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Adekunle Sanyaolu, PhD

  • Chair of Microbiology
  • Professor

Biography

Dr. Sanyaolu is a distinguished medical microbiologist whose career spans public health, clinical practice, and education. With deep expertise in communicable diseases, particularly infectious and tropical diseases, he brings a wealth of knowledge in clinical and public health microbiology.

Dr. Sanyaolu holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and has enriched his expertise through diverse roles in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. His contributions to global healthcare include epidemiological surveillance, outbreak investigations, and infectious disease prevention, making him a vital asset in advancing public health initiatives.

Dr. Sanyaolu’s commitment to education and research continues to inspire future healthcare professionals while addressing critical challenges in disease control and prevention.

Education & Training

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, College of Public Health, University of South Florida (2006)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology (Ph.D.), College of Medicine, University of Lagos (2000)
  • Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (M.Sc.), College of Medicine, University of Lagos (1992)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (B.Sc. Hons.), Faculty of Science, University of Lagos (1989)

Awards & Honors

  • Nominated for the commonwealth awards for action on HIV/AIDS (UNILAG, 2000).
  • ASCP 2016 Best International Poster Winner and Finalists Award.
  • Foundation Travel Grant award for ASCP 2018 annual conference in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Guerrant International Awards; IDSA (USA) Abstract, 2020

Research Interests

My research interest is focused on the study of epidemiology, diagnosis, immunology, molecular, host-pathogen interaction, and control of communicable diseases of clinical and public health significance. Over the years, I have been involved in studies on endemic tropical and emerging communicable diseases like Malaria, HIV / AIDS, and opportunistic parasitic infections, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Tuberculosis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, Schistosomiasis and Helminthic infection in school children.

More recently, the sudden emergence, ceaseless human-to-human transmission, and rapid spread of Sars-Cov-2, the causative agent of the Covid-19 has led to continuous global pandemicity of the diseases. My research is currently focused on the disease.

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