenna Enya

Deputy Director Laboratory Services & Administrator/Manager NIMR Biobank

Bilyaminu Abubakar

Senior Lecturer

Patricia Uche Ogbo

Senior Lecturer

Uwaifiokun Julius Okhuarobo

Field Epidemiologist

Dr. Mercy Itohan, Aboh

Senior Research Fellow

Isaac Ojodale Paul

Lecturer

Dr. Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa

Lecturer

Olumuyiwa Elijah ARIYO

Lecturer/Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician

Uche Thecla Igbasi

Senior Research Fellow

Richard Omoefe Oveh

Senior Lecturer

Ogochukwu Ngozi Nwaefulu

Consultant Public Health Pharmacist

Roland Ibenipere Funwei

Lecturer I

Dr. Oluwafemi Babatunde Daodu

Lecturer/Clinician/Departmental Coordinator

Dr. Saheed Ademola Ibraheem

Deputy Director

Usman Yahya UMAR

Hospital Consultant

Dr. Toyosi Yekeen Raheem

Research Fellow & Ag HOD

Peter Ifeoluwa Adegbola

Lecturer II

Ufuoma Shalom Ahwinahwi

Senior Lecturer

Vitalis Ikenna Chukwuike

Lecturer

Samirah Nndwan Abdu-Aguye

Senior Lecturer

Ayodapo Oluwadare Jegede

Senior Lecturer

Theresa Obiageli Ozoude

Lecturer 1

AbdulMuminu Isah

Senior Lecturer

Ifeoluwa Temitayo Oyeyemi

Senior Lecturer

Lawrence Dayo Adedayo

Senior Lecturer

Motunrayo Adebukunola Oladimeji

Consultant Anaesthetist

Chizaram Onyeaghala

Consultant Physician/Infectious Diseases & HIV Specialist

Love Bukola Ayamolowo

Lecturer

Adewale Adegboyega Oke

Grace Osaretinmwen Aziken

Senior Lecturer

Adegboyega Moses Oyefabi

Professor of Community Health & Consultant Public Health Physician

Aisha Adam Abdullahi

Public Health Officer

Victor Ayodeji Ayeni

Lecturer I/Consultant Paediatrician

Grace Iyabo Adebayo-Gege

Senior Lecturer

Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe

Senior Research Fellow

Adaeze Elfrida Egwudo

Senior Resident Doctor & Chief Resident Doctor

Tolulope Amos Oyeniyi

Research Fellow

Olubukola Adebisi Odeniran

Research Fellow

Muritala Odidi Suleiman

Nkolika Jacinta Ezekwelu

Public Health Physician

Timothy Adeyemi

Okukwe Christa Obode

Chief Research Officer

Affiliated Institution and location: Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos

I am Dr. Christa Obode, a Chief Research Officer in the Nutrition and Toxicology Division of the Food Technology Department, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos. I am a Biochemist having obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Delta State University, Abraka (2006), a Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan (2010), and a doctorate from Covenant University (2020). My research interests include the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals for the management of metabolic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. I have actively participated in research works on medicinal foods/plants, malnutrition, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

I am currently a Principal Investigator for an institutional-funded project on the development of functional beverages for the management of hypertension and a co-investigator for several other projects. I have about 20 peer-reviewed publications to my credit. Beyond laboratory research, my long-term goal is to contribute to public health research outcomes by providing validated solutions for the management of metabolic diseases. I also engage in collaborative research and consultancy services.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-3989-8298

Oluwaseun Adeolu Ogundijo

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution/Location: University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Dr. Oluwaseun Ogundijo is a public health veterinarian, who obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Distinctions) and Masters of Veterinary Public Health (First Class) from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He is currently an early-career lecturer, researcher, and Clinical Registrar at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), in the same institution. His research interest is in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, disease ecology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and One Health. He has published more than five publications in peer-reviewed journals, with strong collaborations within and outside Africa. Administratively, he served as a Sub-Dean in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, U.I., where he provided mentorship and professional guidance to undergraduate students both academically and emotionally. He is passionate about societal growth and well-being driven through the advancement of public health outcomes in Nigeria and Africa at large.

He is a registered veterinary surgeon with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, and a member to several learned societies such as; Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), COVID-19 Clinical Research Coalition, Wildlife Disease Association (WDA), The Global Health Data Science Network, and many more. He is open to PhD opportunities and research collaborations in his field of interest.

ORCID No.: 0000-0002-7888-8279

Salwa Shehu Dawaki

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Dutse, Jigawa State.

I am Salwa Shehu Dawaki, PhD. I had a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, then a Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Parasitology. I have 24 years of working experience, I first worked with Kano State Hospitals Management Board as a Scientific Officer and then Kano State Ministry of Health as Lecturer at School of Health Technology Kano. Currently, am a Senior Lecturer at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State. I teach and supervise projects of both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Biology, Zoology, and Parasitology. I am also a visiting Lecturer at Capital City University Kano. I am very interested in research on Parasitology/Public health and Epidemiology thus published many articles in local and international journals.

I am part of the research team in our Department at FUD; some of the recent research conducted include;

Insecticide resistance monitoring (IRM) in Jigawa State supported by Global Fund, NMEP, and NIMR.
Baseline survey of Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Jigawa State Nigeria.

I am a registered member of some professional bodies including Nigerian Society of Microbiology (in 2009), Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigerian (in 2019), Malaysian Society of Parasitology (in 2014) and Neglected Tropical Disease Society (FUD) (in 2019).

ORCID Number. 0000-0002-4777-1203

Dr Sinodukoo Eziuzo Okafo

Associate Professor

Affiliated Institution and location Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Dr. Sinodukoo Eziuzo Okafo is a pharmacist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from University of Jos, Jos in 1996, Master of Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2012 and 2017 respectively. He is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. He attended a three-week training program on “Grantsmanship and Mentorship” organized by the NIMR Foundation in October 2022 and this has immensely enhanced his research and collaboration capabilities.

He has over fifty scholarly articles published in both local and international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include, formulation of novel drug delivery systems, formulation of phytomedicines, and sourcing of excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) from local raw materials. He has successfully extracted pharmaceutical grade starch and antimicrobials from the seeds, and microcrystalline cellulose from the husk of Pterocarpus santalinoides. He has formulated some locally sourced APIs into niosomes, nanoemulsions and nanogels.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-9284-8230

Danladi Bojude Adamu

Professor of Epidemiology & Community Oncology/Chief Consultant Clinical Oncologist

Affiliated Institution and location: Gombe State University, Gombe, Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe.

Professor Adamu is a clinician, academic, epidemiologist, healthcare administrator and health services researcher with interest in primary care, health system strengthening and health security. He graduated MBBS from the University of Maiduguri in 2004, and obtained MSc Epidemiology and Medical Statistics from the University of Ibadan in 2012 and PhD Population Health Sciences from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 2022. He is a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College and West African College of Surgeons (FMCR and FWACS) in Clinical Oncology. He has had further research, clinical, leadership and advocacy related trainings from prestigious institutions namely: the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos; World Bank Institute; TDR-WHO-UNDP; UICC; NCI Egypt; Max Hospital India; and the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Currently, his research focuses on understanding HIV-HPV co-infections; infectious diseases and cancer congruities; pandemic preparedness and response; including health system readiness for community-based interventions. His 2022 NIMR cohort is supported by NIMR foundation on a grant to promote HPV self-sampling among women at community-based pharmacies and PPMVs in low- and medium-income countries.

Orcid Number:: 0000-0002-6186-4289

Basira Kankia Lawal

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Kaduna State University

Dr. Lawal is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Nigeria. She has over nine (9) years teaching experience, with additional administrative roles and responsibilities. She has a broad background in clinical pharmacy with key research interests in patient safety, health services research, and mixed methods research.

She currently serves as the principal investigator for an Institutional Based Research (IBR) grant on utilisation of community pharmacies in enhancing primary healthcare services in Kaduna state, Nigeria, which is funded by the Nigerian Tertiary Education Trust Fund Institutional Based Research (TETFund IBR). In 2023, she participated at the 1^st Healthcare Innovation Week organized by the Africa Center for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano where she pitched an idea on household waste medicine disposal program through the use of community pharmacies, for which she received a seed grant prize. Additionally, she is a co-investigator on a TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) for a research to investigate and develop herbal anti- breast cancer agents from medicinal plants used in north-western Nigeria.

She is a member of the Pharmacy Scholars Initiative (PSI), a mentorship group that supports research activities.

Orcid Number: 0000-0003-1975-0648

Istifanus Anekoson Joshua

Professor of Community Health

Affiliated Institution and location: Kaduna State University and Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.

He holds Bachelor of Medicine & bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of International Affairs & Diplomacy (MIAD), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Development Studies & Policy Analysis (MDSPA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Preventive. He is a fellow of West African College of Physicians (FWACP).

Joshua has attended courses at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Pembroke, Liverpool (UK); John Hopskins School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland (USA) and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston (USA), among others. He served as Nigeria volunteer for the Technical Aid Corps Scheme in Rwanda from 2005-2007 and coordinated the activities of the Volunteers.

His area of research include: environmental Health, Antimicrobial resistance, Disaster Management, One Health, molecular epidemiology and public health nutrition in emergencies. He has published over 100 articles in peer reviewed journals and is a reviewer for several peer review journals. The areas he needs training are disease modelling, Bioinformatics and application Geographical Information System in public health, among others.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-1160-3654

Dr. Adesola Helen Oniye

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Lead City University, toll-gate area, Ibadan, Oyo-State.

I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist and a Lecturer, with Ph.D in Chemical Pathology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. My academic training and research experience have provided me with an excellent background in multiple biological disciplines. My long term research interests involves oncology, endocrinology, nutrition and metabolism. My Ph.D thesis was titled “Insulin-like growth factor-1, Testosterone and Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Nigerian males with Prostate Cancer Before and After Bilateral Orchidectomy”. The findings revealed insulin-like growth factor-1 could be a valuable prognostic indicator for prostate cancer, and having metabolic syndrome and prostate cancer together enhanced cardiovascular risk factors. I have published in high impact journals and possess excellent research skills, I have high regard for excellence and a great team player. I maintain a high sense of responsibility and highly motivated, focused with great innovation.

I’m currently the Head, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Lead City University, Ibadan, a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (FWAPCMLS) and a Fellow of the institute of Policy Management and Leadership Development (FIPMLD) and member of the International Federation of Clinical Chemist (IFCC). I have the expertise, leadership, training, and motivation necessary to successfully carry out research projects.

Orcid Number: 0009-0002-8514-1170

Rebecca Oziohu Omosimua

Research Scientist

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos.

Dr. Rebecca Oziohu Omosimua is a research scientist at the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria with a background in Cell and Molecular Biology. Rebecca has a passion to develop safe, effective, quality and affordable vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics against both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Her ultimate goal is to improve Nigeria’s response in the case of epidemic or pandemic outbreaks by building capacity for self-sufficient vaccine manufacture and therapeutic antibody research and development in Nigeria.

She is currently utilizing bioinformatics and synthetic biology tools to design and develop quality vaccine candidates against COVID-19 and Lassa fever and is also developing capacity to produce Lassa antibodies as therapeutics and diagnostics in her lab.

Orcid number: 0000-0001-8877-0357

Dr. Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife

Dr. Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist (Child and Adolescent) at the Department of Mental Health, Wesley Guild Hospital Unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ilesha, Nigeria.

His research focus is on mental health issues among children, adolescents, and young adults. These cut across populations in secondary schools, undergraduates, patients with mental illnesses, and their caregivers. His research among undergraduate students explored the relationship between personality traits, risky sexual behaviour, and alcohol use. He has been involved in studies that have looked at the correlates of alcohol use among undergraduates, and the role of personality profile and psychopathology among undergraduate students exposed to dating violence. He has also been involved in exploring the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health in Nigeria, and the interphase between mental health and oral health.

Since his participating in the GMTP 2022, he has facilitated capacity building workshops and seminars for grantsmanship and mentoring among early career researchers in Osun State.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-0234-4651

Nana Awaya Emeribe

Public Health Physician

Affiliated Institution and location: Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos Plateau state

Nana Awaya Emeribe, a Public Health Physician with the Department of Community Medicine at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. A fellow of the National College and a member of the West African College of Physicians with an MPH from the University of Lagos Akoka. Areas of interest include Public Health Nutrition, Health Education and Management. I enjoy training healthcare workers for better impact and service delivery.

A national trainer for the CRISP program in Nigeria, A master trainer on Interpersonal Communication and counselling in collaboration with Breakthrough Action Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Health. Currently, the state president of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Plateau state Branch. A nonprofit organizations that offers voluntary services to women, girls and children.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2967-8427

Dr. Oyebola Oluwagbemiga, Sonuga

Hospital Consultant/Adjunct Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Chemical Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan/College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

I attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye for my undergraduate medical training and was awarded MBBS degree in 2007. I enrolled for masters’ program at the University of Ibadan and was awarded M.Sc. degree in Chemical Pathology in 2014, with eligibility to proceed to PhD, which I have commenced and made positive progress. I had my residency training at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and was awarded a Fellowship degree of West African College of Physician (Lab Med) in April 2018. I am also a Fogarty Fellow in the NIH/Fogarty D43 training program, S-CaRT Cohort 3.

I am enthusiastic about scholarship and committed to learning. Part of my research focus is epigenetics of non-communicable diseases. My interest is in studying of the interaction between genetics and environmental factors leading to the development of chronic diseases principally cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. As Hospital Consultant I review reports of laboratory investigations and co-manage metabolic syndrome with other fellow Clinicians. I have been actively involved in research, training and teaching of students and resident doctors for couple of years now. I have excellent communication skills, teaching ability and always ready to learn. I have good interpersonal relationship with everyone I work with.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5951-3703

Dr Sadiya Ufeli Balogun

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Dr Sadiya Ufeli Balogun is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Human Anatomy. she serves as both the Head, Department of Human Anatomy and University Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Coordinator, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Anatomy from University of Maiduguri, Borno state, and her Masters and PhD in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria.

Her primary research interests are in the field of women reproductive health, nutrition and mental health. As an early career scientist, she is passionate about research, mentorship and capacity building.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5011-2882

Olufemi Ogundeji Ogundipe

Affiliated Institution and Location: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso

I am a university lecturer at physiology department, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, with sixteen years work experience of training students in core physiology. I serve various departments such as, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Medicine and Surgery. I am into active research with special interest in toxicology and neurophysiology. Currently, I am investigating the effect of some selected herbal remedies on neurotoxicity and cognitive defects induced by synergistic drug use of designer drugs and environmental toxicants.

I have postgraduate qualification in Physiology with MB;BS as my primary qualification. I have attended several conferences home and abroad, and I have publications that have contributed to the body of scientific knowledge. I also have special interest in matters of global public health concern to help mitigate the burden of disease.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-4304-732

Oluwakemi Christie Ogidan

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

Oluwakemi Christie Ogidan, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer, working as an academic, researcher and administrator in the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine of the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.

She enrolled at the school of Nursing, Ado-Ekiti in year 2001 and became a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in the year 2004. She obtained a Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honors) in the Second-Class Upper division in 2010 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. While studying for her first degree, she wrote professional examinations and became Registered Midwife and Registered Public Health Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in the Year 2009 and 2010 respectively.

Oluwakemi had Master of Science (Nursing) in the year 2015 and Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Year 2021 with a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health aspect of Community Health Nursing from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She is a good teacher having gone through the postgraduate diploma in education training and graduate with a distinction grade at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti in the year 2017. She equally registered with the Nursing and midwifery council of Nigeria as a Nurse Educator.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-9039-6998

Zwanden Sule Yahaya

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria

Dr. Zwanden Sule Yahaya is a Pharmacist with a passion for research and academia. His postgraduate education included a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, which further strengthened his knowledge of medicine formulation, as well as a fellowship in social and administrative pharmacy from the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy, which focused on the larger picture of medicine use. Dr. Yahaya’s research interests lie in formulation science, particularly in lipid-based formulations, drug delivery systems, and dosage form design. This focus on innovative methods of drug delivery suggests a drive to improve medication effectiveness and patient experience.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-0178-8787

Gloria Esigbemi Patrick- Ferife

Permanent Secretary

Affiliated Institution and location: Delta State Government, Asaba.

Dr Gloria Patrick – Ferife MBBS, FNMCOphth, MSC. A Clinical/ Public Health Ophthalmologist and Health System Manager, with experience in clinical practice, medical services and rural health/Eye care programme management.

A 1991 graduate of the University of Benin, Benin – city, she has a fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College and a Master of Science degree in Public Health for Eye Care from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan through a grant from the Christoffel Blinden Mission. Career interest is in designing and implementing health policies and strategies, health system management, health care financing, health research and medical waste management. Also interested in the implementation of primary health care and the mainstreaming of eye health.

She is currently the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Technical Education, Delta State, Asaba and runs a part time ophthalmic practice. She is a co – founder and project director of a non-governmental organisation – Eye Care Health Initiative which focuses on bringing eye health to the doorsteps of the community. Dr Gloria Patrick – Ferife is married with three children. A devout Christian of the catholic faith and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, knights of St. John International.

Kayode Ajayi

Associate Professor

Affiliated Institution and location: Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Dr Kayode Ajayi is an Associate Professor of Human Nutrition and former Acting Head of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Dr Ajayi’s educational background includes a B.Sc. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He has acquired valuable teaching experience, led research projects in nutrition, and contributed significantly to academic publications and conferences. His research interests include Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health and Community Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition Policy, International Nutrition, Nutrition Microbiology, Nutrition and Food system, Nutrition and Gut microbiome, etc. Dr Ajayi holds several academic and professional qualifications, such as Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), a Certificate in scientific writing for publication, Academic staff Capacity Development on Modern Teaching methods and Pedagogy, etc.

He has won research and academic grants, including the International Union of Nutrition Scientists (IUNS) Young Scientist Grant, the Nutrition Society FANUS-NS Fellowship Award, and the African Nutrition Leadership Programme Grant. He has published in renowned journals and is also an invited reviewer to peer-reviewed journals. Dr Ajayi is a member of several learned societies such as the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Nutrition Society (NS) in the United Kingdom, the African Nutrition Society (ANS), the Nutrition Society of Nigerian (NSN), an alumnus of African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) South Africa. One of my goals is to develop a novel nutritional intervention for people with peculiar nutritional needs by collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure the intervention’s feasibility and promote societal health and well-being.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-2976-1359

Aniefiok John Udoakang

Lecturer/Postdoctoral Fellow

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria. West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.

Dr Aniefiok Udoakang is a Population Geneticist with a focus on Breast cancer prevention, understanding the disease’s evolution, and improving treatment outcomes, particularly in women of African descent who are underrepresented in breast cancer studies. She is a Research Scientist and Faculty member at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria, and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the West African Centre fir Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. She credits Mr Gbile Akanni for inspiring her to pursue research excellence and all her mentors for their unwavering support in her career progression.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-6784-5508

Dr Yohanna Musa Usman

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Jos – Nigeria

Dr Yohanna Musa Usman is a Physician who is practicing as an Anaesthetist and an Anatomist who is lecturing medical students. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Maiduguri in 2010, Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Human Anatomy from the University of Jos in 2016 and 2023 respectively. He also concurrently did his residency training in Anaesthesia, critical care and pain management in the Jos University Teaching Hospital. His doctoral research focussed on human genomics and he currently works as a Lecturer in the University of Jos.

Yohanna has hands-on experience in basic molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics and manages a laboratory that focusses on researches to discover genetic variants responsible for genetic predisposition to diseases, response to therapy and disease outcome. He has published 22 articles in reputable local and internal peer-reviewed journals.

ORCID Number: 0009-0000-4552-0593

Abiodun Kofoworola Ajeigbe

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State

A dedicated and highly motivated clinician and researcher with academic skills in the area of screening, diagnosis, and management of metabolic diseases. I have a keen interest in toxicology and particularly, to develop expertise in the area of acute poisoning management with its molecular impact.

I am willing and motivated to develop a progressive competitive research network with fellows working in related fields to improve my academic output, clinical experience, and impact.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2764-7272

Ismail, Ayoade Odetokun

Associate Professor (Reader)

Affiliated institution and location: Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Ismail Odetokun earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Veterinary Public Health, and PhD (Veterinary Public Health) degrees from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine and an Honorary Research Associate at the College of Health Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa. He is a Fellow of the Postgraduate College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria (sspecialty in Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine). His areas of research interest are in the fields of infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and One Health.

He has about 100 publications in reputable home-based, national, and international journals to his credit. Ismail belongs to several leading professional societies and has presented his research at several international conferences across the world. He has won several grants including the 2023 IDRC Canada grant for Innovative Veterinary Solutions for AMR in food-producing animals and aquaculture. Also, he contributes to scholarship as a reviewer to several journals and currently serves as an editorial board member of several journals such as PLoS One, PLoS Global Public Health, Dialogues in Health (Elsevier), Discover Public Health (Springer), etc.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5171-1895

Lydia Oluwatoyin Ayayi

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.

Oluwatoyin Ajayi is a lecturer and a Researcher in the field of Nutrition and Reproductive Biochemistry. She completed her doctorate in the year 2021 with interest in various treatments for metabolic diseases and reproductive impairments. She is experienced in different basic and molecular laboratory techniques. She has not only had to work with a team to conduct intervention researches, she has also designed experiments independently for undergraduate students.

She has five years of teaching experience as a University Lecturer and as student advisor. As a passionate researcher, Dr Oluwatoyin has contributed to the field of science with over twenty publications in reputable national and international journals and book chapters. She has an excellent team spirit which is evident by being a member of a productive research team.

Similarly, Dr Oluwatoyin Ajayi has gone through several trainings to get acquainted with new technologies and methodologies needed for more credible and relevant researches. She has attended many conferences and seminars for personal and career advancement. She takes pleasure in impacting her students with skills that could help them navigate through academics and life challenges. She is a good listener, a passionate educator and a valuable asset to the academic community.

Orcid Number: 0000-0001-9890-4662

Dr Lawan Hassan Adamu

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Dr Lawan is senior lecturer in Human Anatomy with over a decade of experience in teaching, research and mentoring of young academics. His area of research involves defining and developing non-invasive measures of health; nutrition, chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders etc.) and human identity (forensic perspective). He explored the role of anthropometric and molecular biomarkers in diagnosis and prognosis of diseases. He has passion and commitment to public health which encourage him to pursue additional degree in public health with specialization in epidemiology and he is currently an active collaborator in Global Burden of Diseases (GDB); the largest comprehensive effort to quantify the impact of diseases, injuries, and risk factors on population health worldwide. This effort is led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. He demonstrates skills and competence in Biostatistics and Computational Biology. Dr Lawan is among the first cohort to be trained on leadership skills in nutrition under a two years’ program; Leadership Development for Accelerated Progress in Nutrition in Nigeria (LEDA-NN). The overall goal is to reducing health inequality and promoting affordability, and accessibility to health services for improving quality of life.

ORCID: 0000-0003-4787-8294

Ocheme Julius Okojokwu

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.

Dr Ocheme Julius Okojokwu is a distinguished Senior Lecturer at the University of Jos, Nigeria with 10 years teaching and research experience. He specializes in Public Health and Sanitary Microbiology. His research portfolio focuses on infectious diseases and sanitation, with the aim of developing effective public health interventions. Dr Okojokwu’s research encompasses the epidemiology of HIV infection, where he has studied the interplay between blood group antigens and infection risks among HIV-positive patients. He has made substantial contributions to parasitology, including the assessment of raw wastewater’s parasitological profile and the application of biosand filters to reduce parasite contamination, demonstrating his commitment to improving sanitation and water quality.

A significant portion of his work is dedicated to the study of Cryptosporidium species, providing valuable insights into its prevalence and molecular characteristics in human and animal hosts. His investigations into the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, including studies on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli, underscore his dedication to combating antibiotic resistance and enhancing public health. Dr Okojokwu’s research outcome has been published in numerous esteemed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing public health and sanitary microbiology, and improving health outcomes in Nigeria and beyond.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-8003-4363

Matthew Idowu Olatubi

Assistant Professor

Affiliated Institution and location: Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State

Matthew Idowu OLATUBI is an Assistant Professor in the Public/Community Health Nursing Programme of the Faculty of Nursing Science, Bowen University, Iwo Osun State. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing Science, Master of Science, and PhD in Nursing all from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. He is the national trainer for Standardized Nursing Languages and Essential pain Management. Matthew is a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and Public Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. In addition, he holds a Higher National Diploma in Public Health Nursing from the West African Health Examination Board. He is a member of Sigma Theta Thau International, the Honour Society of Nursing, and the Association for the Study of Standardized Nursing Languages in Nigeria. He is a Fellow, of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research Foundation’s Grantsmanship and Mentoring Training Programme (2022 Cohort)

His research interest is in the areas of Occupational Health, Public Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Standardized Nursing Languages. Matthew is passionate about contributing to knowledge in the area of occupational health and safety. His career goal is to see to health of workers in their workplace and to make the work environment safe for all.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-6527-5257

Joel Ojogbane Onoja

Lecturer/Researcher

Affiliation and Location: Department of Pharmacognosy and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.

Dr. Joel Ojogbane Onoja is an early career scientist, a seasoned lecturer and researcher with seven years of experience in the University with excellent teaching and track record of achieving exceptional results in academic publications and grant writing. I have my Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Pharmacognosy/Natural product chemistry in the year 2021 from the prestigious University of Ibadan, Ibadan. I am a Research Fellow of the Institute of Drug, Herbal Medicine and Excipient Research and Development and a scholar of The World Academy of Science (TWAS). Currently, I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow of the Center for Drug Discovery, University of Buea, Cameroon. My Postdoctoral research is on searching for compounds from African medicinal plants for the treatment of range of diseases including Tuberculosis (TB), Neglected tropical diseases (NTD’s), viral diseases and malaria funded by LifeArc and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC ADDA) programme. My research interest is focused on assessing natural products (medicinal plants, fungi, marine organism, bacteria) for specific biological activity and identifying active compounds in these natural products which may be used directly as drugs or form templates for drug discovery to combat human diseases.

Orcid Number: 0000-0001-6137-4784

Felix Oluyemi Adekunjo

Lecturer/Researcher

Affiliated Institution and Location: Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Dr. Felix Oluyemi Adekunjo is a Health Economics researcher and lecturer in the Department of Economics at Lagos State University. Holding a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he specializes in development, behavioural, and health economics, with a keen interest in areas such as health literacy, mental health, economic evaluation of health programs, and social determinants of health, among others. Dr. Adekunjo has made significant contributions to the field, evident through his publications in peer-reviewed journals, which highlight his expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in Health Economics.

His role extends beyond research, as he actively engages with the academic community as a reviewer for both local and international journals. His research methodology is diverse, encompassing mixed-methods, quantitative, qualitative, survey, and longitudinal studies. This approach allows him to explore health economics issues comprehensively, providing nuanced insights and robust findings. Furthermore, Dr. Adekunjo’s analytical skills are exceptional, including proficiency in statistical software like SPSS, E-Views, STATA, AMOS, SmartPLS, WarpPLS, and R.

Dr. Adekunjo is an active participant in both local and international conferences. His involvement in impactful research, addressing critical issues at both local and international levels, underscores his commitment to improving healthcare practices and policies.

Orcid Number: 0000-0002-4394-2191

Abdullahi Hussein Umar

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Human Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria

Abdullahi Hussein Umar has a Ph.D in Human Physiology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria in 2019. He joined the services of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as Lecturer form 2013 to date. Abdullahi has been involved in research and training of MBBS, B.Sc and allied medical students at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He has been involved and supervised a number of research projects, with special interest in pain physiology. Abdullahi is currently working on studying physiological and genetic determinants of inter-individual variability in pain outcomes among Nigerians, and hopes to build standard research proposals that attract grants from local and external sources

Orchid: 0000-0001-5602-8430

Dr. Abubakar Umar Musa

Associate Professor of Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Affiliated institutions and location: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto, North-western Nigeria

Profile: A U Musa, MBBS, PhD (Clinical Haematology), FMCPath (Haematology) is a young researcher, a member of International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) with an interest in the field of Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Bleeding Disorders. Both his fellowship and PhD research works were on haemostatic perturbations in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia/eclampsia.

He looks forward to collaborative researches tailored towards improving patients’ management particulary those with haematologic/haemostatic abnormalities.

ORCID No: 0000-0001-6233-9788

Dr. Bolajoko Abidemi Adewara

Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon

Affiliated Institution and location – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife.

Bolajoko Adewara is a clinician, surgeon, teacher and researcher. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She co-founded the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex, Ondo, Nigeria in 2014 (formerly Ondo State Trauma and Surgical Centre, Ondo). She also established and currently heads the Oculoplastics, Orbit and Oncology Unit of the Department of Ophthalmology, OAU Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. She was awarded the Fellowships of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Ophthalmology (FMCOph) in November 2013 and the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO) in October 2014.

She won two awards for speciality training in Oculoplasty, Orbit and Ocular Oncology at the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India (LVPEI) sponsored by the Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium (CEHC) in 2016 and the International Ophthalmological Fellowship Foundation (IOFF) – Dr Theiss Naturwaren and Dieter Mann Subspecialty Fellowship Award in 2021. She is the current General Secretary for the Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Association of Nigeria (2022 -2024). She is currently pursuing a PhD in Ophthalmology at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Her hobbies include travelling and reading.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-1127-5638

Dr. Abdulkabir Babajide Adegoke

Senior Registrar

Affiliated Institution: Department of Community Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos

I am a Public Health Physician with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Epidemiology and Research Methods from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH). During my training at BUSPH, I contributed to a multi-centre randomized study evaluating the effectiveness of tobacco treatment advocates on smoking cessation among public housing residents in Boston.

On completion of my studies, I joined the Medical Practice Evaluation Center of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) as a research assistant where I played a key role on outcomes analyses addressing aspects of HIV care utilization in Nigeria. Currently, I serve as a Senior Registrar at the Department of Community Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, where I am involved in administrative, clinical and research activities.

Through collaborative partnerships, I am engaged in multiple projects including WHO/NCDC surveillance activities on intussusception and ROTA virus, assessing health security capacities at state (sub-national) level, and providing mentorship to disease surveillance and notification officers (DSNOs).

My research interests focus on the role of metabolic and behavioural risk factors in the development of NCDs among university students and anti-retroviral medication adherence and associated health risk behaviours among HIV positive youth in Lagos, Nigeria.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-4361-9279

Ijeoma Maryjoy Ifeorah

Senior Lecturer/Research Associate

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State

Ifeorah Ijeoma is an early career investigator and a trained virologist with basic (Medical Laboratory Sciences) and post-graduate (Virology) degrees (Ph.D and M.Sc) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and University of Ibadan Nigeria. She holds a joint appointment as a Research Associate at the Centre for Translation and Implementation Research (CTAIR), IVAN Research Institute and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, both at UNN. She is also a research scientist at the UNN Centre of Excellence for Clinical Trials (UNNCECT).

Her research focuses on understanding virus evolution and the intricate link between host and pathogens in virus-induced cancers. Ifeorah’s career vision is to be a globally recognized independent researcher and a team lead in projects that contribute to the understanding of genetic/genomic factors driving infection related oncogenesis, with a view to yield evidence that can inform the development of personalized therapeutics, novel biomarkers for early and point-of -care diagnosis in Africa. Furthermore, she aspires to be a part of as well as contribute to building a network of African researchers who can address unmet health challenges in Africa.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-0911-7179

Abdulfattah, Isa

Consultant Epidemiologist and Community Health Physician

Affiliated Institution and location: Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

Abdulfattah Isa, a distinguished Consultant Epidemiologist and Community Health Physician, is a fellow of the Nigerian National Postgraduate Medical College (Department of Public Health). Currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, his research is centered on adherence, client satisfaction, and treatment outcome among HIV-positive clients attending health facilities in North West, Nigeria. The study’s focus on the effect of client satisfaction with provider services on client retention in HIV services and viral suppression in HIV-positive clients is a testament to his leadership and impact in the field. As the head of the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, he leads with a research interest in infectious diseases, particularly HIV and TB, and childhood immunization.

In his role as the ART coordinator of his facility, he manages HIV programs, ensuring the implementation of quality services for client satisfaction to enhance client retention and sustained viral suppression, further demonstrating his commitment to improving public health. He has authored 15 peer-reviewed publications in local and international journals.

ORCID: 0000-0003-0999-8746

Dr. Ijeoma Chinwe Uzoma

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution: Molecular-Haematology Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.

Dr Ijeoma Chinwe Uzoma is a trained Biomedical Scientist with expertise in molecular hematology, immunology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. She received additional training in these areas in Europe and in Nigeria. Her research interest is in cancer immunotherapy, vaccine development and immunology. Dr.Uzoma is a senior lecturer at the University of Nigeria Nsukka and an adjunct research fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Yaba, Lagos. She has collaborated with researchers both locally and internationally and has published in reputable journals. She is also a bioinformatics and translational research scientist, who is engaged in the development of bioinformatics skills among undergraduate and postgraduate students in science, engineering and statistics at the University of Nigeria Nsukka. She is especially interested in transferring these skills girls and women in science.

She received the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trial Partnership (EDCTP) grant on ethics strengthening in 2012 and was also a recipient of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Harambee Guadalupe grants in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Dr Uzoma is youth empowerment enthusiast and an early cancer detection advocate.

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7066-4601

Dr. Adekunle Gregory Fakunle

Lecturer & Research Consultant

Affiliation and Location: Department of Public Health, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria

Dr Adekunle Gregory Fakunle is an Environmental Epidemiologist and a lecturer at the Department of Public Health, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health (Environmental Health) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. He is a Fellow of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and a visiting scholar at the Institute of Risk Assessment Science (IRAS), Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Dr Fakunle has several awards to his name including the American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG’s) Resource Limited Award, the World Stroke Congress (WSC) Young Investigator Award, the H3Africa Travel Fellowship and so on.

His expertise is in environmental epidemiology with focus on exposure science, housing and health, air pollution, and air quality. Dr Fakunle is the Co-Principal Investigator for the CARDINAL project which was supported by the World Heart Federation (WHF). He has several publications in high-impact journals with over 1000 citations and a Google Scholar h-index of 16. His career goal is to contribute significantly to reducing exposure to air pollution, improving cleaner air and mitigating the escalating burden of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8391-9394

Ibironke Jadesola Akinola

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant

Affiliated Institution: Lagos State University College of Medicine/Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos

Ibironke Akinola is a researcher and paediatric endocrinologist. She is a fellow of the West African College of Physicians and also of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinologists. She is the first and current Sub Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences at the Lagos State University College (LASUCOM); with the mandate to co-ordinate research-related classes, and workshops on behalf of the Faculty. She is a member of various societies and the current Secretary-General of the African Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes. She has co-authored over 30 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and she serves as a reviewer to some journals. Her research has been supported by grants from the Lagos State Government as well as from LASUCO and has recently improved her grants -writing skills at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research. She has attended and presented abstracts at local and international conferences.

Dr. Akinola has collaborated with researchers from other Departments within her institution and those from other institutions within and outside Nigeria. She aims to do more collaborative work especially in children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-0081-1124

Afisu Basiru

Associate Professor

Affiliation and Location: Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Afisu, Basiru is an astute academic, accomplished researcher, and teacher. He holds a DVM, M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Ilorin. He conducts research in the areas of Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology, Ethnomedicine, and One Health. To his credit, he has over 50 peer-reviewed publications. He is the managing editor of Savannah Veterinary Journal and a member of the University of Ilorin Postgraduate board. He is a member of professional bodies such as the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association; Global Andrology Forum; The Physiological Society, UK, and the Society for Study of Reproduction.
He is a recipient of prestigious awards such as the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research Foundation fellowship (2023), the United States Department of State’ Biosecurity Engagement Program Grant to attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Course at the Colorado State University, Fort Collins (2019); The Physiological Society travels grant to attend the Europhysiology Conference in London (2018); and Carnegie Foundation scholarship to participate at the Pan Africa Doctoral Academy, June Schools at the University of Ghana, Legon (2016).
Dr. Afisu, Basiru is open to collaboration in reproductive physiology, implementation science, one health, and ethnomedicine research.

ORCID no: 0000-0003-1269-9464

Olajumoke Olufunlayo Nwaechefu

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Lead City University, Ibadan

Dr Olajumoke Nwaechefu is an academic and researcher in the Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University Ibadan, an affiliate University to the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Lagos. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria in June 2019. Dr Olajumoke Nwaechefu is a Membrane biochemist. Her research is focused on antioxidant and anticarcinogenic modulation of oxidative stress to tissues. The chemopreventive /chemoprotective effects of African indigenous medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds on free radicals and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in the pathology of environmental toxicant.

She has paid particular attention to these compounds and established their interactions with mitochondrial functions as pharmacological targets for diagnosis, therapeutics and prognosis of cancers, infectious and non-infectious diseases. She has presented at international conferences and published in local and international journals.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-4088-1274

Ahmed Sherif Isa

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Kaduna Nigeria

Ahmed Sherif Isa, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Physiology, ABU Zaria. He earned his Bsc, MSc and PhD in 2008, 2012 and 2017 respectively from ABU. He got a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the Prestigious Stellenbosch University South Africa. He is the current Departmental Postgraduate coordinator and the National Coordinator PAINOUT South Africa Network, which is project funded by Pfizer and in collaboration with German partners.
He is a neuroscientist who specializes in pain research (Pain physiology). His area of interest are vast but primarily he is interested in the chronobiology of pain and how pain is influenced by weather, seasons and climate. He is also interested in neuropathic pain research and how pain is influenced by neurodegenerative diseases. He has collaborated with scientists from other fields and he is interested in collaboration with other people.
Sherif is a member of Teaching and Research in Natural Sciences for Development in Africa (TReND) and regularly organises or participates in outreach activities to inspire the next generation of scientists. He has attended IBRO/TReND/ISN Neuroscience schools and training, Tanzania, Lagos and Morocco. His interest in science communication was reinforced by the participation in the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN) where he is a fellow.
Dr. Ahmed Sherif Isa hopes to positively influence the society and upcoming scientists through effective communication of science to the general public.

ORCID Number: 0000000221692873

Ngozi Regina DIM

Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Radiologist

Affiliated Institution and Location: College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku–Ozalla Campus, Enugu and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

Dr Ngozi R. Dim is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nigeria and a Consultant Radiologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu. For the past 8years, she has impacted medical students and Radiology residents as a teacher and mentor. As a board-certified Radiologist, her bias is in Women, Paediatric and Oncology Imaging, including image-guided interventional radiology procedures. She has several publications and both local and international conference presentations. Outside clinical and academic work, she is an ardent advocate against the late presentation of non-communicable diseases, especially breast, cervical and prostate cancers and a healthy lifestyle consultant and health educator.

She had an MBBS degree from the University of Nigeria in 2003 and a master’s degree in public health, in 2009. She obtained a fellowship from the West African College of Surgeons in 2014. In 2021 she was selected as one of the 12 scholars for the first Nigerian Cancer Research and Training (NCAT) programme by the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO). In 2022 she obtained a Harvard University graduate certificate in Clinical Research (PPCR) and won the Clinical Research Scholar Award. She is one of the 2023 NIMR Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme cohorts.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-6720-8063

Dr. Abdussemee Idowu Abdurrazzaaq

Consultant General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Surgery, Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Dr Abdussemee Idowu Abdurrazzaaq is Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist in the Department of Surgery, Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

He obtained MBChB from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He had Postgraduate Residency training in surgery at University College Hospital Ibadan Oyo State. He is a fellow of both West African College of Surgeon and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. He has many peered reviewed original articles in both and local and international journals. He is also a member of African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) and Nigeria Society for Colorectal Disorders (NSCRD). He hopes to do more research on cancer management and prevention in the African subregion

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2205-7513

Veronica Nnenna Enya

Deputy Director Laboratory Services & Administrator/Manager NIMR Biobank

Affiliated Institution and Location: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Dr. Veronica Nnenna Enya has M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. She is a member of research staff of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), as Deputy Director Laboratory Services in Biochemistry and Nutrition Department; Biosafety Officer, Administrator/Manager of NIMR Biobank. She had participated in several researches and as well as being Principal Investigator(PI) to some research studies with research special interest but not limited to Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA), comorbidity between poverty related diseases (PRDs): Malaria, helminths, TB; HIV and Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs): Diabetes, cancer, obesity with expertise in Research Reproducibility.

She has Research Support – Grants/awards: 6, Peer-reviewed publications: 36, Publications in conference proceedings/Book of Abstracts: 12, Papers presented in national and International Conferences: 23. She is using the opportunity as a Fellow of NIMR GMTP 2023 to build skills and become an independent researcher who attracts competitive grants. She will also like to mentor some Early Career Researchers.

ORCID: 0000-0003-0147-3187

Bilyaminu Abubakar

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto, Nigeria

Profile: Dr. Bilyaminu Abubakar is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Usmanu Danfodiyo University. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Universiti Putra Malaysia, and both an M.Sc. and a B.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Ahmadu Bello University. His professional journey includes roles as a Research Associate at the Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training, and as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Dr. Abubakar’s research is focused on drug development, molecular biology, metabolic diseases, and nutri-pharmacology. His expertise encompasses gene expression techniques, blotting techniques, toxicity testing, and statistical analysis. His current work aims to elucidate molecular mechanisms in colorectal cancer and metabolic diseases to develop innovative therapeutic interventions. He has led and co-led significant research projects, including the study of the toxicity and anti-cancer properties of 5-methyl coumarin 4-β-glucoside.
An active member of various professional societies, including the West African Society for Pharmacology and the African Academy Network, Dr. Abubakar collaborates with global researchers and institutions, such as the University of Tasmania. He is proficient in molecular biology techniques and statistical analysis and has a strong publication record in esteemed journals.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-4909-4840

Patricia Uche Ogbo

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Patricia Uche Ogbo, PhD, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria. With over 13 years of dedicated experience, she has honed her expertise in research, focusing primarily on the application of evidence-based medicines across various populations, particularly in children under five years old. Her extensive audits of evidence-based medicine practices encompass all levels of healthcare. Currently, she is broadening her research to include individuals living with HIV/AIDS, aiming to address critical issues related to self-medication and antimicrobial resistance within this group.

In her effort to share her knowledge, Dr. Ogbo mentors hospital pharmacists and their interns on research methods, manuscript writing, and the publication of papers. Dr. Ogbo is a distinguished fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, a Scholar with the Leaders of Africa Institute, a fellow of the NIMR Foundation, and a facilitator with the African Centre of Excellence for Drug Research, Herbal Medicine Development and Regulatory Science (ACEDHARS).

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8725-7180

Uwaifiokun Julius Okhuarobo

Field Epidemiologist

Affiliated Institution and Location: Nigeria Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

Uwaifiokun Julius Okhuarobo, is a dedicated medical practitioner, field epidemiologist, seasoned global health researcher with over seven years of experience. His expertise encompasses infectious disease epidemiology; and outbreak preparedness and response, anchored in a strong One Health approach. He began his academic journey in Botany at the University of Benin, Nigeria, from 2004 to 2007, followed by a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the same institution, graduating in 2015. In 2023, he earned a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Suffolk, UK. He is a fellow of the Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme at NIMR Foundation, Nigeria and was certified as a field epidemiologist by the Nigeria Field Epidemiology Training Programme (NFETP).

His public health career started at the Ministry of Health, Edo State, Nigeria, where he served as State Epidemiologist from 2019 to 2023. He gained significant leadership experience as Incident Manager during Lassa fever outbreaks and Deputy Incident Manager for the COVID-19 pandemic in the same State. He is passionate about collaborating with experts across disciplines to address global public health issues. His goal is to work with like-minded professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in this vital field.

ORCID No: 0000-0003-3545-3563

Dr. Mercy Itohan, Aboh

Senior Research Fellow

Affiliated Institution & Location: National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.

Mercy Aboh is a pharmacist with doctorate degree (2017) in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. She has worked as a research scientist for over a decade, and gathered expertise in the area of antimicrobial resistance, antifungal drug development and studies in development for fungal infections, tuberculosis, emerging and re-emerging infectious and tropical diseases. Currently, she is the Technical Assistant (Pharma & Industry) to the Director-General / CEO NIPRD. Recently, she won the Bill and Melinda Gates Travel Awards for Scientists from Low- and Middle-Income Countries to present her research on bacteriophage R&D at the 2024 American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe Conference, at Atlanta, Georgia USA.

She has published over forty articles in peer-review scientific journals. She possesses leadership and motivative qualities to mentor upcoming young scientists and students. Her recent research focus is in the development of alternative therapies to antibiotics in tackling multidrug resistant (MDR) microorganisms with particular interest in the development of MDR bacteria-specific bacteriophages against MDR bacteria in chronic infections like wound infections, molecular models for drug discovery, infectious disease and next-generation tools for ‘smart’ drug discovery.

Orcid ID: 0000-0003-3171-1318

Isaac Ojodale Paul

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution & Location: Baze University. Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Isaac Ojodale Paul is a microbiologist with specialty in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. He is an an educator, nature enthusiast, public health advocate, public affairs commentator and mentor with many years of experience and practice. Isaac is an alumnus of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Haggai International, a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, a 2063 African Digital Ambassador, a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation among others. Since graduating with a BSc (Microbiology) from A.B.U, Zaria in 2006, he has bagged a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Education from the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna; a Proficiency Certificate in Management from the Nigerian Institute of Management, an MSc and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology from the Department of Microbiology A. B. U Zaria. His research dissertation and thesis cover various aspects (including molecular studies) of the re-emerging food-borne parasitic disease: Trichinellosis – caused by eating raw or undercooked meat and meat infected with members of the genus of the parasite Trichinella.

He is registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and a member of several professional bodies including American Society for Microbiology, Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Nigerian Institute of Management, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria among others. As a researcher, he has published his findings and research work in reputable local and international journals and is actively involved in programmes that would lead to the eradication of parasitic diseases and elimination of pathogens through basic hygienic practices like proper handwashing and utilization of microbes for the benefit of mankind and the environment. Dr. Ojodale stands out as a topnotch academic, trainer, coach, facilitator, counselor, mentor and consultant.

Orcid Number: 0000-0003-3498-4098

Dr. Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Veritas University, Abuja

Dr. Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Biochemistry at Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Her Master’s and Ph.D. research focused on drug discovery for trypanosomiasis and malaria, respectively. Her research interests include drug discovery for communicable, non-communicable, and metabolic diseases, as well as bioinformatics and molecular biology.

Dr. Alozieuwa is dedicated to advancing health through drug discovery projects and has spent the past five years enhancing her expertise as a researcher.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2791-5193

Olumuyiwa Elijah ARIYO

Lecturer/Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Medicine, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti/Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti

Olumuyiwa Elijah Ariyo is a graduate of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He holds a Master`s of Science in Infection and Immunity from the University of Chester, United Kingdom. His dissertation was on the manipulation of HIV restriction factors: Serine incorporator 3 and 5 and Regulation of nuclear pre-mRNA domain-containing 2 (RPRD2). He is a Fellow of the West African College of Physician (Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases).

Dr Ariyo is a Lecturer in the Department of Medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti and a Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. His research interest include HIV, viral hepatitis, infection prevention and control. He has over 30 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-3910-4555

Uche Thecla Igbasi

Senior Research Fellow

Affiliated Institution and location: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Uche Thecla Igbasi is a Research Scientist at the Center for Infectious Disease Research, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. She is also an adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Medical Laboratory Science Department at Trinity University, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in January 2018 from the University of Lagos.

Her academic background in medical parasitology and epidemiology, combined with her extensive research experience, has equipped her for in-depth studies in malaria and other infectious diseases. She is passionate about conducting investigative studies on host genetic dynamics in infectious diseases and genetic surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance. Currently, Uche Igbasi is conducting research on the “Molecular Surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum Drug Resistance Markers among Malaria Coinfected Women Living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria.” She has demonstrated expertise in Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) using the ISO 15189:2022 Standard and is a WHO-certified malaria microscopist. She was a recipient of the NIH Fogarty Emory Nigeria Research Training Program (EN-RTP) mentored award in 2020 and a fellow of the 2023 Grantsmanship and Mentorship Fellowship Program.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-8424-6838

Richard Omoefe Oveh

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Delta, Agbor Delta State

Dr. Richard Omoefe Oveh is a distinguished computer science professional with extensive experience in research, teaching, and consultancy. He is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at the University of Delta, Agbor. His research focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and software interventions to address real-life challenges in health and business. With a robust background in computer science, specializing in software engineering and artificial intelligence, Dr. Oveh has published extensively in both local and international journals. His numerous accolades and dedication to academic and professional excellence make him an invaluable asset to any collaborative research initiative.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2981-0862

Ogochukwu Ngozi Nwaefulu

Consultant Public Health Pharmacist

Affiliated Institution and Location: Madonna University, Rivers State, Nigeria

Ogochukwu Ngozi Nwaefulu is an ambitious and diligent pharmacist; with B.Pharm (2004) and MSc degrees (2010) from University of Benin, Nigeria; and PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2022. She is a consultant public health Pharmacist.

Dr Nwaefulu is currently a senior lecturer in Madonna University, Rivers State, Nigeria. During her PhD, she isolated two new compounds which are selectively active on breast and colon cancers. Her areas of research include anticancer drug resistance, malaria, toxicology and implementation researches. Her carrier aim is to discover newer drugs to overcome the challenge of resistance and treat cancer, malaria and other infectious diseases more effectively. She is passionate about improving the health system in Nigeria via evidence-based interventions.

ORCID Number: 0009-0005-9567-0916

Roland Ibenipere Funwei

Lecturer I

Affiliated Institution and location: Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State

Dr Roland Ibenipere Funwei has BSc in Human Physiology from University of Port Harcourt, MSc and Ph.D in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is a Clinical Pharmacology Scientist and molecular biologist. His research expertise is chemotherapy of tropical diseases (malaria genomics). He delved into malaria research under the mentorship of Prof. Catherine O. Falade as a postgraduate supervisee. Findings from his MSc thesis answered the question of the cardiac safety of the first-line antimalarial drugs (artemether-lumefantrine and artesunate-amodiaquine) in the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria in children from southwest Nigeria. His Ph.D was co-supervised by Prof. Olusola Ojurongbe from the Department of Medical Microbiology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. His Ph.D dissertation centered on malaria genomics, particularly on molecular diagnostics, genotype profiling of antigenic Plasmodium falciparum surface proteins and surveillance of antimalarial drugs resistance. Findings from his Ph.D dissertation was the first to report Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein-2 (Pfhrp-2/3) genes deletion from clinical samples from Nigeria. Currently, Dr Roland is a Faculty member, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria.

He is a mid-career malaria researcher, Pharmacology lecturer with several publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals. He is a team player, enthusiastic to learn new skills and innovations.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-7412-3861

Dr. Oluwafemi Babatunde Daodu

Lecturer/Clinician/Departmental Coordinator

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Oluwafemi Babatunde Daodu is a Veterinarian and Virologist with special interest in zoonotic viruses at Human-Animal interphase. He has a decade year of research and academic experience. He currently teaches microbiology of economic and zoonotic importance at basic, clinical and graduate levels of Veterinary medicine.

After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2011) with distinction, he got a Tutorial Assistant position at the University of Ibadan which he ran concurrently with his Masters in Veterinary Science in Microbiology (2015). He later got a faculty position at the University of Ilorin. His PhD training in Virology gave him a Visiting Scientist position at the Friedrich Loeffler Institut, Germany and a Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Scholar position at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in 2019. He got the required skills in investigating arboviral diseases of Class III and IV Pathogens. During SARS-COV-2 outbreak, he was deeply involved in biocontainment. In the midst of this outbreak, he characterised rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus, the first of its kind in sub-Sahara Africa, and onward submission of the prototype to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

As an early career researcher, he is streamlining his research on arboviruses at Human-Animal-Interphase. He desires to learn more from global experts and as well in the training and grooming of the upcoming scientists.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-0653-0315

Dr. Saheed Ademola Ibraheem

Deputy Director

Affiliated institution and location: National Research Institute for Chemical Technology

Dr Saheed Ademola Ibraheem is a Deputy Director of Research at the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria. A trained biochemist, he earned a PhD from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 2016. His research interests include nanotechnology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and evidence synthesis. With extensive hands-on training and years of laboratory experience, Dr Ibraheem is dedicated to multidisciplinary research and has led several research groups within and outside NARICT.

He champions collaborative research and has received several awards for his contributions. His work is published in high-impact journals, and his long-term aspiration is to become a renowned scientist, addressing global health challenges through African expertise.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5846-2297

Usman Yahya UMAR

Hospital Consultant

Affiliated Institution and location: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

Usman Yahya Umar graduated from Bayero University with MBBS in 2010. He did his housemanship in Murtala Muhammed Specialist Kano after which he proceeded to Federal Medical Centre Birnin Kudu Jigawa State briefly as a Medical Officer. He joined Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in 2013 for residency programme in Medical Microbiology. While at AKTH, he went to Ahmadu Bello Zaria for a master’s degree in Field Epidemiology, which he completed in 2022. Currently, He’s a hospital consultant with microbiology department, AKTH. He’s engaged in training of resident doctors, research and other clinical duties including patients’ management. His research interest revolves around infectious diseases and epidemiology. He hopes to collaborate with scientists in and outside the country to conduct research that will positively impact humanity.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-3170-6527

Dr. Toyosi Yekeen Raheem

Research Fellow & Ag HOD

Affiliated Institution and Location: Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Yaba, Lagos

Dr Toyosi Yekeen Raheem is a Fellow of West African College of Medical Laboratory Science and holds a PhD degree in Medical Microbiology. He works at Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos as a Research Fellow. His area of interests is mycobacteriology and other respiratory microbial pathogens. Over the last 25 years, he has worked at medical diagnostic laboratories and participating in research activities in communicable and non-communicable diseases. He is a Biorisk Management Trainer having been trained along with few others from West and Central Africa by Sandia National Laboratories/Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), US.

Dr Toyosi Yekeen Raheem is currently the Ag. Head of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. His career has taken him to Dakar (Senegal), Accra (Ghana), Johannesburg (South Africa), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany) and many cities and towns in Nigeria. He is also a visiting associate professor at Lead City University, Ibadan and Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos. His area of research interest is on molecular basis of microbial drug resistance and host-parasite interactions.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-1316-3549

Peter Ifeoluwa Adegbola

Lecturer II

Affiliated Institution and Location: Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan

Dr Peter Ifeoluwa ADEGBOLA, is a researcher and lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science, Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, Nigeria. He has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. His research area is in drug discovery, inflammation/Redox Biochemistry. He has to his credit fifty-three (53) published research articles. Dr Adegbola has supervised undergraduate students and belongs to a number of committees in the Department and also represents the Department in different Committees at the Faculty level.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-4008-1728

Ufuoma Shalom Ahwinahwi

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: Delta State University, Abraka-Nigeria

Dr. Ufuoma Shalom Ahwinahwi is a Pharmacist with a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacy and also a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. Her recent research is on medicines use and drug-related problems in the pediatric population. She had also worked with parents and caregivers of young children to determine and mitigate inappropriate use of medicines within this age group and with pharmacists to ascertain their knowledge and competencies in handling pediatric patients in the hospital and community. A number of the findings are published in peer-reviewed journals internationally and locally.

She is passionate about conducting more research to improve medicines use in children and help reduce morbidity and mortality by ensuring positive treatment outcomes in this special population. Dr. Ahwinahwi’s completion of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation Grantsmanship and Mentorship training has enabled her hone her skills in writing compelling proposals for grants which will broaden her research horizons.

Vitalis Ikenna Chukwuike

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution: International Institute of Biomedical, Tissue engineering and Regenerative Medicine Research Unit, Department of Industrial and Medicinal Chemistry, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Dr. Vitalis Ikenna Chukwuike is a highly motivated chemist with research interest is in the area of orthopedic metal implant corrosion and bone regeneration. His research interest equally extended to nanomaterials, nanocomposite, inorganic material synthesis, and hydroxyapatite coatings for biomedical applications. Vitalis is an alumnus of the University of Jos and had his master degree at the University of Port Harcourt. He proceeded to India for further training when he was awarded the prestigious UNESCO grant fellowship to carry out his Ph.D at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research under the World Academy of Science (TWAS), 2016.

He operates advanced analytical instruments such as XRD, FE-SEM, SEM, UV-Visible, FT-IR, nanoindentation, potentiostat and laser Raman. He has published 34 articles and 7 book chapters in reputable high impact factor journals. He has presented his work at several local and international conferences that worn him three awards, the most recent is the Best Paper Award by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Uk, 2020. Upon his return from India, he has assisted in the procurement and installation of an analytical instrument (potentiostat, PGSTAT 204 model, from Netherland to the Africa Center of Excellence in Oilfield Chemical Research, University of Port Harcourt, financially sponsored by The World Bank, in the year 2022. He is a member of the American chemical society (ACS), Chemical society of Nigeria (CSN), National Association of corrosion engineers (NACE USA) and Institute of chattered chemist of Nigeria (ICCON). Dr. Vitalis is a topnotch academic trainer, facilitator, mentor and consultant. He likes creative thinking and plays table tennis at his leisure time.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2292-3610

Samirah Nndwan Abdu-Aguye

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated institution and location: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Samirah Abdu-Aguye is currently a senior lecturer at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. She holds BPharm. & PhD degrees from Ahmadu Bello University and an MClinPharm Degree from the University of Queensland, Australia. Her research interests encompass topics related to pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy education. In addition to her lecturing responsibilities, she also acts as a resource person for other organizations including Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) etc. Her current research is focused on capacity building initiatives for pharmacists and competency-based education.

Samirah has been selected for several capacity development workshops/trainings including those convened by the West African Young Science Academies and the Sterling bank One Woman program. She has also been awarded a fellowship by the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN). Samirah has several peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-7534-632X

Ayodapo Oluwadare Jegede

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

Ayodapo Oluwadare Jegede is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration at the Obafemi Awolowo University with a strong research focus on healthcare systems, pharmacy education, and human resources. His work explores key issues such as job satisfaction, motivation of pharmacists, and the integration of mentorship into research practices. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications on adolescent health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and pharmacy practice in sub-Saharan Africa. Driven by a passion for building capacity, he is actively involved in mentoring early career researchers to address healthcare challenges in Africa. Ayodapo has also contributed to curriculum development and faculty training, positioning him as a leader in pharmacy education.

His research aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, ensuring that future pharmacists and healthcare professionals are equipped to meet evolving healthcare needs.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-9061-3622

Theresa Obiageli Ozoude

Lecturer 1

Affiliated Institution and Location: Veritas University, Abuja

Dr. Theresa Ozoude is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Microbiology, Veritas University, Abuja. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Calabar, Calabar, her Master’s degree from the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt and her PhD degree from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

Dr. Theresa Ozoude is an early career investigator passionate about green and safe environment for all. Her areas of research interest include; Environmental Health and Toxicology. Her career aim is to monitor the impact of climatic conditions on the spread of diseases and discover measures to avert it. She is also interested in gender studies.

ORCID Number: 0000 0002 4178 2446

AbdulMuminu Isah

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Enugu State

Dr. Isah is a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Pharmacist at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management of the University of Nigeria (UNN). He holds Pharmacy degrees from ABU Zaria (BPharm), UNN (MPharm and PhD), and UNIBEN (PharmD). Employed at UNN in 2016, he has co-authored over seventy peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals, and presented his works at local and international conferences. In addition to being the Technical Editor of the African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, he is a Review Editor for Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care and Frontiers in Pharmacology.

His research interests is Health Economics and Outcome Research in HIV/AIDS. He is the Principal Investigator of the Person-Centred HIV Research Team (PeCHIVReT) at UNN. He is a member of the International AIDS Society, PSN, NAPA, and CPAN.

ORCID Number: 000-0002-1349-6434

Ifeoluwa Temitayo Oyeyemi

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria

Dr. Ifeoluwa Oyeyemi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria. She holds both an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology (Cell Biology and Genetics) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Oyeyemi is an active researcher with global collaborations and has received multiple research fellowships at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels. In 2023, she was recognized with the Best Women Researcher Award by the Merck Foundation. Her work is further supported by various research grants, and she has authored numerous publications in leading international journals. She is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Young Academy.

Dr. Oyeyemi’s research expertise is in Genetics and Molecular Toxicology, with a focus on drug discovery for chronic diseases. Her work explores the modulatory effects of drug compounds on the molecular pathways involved in chronic disease development. She is dedicated to identifying new small molecules or repurposing existing drugs to treat chronic conditions, aiming to reduce the global burden of these diseases through innovative drug discovery.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-2374-506X

Lawrence Dayo Adedayo

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria

Lawrence Adedayo is a distinguished academic, accomplished teacher, and researcher. He holds degrees from esteemed institutions: BSc from Ahmadu Bello University and MSc and PhD from the University of Ibadan. As a senior lecturer in Human Physiology at Federal University Wukari, Lawrence specializes in neuroscience, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. His research explores the complex relationships between neuroinflammation, memory impairment, and nociception, seeking therapeutic solutions through nutritional plants. Conditions of interest include Alzheimer’s, inflammatory pain, and neuropathic pain. Lawrence is an active member of prominent neuroscience organizations, including the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, Society of Neuroscience for Africa, and International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment.

He has attended esteemed IBRO Neuroscience schools in Abuja and Tunis. A collaborative researcher, Lawrence welcomes partnerships in neurodegenerative diseases, nociception, and ethnomedicine, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and advancing scientific knowledge. His expertise and passion drive innovative solutions for debilitating neurological conditions.

ORCID ID:0000-0002-2686-9009

Motunrayo Adebukunola Oladimeji

Consultant Anaesthetist

Affiliated Institution & Location: Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba Lagos.

Dr. Motunrayo Adebukunola Oladimeji is a self-motivated and hardworking medical practitioner. A fellow of the West African College of Surgeons in Anaesthesia and has over years been engaged in the training of students, resident doctors and different cadre of the health care workforce. She has been involved in multicenter studies on the epidemiology and determinants of outcomes of Hospital Acquired Blood Stream Infections in Intensive Care(EUROBACT 2) and a prospective observational study to establish the prevalence of critical illness in in-hospital patients in Africa children, results of which were published in high impact journals.

She has also worked on comparing effects of anaesthetic agents such as isoflurane and propofol on liver enzymes and lipid profiles following general anaesthesia. Following her MBCh. B qualification, she bagged a Masters degree in Public Health after completing a first degree in Biochemistry with a research work on effect of an antibiotics (Ceftriaxone) on some membranous enzymes.

ORCID Number: 0009-0008-5168-8438

Chizaram Onyeaghala

Consultant Physician/Infectious Diseases & HIV Specialist

Affiliated Institution and Location: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Clinician-Scientist with over ten years of progressive experience in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Vaccinology, and Global Public Health. His research focuses on the clinical epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases (such as SARS-CoV-2, Lassa fever, mpox, and dengue), HIV Medicine, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Systemic Infections. He currently serves as the facility coordinator of the US-CDC funded HIV/AIDS Program that caters to over 5000 active clients, the largest in South South Nigeria. He has published over 28 peer-reviewed manuscripts in reputable international and local journals. He is an editorial board member of international journals such as Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine etc. He is an undergraduate medical educator and examiner and has presented scientific abstracts at national conferences.

He is a member of several professional societies including International Society for Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and International AIDS society.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-8319-1927

Love Bukola Ayamolowo

Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and Location: Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Love Bukola Ayamolowo is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She has contributed significantly to women’s health. Her research skills were honed through the Oral Health Bootcamp and a grant from the Oral Health Initiative (OHI) by the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research in 2023. She also received a scholarship from the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) for the African Research (AfRes) Data fellowship in 2024, supporting her research and international paper presentations. She is a fellow of OHI, 2023; UAPS AfRes-Data, 2024; and SPARKLE Project Fellowship, 2024. The fellowships have enhanced her professional development and expanded her network within the academic and healthcare communities.

She is also a member of the UAPS and the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP). Her PhD research project in Nelson Mandela University, South Africa focused on family planning and health informatics.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-5916-7943

Adewale Adegboyega Oke

Affiliated Institution and location: McPherson University, Km 75 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Alapako Bus-stop. Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State.

I am an astute Lecturer and an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist involved in public health, medical diagnostic, research and scholarly research activities. I had a robust academic training and research experiences with an excellent background in multiple biological disciplines including molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and genetics. I am an excellent verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills. My research interests center on the genomics of antimicrobial resistance in infectious diseases especially mycobacterial diseases.

My research focus includes the molecular epidemiology and immunology of infectious diseases, comparative genomics of infectious diseases pathogen, antimicrobial resistance stewardship, involving applications of functional genomic strategies using innovative approaches that combines fieldwork, laboratory, molecular biology and genomics methods for discoveries, diagnosis of infectious diseases. As a researcher with in-depth knowledge in research development, capacity building and innovations I always endeavor to provide enabling environment for younger professionals towards their career development activities.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-4198-8521

Grace Osaretinmwen Aziken

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated Institution and location: University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Osaretinmwen Aziken is a professional in the field of Software Engineering and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, University of Benin, Benin City. She is a researcher with scholarly articles in both Local and International journals on Requirements Elicitation, Software Users Studies and Human Computer Interaction. Her research focus is on drivers of current technological innovations, development of User-Centered software systems and improving User-Developer interactions.

She looks forward to global research collaborations in the areas of development and implementation of digital health solutions and Software User-focused studies that improves patient satisfaction with technological interventions designed to address current health challenges.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-8771-4991

Adegboyega Moses Oyefabi

Professor of Community Health & Consultant Public Health Physician

Affiliated Institution and location: Kaduna State University (KASU) and Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, (BDTH) Kaduna, North Western Nigeria

AM Oyefabi MBBS, MPH, Ph.D (Epidemiology), FWACP, FMCPH( Comm. Health) is a Professor of Community Health and Consultant Public Health Physician, a Member of the international Epidemiological Association( IEA) and World Federation of Public Health Physician (WFPHA). He is the current Chairman of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Kaduna State, and Head of Department of Community Medicine, Kaduna State University.

Oyefabi research Interest is in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Primary Health Care. He is currently research advisor for Department of Community Health, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt Nigeria. He is a member of the technical working group for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis in Nigeria. He was Team Lead Infectious Disease Control Centre, Kaduna during the COVID 19 pandemic. He has been involved in outbreak investigation, prevention and control of epidemic prone diseases.

He looks forward to collaborative research in public health, disease prevention and primary health care.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-4821-5401

Aisha Adam Abdullahi

Public Health Officer

Affiliated Institution and location: Kano Independent Research Centre Trust, KM1 Dawakin Kudu Road, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.

Aisha completed her medical degree at the El-Razi University in Sudan. She then proceeded to obtain a Master of Science Degree in Public and Tropical Health at the University of Medical Science and Technology in Khartoum, Sudan. She did her National Youth Service at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Kano. During her tenure at the NHIA, she was engaged in standard quality assurance in collaboration with the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA), the Hospital Management Board Kano, and the Primary Healthcare Board. She is currently working at the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT, also known as “Pfizer Research Centre”).

Aisha is a passionate tropical health researcher focused on combating infectious diseases in resource-limited settings, particularly neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In addition to her research, Aisha plays a dual role as a clinician and leads the implementation of the KIRCT Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching Hospital, which aims to improve healthcare accessibility. She is actively involved in creating an EMR-literate environment in health facilities, testing and optimizing the KIRCT platform and Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Teaching Hospital, and expanding its usage to other facilities through customization. Aisha serves as a critical link between developers and clinicians to ensure the system’s practical effectiveness and acceptance. She is also collaborating with the Kano CDC to customize the EMR for disease surveillance, enhancing its capacity to detect disease outbreaks statewide, and contributing to the broader goal of improving public health in Nigeria.

ORCID Number: 0009-0005-5816-9399

Victor Ayodeji Ayeni

Lecturer I/Consultant Paediatrician

Affiliated Institution and location: Babcock University & Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Dr Victor Ayodeji Ayeni is currently a Lecturer I and Consultant Paediatrician (Neonatologist) at the Benjamin Carson (Snr.) College of Health & Medical Sciences of Babcock University and Babcock University Teaching Hospital. He holds a master’s degree in Neonatology from the University of Southampton and is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians (Faculty of Paediatrics).

Dr Ayeni is a certified Neonatal Resuscitation Simulator/Instructor and Biomedical Investigator whose research work is mainly in neonatology. He is a member of the editorial board of Babcock University Medical Journal and also on the Research Committee of Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Victor is enthusiastic about advancing top-notch, evidence-based, family-centred care for neonates and children, as well as shaping generations of upright, well-mannered, well-motivated, and world-class graduates and specialists in medicine. He can play a few musical instruments and is keen on reaching out to people through music and teaching.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-8626-7181

Grace Iyabo Adebayo-Gege

Senior Lecturer

Affiliated institution and location: Department of Human Physiology, Baze University, Abuja

Grace Adebayo-Gege is an outstanding scholar, skilled educator, and competent researcher. Her degrees are from prestigious universities: The University of Ilorin and Ibadan awarded her a BSC, MSC and PhD in Physiology. As a senior Lecturer at Baze University, Grace’ s specialty is on inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders. Her research explores the mechanism underlying GIT diseases (such as peptic ulcer,colitis, cancers), Metabolic disorder (such as diabetes) , explore therapeutic management medicinal plants. Diseases of Interest includes diabetes mellitus, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcers and colorectal cancers.

Grace is an active member of The Physiological Society London, Physiological Society Nigeria and society for Experimental biology (NISEB). She has attended several conferences. Grace is opened to partnerships on GIT, metabolic disorders and ethnomedicine, researches that fosters interdisciplinary exchange and advancing scientific knowledge.

ORCID Number: 0000-0002-1512-6234

Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe

Senior Research Fellow

Affiliated Institution and location: Centre for Human Virology and Genomics (CHVG), Microbiology Department of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos Nigeria.

Dr. Patrick is a Biochemist/Senior Research Fellow, at the Centre for Human Virology and Genomics, Microbiology Department of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos Nigeria. His research is focused on the molecular nature of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viral loads and early infant diagnosis of HIV, amongst other viruses. He has gained a wealth of experience on the molecular diagnostics section for 15 years and is also a trained quality management system auditor. His PhD focused on the pattern of hepatitis C genotypes in HIV and hepatitis co-infection. He recently completed a post-doctoral position at the Medical Research Council The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, studying the hepatitis B genomics, using Bioinformatics.

Azuka has been in several research themes and viral pathogens including tuberculosis, Lassa fever, human papillomavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Presently the infectious diseases researcher desires a niche in hepatitis B virus, towards elimination.

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-2878-0531

Adaeze Elfrida Egwudo

Senior Resident Doctor & Chief Resident Doctor

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Community Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria.

As a Public Health Physician and the Chief Resident Doctor in the Department of Community Health and Primary Care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, I am actively involved in clinical, administrative, research activities, organising community outreach programs and regularly participating in seminars and workshops to refine my public speaking and research skills. My Master of Public Health, completed in 2023, included a research project focusing on job satisfaction and migration intentions among healthcare workers. This, along with my postgraduate studies in health management at the University of Lagos, expanded my understanding of Nigeria’s healthcare system.

I am committed to improving public health efficiency and addressing critical challenges through targeted research and hands-on community health initiatives. My career goal is to contribute significantly to strengthening the healthcare system in Nigeria and beyond.

ORCID Number: 0000-0001-9451-1765

Tolulope Amos Oyeniyi

Research Fellow

Affiliated Institution and location: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria

Dr. Tolulope Oyeniyi is a Molecular Entomologist and Cell Biologist. He is a Research Fellow at the Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria. He has B.Tech. and M.Sc. in Biochemistry and obtained Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Genetics, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. He is an early-career researcher whose focus is on insect vectors of public health significance, particularly application of omics to insecticide resistance mechanisms. Notably, he was the first to report a synergistic effect of the emerging N1575Y allele with the established L1014F allele in the pyrethroid resistance phenotype of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Nigeria.

He manages Nigeria’s reference laboratory for molecular entomology that supports the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP). He has facilitated various collaborative projects such as ABT Global/PMI Evolve malaria entomology surveillance project, Global Fund Entomology Surveillance Project, US-Naval Medical Research Unit and Malaria Consortium Entomology Projects.

ORCID Number: 0009-0005-4617-8757

Olubukola Adebisi Odeniran

Research Fellow

Affiliated Institution & Location: National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu Industrial Area Abuja, Nigeria.

Olubukola A. Odeniran is a pharmacist with doctorate degree (2022) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She has worked as a research fellow at the Institute for over fifteen years, and gathered expertise in the area of pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacokinetics, drug development and drug-herb interactions studies in development for tropical diseases. Currently, she is an ISO 17025 2017 certified analyst (HPLC, Dissolution scope)

She has published over fifteen articles in peer-review scientific journals. She possesses qualities of a good leader and can motivate and mentor upcoming young scientists and students. Her recent research focus is in the development of phytomedicines and drug discovery in diseases affecting Nigerians in areas of diabetes mellitus, malaria and hypertension. She looks forward to collaboration, networking with other researchers all over the world to achieve a better health management outcome for Nigerians

ORCID Number: 0000-0003-4565-3681

Muritala Odidi Suleiman

Nkolika Jacinta Ezekwelu

Public Health Physician

Affiliated Institution and location: Department of Community Health and Primary Care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos State.

I am a passionate Public Health Physician with a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Lagos. Currently serving as a senior registrar in the Department of Community Health and Primary Care at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, my work spans clinical practice, research, and administrative leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a commitment to addressing public health challenges, such as leading research on attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines before their rollout.

I actively collaborate with global health organizations like WHO and NCDC, particularly in vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, including projects on paediatric bacterial meningitis and Rotavirus. My current research focuses on the pressing issues of climate change and its impact on health, alongside efforts to strengthen human resources for health. I am dedicated to using evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes and contribute to the resilience of healthcare systems.

ORCID Number: 0009-0002-5828-0335

Timothy Adeyemi

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Lagos State.