Dr Oyesola Ojewunmi – Invited Speaker Series

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Dr Oyesola is a Research Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK. He earned a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, with distinction. Prior to joining LSHTM, Oyesola held a position as a Research Associate at King’s College London for three years, during which he spearheaded a groundbreaking genome-wide association study focusing on fetal haemoglobin in Nigerian patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Notably, his outstanding work earned him the Best Poster Presentation at the Haematology Away Day at King’s College London and the Best Oral Presentation at the London Genetics Network in 2022. His research journey has equipped him with diverse skills essential for advancing genetic studies. This spans from hands-on wet lab-based experiments to in-depth statistical-genetic analyses, covering genome-wide association testing, haplotype association analysis, fine mapping, and meta-analysis. Actively contributing to the academic community through teaching, his engagement with undergraduate and postgraduate students involves providing training and supervision, showcasing his commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers. In this speaker series, Oyesola will present his findings from his recent publication on "The genetic dissection of fetal haemoglobin persistence in sickle cell disease in Nigeria".