Morenike O. Folayan

Morenike O. Folayan is a distinguished academic and researcher affiliated with Obafemi Awolowo University and a range of global institutions, including the Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences. With over two decades of experience, her work bridges interdisciplinary gaps in public health, oral health, and mental health, focusing on vulnerable populations.

Her research explores critical health challenges such as healthcare practices impacting mental health, oral health disparities in children living with HIV, and global health metrics. Notably, she has published extensively in high-impact journals like The Lancet, including studies on the global burden of disease and sexual violence in healthcare settings.

Active collaborations with the National Institutes of Health and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation underscore her influence in funded research. She contributes to global discourse through co-authorship networks and affiliations with advocacy groups like the Africa Oral Health Network and Mental Health and Wellness Study Group.

Scientific Sponsorship:

• National Institutes of Health
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Fogarty International Center
• Other international health agencies