Tayo Adekeye
Education
- B.Tech in Microbiology; Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria; 2012.
- M.S in Public Health Biotechnology; University of Ibadan, Nigeria; 2011.
Published Articles
- Majolagbe, O. N., Adebayo, E. A., Aina, D. O., Ajani, A. J. and Adekeye, T. E (2014). Phytochemical screening and inhibition studies of the ethanolic and Aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina using microbes isolated from refuse dung hill as test organism. Asian Journal of Science and Technology. Vol. 5, Issue 7, pp. 395-399, July, 2014
Biography
I am curious about how tissues rebuild and renew themselves. I am also driven by a broader commitment to making science more inclusive and accessible. Originally from Nigeria, my academic journey has centered on using molecular and genetic approaches to understand the etiology, prevention and treatment of public health diseases like Malaria, diabetes, and breast cancer.
I joined Madelaine Lab at MDIBL for my Ph.D. training because of her focus on regenerative biology, with a particular interest in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that enable neuronal regeneration in zebrafish. My research explores how stem cells sense injury cues and activate specific gene networks to restore tissue function—a question that lies at the heart of regenerative medicine.
Beyond the bench, I am equally passionate about mentorship and science education. After completing my degree, I hope to pursue a post-doctoral training in Epithelial regeneration and tissue remodeling. Afterwards, I hope to establish my own research group to advance the field of regenerative biology and also empower students from underrepresented communities to participate fully in scientific discovery.
