TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: OLUWASEGUN ADEKUNLE GBENLE

POSITION: LECTURER II                                         SPECIALISATION: GENETIC/BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

Personal Statement

I am an early career researcher and human Geneticist with a passion for providing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to human and genetic diseases such as infertility, cancer and obesity using techniques in Genomics, Bioinformatics and Genetic/Biomedical Engineering. I have successfully supervised students’ projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels with various multidisciplinary collaborations which include areas in Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering. I am hardworking, full of determination for success, reliable and of high level of integrity. I have vast knowledge, skills and experience in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering and information technology. I have participated in trainings and capacity building on genomics, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics and grant writing within and outside Nigeria. As part of my research successes, I discovered a new A/G SNP in the study of mirn125a as a biomarker in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility among Nigerian women. I have published many scientific articles. I belong to a number of professional bodies relevant to my research areas of interest.          

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Course Advisor, University of Lagos Biomedical Engineering Students 2017-Date
• Member, CCMAS curriculum review committee 2024
• Journal Reviewer, University of Lagos Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Journal 2023-Date
• Member, University of Lagos Faculty of Engineering Technical and Publications Committee 2024-Date
• Member, NUC accreditation Committee 2020-2022
• Member, University of Lagos Quality Assurance Committee 2023-Date
• Member, COREN accreditation committee 2025

Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge 

1. Adewunmi, O.O., Oladele, E.O., Gbenle, O.A., Taiwo, I.A. 2025. Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Cutting-Edge Techniques and Future Prospects. Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria. Vol. (2): 65-72.ISSN: 3027-1762.
2. Gbenle, O.A., Aleshin S. A., Ogungbemi S.I., Sholanke S.O., Ofoma O.N., Igwo-Ezikpe, M. N., Taiwo, I.A. 2024. Genetic Determinants of Female Infertility in Nigeria. University of Ibadan Law Journal Vol. 13.
3. Gbenle, O.A., Igwo-Ezikpe, M.N., Taiwo, I.A., Ikwuazom, O.O., Ofoma, O.N., Ayanshina, O.A, Akande, O.S.,Dosunmu, O.S. 2021.. Physiological, Endocronological and Environmental Determinants Female Infertility in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 29 (3&4).
4. Gbenle, O.A., Igwo-Ezikpe, M.N., Taiwo, I.A., Salami.F.O., Chukwunonso, C.F., Ofoma O.N., Onawoga, F.O. 2020. Analysis of Rs12976445 Variant In Mir125a And Female Infertility In Lagos, Nigeria. The FASEB Journal, 34 (S1):1-1. https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.09623
5. Gbenle, O.A Taiwo I.A Odeigah P.G.C., Ofoma, O.N. 2019. Genotoxic effect of a herbal mixture of Phyllantus amarus, Xylopica aethiopica and Sida cordifolia using Allium Assay. University of Lagos Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 6, 1&2.
6. Oloyo, S.C Nwaneri, A Gbenle, F. Ipinnimo, C. Mutswangwa, A.A. Osuntoki. 2019. Healthcare Technology Management. In Biomedical engineering for Africa. T.S. Douglas, Ed. Cape Town: University of Cape Town Libraries. 125-138.

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive, 

1. Adebayo Bello, Biological Sciences Unit, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
2. Dr Shobowale, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria

• Paul Faduola, Androcare Fertility Clinic, Shasha, Lagos

1. Dr Titilola Salisu, Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
2. Prof Uzoma Okafor, Department of Natural Sciences, Albany State University, Georgia, USA