Ayodeji Olayanju

Ayodeji Olayanju is a Lecturer at Kingston University's Department of Biomolecular Sciences, part of the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2016), focusing on genetically-modified organisms' impact on blood components and immunosuppressive effects of allogeneic blood transfusions. With over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice, he is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and actively involved in professional organizations like the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).

• Qualifications: PhD, FHEA, MSc in Haematology (IUO), BMLS (Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science, AAU).

Research interests include hematology, blood transfusion science, and inflammatory cytokine studies in transfusion patients. He supervises PhD students exploring cytokine roles in vaso-occlusive crises contexts. His career spans editorial board roles, external examining for academic/professional programs, and portfolio verification for the Institute of Biomedical Science.

Publications exceed 40 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing laboratory-based research and clinical applications. Professional memberships include ISBT and Nigerian biomedical science councils.