Dr. Opeyemi O. Ojueromi is a dedicated food and nutritional biochemist with a multi-disciplinary focus on functional foods, nutraceuticals, phytomedicine, and the development of therapeutic strategies for managing infectious and degenerative diseases. Dr. Ojueromi is currently a lecturer, research facilitator and female administrative officer at Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, where she leads innovative projects aimed at improving health through science.
She is a postdoctoral researcher and an alumnus of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Dr. Opeyemi O. Ojueromi
Her research is particularly centered on the development of functional food products with therapeutic properties. She holds three patents for innovative products: “Antidiabetic Gelato,” “Antimalarial and Immune-Boosting Black Seed-Enriched Macaroon,” and “Antihyperglycemic Noodles.” Her groundbreaking work has been published in prestigious journals and presented at both local and international conferences.
Dr. Opeyemi O. Ojueromi
Dr. Ojueromi has received notable research grants, including the Tetfund National Research Grant (2022) and the African Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) Junior Research Grant (2023). She is also a recipient of the prestigious Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Award (2024).
As an active member of several professional societies, including the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Association (Welfare Coordinator), Nigerian society for Microbial Ecology and the Recent Advances in Biotechnology Society, Dr. Ojueromi is deeply committed to advancing research in her field. Her passion for scientific inquiry and innovation drives her to prioritize academic excellence and make a lasting impact in the field of biochemistry.
How did your interest in science begin?
My interest in science emerged from a blend of
innate curiosity and a deep-seated desire to understand the role of functional foods and natural products in ameliorating infectious and degenerative diseases. I would be interested to see science investigate more foods, herbs or dietary supplements that could strengthen the
immune system’s ability to effectively combat diseases.
What does being a woman in science mean to you?
Being a woman scientist involves navigating a domain where women have encountered obstacles. For me, it entails enriching scientific knowledge and helping to beneficially influence diseases through novel treatments or preventative strategies. With support from mentors, family and friends, I have overcome work-life balance challenges to thrive as a woman scientist in Nigeria
