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Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Conference

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Day two | 3 June 2025

10:15

Opening remarks

Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Director, Global Health and Infectious Diseases Centre, Nasarawa State University

10:30

Session 1

The Future of Vaccinology: Trends and Prospects: Evaluating New and Emerging Vaccines

Keynote: Prof. Oyewale Tomori, Professor of Virology and Technical Chair COVID-19 Vaccine, World Health Organisation (WHO), Oyo, Nigeria

Moderator: Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Panelists:

Prof Olatunji Matthew Kolawole

Professor of Medical Virology and Director, Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, University of Ilorin

Prof Y.B. Ngwai

Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Nasarawa State University

11:30

Q & A

11:45

Session 2

Combating Infectious Diseases through Mucosal Immunity

Moderator: Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Speaker

Prof Olatunji Matthew Kolawole

Professor of Medical Virology and Director, Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, University of Ilorin

Panellists

Abiodun Ogunniyi

Infection Prevention and Control Expert, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Rotimi Dada

Medical Laboratory Scientist and Lecturer, Bowen University

12:45

Q & A

13:00

Lunch break | Exhibition visit

14:30

Session 3

The Future of Vaccinology: Trends and Prospects

Moderator: Prof. Olatunji Matthew Kolawole

Speaker

Prof Y.B. Ngwai

Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Nasarawa State University

Panellists

Dr. Francisca Obiageri Nwaokorie

Medical Microbiologist and Lecturer, University of Lagos

Dr. Veronica Nnenna Victor Enya

Deputy Director (Laboratory Services), Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

15:30

Q & A

15:45

Session 4

Role of Public Health Policy in Vaccine Uptake

Moderator: Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Speaker

Abiodun Ogunniyi

Infection Prevention and Control Expert, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Panellists

Dr. Donald I. Ofili

Director and Deputy Registrar, MLSCN Accreditation Service, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Chair, West Africa Regional Technical Working Group on Biosafety and Biosecurity Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Elochukwu Adibo

National President, Guild of Private Medical Laboratory Directors of Nigeria; MD/CEO, EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Center, Festac

Dr. Aminu Suleiman

Associate Director Laboratory Services, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), USA Embassy

Scientific Chair

Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Director, Global Health and Infectious Diseases Centre, Nasarawa State University

Speakers Faculty

Abiodun Ogunniyi

Infection Prevention and Control Expert, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Akyala Ishaku

Director, Global Health and Infectious Diseases Centre, Nasarawa State University

Dr. Aminu Suleiman

Associate Director Laboratory Services, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), USA Embassy

Dr. Donald I. Ofili

Dr. Elochukwu Adibo

National President, Guild of Private Medical Laboratory Directors of Nigeria; MD/CEO, EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Center, Festac

Dr. Francisca Obiageri Nwaokorie

Medical Microbiologist and Lecturer, University of Lagos

Prof Olatunji Matthew Kolawole

Professor of Medical Virology and Director, Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, University of Ilorin

Prof Oyewale Tomori

Professor of Virology and Technical Chair COVID-19 Vaccine, World Health Organisation (WHO)

Rotimi Dada

Medical Laboratory Scientist and Lecturer, Bowen University

Dr. Veronica Nnenna Victor Enya

Deputy Director (Laboratory Services), Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Prof Y.B. Ngwai

Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Nasarawa State University

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Monday, 2 June: 10am - 5pm

Tuesday, 3 June: 10am - 5pm

Wednesday, 4 June: 10am - 4pm

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