TITLE: DR.

NAME: OLUWAYOMI OLUWATOYIN ADEYEMI

POSITION: LECTURER II

SPECIALISATION: PARASITOLOGY

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 with a focused interest in leveraging molecular biology and bioinformatics to investigate the epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases that impact both human and animal health. My work lies at the intersection of molecular parasitology and computational biology, with a commitment to developing data-driven strategies for managing parasitic infections of medical and veterinary importance.

Currently, my research centers on the molecular epidemiology of Eimeria species, the causative agents of coccidiosis in poultry. This economically significant disease poses a major challenge to global food security and animal welfare. Through the integration of molecular tools and bioinformatic analyses, I aim to better understand the genetic diversity, transmission dynamics, host-parasite interactions and drug resistance mechanisms of Eimeria parasites, with the goal of informing more effective control measures in poultry production systems. I am driven by the broader vision of applying multidisciplinary approaches to parasitology—bridging laboratory research with computational insights—to contribute to sustainable disease control and improved animal health outcomes.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

Selected Most Recent Publications  /Contributions to Knowledge

1. Adeyemi, O.O., Adekanmbi, A.E., Ezinna, H.C., Olusoga, E.D., Osunkoya, D.E., Adubi, T.O., Ajayi, J.N. and Ayoola, O.E. (2025). Risk factors associated with Eimeriainfections in ruminants traded at Kara market, Ogun State, Nigeria. PAN African Journal  of Life Sciences, 9(1): 369-375.
2. Adeyemi, O., Idowu, E.T., Akinsanya, B., Jatau, I.D. and Oladipo, T. (2024). Gastrointestinal Parasites and Associated Gut Pathology in Chickens Sold at Live-Bird Markets in Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria. Archives of Veterinary Medicine, 17(2): 39-58.
3. Jaramillo-Ortiz, J.M., Burrell, C., Adeyemi, O., Werling, D. and Blake, D.P. (2023). First detection and characterisation of Eimeria zariain European chickens. Veterinary Parasitology, 324, pp. 1-6.
4. Adeyemi, O.O., Quill, A., Morikone, M., Evans, L., Formoy, C., Idowu, E.T., Akinsanya, B., Jatau, I.D. and Blake, D.P. (2023). Exploring the genetic diversity of Eimeria acervulina: A Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) approach. Veterinary Parasitology, 322, pp. 1-8.
5. Adeyemi, O.O., Idowu, E.T., Akinsanya, B. and Jatau, I.D. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Poultry Farmers Regarding the Control of Chicken Coccidiosis in Lagos State, Nigeria. PAN African Journal of Life Sciences, 7(1): 561-571.

Collaborators/Networks (International inclusive)

1. Damer Paul Blake, Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom
2. Matthew A. Adeleke, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3. Isa Danladi Jatau, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria