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Dr. Olalere Shittu

Dr. Olalere Shittu

Lecturer I
Zoology
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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I, Olalere Shittu, is an Applied Parasitologist, a Lecturer I in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Undergraduate Seminar Coordinator (2015 – 2017) and is a researcher in Molecular Biology with a vast interest in epidemiology, diagnostic techniques, immunology and Biochemistry of Parasites, Malariology and Gastroenterology. I have published my findings in many local, national and international Journals. I am currently working on Proteomics and Genomics of malaria causing parasites with a view to contribute to the global malaria elimination efforts by the World Health Organization. I have successfully supervised more than 60 undergraduate project students’ since joining the services of the Department in 2014.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. Hons Biology
  • PGD Computer Science
  • MBA
  • M.Sc. Zoology
  • Ph.D. Applied Parasitology

Professional Affiliations

  • Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria
  • Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Instiitute, Bloomberg, USA
  • Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, Yaba

Teaching & Research Areas

Applied Parasitology; Epidemiology; Malariology; Entomology; Immunoparasitology; Molecular Diagnostics; Parasite Biochemistry

Undergraduate Teaching

  • ZLY 101 (Introductory Ecology)
  • ZLY 103 (Introductory Animal Diversity)
  • ZLY 106 (Mammalian Forms and Functions)
  • ZLY 201 (Basic Invertebrate Zoology)
  • ZLY 202 (Basic Chordate Zoology)
  • ZLY 204 (Zoological Techniques and Laboratory Practice)
  • ZLY 303 (Biology of Free Living Non-Arthropod Invertebrates)
  • ZLY 307 (Animal Histology)
  • ZLY 309 (Introduction to Parasitology)
  • ZLY 305 (Animal Phisiology)
  • ZLY 399 (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
  • ZLY 402 (Undergraduate Seminar)
  • ZLY 404 (Economic Parasitology)
  • ZLY 499 (Undergraduate Project)

Postgraduate Teaching

  • ZLY 834 (Advanced Research Techniques

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For enquiries or collaborations, please use the contact details below.

Email
shittu.0@unilorin.edu.ng
Office Address
Room 3G 15, Block 3, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
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