Emmanuel Ohaekenyem

Emmanuel C. Ohaekenyem, an early-career researcher and Lecturer in Chemical Biology and Bioinorganic Chemistry, combines expertise in synthesis, molecular biology, and computational drug design to address global health challenges. His research spans anticancer therapies, viral diseases, and drug discovery, with a focus on developing innovative drugs. Emmanuel’s dedication to research excellence has earned him prestigious honors, including a First-Class Honors Award, the Queen Elizabeth Award, and the AGNES-Research Mobility Fund. Passionate about education, mentorship and community engagement, Emmanuel has inspired first-class graduates and fostered impactful research collaborations. Committed to translational research, he seeks to advance therapeutic strategies for cancer and viral diseases, foster interdisciplinary collaborations and promote awareness of infectious and non-communicable diseases globally, contributing to innovation in global health.