Infectious disease physician, researcher, academician, and tech enthusiast
Joined November 2011
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Honoured to deliver the 5th James Hakim Memorial Lecture at #INTEREST2026 in Tanzania 🇹🇿
I discussed #HIV and #mpox as interconnected epidemics (syndemics), the need for integrated HIV/STI/mpox responses in Africa.
Proud to represent Bayelsa Medical University and Nigeria.
Spoke on aligning Africa's legal frameworks with the reformed IHR @WorldHealthSmt in Nairobi
Takeaway: The reformed IHR, Pandemic Agreement & Fund are not the destination — they're vehicles. Africa must leverage them, but ultimately become the driver of its own health security.
🔬 Thrilled to share that our comprehensive review "Mpox emergence, epidemiology, biology, clinical features and control" is now published in Nature Reviews Microbiology — one of the most prestigious journals in the field.
Free full-text access here 👉 rdcu.be/fcnpC
Proud to be recognised by The Guardian Nigeria as one of 50 Distinguished Nigerians of Merit — individuals who embody integrity, professionalism, and dedication to service.
Read my interview here- guardian.ng/specials/prof-di…
My first year as Vice Chancellor! 🎉
Since launching the ASPIRE Agenda in Oct 2024, we’ve made progress at Bayelsa Medical University!
Organised Health outreach & Int Symposium. Achieved 100% NUC accreditation, Launched Nigeria’s 1st VR/AI studio & Talk-to-VC App, secured grants
The future is here! 🚀 We've officially commissioned the BMU Virtual Reality Studio
We're moving beyond textbooks into immersive learning with VR, AR, & AI via @MetaQuestVR & @VictoryXR
We're not just teaching medicine; we're building the future of healthcare
#BMU #Innovation
ALT Group of enthusiastic BMU students at the VR studio
ALT BMU students exploring the VR clinical environment
ALT Entrance to VR studio
ALT My 3D anatomy experience
Honored to represent @BayelsaMedUni at the HIV/STI 2025 World Congress in Montreal 🇨🇦.
Spoke at the symposium on “Mpox & Other Emerging STIs”, sharing insights on Mpox in Africa and showcasing BMU’s commitment to research, innovation & global impact. 🌍💡
#BMU #Mpox #STIHIV2025
🧵 NEW RESEARCH... The PIN Paradigm: Why global health R&D fails the poorest!
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#GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #PINParadigm
Great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the UK!
✅ Engaged with UKPHRST on Nigeria’s Mpox Project.
✅ Delivered a seminar at LSHTM.
✅ Interacted with Prof. David Heymann & UKHSA team.
✅ Toured the High-Level Isolation Unit at Royal Free
Shared my vision for BMU
It’s been one month since my appointment as VC of Bayelsa Medical University! During my familiarization tour, I met faculty, staff, students, and local communities, sharing my vision to make BMU a global leader in medical education. Together, we’re paving the way for excellence!
Honored to take on the role of Vice-Chancellor at Bayelsa Medical University. Excited to lead BMU into a future of innovation, academic excellence, and global impact in healthcare. Together, we will achieve great things! Read My Vision for BMU here bmu.edu.ng/index.php/vice-ch…
Delivered a keynote at IUSTI 2024 in Sydney.
Reviewed the history, neglect, and spread of mpox, emphasizing its potential for global emergence without sustained investments, particularly in Africa. #Mpox #GlobalHealth #IUSTI2024
2nd Episode of D-LENS Mentorship Series
Topic: How to make a discovery in science, medicine and technology
youtu.be/7OThP-ylVv4?si=Kxfu…
Dimie Ogoina retweeted
Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) Statement on Mpox Outbreak
Our statement highlights the alarming rise in cases, emerging transmission patterns, and the need for urgent interventions. We also provide key recommendations for governments, health workers, and the public.
Honored to be featured in @ScienceMagazine's compelling story on #mpox in Nigeria.
My take: Sexual transmission of mpox is still ongoing, mostly among heterosexuals, with major implications for Africa & vaccine-naïve heterosexual populations globally. shorturl.at/xjvTt
Get ready for the 2nd episode of D-LENS Mentorship Series! Join us on Zoom on July 24th at 3pm as we explore "Making Discoveries in Science, Medicine & Tech". Register here -bit.ly/dlens_episode2 and don't miss out! #DLENS #Mentorship #Science
