Dr Oyesola Ojewunmi
Dr. Oyesola Ojewunmi is a Senior Research Fellow in Genomics at the Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), UK. His current work uses advanced methods to address genetic heterogeneity in genome-wide association meta-analysis of diverse populations and fine-mapping, particularly in African populations. His research on sickle cell disease investigates genotype-phenotype correlations that integrate multi-omics datasets to unravel markers and pathways with biological and clinical relevance. Before this role, he worked as a Research Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
During his postdoctoral fellowship at King's College London, Dr. Oyesola Ojewunmi led a ground-breaking genome-wide association study of fetal haemoglobin in Nigerian individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. His exceptional contributions in this role resulted in well-deserved awards and distinctions.
Oyesola's research expertise spans hands-on wet lab-based experiments to statistical genetics. Furthermore, his commitment to the academic community is evident through his active involvement in teaching, where he imparts knowledge and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is also committed to building genomic capacity among young African scientists. He has published more than 20 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a Review Editor for Frontiers Haematology.