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Education/ Professional Training

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.

PhD, Healthcare Ethics, May 2017.

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, 2010.

Globelics PhD Academy, University of Tampere, Finland

Diploma in Innovation & Economic Development, June 2013.

Professional & Research Experience

Associate Researcher, Neuropharmacology Unit, Pharmacology Department, University of Ibadan October 2021–Present.

Reviewing neuroscience-related manuscripts for methodological and conceptual rigor.

Making inputs in the design of neuroscience-related projects for faculty and graduate students.

Writing scientific articles to educate the general public on difference neuroscience-related theme.

Independent Research Contractor, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, Canada. Jan. 2023 -present.

Investigating the state of regenerative medicine clinical trials (RMCTs) in some African and Asian countries.

Investigating the social and regulatory landscape of RMCTs in the selected countries.

Scientific Content Reviewer, Cactus Medical Communications, March 2022–Present.

Reviewing and developing content for scientific manuscripts in different therapeutic domains (e.g., oncology, endocrinology, public health, and hematology) for conceptual and methodological soundness.

Improving different research and clinical documents.

Reviewing and developing content for clinical study protocols and clinical study reports.

Playing various cross-functional roles within the Scientific Affairs Team.

Postdoctoral Fellow, (Contract: Adaptive Clinical Trials), University of Manitoba, April 2020–July 2021.

Systematic Literature Reviews

Developed clinical research manuscripts on the ethical and regulatory aspects of the use of adaptive designs in pediatric clinical trials.

Developed clinical research protocols and Clinical Study Reports based on ICH GCP guidelines.

Executed different collaborative roles within the research team.

Freelance Medical Writer (Publications), Cactus Medical Communications, March 2017–September 2019.

Developed client-directed clinical research protocols on CNS, immunology, hematology, and oncology.

Ensuring that research manuscripts adhere to publication ethics via Good Publication Practice.

Interfaced with other research teams to give them scientific and clinical and research support

Reviewed and edited clinical study protocols, clinical study reports and manuscripts.

Reviewer (Public Health Book Manuscripts), Springer Science, Dordrecht, Netherlands, April 2016- present.

Pre-publication review and critical evaluation of book manuscripts in bioethics, global health and public health for methodological rigor and conceptual clarity.

Accessing the scientific merit of book manuscripts for publication suitability.

Scientific writer, Biokurryous Research Group, Ibadan, Sep. 2011- Present.

Authoring scientific articles for the general public.

Developing original experimental and pre-clinical research protocols.

Reviewing ad editing draft manuscripts of junior researcher.

Ensuring that research projects conform to ethical guidelines e.g. Consent, Ethical reviews/approval etc.

Organizing writing Workshops and Seminars for the young researchers.

Research Assistant/Managing Editor Duquesne University/Springer Science, Aug. 2013-Dec. 2015.

Recruited experts across the globe and managed communications and manuscripts submissions.

Ensured the timely submission of research manuscripts by the recruited experts for the project.

Peer-reviewed hundreds of scholarly manuscripts submitted to the project.

Performed editorial-related tasks and generated innovative solutions to research-related problems.

Research Fellow & Head of Biomedical Research Unit, Global Initiative for Scientific Research & Development, Ibadan, Nigeria, May-December 2013; July-December 2015.

Managed the Clinical Research Unit, assigning tasks and responsibilities to research assistants.

Planned and executed experimental research protocols in neuroscience, infectious diseases, and endocrinology.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist, University College Hospital, Ibadan, August 2011- August 2012.

Performed biomedical evaluations on human blood samples for diagnostic and research purposes.

Selected Scientific Publications

Afolabi, M. O., & Afolabi, I.O. (2023). A euroethicl Aalysi of Pragmatic Clinical Trials: Balancing Diverse Interests Associated with Collateral Findings. Journal of Medical Ethics, 23(8), 66-68.

Afolabi, M. O., & Kelly, L. E. (2022). Non-static framework for understanding adaptive designs: an ethical justification in paediatric trials. Journal of Medical Ethics, 48(11), 825-831.

Okubena, O., Adebesin, A., Omogbiya, A., Oluwole, O., Asomadu, R., Afolabi, M., ... & Umukoro, S. (2022). Polyphenol Rich Nutritional Supplement Derived from the West African Sorghum Bicolor Leaf Sheaths Has Evidence-Based Efficacy and Health Promoting Effects. Preprints 202-***-**** (doi: 10.20944/preprints202208.0011.v1).

Afolabi, M.O., Sodeke, S.O. & Afolabi, I.O. "Clinical Research Subject Selection during Public Health Disasters: Reconceptualizing Fairness in a Global Ethical Context." The American Journal of Bioethics 20, no. 2 (2020): 38-41.

Afolabi, M.O. (2019) A Neuroethical Analysis of Physicians’ Dual Obligations in Clinical Research the American Journal of Bioethics 19 (4) 39-42.

Afolabi, M.O. (2018) Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework, Springer International.

Afolabi, M.O. & Sodeke, S.O (2018) Public Health Disaster-related Research: A Solidaristic Ethical Prism for Understanding Funders’ Duties the American Journal of Bioethics 18 (11) 35-37.

Afolabi, M.O. & Afolabi, I.O. (2018) Engaging the Uncertainties of Ebola Outbreaks: An Anthropo-ecological Perspective the American Journal of Bioethics 18 (10) 50-52.

Afolabi, M.O. & Sodeke, S.O. (2017) Reconciling Competence & Consent in Opioid-dependence Research: The Value of Vulnerability Rhetoric the American Journal of Bioethics 17 (12) 48-50.

Afolabi, M. O. (2016) Vaccination. In Encyclopedia of Global Bioethics Ed. ten Have, H., pp. 2911-2918, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.

Afolabi, M. O. (2016) Mental Instabilities & Accountability: A Contextual Examination of an Alcohol Withdrawal-induced Crime Neuroethics 9; 2: 145.

Afolabi, M. O. (2013) A Disruptive Innovation Model for Indigenous Medicine Research: A Nigerian Perspective African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 5, 6: 445-457.

Afolabi, M. O. (2013) Beyond Organic Aetiology: Exploring a Psychocognitive Approach to Gastric Ulceration International Journal of Behavioral Research & Psychology 1, 101: 1-6.

Selected Scientific Papers at Conferences

Afolabi, M.O. (2022) The immune response in chronic stress: implications for severity and management of Covid-19 neurological complications, IBRO-University of Ibadan Neurobiology of Stress Symposium, June 23-25 (upcoming).

Afolabi, M.O. (2018) HIV/AIDS as a Silent Public Health Disaster amongst Minorities MeTRC Health Disparities Grantees’ Conference, Nashville, TN, USA.

Afolabi, M.O. & Akintoye, D. (2015) Impending Epidemic of Extremely Drug Resistant Tuberculosis: A Socio-ethical Examination, 5th International Conference on Infectious Disease Dynamics, Florida.

Afolabi, M.O. (2012) Providing Vaccines in a Hurry: A Socio-ethical Analysis, World Cancer Congress, Canada.

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