Akinwale John Faniyi

I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist, researcher, and programme professional with experience in infectious disease research, laboratory science, public health, and research management. My interests include antimicrobial resistance, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, zoonotic diseases, and One Health. I have experience in laboratory diagnostics, research methodology, data analysis, scientific writing, project coordination, and research capacity building.

I am passionate about using research, data, and innovation to contribute to improved health outcomes and strengthen scientific capacity in Africa.

Research Laboratory Scientist – International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria (IFAIN), Abuja

Conduct research and laboratory activities in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics, and One Health. Contribute to research projects, laboratory testing, data management, scientific writing, and research dissemination.

Research Director – Global Health Insights and Education (GHIE), Ghana

Lead and coordinate research activities, support research development and scientific publications, and contribute to capacity-building initiatives in health research and education.

Programme Manager – SmartSciFrika

Coordinate scientific and capacity-building programmes, research training, community engagement, and collaborative projects. Support project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and scientific communication.

Associate Reviewer – Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Contribute to peer review of scientific manuscripts, providing critical assessment of research methodology, scientific quality, interpretation, and reporting.

Editorial Board Member – Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology Journal

Support the peer-review and editorial process and contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of published research.

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Specialization: Chemical Pathology

Class: Second Class Upper

Professional Training and Certifications

• Executive Diploma in International Healthcare Administration
• Fellowship in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Health Literacy and Leadership Training
• Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI)
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Training
• SPSS and Research Data Analysis Training
• ISO 15189 Laboratory Quality Management Experience