Dr Ayodeji Olayanju
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences
- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Penrhyn Road
Senior Lecturer
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
In 2016, I earned a PhD from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Prior to my doctoral studies, I completed both a masters and a bachelors degree in the field of haematology and blood transfusion science.
With nearly two decades of multifaceted experience, my career has encompassed research, laboratory and clinical practice, academic support, and administrative roles. I currently lead research projects investigating the role of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in Sickle Cell Disease.
In addition to teaching and research activities, I worked as senior / consultant biomedical scientist in Africa before joining Kingston University in 2023. I am currently registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a biomedical scientist.
I am a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS), West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (FWAPCMLS), Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (FMLSCN) and active member of numerous professional organizations including the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT). My interests lie in community engagement and applied research, particularly in the areas of blood transfusion, sickle cell disease, and related haematological disorders.
Qualifications
- PhD
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Master of Science in Haematology
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology and BGS)
Domains
Modules:
- FX3002 – Foundation Project - Based Learning
- LS4003 – Scientific and Laboratory Skills
- LS5022 – Research Methods and Skills
- LS5008 – Infection and Immunity
- LS6014 - Project (Bioscience)
- LS6037 - Clinical Biochemistry and Blood Science
- LS6040 – Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
- LS6006 – Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology
- LS7005 – Anaemia, Haemostasis and Blood Transfusion
- LS7006 – Haematological Malignancy
- LS7001 – Research Techniques and Experimental Design (core for MSc Biomedical Science)
- LS7002- Immunology and Biology of Disease
Courses taught
Current interests
- Alloimmunization, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in multiply transfused sickle cell disease patients following vaso occlusive crises
- Invitro activity of Sorghum bicolar, Phyllanthus amarus, U. afzelii, Securidaca longipedunculata, Momordica charantia, Dalium guineense and other medicinal plants on Sickle cell lines.
- Barriers to blood donor recruitment in minority ethnic populations
Qualifications
- PhD Hematology
- FWAPCMLS (Blood Transfusion Science)
- FMLSCN (Hematology)
- Msc (Hematology)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Hons) - Hematology & BGS
Specialisms
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
Qualifications and expertise
- Fellow of the Higher Education Authority
Professional and scholarly affiliations
- Fellow of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
- Fellow of the institute of Biomedical Science
- Member of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of the Nigeria Society for Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NSHBT)
- Member of the Hematology and Blood Transfusion Scientists Society of Nigeria
- Member of the African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)
- Member of the African Society of Blood Transfusion (AfSBT)
- Member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN)
- Member of the International Association of Public Health Logisticians
- 2024 - present: module leader - LS7002 "Research Techniques and Scientific Communication"