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TEAM
Guiding a Vision for Genomic Excellence in Africa
At the Consortium of Genomics Students and Young Researchers in Africa (CoGSAYR), we are led by a passionate and diverse team of young scientists, mentors and advocates who are committed to transforming the future of genomics and bioinformatics across the continent.
Our leadership reflects our core values — collaboration, innovation, equity, and excellence. Together, we work to inspire, empower, and equip the next generation of African genomic researchers.
Executive Team
Dr. Gladys Zugwai Ibrahim
Founder/Executive Director
Ridwanullah Abdullateef
Deputy Executive Director
Dr. Abhulimen Enahoro
Administrative Officer
Flora Oladipupo
Membership Coordinator
Toluwani Badejo
Communications Officer
Sabo Salim
Public Relations Officer
Ngonidzashe Zimbwa
Design and Branding Officer
Interest Group Leads
Denis James Opiyo
Cancer Genomics A
Dr. Abdulqudus Akintola
Cancer Genomics B
Choja Macarthy
Epigenomics A
Lois Afia Agbemavi-Kudufia
Epigenomics B
Dr. Farida Brimmo
Infectious Disease Genomics A
Samuel Adu-Poku
Infectious Disease Genomics B
Bolanle Akanbi-Hakeem
Global Health Genomics A
Rajiv Yussuf Ali 
Global Health Genomics B
Dr. Rachel Dada
Neurogenomics A
Oluwapelumi Solagbade
Neurogenomics B
Faculty Advisers
Professor Segun Fatumo
Professor of Genomic Diversity, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Professor Nicola Mulder
Professor of Computational Biology, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Onikepe Folarin
Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria; Deputy Director, Institute of Global Health (IGH, formerly ACEGID)
Dr. Jennifer Marquez
Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Piedmont Healthcare, US; Chief Pharmacogenomics Officer, Antares Genomics, South Africa
COGSAYR
Contact
cogsayrafrica@gmail.com
University College Hospital, Ibadan
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