TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: OLUMIDE ADEBSIN

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER   SPECIALISATION: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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

Dynamic Lecturer with fifteen years of successful cell and molecular biology experience, with a bias for DNA forensics. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Highly motivated individual committed to hard work and intensive analysis. Flexible and polished Senior Research Associate promoting well-developed skills in cell culture and molecular biology. Detail-oriented Laboratory Manager highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment and facilities. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on laboratory operations and research success.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• President, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SEPTOM): 2023
• President The Guild of Cellular, Molecular Scientists and Practitioners: 2022
• Reviewer (Biological Sciences), Covenant Journal of Physical and Life Sciences (CJPL) Development. Covenant University, Nigeria: 2022
• Award of Recognition, 2021, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
• Award of Recognition, 2021, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria.
• Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge

1. Adebesin, O.A., Igwe, J.C., Martins, V.N., Ejuetueyin, O.E., Adesuyi, O.O. and Mokolo, N.N. 2024. Genotoxic Assessment of Oreochromis nilocticus and Coptodon guineensis Isolated from Two Heavy Metals Contaminated Rivers in Lagos State. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries. 21(2): 3002-3011.
2. Adebesin, O. A., Ejuetueyin, O. E., Mairiga, J. P. and Famakinwa, O. 2023. Genotoxic Assessment of Hydromethanolic Leaf Extract of Senna Alata and Senna Podocarpa on Spermhead Morphology of Albino Rats. Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences.  11 & 12: 37 – 43.
3. Adebesin, O.A., Adesoye, A.J., Fowora, M.A., Mairiga, J.P., Oluwafemi, D.A., Onykwere, P.C., Faustina, O.U., Dagunduro, E.T., Martins, V.N., Ejuetueyin, O.E., Ojo, S.G. 2023. Comparative Studies on Manual and Computational Techniques for Gel Electrophoresis Image Analysis. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. 9(3):178 – 188.
4. Adebesin, O.A., Mairiga, J.P., Utom-obong, A., Saanu, A.I., Martins, V.N., Ojo, S.G. 2023. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Crab Species from The University of Lagos. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences. 8(1):92-102.
5. Olumide Adedapo Adebesin, Oluwafemi Daniel Amusa, Oyenike A. Adeyemo, Faustina Uloma Onyeghasiri, Philomina Chidinma Onykewere, Oluwatobiloba Itunu, Adebayo, Anita Omolara Nwanna, Olwabusola Juliet Adebesin and Odinaka Iyk-Ezeala. 2022. Population Genetics and Forensic analysis of Five selected STRs in mini-populations of Nigerian Yorubas and Igbos. Journal of Scientific Research and Development. 21(2):52-64.

Collaborators/ Networks International inclusive

1. Mustapha Imam, CAMRET, Usmanu anfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria
2. Uzoma Okafor, Albany State University, USA

• James Mairiga, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

1. Muminah Fowora, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research
2. Gurcharan Rahi, Fayetteville State University, USA