Dr. Jumoke Soyemi’s led Research Team battled researchers from other institutions nationwide to obtain the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) award from the highly sought-after grant program. Her outstanding work to advance research alongside innovation in bioinformatics artificial intelligence and software development received this prestigious recognition.
The Rift supports TETFund-established NRF grants which function to assist scholars from academia who exhibit exceptional research capabilities. Dr Soyemi proved herself a winner of NRF funding through her exceptional work and dedication to creating real-world solutions which help develop Nigeria’s educational and healthcare infrastructure. The research grant stands as one of the most challenging funds researchers can acquire because it supports projects that develop high-quality research for national development.
Dr. Soyemi led research titled ‘Identification of Novel Biomarkers and Development of a “Population-Specific” Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit for Diagnosis of Malaria Subtypes in Nigeria’ aims to foster collaboration among academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies in solving Malaria issue which is a global concern to the world and particularly to Africa. By integrating the latest advancements in technology into academic curricula, she hopes to inspire the next generation of researchers and innovators to tackle pressing national challenges.
The success in securing the NRF award demonstrates not only her exceptional expertise but a testament to Dr Soyemi’s role as a leader in her field, and it will undoubtedly help her continue to push the boundaries of research and innovation, with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s future.
