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Work History
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OLUWOLE Olufunke Oluwakemi

OLUWOLE Olufunke Oluwakemi

Researcher
Ibadan,OY

Summary

Research Assistant in Animal Science supporting livestock breeding studies, data collection, and laboratory documentation. Contributes to swine breeding and genetics work by organizing research records, assisting with field observations, and maintaining study materials for ongoing experiments. Supports consistent research execution across academic and applied agricultural settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Research Fellow

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
10.2022 - Current
  • Led research projects on livestock genetics, enhancing breeding strategies and improving animal productivity.
  • Mentored junior researchers and students, fostering skill development in agricultural research techniques.
  • Presented research results at national conferences, promoting knowledge exchange within the agricultural community.
  • Secured funding through grant proposals, expanding research capabilities and project scopes within the program.
  • Regularly reviewed progress reports from team members, adjusting timelines and resources as needed to maintain project momentum.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application in ongoing research projects, ensuring cutting-edge approaches were utilized.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts for new researchers by conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications based on their experience level.
  • Presented talks at [the conferences, speaking about research topics of interest and related subjects.

Principal Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2022 - Current

Senior Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2016 - 01.2022

Research Fellow I (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2013 - 01.2016

Research Fellow II (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2010 - 01.2013

Junior Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2007 - 01.2010

Education

Ph.D. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife
12-2014

Master of Science - Animal Science (Animal Genetics And Breeding)

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
04.2001 -

M.Sc. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife
01-2005

B. Agric. - Soil Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife
01-1998

Skills

Swine breeding

Quantitative genetics

Genetic selection

Experimental design

Data analysis

Research project management

Scientific writing

Grant writing

Teaching & mentoring

Laboratory management

Affiliations

  • (i) Nigeria Society of Animal Production 2008
  • (ii) Genetic Society of Nigeria 2008
  • (iii) American Society of Animal Science 2013
  • (iv) Biosciences for East and Central Africa (BecA) Community of Pig 2017
  • (v) Society for Animal Reproduction and Improvement 2024
  • (vi) Genetics Society of West Africa 2024
  • (vii) Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Networks 2024
  • (viii) Animal Breeders and Geneticists Network Nigeria 2024

Other Distinctions and Awards with Dates

Scholarships: Nil, Fellowships:, (i) Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for Short Courses in Pig Breeding and Artificial Insemination, Aeres Training Center International, Barneveld, Netherlands (2013)., (ii) African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) (2013)., (iii) Advance Science Training Fellowship for AWARD (2013), (iv) Africa Bioscience Challenge Fund (ABCF) Research Fellowship (2014), (v) Africa Women in Agriculture and Research Development (AWARD) grant to attend as mentee and mentor for Leadership and Management Workshop held at Kampala, Uganda, June 17-23, 2013., (vi) Africa Women in Agriculture and Research development (AWARD) grant for Advance Science Training at BecA-ILRI hub, Nairobi, Kenya, 2015., (vii) Africa Women in Agriculture and Research Development (AWARD) grant as a visiting scientist for six months training and research in molecular biology and biotechnology in Advance Science Training at BecA-Ilri hub, Nairobi, Kenya, January 19th to October 23rd, 2015, (viii)Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Grant for Technology Innovation along pig value chain (Project LST 5) (2020)., (ix) Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Grant for Genetic Improvement of Pigs for enhanced and sustained productivity (2025).

PUBLICATIONS

  • Thesis/Dissertation
  • (i) Oluwole O. O. (1997) Particle Sizes Distribution of Araromi Soil. Unpublished B. Agric. Thesis, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • (ii) Oluwole O. O. (2005). Cytogenetic Characterization of Nigerian Indigenous Pig. Unpublished M.Sc. Thesis, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • (iii) Oluwole O.O. (2014) Morphometric, Haematological and DNA Studies of Nigerian Indigenous Pigs, its Hybrid and Backcross in an African Swine Fever-Prone Environment. Unpublished PhD. Thesis, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  • Books and Monographs:
  • Authored:
  • I. Oluwole O. O., Olorungbounmi T. O., Boladuro B.A., Omodewu I., Tiamiyu A. K., Sorunke A. O., Oladele-Bukola M. O. and Fagbiyie B. O. (2020). Detection of Estrus in Pig (1). ISBN: 978-978-5452-3-2-7.
  • Published Journal Articles
  • (i) Oluwole, O.O. and Omitogun, O.G. (2009). Cytogenetic Characterization of Nigerian Indigenous Pig. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8 (18): 4696-4701. (Nigeria).
  • (ii) Adeshinwa, A.O.K., Omojola, B., Adesina, M.A., Obi, O.O. and Oluwole, O. (2010). Rice Mill By-product (RMBP) with or without Allzyme SSF Supplementation as a Substitute for Wheat Bran in Diets of Finishing Pigs. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science, 5 (1): 24-30. (Ghana).
  • (iii) Adeshinwa, A.O.K., Obi, O.O., Makanjuola, B.A., Oluwole, O.O. and Adesina, M.A. (2011). Growing Pigs Fed Cassava Peel Based Diet Supplemented with or without Farmzyme 3000 Proenz: Effect on Growth, Carcass and Blood Parameters. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (14): 2791-2796. (Nigeria).
  • (iv) Oluwole, O.O., Tiamiyu, A.K., Olorungbounmi, T.O. and Adesehinwa, A.O.K. (2012). Estimates of Milk Production and Correlation with Linear Body Measurements of Piglets from Nigerian Indigenous Pigs (NIP), Exotic and the Crossbred Sows. Global Advanced Research Journal of Agricultural Science, 1 (6): 123-126. (Nigeria).
  • (v) Oluwole, O.O. and Omitogun, G.O. (2014). Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of ASFV Infection in Nigerian Indigenous Pig. American Journal of Molecular Biology, 4:159-162. (United States of America).
  • (vi) Oluwole, O.O., Tiamiyu, A.K, Olorungbounmi, T.O., Oladele- Bukola, M. O. and Akintoye, N.A. (2014). Pre-Weaning Growth Traits in Nigerian Indigenous Pig Crossbreds. Agricultural Sciences, 5 (10): 891-896. (United States of America).
  • (vii) Ewuola, E.O., Boladuro, B.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Oluwole, O.O., Tiamiyu. A.K., Omole, A.J., Oladele-Bukola, M.O. and Adesehinwa, A.O.K. (2014). Physiological Response of Four Exotic Breeds of Boar to Humid Tropical Environment. Tropical Animal Production Investigations, 17 (1): 81-84. (Nigeria).
  • (viii) Oluwole, O.O. and Omitogun, G.O. (2015). Phenotypic Evaluation of Nigerian Indigenous Pigs (NIP), Its Hybrid and Backcross for Litter and Reproductive Traits during Dry and Wet Season. International Journal of Innovative Agriculture and Biology Research, 3 (4): 11-18. (Nigeria).
  • (ix) Oluwole, O.O. and Omitogun, G.O. (2016). Haematological Traits of Nigerian Indigenous Pig and Its Hybrid (50% Large White × 50 NIP) at Post Weaning Ages. American Journal of Molecular Biology, 6: 45-52. (United States of America).
  • (x) Oluwole, O.O. and Omitogun, G.O. (2016). Post Weaning Morphology and Growth Traits of Nigerian Indigenous Pig and Crossbred Pigs. International Journal of Innovative Agriculture and Biology Research, 4 (1): 1-17. (Nigeria).
  • (xi) Adeola, A.C., Oluwole, O.O., Oladele, B.M., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Boladuro, B., Olaogun, S.C., Nneji, L.M., Sanke, O.J., Dawuda, P.M., Omitogun, O.G., Frantz, L., Murphy, R.W., Xie, H.B., Peng, M.S. and Zhang, Y.P. (2017). Analysis of the Genetic Variation in Mitochondrial DNA, Y-Chromosome Sequences and MC1R Sheds Light on the Ancestry of Nigerian Indigenous Pigs. Genetics Selection Evolution, 49 (52)1-5. (United Kingdom).
  • (xii) Adesehinwa, A.O.K., Oluwole, O.O., Saka, J.O. and Olaseinde, T.O. (2017). Growth Performance, Blood Parameters and Return on Investment of Growing Weaner Pigs of Nigerian Indigenous Pig (NIP), Exotic (Large White x Landrace) and Hybrid (F1 Crossbred of NIP x Exotic) Origins under Intensive Management System. Nigerian Journal of Genetics, 31 (1): 42-47. (Nigeria).
  • (xiii) Oluwole, O.O. (2017). Genomics Analysis of Gene S100A8 of Pig and Its Protein Prescription. Nigerian Journal of Genetics, 31(1): 195-201. (Nigeria).
  • (xiv) Oluwole, O.O. (2018). Computational Genomics of RELA Gene of Pig and Its Protein Prescription. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 45 (1): 9-17. (Nigeria).
  • (xv) Oluwole, O.O., Olupona, A.O., Tiamiyu, A.K., Oladele, M.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Boladuro, B.A., Adeduro, P.A. and Omodewu, I. (2019). Comparative Genomic Variation in Porcine Species could lead to Species-Specific Responses to ASF. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 21 (1): 87-95. (Nigeria).
  • (xvi) Oluwole, O.O. (2019). Computational Molecular Analysis of the 5 Candidate Genes of Suidae Family Related to African Swine Fever Occurrence. Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology, 5(2): 1-7. (India).
  • (xvii) Oluwole, O.O., Sorunke, A.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Alonge, M.A., Abiola, S., Tiamiyu, A.K., Boladuro, B.A., Oladele, M.O. and Omodewu, I. (2019). Molecular Identification and Genetic Distance between ANPEP Gene of Pig and other Mammals. Nigerian Journal of Genetics. 33 (1): 117-121. (Nigeria).
  • (xviii) Oluwole, O.O., Shrunke, A.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Omodewu, I.A., Oladele, M.O., Boladuro, B.A. and Tiamiyu, A.K. (2019). Genomics Analysis of POUF1 Gene of Pig and Its Protein Prescription. Nigerian Journal of Genetics. 33 (1): 122-128. (Nigeria).
  • (xix) Oluwole, O.O., Bayene, D., Okoth, E., Roger, P. and Omitogun, G.O. (2019). Comparative Genomics of Swine Leukocyte Antigen Class I of Nigerian and Kenyan Pigs. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. 46 (3): 35-38. (Nigeria).
  • (xx) Sorunke, A.O., Oluwole, O.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Boladuro, B.A., Omodewu, I., Oladele, M.O., Tiamiyu, A.K., Alonge, M.A. and Abiola, S. (2020). Effect of Maxigrain on Phosphorus Absorption, Fibre and Nutrient Digestibility of Growing Pigs. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 21: 88-94. (Nigeria).
  • (xxi) Olorungbounmi, T.O., Oluwole, O.O., Oladele-Bukola, M.O., Boladuro, B.A., Omodewu, I.A., Omodele, T., Alaba, O.A., Adelakun, O.J. and Taiwo, S.T. (2020). Evaluation of the Awareness of Pig Farmers to Artificial Insemination as a Breeding Tool in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, 21: 114-119. (Nigeria).
  • (xxii) Oluwole, O.O., Omodewu, I.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Boladuro, B.A., Oladele-Bukola, M.O., Tiamiyu A.K. and Sorunke A.O. (2021). Computational Molecular Analysis of the Sequences of ESR Gene of Pig and other Mammalian Species. Nigerian Journal of Genetics, 35(2): 110-120. (Nigeria).
  • (xxiii) Xie, H., Yan, C., Adeola, A.C., Wang, K., Huang, C., Xu, M., Qiu, Q., Yin, X., Fan, C., Ma, Y., Yin, T., Gao, Y., Deng, J., Okeyoyin, A.O., Oluwole O.O., Omotosho, O., Okoro, V.M.O., Omitogun, O.G., Dawuda, P.M., Olaogun, S.C., Nneji, L.M., Ayoola, A.O., Sanke, O.J., Luka, P.D., Okoth, E., Lekolool, I., Mijele, D., Bishop, R.P., Han, J., Wang, W., Peng, M. and Zhang, Y. (2022). African Suid Genomes Provide Insights into the Local Adaptation to Diverse African Environments. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 39 (12): 1-18. (United States of America).
  • (xxiv) Oluwole, O.O., Okoth, E., Adeola, A.C. and Ogugo, M. (2022). Genetic Variation and Phylogenetic Relationships of Nigerian Indigenous and Commercial Pigs in Southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment, 11 (2): 19-26. (Nigeria).
  • (xxv) Adeola, A.C, Luka, P.D, Jiang, X.X, Cai, Z.F, Oluwole, O.O., Shi, X., Oladele B.M, Olorungbounmi, T.O, Boladuro, B., Omotosho, O., Okoro, V.M.O., Dawuda, P.M., Olaogun, S.C., Sanke, O.J., Xie, H.B., Bishop, R.P., Han, J., Li, J., Zhang, Y.P. and Peng, M.S. (2023). Target Capture Sequencing for the First Nigerian Genotype I ASFV genome. Microbial Genomics, 9:001069. (United Kingdom).
  • (xxvi) Oluwole, O., Okoth, E., Adeola, A.C. and Moses O. (2023). Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Nigerian Indigenous Pigs in Southwestern Environment of Nigeria Using Microsatellite Loci. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, 25 (2): 12-20. (Nigeria).
  • (xxvii) Oluwole, O.O., Okoth, E. and Ajayi, A. (2023). Investigation of Microsatellite Markers in Genetic Identification of Breeds in Untagged White Skinned Pig Populations. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, 24(1): 85-92. (Nigeria).
  • (xxviii) Oluwole, O.O., Sorunke, A.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Tiamiyu, A.K., Boladuro, B.A., Omodewu, I., Olupona, A.O., Oladele-Bukola, M.O. and Bolaji, A. (2023). Genomics Analysis of Calpain-3 Gene of Pig and Its Protein Prescription. African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment. 12 (1): 1-5. (Nigeria).
  • (xxix) Oluwole, O.O., Sorunke, A.O., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olufajo, I.T., Olajire, F.O., Bolaji, A.A., Omodewu, I.A., Oladele-Bukola, M.O., Boladuro, B.A., Tiamiyu A.K., Olalere, M.O. and Dunmade, A.S. (2024). Phenotypic Traits Analysis of Growing Pigs Fed with Mutizyme and Molecular Identification of α Amylase Gene Using Bioinformatics. African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment, 13 (1): 1-11. (Nigeria).
  • (xxx) Oyegbami, A., Idowu, A.B., Oluwole, O.O. and Omodewu, I.A. (2024). Knowledge and Economic Loss of Pig Farmers to African Swine-Fever (ASF) in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 28 (10): 3245-3252. (Nigeria).
  • (xxxi) Oluwole, O.O., Ajayi, B.A., Makanjuola, B.A., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Oladele, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O., Bolaji, A.A., Olorungbounmi, T.O., Olalere, M.O. and Dunmade, A.S. (2024). Identification, Structure and Phylogenetic Tree Progression of Mucin-4 Gene in Pig and Other Mammals Using Avian as Out-Group. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 28 (11): 3513-3518. (Nigeria).
  • (xxxii) Oluwole, O.O., Adeola, A.C. Olalere, M.O., Oladejo, O.A., Tiamiyu, A.K., Bolaji, A.A., Boladuro, B. and Olorungbounmi, T.O. (2025). Characterization, Prediction and Analysis of Cytosine Phospho Guanine Islands Genes Related to African Swine Fever Resistance in Pigs. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 29 (4): 1149-1158. (Nigeria).
  • (xxxiii) Omodewu, I.A., Oluwole, O.O., Idowu, A.B., Oyegbami, A., Bolaji, A. (2025). Pig Management and Biosecurity Measures against African Swine-Fever (ASF) Disease: After the Outbreak in Lagos State. Aceh Journal of Animal Science, 10 (2): 51-56. (Indonesia).
  • (xxxiv) Odongo, L.A., Adeola, A.C., Msalya, G.M., Olaniyan, O.F., Njuki, R.N., Mauk, D.H., Ndiema, E.K., Cai, Z.F., Yin, T.T., Fu, Y., Liu, X., Zhao, S., Djagoun, C.A.M.S., Luka, P.D., Wanzie, N.K., Niba, G., Oluwole, O.O., Olaogun, S.C., Omotosho, O., Sanke, O.J., Xie, H.B., Agwanda, B., Mwacharo, J.M., Bishop, R.P., Han, J.L., Peng, M.S., and Zhang, Y.P. (2026). Integrated Mitogenome and Y Chromosome Analysis Untangles the Complex Origin of African pig. iScience. 29: 114-252. (United States of America).
  • (xxxv) Olorungbounmi, T.O., Popoola, Y.A., Oladele-Bukola, M.O., Olalere, M.O., Adedotun, A.O., Olatundun, B.E., Ajayi, S.R., Ajayi, O.T., Owosibo, A.O., Oludolapo, A.B., Oluwole, O.O. and Omole, A.I. (2026). Thermoregulatory Responses and Morphometric Characteristics of Cane Rats (Thryonomys swinderianus) Fed Graded Levels of Elephant Grass and Concentrate Diets. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 14(02), 43-50. (United Kingdom).
  • (xxxvi) Popoola Y.A., Olorungbounmi T.O., Idowu A.B., Adedotun A.O., Olalere M.O, Olatunde B.E, Onuoha C.H., Oluwole O.O. (2026). Influence of Varying Elephant Grass concentrate Ratio on Growth Indices, Respiratory Rates and Feed Cost of Cane Rats (Thrynomys Swindarianus). American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. 14(1). (United State of America).
  • Edited Conference Proceedings
  • Refereed:
  • (xxxvii). Ewuola E. O., Boladuro, B. A., Oluwole O. O., Olorungbounmi T. O., Tiamiyu, A. K., Omole, A. J., Oladele-Bukola M. O. and Adesehinwa A. O. K. (2015). Comparative Study of Quality and Antioxidant Activity of Semen in Some Exotic Breeds of Pigs in Humid Tropical Environment. In Obi et al. (Eds). Climate change and livestock Development. Proceedings 19th Biennial Ghana Society of Animal Production. Pp. 156-164. (Ghana).
  • (xxxv). Oluwole O., Roger P., Okoth E., and Omitogun G. O. (2016). Assessment of The Quality of Genomic DNA Extracted from Pig blood Spot on FTA Cards. In Ansah et al. (Eds). Climate SMART Animal Husbandry Systems; Key to improving Animal Production. Proceedings of 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association. Pp. 221-225. (Ghana).
  • (xxxvi). Oluwole O. O., Bayene D., Roger P., Okoth E. and Omitogun G. O. (2016). Comparative Genomics of Swine Leukocyte Antigen Class II Exons 2 and 3 of Pigs from Nigeria. Proceedings of 33rd Biennial Conference of the Ghana Animal Science Association. Pp. 289-293. (Ghana).
  • (xxxvii). Olorungbounmi T.O., Popoola Y.A., Oluwole O.O. and Dumade A.S. (2024). Physiological Responses of Cane Rats Sourced FromThree West African Countries During the Wet Season in Humid Tropical Environment. Proceeding of the 49th Conference of the Nigeria Society for Animal Production. 24-27, March ,2024, Held at University of Ibadan. Nigeria
  • (xxxviii). Oluwole O.O., O.A. Oladejo, A.A. Bolaji, M.O. Oladele-Bukola, B.A Makanjuola, B.A. Boladuro, M.O Olalere and T.O. Olorungbounmi (2025). mRNA Vaccine: A Genetic tool to Improve Livestock Production. In Yakubu et al. (Eds). Exploring The Transformations In Animal Agriculture For Food Security, Wealth Creation and Economic Growth Nigerian Society of Animal Production 2025 Conference Proceedings 50th Conference, Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 16-20 March, 2025, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria. (Nigeria).
  • Non-Refereed: Nil
  • Technical Reports: Blood culture and Pig Chromosomes characterization
  • Papers and Works in Progress:
  • I. Design of multiepitope subunit vaccine against ASF disease using immunoforamtic frame work: Prevaccine evaluation
  • Ii. Molecular investigation on Swine Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) of Southwestern Nigerian Pigs.
  • Iii. Molecular Genotyping of Kenyan and Nigerian pigs
  • Iv. Important Factors that Determine Breeding Structure in Pigs
  • V. Breed Survivability and Management Practices aftermath of ASF attack in Lagos State Local Government
  • CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES
  • Conferences:
  • (i) 32nd Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association held at Accra, Ghana. 23rd to 24th August, 2012.
  • (ii) 39th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal production held at Babcock University, Ilishan. Ogun State, Nigeria. 16-19th March, 2014.
  • (iii) 43rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. 20th-24th March, 2016.
  • (iv) Dairy Summit, held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. 9th to 13th June, 2017.
  • (v) Pig and Feed Summit organized by Netherland Fellowship Alumni, held at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. 17-19th June, 2019.
  • (vi) Dairy Summit organized by Netherland Fellowship Alumni, held at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Okooba, Agege, Lagos. 23rd to 26th September, 2019.
  • (vii) 49th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. 25-27th March, 2024.
  • (viii) First Maiden Conference of Society of Animal Reproductive Improvement, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria. 27th March, 2024.
  • Workshops:
  • (i) Pig Breeding and Artificial Insemination, Sponsored by Netherlands Fellowship Programme, Barneveld, Netherlands. 7th January to 2nd February, 2013.
  • (ii) Africa Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Mentoring Orientation Workshop. Kampala, Uganda. 25th-28th March, 2013.
  • (iii) Africa Women in Agriculture and Research Development (AWARD) Science Writing, Presentation and Communication Skills Course, Kampala, Uganda. 17th-23rd June, 2013.
  • (iv) Training on Semen Processing, Boar Training and Installation of Artificial Insemination Equipment at Ikenne House Station. 23rd to 24th September, 2013.
  • (v) Africa women in Agriculture and Research Development (AWARD) West Africa Monitoring Progress, Accra, Ghana. 30th September to 3rd October, 2013.
  • (vi) Africa women in Agriculture and Research Development (AWARD) Proposal Writing Skills Course, Kampala, Uganda. 17th-23rd April, 2013.
  • (vii) Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA) for Advance Science Training Fellowship of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), Nairobi, Kenya. 19th January to 23rd October, 2015.
  • (viii) Molecular Breeding and Genetics Training Workshop. Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, Nairobi, Kenya. 5-9th June, 2015.
  • (ix) Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics Training Workshop. Biosciences eastern and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, Nairobi, Kenya. 7-18th September, 2015.
  • (x) Training in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. African Biosciences Training Institute, Biosciences Training Workshop. Ibadan. 27 June–16th July, 2016.
  • (xi) Bioinformatics and Protein prediction Training, Organized by BRIDGE-NIGERIA (Biotechnology Research Innovations for the Development, Growth and Empowerment of Nigerians) at Computer Center, Faculty of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. 9-13th January, 2017.
  • (xii) Bioinformatics and Protein prediction Training, organized by African Biosciences Limited (ABL), Ibadan. 15-13th March, 2018.
  • (xiii) Tailor-Made Training Course: Innovation and Sustainable Technology Transfer on Pig Artificial Insemination and Capacity Building, Jointly organized by Aeres Training Centre International Barneveld, The Netherlands. A two-weeks training at the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor plantation, Ibadan. Nigeria. 5-20th October, 2020.
  • (xiv) Two Weeks Training (Virtual) on Basic Molecular Genomics and Bioinformatics Organized by Omics. August, 2023.
  • (xv) Two Days Training (Virtual) on Genome Data Management, Organized by Helix Biogen Institute on the 13th-21st September, 2024
  • (xvi) Two Days Virtual Training on Immunoinformatics Computational Immunology. 6-7th January, 2025.
  • (xvii) Four Days Virtual Training on Next Generation Sequencing Analysis. 15-18th January, 2025.
  • (xviii) Four Days Virtual Training on Whole Genome Analysis Sequencing. 19th-22nd February, 2025.
  • (xix) Two days meeting on Strategic Interest Research Group Meeting (SIRGM) on Livestock Genetic Improvement. Organized by Centre for Genomics Research and Innovation African Animal Breeding Network, International Livestock Research Institute and National Biotechnology Development Agency. Held at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Conference Center, Ibadan. 11-12th September, 2025.
  • CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
  • (i) Genetic Improvement of Nigerian Indigenous Pig
  • (ii) Design of Multiepitope Subunit Vaccine Against African Swine Fever (ASF) Disease Using Immunoinformatic Frame Work: Prevaccine Evaluation
  • (iii) Molecular Investigation on Swine Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) of Southwestern Nigerian Pigs
  • (iv) Use of Morphological Signs for Farmers to Ease Detection of Estrus in Pigs.
  • (v) Molecular Genotyping of NIP and Kenya Pigs.
  • (vi) Genetic Improvement of Muturu Cattle.
  • (vii) Genetic improvement of snails

Timeline

Principal Research Fellow

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
10.2022 - Current

Principal Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2022 - Current

Senior Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2016 - 01.2022

Research Fellow I (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2013 - 01.2016

Research Fellow II (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2010 - 01.2013

Junior Research Fellow (Swine Breeding and Genetics)

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Livestock Improvement Programme
01.2007 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Animal Science (Animal Genetics And Breeding)

Obafemi Awolowo University
04.2001 -

Ph.D. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University

M.Sc. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University

B. Agric. - Soil Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
OLUWOLE Olufunke OluwakemiResearcher