Dr Oladipo Elijah Kolawole (Ph. d) is the principal investigator/ founder of Helix Biogen Institute, Nigeria. He is a vaccine/ diagnostic kits developer, molecular epidemiologist and Bioinformatician.
A few months back, he was on News Central TV to discuss the health concerns of Diphtheria in Nigeria, he spotlighted that Diphtheria is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae and it’s a vaccine preventable disease.
Helix Biogen is committed to the advancement of Life Science with the use of Technology.
Helix Biogen Institute services include;
1. Training and bioinformatics support for Molecular Biology, including analysis planning, computation, workshops, and research project resources.
2. Capacity building in AI application for microbial data analysis, aiding translational research.
3. Facilitation of molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology projects, encompassing techniques like molecular cloning, qPCR, culture, antimicrobial testing, and immunology-focused research.
Visit, services@helixbiogeninstitute.org or you can also contact,+2349130000370 or +2349130000390 to get more details about their services.
Dr Oladipo Elijah Kolawole attained his B.Tech degree in Microbiology, followed by an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology with a specialization in Virology, and a PhD in Microbiology with a focus on Medical Virology and Immunology, all from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Currently, Dr Oladipo Elijah Kolawole is the Head of Department of the Department of Microbiology at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. He is the team leader for the COVID-19 candidate vaccine that is on WHO draft landscape for all COVID-19 vaccine candidates. He also is recognized as an International Fellow of India Council of Medical Research/African Union-STRC and boasts a wealth of experience as a Chief Executive Officer in the research sector.
Dr Oladipo Elijah Kolawole has an impressive track record, having contributed 70 research articles to double-blind peer-reviewed national and international journals. He has also authored a book and presented 42 conference proceedings at both national and international gatherings, including conferences, symposiums, and workshops. With participation in 16 international events and 18 national ones, his commitment to the research field is evident.
He researches RNA viruses causing infectious diseases, studying transmission between species and using tools like molecular biology and bioinformatics to analyze host immune response, transmission dynamics, and genetic diversity of these viruses.
Dr Oladipo Elijah Kolawole, we appreciate the excellent work and impact you are making in the Life Science Industry in Nigeria.
We celebrate you!
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