First Professor of Physiology in LASU

She obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from the Bible College of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the year 2001 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE of the Lagos State University in 2018. In the year 2012, Professor Olatunji-Bello attended the Course 34 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, the highest policy advisory body of the Federal Government, as a nominee of the National Universities Commission NUC where she was awarded the certificate as a Member of the National Institute (mni).

She was awarded a fellowship of the Physiological Society UK in the year 2017, which was shortly followed by the Fellowship award of the Physiological Society of Nigeria. She was appointed a Fellow of the society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation in the year 2019. In August 2022, she was honored with a Honorary Fellowship of Nigeria Psychology Association (NPA) and in January 2023, she was elected a Fellow of the Society of Educational Administrators of Nigeria (FSEA). Also in 2023, she was conferred with a Fellow of the National Labour Institute, and in the same year, she was conferred with the Fellow of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (FSPSP).

She is the winner National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award conferred by the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, in May, 2023.

An astute academic, Professor Olatunji-Bello rose through the ranks from Assistant Lecturer (1988 to 1991), to Lecturer II (1991 to 1996), Lecturer I (996 to 1999), Senior Lecturer (1999 to 2005) and Associate Professor (2005 to October 1, 2007), all in the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, Idiaraba. She assumed duty as the First Professor of Physiology in Lagos State University College of Medicine on the 2nd of October, 2007.

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has held several professional and administrative positions both at UNILAG and Lagos State University (LASU). Until her election as the First female Deputy Vice Chancellor of LASU, she was the first substantive Head of the Department of Physiology, LASUCOM. Other University managerial positions held by Professor Olatunji-Bello at LASU include:

• Head, Department of Physiology, LASUCOM (October 2007 to December 2008)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Dec 2008 to December 2010)
• Acting Vice Chancellor (July to December 21, 2010, and January 30 to October 31st, 2011)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), (November 2011 to January 2013)
• Pioneer Director of LASU Directorate of Advancement (2016 to 2020).

In addition, Prof Olatunji-Bello was Government representative on the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council (2004 to October 2008) and a Senate Representative on the Governing Council of Lagos State University until her appointment as the Second Female and 9th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University by the Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to the Lagos State University, Mr.  Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Friday 17th September 2021.

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has held several professional and administrative positions both at UNILAG and Lagos State University (LASU). Until her election as the First female Deputy Vice Chancellor of LASU, she was the first substantive Head of the Department of Physiology, LASUCOM. Other University managerial positions held by Professor Olatunji-Bello at LASU include:

• Head, Department of Physiology, LASUCOM (October 2007 to December 2008)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Dec 2008 to December 2010)
• Acting Vice Chancellor (July to December 21, 2010, and January 30 to October 31st, 2011)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), (November 2011 to January 2013)
• Pioneer Director of LASU Directorate of Advancement (2016 to 2020).

In addition, Prof Olatunji-Bello was Government representative on the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council (2004 to October 2008) and a Senate Representative on the Governing Council of Lagos State University until her appointment as the Second Female and 9th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University by the Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to the Lagos State University, Mr.  Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Friday 17th September 2021.

She is a member of many professional bodies and has held various positions, most notable of which is the first female Second Vice President, Physiological Society of Nigeria, and the First Vice President of the organization. She is the first female to hold that position, up to year 2019.

Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has graduated 4Ph.Ds and 37 MSc candidates, while still supervising more PhD students. This distinguished scientist is known for her very brilliant academic work with over 55 publications to her credit, excluding papers she has read at both local and international conferences. She served as Chairman Organizing Committee of an International Conference of the International Union of Physiological Sciences and Association of African Physiological Societies in 2016. She has also contributed chapters in some textbooks and e-learning materials.

Prof Olatunji-Bello has won several laurels and awards listed, as follows:

• The Centre for Values in Leadership Award of Excellence as an Exceptional Leader (2024)
• Nelson Mandela Leadership Prize as Pan African Amazon of Nation Building by SAYDI-AFRICA
• Winner, Arewa National Excellence Award by Arewa Youth Congress (2024)
• Fellow of the National Labour Institute by the Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), 2023
• The Year 2022 Adeboruwa Award of Excellence presented by HRM, Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali of Igbogbo Kingdom in November, 2022;
• African Hero Award presented by the African Youth Assembly in November, 2022;
• Excellence in Leadership Award presented by the Voice of Integrity International in August, 2022;
• The Most Outstanding Women in Nigeria Tertiary Education category which she received at the National Education Summit and Awards in July, 2022.
• Cited in Nigeria Women Annual as one of the 100 leading women in its 2022 Edition.
• Governor Babajide Sanwoolu wrote me a letter of commendation and applause for being one of the Eko 100 Women during the 2022 International Women’s Day
• Winner of the AANI Excellence Award 2022;
• Winner, Higher Education Administrator of the Year Award at the 2022 National Education Summit and Award; and
• COWLSO Resourceful Woman of The Year, 2021, amongst many others.

Prof. Yemi Olatunji-Bello is happily married to Tunji Bello, a journalist and lawyer, and the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, and the former Secretary to Lagos State Government. They are blessed with 3 children and a grandson.

Pastor Professor Olatunji-Bello is the Zonal Pastor in charge of zone 9 of Lagos Province 1 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

PROFESSOR IBIYEMI IBILOLA OLATUNJI-BELLO	mni, NPOM FPhysiol (UK), FPSN, FEnv Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University
SEX: PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: NATIONALITY: MARITAL STATUS: CURRENT POSITION: POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL: PHONE NUMBER(S): PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS:	Female Lagos, April 23,1964 Nigerian Married with three children Professor of Physiology and Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Lagos State University,Badagry Expressway, P. M. B. 0001, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria. yemi2bello@gmail.com, vc@lasu.edu.ng +2348187158369, +2348034004236 C179, Street C11, Zone C Nicon Town, Lekki, Lagos.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Sc. (Hons) Physiology, 1985;

• University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

M.Sc. (Physiology), 1987

• University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Ph.D   (Physiology), 1998

• University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Certificate (Nutrition and Information Technology), 2000

• Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
• Egerton University, Kenya

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, 2001

• The Redeemed Christian Bible College Ebute-Meta Campus, Nigeria

Member of the National Institute, mni, 2012

· National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos

Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE, 2018 Lagos State University

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Anglican Girls’ Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, 1970 -1974
• Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Surulere, 1974 -1979
• Methodist Girls’ High School, Yaba, 1979 -1981
• Lagos State College of Science and Technology, (Ikosi Campus),
• 1981-1982
• University of Ibadan, 1982 – 1985
• University of Lagos, 1986 – 1987; 1995 -1998
• Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Health Science     Center, San Antonio, U. S. A. from April 12th to October 12th 1994
• Uppsala Universitet, Sweden, 28th February – 31st March, 2000
• Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. 21st October –30th October,2000
• The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Ebute-Meta Satellite Campus September     2000 – June 2001 Lagos State University 2016-2018
• National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, SEC 34, February      2012 to November 2012

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL POSITIONS HELD

• Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (17^th September, 2021 till date)
• Director, LASU Directorate of Advancement, LASUDA (June 2016 -2020)
• Acting Vice Chancellor (July – December 21, 2010, January 30 – October 31st, 2011)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Dec 2008 to December 2010)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), LASU (November 2011 – January 2013
• Head, Department of Physiology, LASUCOM (October 2007 to December 2008)

COMMENDATION BY THE APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTIONS (ACADEMIC)

COMMITTEE, LASU

• At its 95th Statutory meeting, the committee noted that the entire

University Committee enjoyed peace during the tenure of the Acting Vice Chancellor and more importantly, the A&P during her headship was able to dispense with all backlog of promotion cases. The committee commended the Acting Vice Chancellor for the achievement recorded during her tenure. Signed by the Deputy Registry Academic Staff Establishment for the Registrar and Secretary of the Appointments and Promotions Committee.

WORK HISTORY

Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University 21/09/2021 till date

• Led the university to secure average of 98 percent pass rate in all accreditation exercises conducted
• Established three new faculties and two schools in addition to existing ones
• Secured resource verification and commenced admission to 20 new programmes in the university
• Elevated the status of LASU to become the 3^rd most subscribed university in Nigeria
• Maintained LASU’s status as the best State University in Nigeria and the 9^th overall in the country
• Created an unprecedented number of employment opportunities for qualified job seekers in the university
• Expanded the infrastructure base of the university by attracting the donation of several facilities through individuals and the State Government
• Expanded the income generating capacity of the university through the establishment of LASU Bakery and Confectioneries and LASU Water as well as the creation of several short programmes
• Revamped the LASU Museum, LASU Press and LASU Foundation Programme for optimal service delivery
• Elevated the status of the university to become the best university in West Africa according to the UI Green metric ranking of green environment for the second year running (2022 and 2023)
• Supervising the digital transformation of the university with LASU emerging Nigeria’s most digitally advanced State University according to the Nigeria Information Technology Award
• Led the university to secure the co-hosting rights of the 11^th All Africa University Games with the University of Lagos   
• Enhanced the welfare of staff and students of the University through the creation of several welfare-centred policies. LASU staff are now paid latest 23^rd of every month
• Supervised the graduation of the highest number of first class students in the university’s history for two consecutive academic sessions
• Strengthened research and innovation drive in the university with the establishment of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office under the directorate of Research Management and Innovation
• Also, established a university scholarship policy for university scholars

Director of Advancement 01/2011 to 01/2013 Directorate of Advancement, Lagos State University

• Secured philanthropic support for the University with a view to enhancing its self-sustenance and supporting its Academic, Research and Service goals;
• Formulated strategies for attracting donations [cash & kind] to the University on a continuous basis;
• Coordinated the endowment and fund-raising activities of the University for the purpose of achieving its strategic goals;
• Effectively interfaced with the Alumni Association [National, State and other branches], Individual Alumnus/Alumna, Parents, Friends and other stakeholders for the purpose of raising funds that will aid and support the strategic goals of the University;
• Interfaced with Faculties, Schools and Colleges of the University with a view to ensuring a coordinated approach to endowment and fund-raising activities of the University;
• Prevented the abuse of the name and goodwill of the University in relation to fund raising and endowment; and
• Advised the Vice Chancellor on issues relating to endowment, fundraising and related matters from time to time.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) 01/2011 to 10/2011 Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos

• Assisted the Vice Chancellor in the performance of his duties
• Performed duties in accordance with all applicable academic standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote effective teaching and learning environment.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

  Acting Vice Chancellor 12/2008 to 12/2010 Lagos State University – Ojo, Lagos, U. S. A

• Exercised general supervision over the university.
• Was responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the university.
• Ensured that the provisions of the law and statute are observed.
• Instilled and maintained discipline of erring staff and students
• Saw to the welfare of staff and students Restored peace in the university.

Deputy Vice Chancellor 10/2007 to 12/2008 Lagos State University – Ojo, Lagos State

• Assisted the Vice Chancellor to carry out his duties.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help staff and students wherever needed.
• Professor and Head of Physiology Department 10/2007 to 12/2008

Lagos State University College of Medicine – Ikeja, Lagos State

• Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Initiated the postgraduate programmes in Physiology
• Initiated the BSc programme by writing its curriculum and submitted to the College for recommendation to the senate. Encouraged research activities amongst staff.

Professor of Physiology 10/2007 to Current Lagos State University College of

Medicine LASUCOM, Ikeja – Ikeja, Lagos State

I have been teaching:

• Body fluids and Blood to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacology, physiology and nursing students.
• Body fluids and Blood to 300 level students of physiology.
• Body fluids and Blood to 400 level (Final year) students of physiology. Endocrine Physiology to 200 level medical, dental, physiology and nursing students.
• Post graduate students of physiology

Associate Professor of Physiology 10/2005 to 10/2007 University of Lagos – Yaba, Lagos State

I taught:

• Body fluids and Blood to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacology, physiology and nursing students.
• Body fluids and Blood to 300 level students of physiology.
• Body fluids and Blood to 400 level (Final year) students of physiology.
• Endocrine Physiology to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacology, physiology and nursing students.

Teaching of Postgraduate Students

• Body fluids and Blood to 800 and 900 level (MSc. and M.Phil.) students of physiology (1997 – 2007).
• Endocrine Physiology to 800 and 900 level (MSc. and M.Phil.) students in physiology (1997 – 2007).

Senior Lecturer 10/1999 to 09/ 2005 University of Lagos – Lagos, Lagos State I taught:

• Body fluids and Blood to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacology, physiology and nursing students.
• Body fluids and Blood to 300 level students of physiology.
• Body fluids and Blood to 400 level (Final year) students of physiology. ·Endocrine Physiology to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacology, physiology and nursing     students.

Teaching of Postgraduate Students

• Body fluids and Blood to 800 and 900 level (MSc. and M.Phil.) students of physiology (1997 – 2007).
• Endocrine Physiology to 800 and 900 level (MSc. and M.Phil.) students in physiology (1997 – 2007).

Lecturer I 10/1996 to 09/1999 University of Lagos – Lagos, Lagos State

I taught

• Demonstrated in Physiology laboratory for 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy
• Body fluids and Blood to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Body fluids and Blood to 300 level students of physiology.
• Body fluids and Blood to 400 level students of physiology.
• Nutrition and Metabolism to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Nutrition and metabolism to 300 level students of Physiology. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.

Lecturer II  10/1991 to 09/1996 University of Lagos – Lagos, Lagos State

I taught:

• Actively participated in the physiology practical class for 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Assisted in practical classes of 300 and 400 level physiology students.
• Teaching physiology to nurse tutors, student nurses and medical laboratory technology students.
• Handled physiology practical to nurse tutors, student nurses and medical laboratory technology students.
• Body fluids and Blood to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students. Body fluids and Blood to 300 level students of physiology.
• Nutrition and Metabolism to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Nutrition and Metabolism to 300 level students of physiology.
• Endocrine Physiology to 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students- 1990 – date.
• Endocrine physiology to 300 level Physiology students.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.

Assistant Lecturer 09/1988 to 09/1991 University of Lagos – Lagos, Lagos State

• Demonstrated in Physiology laboratory for 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Assisted in practical classes of 300 and 400 level physiology students.
• Teaching physiology to nurse tutors, student nurses and medical laboratory technology students.
• Handled physiology practical to nurse tutors, student nurses and medical laboratory technology students.
• Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
• Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback, including papers, quizzes and tests.
• Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
• Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.

Part Time Demonstrator 09/1986 to 08/1988 University of Lagos

• At the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos: I demonstrated in Physiology laboratory for 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.
• Laboratory Demonstrator and Teaching Assistant 08/1985 to 08/1986  
• National Youth Service, University of Lagos
• College of Medicine of the University of Lagos: Demonstrated in Physiology laboratory for 200 level medical, dental, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology and physiotherapy students.

SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

• Since 1990, I have supervised over 70 B.Sc. projects (60 at UNILAG and 10 at LASU)

SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE PROJECTS 

• 37 M.Sc. Physiology students so far have been supervised by me. A few of them are as follow:
• 2002/2003 – Dr.Orizu Ifeoma HOD, Department of Physiology, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus
• 2003/2004 – Professor Olayaki, Luqman Aribidesi of University of Ilorin
• 2004/2005 – Professor Azeez, Olabisi Mistura University of Ilorin–Adejinmi Yemi
• 2005/2006 – Ajibola Eyitayo, S Aisuodionoe E. Michael 2006/2007 – Omorodion-Osagie Efe in the USA and others. I have produced 4 PhD Students
• Associate Professor Funmileyi Awobajo, HOD Physiology, UNILAG
• Associate Professor Paul Arikawe
• Dr Abimbola Idowu (Fulbright Fellow}

Dr Odunayo Olumide

SOME OF MY FORMER PROJECT STUDENTS AND THEIR CURRENT POSITION 

• Dr.  Oyadeyi – I supervised his B.Sc. project. Now he is a Senior Lecturer in the department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
• Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu– supervised his B.Sc. project. Now he is the Dean, FBMS, University of Nigeria, Enugu campus
• Dr. Ifeoma Orizu, I supervised her MSc thesis and she is currently the Acting Head of Department of Physiology, UNN, Enugu Campus
• Miss Victoria Omoera – supervised her B.Sc. project. She is now married. She is an assistant director with the Lagos State Government, Alausa.
• Dr. Aribidesi Olayaki. I supervised his MSc thesis and he is an Associate Professor of Physiology, University of Ilorin

MY PhD PRODUCTS AND THEIR CURRENT POSITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS

• Dr. Paul Arikawe – Associate Professor, CMUL, Idiaraba
• Dr. Funmileyi Awobajo –Associate Professor, CMUL Idiaraba, Lagos Dr Abimbola Idowu – Lecturer 1, LASU (The first PhD Physiology produced in LASU)
• Dr. Odunayo Olumide – Assistant Lecturer, LASU

Other ones initially co-supervised by me but later transferred to someone else because I was leaving University of Lagos for LASU are:

• Dr. Olufemi Morakinyo – Associate Professor, UNILAG
• Prof Iyare of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS

Inaugural Lecture

• Physiology: Influence of Environmental Factors, Diet and Herbs 40th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos State University was delivered by me Prof Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello in April 2009.

Distinguished Alumni Lecture:

• The 2018 Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) Worldwide was delivered by me on 3rd November2018 at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, UCH Ibadan. It was titled: USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS – MYTHS AND FACTS

FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

• Fellow, Society of Educational Administrators of Nigeria (FSEA) (2023)
• Honorary Fellowship of Nigeria Psychology Association (NPA) (2022)
• Fellow of the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution mitigation (SEPTPOM) (2019)
• Fellow of the Physiological Society of Nigeria (2017)
• Fellow of The Physiological Society, United Kingdom (2016)

COLLABORATIONS AND EXCHANGES

• With Professor Russel Reiter Melatonin Research Team at Department of Cellular and Structural Biology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• With Professor Dike Kalu at the Department of Physiology, University of Health Science Center at San Antonio
• With Professor LFO Obika at University to Co supervise PhD students in Physiology

GRANTS AND TRAVEL AWARDS

• TETFUND research grant Ref: LASU/VC/TETF/RF/001 given to carry out research titled: Outcomes of low and high salt diet on female reproductive functions in rats and their offspring. Amount of the award = N1,992,000.00
• Scholarship award of N4,000,000.00 by the National Universities Commission to attend the Senior Executive Course 34, 2012, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru near Jos, in Plateau State of Nigeria after being nominated by the same body to represent the entire University system in the Country.
• Travel Award by The Physiological Society to attend the Joint International Meeting of The Physiological Society and Federation of European Physiological Societies, University of Bristol, July 20 to 23rd July 2005
• Study Fellowship abroad by NUC under the World Bank Federal Universities Credit Facility, University of Lagos. Ref: VC/WB/4A/VOL.2/148 of 25th January 1994

Cost of Award: $14,000

Research Fellow at University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio, Texas, USA

• University of Lagos Research Grant: Amount granted was N74,450.50k on June 10,1993

Title of Project: The Effect of daily melatonin administration and varying lighting schedule on   pituitary gonadal and pituitary thyroidal axes in rats

• Travel grant given collectively to 14 Africans to embark on a certificate course in Nutrition and Information Technology in Sweden and Kenya by Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) up to $14,000.00 per person.
• Travel Fellowship sponsored by Pfizer Specialties LTD to attend pan African ITANA   conference in Kenya.

Sum of N45,000.00 was awarded as part sponsorship on the 13th May 2002

• Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) part-sponsored me to attend the ITANA conference to a sum of $1200.00 in Kenya
• University of Lagos Research grant CRC 2003/18 worth N1,336,600.00

Title of Project: Pregnancy Prognosis and Maternal Weight Gain in the socioeconomic classes of Nigerians

• The Physiological Society, UK awarded £400 to me under the Affiliate Members Grant Scheme 25th July 2005.
• Wema Bank Plc Head Office Branch gave the journal a sum of N1,000,000.00 grant to support it.
• The Physiological Society Travel Award under Members Grant Scheme of £800 on the 3rd July 2010

ENDOWMENTS AND PRIZES BROUGHT INTO THE UNIVERSITY

• As a Director of Advancement, I lead my team in bringing grants and endowment of prizes to the university in cash and kind up to a total of about 100 million Naira into the purse of the University.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Member, Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, USA
• Member, American Physiological Society
• Member, Ethics Committee of the International Union of
• Physiological Sciences (IUPS)
• Member, New York Academy of Sciences.
• Fellow, The Physiological Society, UK
• Member, The Physiological Society UK
• Member, South African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2001-2004
• Fellow, Physiological Society of Nigeria

• Second Vice President, Physiological Society of Nigeria (2009-2014)
• First Vice President, Physiological Society of Nigeria (2014-2019)
• Member, Lagos University Medical Society up till September 2007
• Member, Information Technology in the advancement of Nutrition in Africa Group (ITANA GROUP)2000-2003

ACADEMIC JOURNAL EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

• Editor in Chief of the College of Medicine Journal named: LASU Journal of Health Sciences 2017- date.
• Facilitated the setting up of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Journal in 2016 known as LASU Journal of Medical Sciences
• Editor in Chief of the Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 2002-2008

Ad-Hoc Review of Articles for Peer-reviewed Scientific Journals Served as a referee to the following journals:

• The Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine
• Journal of Science, Technology and Environment
• African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
• Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
• Journal Association of African Physiological Sciences

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ORGANISED

• Convener and Moderator, Movement of Women in Lagos State Institutions for Good Governance MOWLAS’ First Webinar series themed: Leadership Paradigm Shift and Role of Women in the Reality of Covid-19 Pandemic, July 8, 2020
• Convener, Movement of Women in Lagos State Institutions for Good Governance MOWLAS’ 2nd Webinar series themed: Post COVID 19, Role of Women in Gender Equity and Agriculture, 26th August 2020
• Convener, Workshop on Ethics in Biomedical Research organized by the Lagos Zone of Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
• Chairman, Organizing Committee of the7th International Congress of the African Association of Physiological Sciences hosted by the Physiological Society of Nigeria on the 5th -8th September 2016
• Member, Organizing Committee of the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) and Physiological Society of Nigeria Research and Teaching Workshop held on 20th -23rd October 2014
• Chairman, COWLSO 19th and 20th Annual National Women’s Conference 2019 and 2020
• Member, Organizing Committee on National Women’s Conference, 2004, 2005- date
• Member, Third Prof. Felix Dosekun Memorial Lecture Organizing Committee

Effective date of appointment: May 2005

• Member, Second Prof. Felix Dosekun Memorial Lecture Organizing Committee

Effective date of appointment: June 2003

• Coordinator, 3rd Workshop on Effective Use of Biomedical Communications: Audiovisual Media and Equipment June 11 – June 12 2003.
• Member, First Prof. Felix Dosekun Memorial Lecture Organizing Committee

Effective date of appointment: March 30, 2001

• Coordinator, Symposium on Computer, Internet and Medical Research on 21st March 2001.
• Coordinator, 2nd Workshop on Effective Use of Biomedical Communications: Audiovisual Media and Equipment May 23 – May 24 2001.
• Coordinator, 1st Workshop on Effective Use of Biomedical Communications: Audiovisual Media and Equipment 6th – 8th December, 2000
• Course Director, Intensive course on information technology (web-site development) organized by Medilag Consult 26th -28th August 2000.
• Resource Staff, Intensive Course on Scientific Writing: Research Proposals and Publications organised by Medilag Consult 28th –29th July, 2000

GRANT WINNING PUBLICATION – ABSTRACT

• Reiter RJ, Poeggeler B, Chen LD, Manchester LC, Hara M, Olatunji-Bello I. Nocturnal pineal melatonin in male rat subjected to short duration pulsed magnetic field. Abstr. DOE Rev. Res. Pp 39 -43, 1994.

DISSERTATIONS / THESES

• M.Sc. Thesis: The effects of temperature on Thyroid activity in pregnant and non- pregnant female rats. (August 1987).
• Ph.D. Thesis: Effect of melatonin administration and varying lighting rhythm on gonadal   function and thyroid activity in rats. (May 1998).
• NIPSS Thesis (mni): Incessant Industrial Actions in the University System: Strategies for effective Management. (September 2012)

^{BOOKS AND /OR MONOGRAPHS}

• Olatunji-Bello Ibiyemi (2000): One of the authors of Nutrition in Africa 2. To improve societal understanding of human nutrition, I played an active role in producing and designing a training programme titled Nutrition in Africa 2 (a CD-based learning programme).
• Methods of Investigating Physiological Actions of Medicinal Plants by I.  I. Olatunji-Bello and F. O. Awobajo I co-authored a Chapter in the book OUTLINES AND PICTURES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM NIGERIA edited by Prof Tolu Odugbemi 2006; 65 -71.
• Physiological Actions of Some Medicinal Plants by I. I. Olatunji-Bello and B. O. Iranloye. I co-authored chapter eighteen in the book TEXTBOOK OF MEDICINAL PLANTS Edited by TOLU ODUGBEMI, 2008: 257 – 273.

ARTICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY APPEARED IN LEARNED JOURNALS

• I. I. Ibidapo and O.A Sofola (1989a) “The effects of prolonged exposure to lowered ambient temperature on thyroid activity in mature female rats.” Quarterly Journal of Experimental Physiology 74, 207-209. International
• I. I. Ibidapo and O.A. Sofola (1989b) “The effects of prolonged exposure to warmth on thyroid activity in mature female rats.” Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 5(2), 149-152 International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O.A Sofola (1990) “Blood pressure and heart rate responses in rats to prolonged exposure to lowered ambient temperature.” Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 6(2), 128131. International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O.A Sofola (1993) “Effect of prolonged exposure to low ambient temperature on pituitary-thyroidal axis during pregnancy in rats.” Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 9(1&2), 21-24. International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O. A Sofola (1995) “Effects of daily melatonin injections on the pituitary gonadal axis and thyroid activity in female rats.” Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 11, 63-66. International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and R. J. Reiter (1997) “Effects of acute acetyl-lcarnitine treatment on daytime melatonin synthesis in the rat.” African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 26: 175-177. International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, O. A. Abidoye, J. K. Renner and V. O. Omoera (1999) “The serum levels of thyroxine (T4) and thyrotropin (TSH) in some Nigerian malnourished children.” Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine  9(1): 62-63 International.
• Dike Kalu, Paul Orhii, Cang Chen, Doug-yoon Lee, Gene Hubbard, Shuko Lee and Yemi Olatunji-Bello (1998) “Aged-rodent model of long-term growth hormone therapy: Lack of deleterious effect on longevity. “Journal of Gerontology 53 (6): B 452-B463.USA International.
• I. I. Olatunji –Bello and Reiter R. J. (1999) “Relationship between calorie restriction, lipid peroxidation, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione in aged rats.” Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1(1): 14-19. Local
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and Nwachukwu D. (2000) “Glucose tolerance during pregnancy in fructose-fed rats.” Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2 (1): 65 – 67. Local
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O. N. Aliu (2000) “On the anti-fertility effects of castor seeds (Ricinus communis).” Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2 (1): 74 – 76. Local
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, D. Nwachuckwu and B. J. Adegunloye, (2001) Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Changes during Pregnancy in Fructose-Fed Sprague-Dawley Rats.  African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 30 (3): 187 – 190. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and S.O.  Gbenebitse (2000) The influence of socioeconomic and nutritional status on the age at menarche in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 10(3): 213 – 215. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, Obijieh T.A. and Mojiminiyi F.B.O (2000) Tocolytic effect of Cajanus cajan. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 10(4): 279 – 281. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O. A. Odewale (2001).  A survey of malnutrition in infants and children in Lagos (1990 and 1999). African Journal of Biomedical Research 4: 61 – 63. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, A. Ibegwam and T. O. Odugbemi. (2002) A review of the use of computer laboratory and Internet services by staff and students of CMUL. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 1(1): 13 – 21. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, A. O. Otunla and O.A Somefun (2002). Use of audiovisual media and equipment by medical educationists: Trends in CMUL. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 1(1): 54 -57. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and O. A. Sofola (2001). Effect of continuous light and dark exposures on the pituitary-gonadal axis and thyroid activity in male rats. African Journal of Biomedical Research 4(3): 119 – 123. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and Odewale O. A. (2002). Basal metabolic rate in healthy young adults in Lagos. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences; 1(2): 121 -123. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and Igbinovia, E (2002). Serum levels of thyroid hormones and thyrotropin in some Sickle Cell Anaemia patients in Lagos. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine; 12(1-4): 26 – 28. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, M. O. Kehinde and S. O. Gbenebitse (2002). Anthropometric indices, Nutritional status and age at menarche in female sickle cell anaemia patients in Lagos. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences; 1(2): 91 – 94. International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, S.O Gbenebitse, and F. B. O. Mojiminiyi (2003). Blood pressure and heart rate responses to low carbohydrate diets: influence of ascorbic acid. Nigerian Medical Practitioner; 43(5): 115 – 117 International
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello and Onwundijo C. Q. (2004). Effect of Garri consumption on Fertility and pregnancy outcome in sprague dawley rats. Nigerian Medical Journal; 45(1): 5 – 8. International

·   Arikawe A. P. and Olatunji-Bello I. I. (2004). Insulin Resistance Induced by short term fructose feeding may not affect fertility in female rats. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences; 3(1): 17 – 19. International

• B. O Iranloye, I.I. Olatunji-Bello and A. Ogede (2004). Effect of Aloe Barbadensis on rat’s uterine contractility. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences; 3(2): 120 – 122. International
• I. I.  Olatunji-Bello, I. Orizu, J.K Renner and A. O. Oduwole. (2005). Enhanced lung function and prevention of peroxidative damage by vitamin E supplementation in childhood Asthma. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 4(1): 57 – 60. International
• F. O. Awobajo, Y. Raji, I. I. Olatunji-Bello, F. T. Kunle-Alabi, A. O. Adesanya, T. O. Awobajo (2006). Fourteen Days Oral Administration of Therapeutic Dosage of some Antibiotics reduced Serum Testosterone in Male Rats. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 5(1): 17 -20. International
• O.M. Azeez and I. I. Olatunji-Bello (2006) Effect of different types of food on metabolic rate in rats. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 16(2): 45 – 48 International.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, A. J. Odusanya, I. Raji, C. O. Ladipo (2007). Contractile effect of the aqueous extract of Psidium guajava leaves on aortic rings in rat. Fitoterapia 78: 241 -243.
• I. I. Olatunji-Bello, I. Orizu, J.K Renner and A. O. Oduwole. (2007). Vitamin C supplementation reduces peroxidative damage without improving lung function in childhood asthma. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 6(2): 16 -20. International

JOURNAL ARTICLES WRITTEN AFTER I BECAME A PROFESSOR AT LASU

• I. Olatunji-Bello, S. O. Olayemi, A. O. Daramola, A. O. Ogungbemi (2008). Ascporbic acid and the effect of cigarette smoke on tissues- A preliminary report. West African Journal of Medicine 27(2): 78 – 81 International
• Gloria A. Ayoola, Ifeoma E. Ngene, Funmileyi O Awobajo, Cheruth A Jaleel, Ibiyemi I. Olatunji-Bello, Toluwalope O. Odugbemi (2009). Hypoglycaemic Effect of the aqueous extract of the leaves os Allanblackia floribunda Oliv (Guttiferae). Journal of Phytology 1(4):260-266. International
• I. Olatunji-Bello, T. Ijiwole, F.O. Awobajo (2009) Evaluation of the deleterious effects of aqueous fruit extract of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okro fruit) on some male reproductive parameters in Sprague dawley rats. Journal of Phytology 1(5/S): 461-468. International
• F. O. Awobajo, I. I. Olatunji-Bello, O. A Adegoke and T. O. Odugbemi (2009) Phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of Hybanthus enneaspermus and Paquetina Nigrecense. Recent Research in Science and Technology 1(4): 159-160. International
• Luqman Aribidesi Olayaki, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Ayodele Olufemi Soladoye, Olusegun Rabiu Jimoh, Olaide Ghazal and Martins Ighodalo (2009). Effects of aqueous leaf extract of Cajanus cajan on litter size and serum progesterone in pregnant rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy 1(2):021-024. International
• F.O. Awobajo, Kajiang J. B., Olatunji-Bello I. I., Gbenebitse-Daniel S. O. Ijalana A. E. Fabolude Awobajo T. O. Ogunyemi T and Ajayi L. O. (2009). Oral supplementation with aqueous leaf extract of Ficus carica improved some haematological parameters, reduces osmotic fragility and oxidative damage to red blood cells caused by plasmodium berghei in mice. Journal of Health and biomedical Sciences 8(2): 4 – 11 International
• Awobajo F. O. Omorodion-Osagie E, Olatunji-Bello I.I. Adegoke O.A and Adeleke T.I (2009) Acute Oral? Toxicity Test and Phytochemistry of Some West African Plants. Nig. Qt. J. Hosp. Med 19(1): 53- International
• F. O. Awobajo and Olatunji-Bello I.I. (2010) Hypoglycemic activities of aqueous and methanol leaf extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus and Paquetina Nigrecense.on normal alloxan induced diabetic female Sprague dawley rats. Journal of Phytology 2(2): 01 -09. International
• F. O. Awobajo, I.I. Olatunji-Bello T. T. Obilade and T. O. Odugbemi (2010). Knowledge of the nutritional and medicinal use of some vegetables among a cross section of market women in two major food markets in Lagos State, South west of Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 9(3): 216 – 221. International
• Arikawe A., P., Daramola A. O. Udenze I. C, M. F. Akinwolere, Olatunji-Bello I. I., and Obika L. F. O. (2012). Comparison of streptozotocin-induced diabetic and insulin resistant effects on spermatogenesis with proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunostaining of adult rat testis. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 29: 209-214 International
• Arikawe A., P.  Oyerinde A, Olatunji-Bello I. I., and Obika L. F. O. (2012): Streptozotocin diabetes and insulin resistance impairment of spermatogenesis in adult rat testis:central versus local mechanism Nigerian. J. Physiol. Sci. 27 (December 2012): 171-179. International
• Awobajo F.O., Adegoke A.O., Iranloye B.O. and Olatunji-Bello I.I. (2013) Experimental evaluation of the impact of maternal consumption of aqueous leaf extract of hybanthus enneaspermus on Pregnancy in Sprague Dawley rats. African Journal of Traditional Complementary Alternative Complementary Medicine 10(2):283291. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v10i2.13 International
• F.O Awobajo, I.I. Olatunji–Bello, L.I. Ogbewey (2013). Reproductive impact of aqueous leaf extract of Magnifera indica (Mango) in female Sprague Dawley rats. Biology and Medicine 5:50 International
• Awobajo F O, Iranloye B O, Olatunji-Bello and Adegoke O A (2014). Risk of liver damage, reduced serum T3 and TSH, reduced placental and litter birth weights are some of the outcomes of Hybanthus enneaspermus infusion to pregnant rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy 6(5): 54-58. International
• A. J. Idowu and I.I. Olatunji-Bello (2015). The therapeutic Potential of Melatonin on Neuronal Function during Normal Ageing in Male Rats. J. Afr. Ass. Physiol. Sci. 3(1): 36-40. International
• A. J. Idowu and I.I. Olatunji-Bello (2015). Exogenous Melatonin Administration is Beneficial for Male Reproductive Function during Normal Ageing. J. Afr. Ass. Physiol. Sci. 3(1): 58-60. International
• Basil C B, Dosunmu A O and Olatunji-Bello I.I. (2016).  Comparing the glucose metabolism derangement in human immunodeficiency virus infection patients on antiretroviral treatment with drug naïve patients at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Journal of AIDS and HIV Research 8(4): 38-43 International
• Animasahun B A, Adekunle M. O, Idowu B. B, Akewushola R O, Afadapa R O, Boyo A, Olatunji-Bello I I (2018). The prevalence of HIV infection and risky sexual behaviours among university students in a tertiary institution in Lagos, Nigeria. LASU Journal of Health Sciences 1(1):32-35 Local
• Olumide O. M, Olatunji-Bello I. I, Abokede N O, Salami S A (2019). Chronic consumption of aqueous Brassica Oleracae (cabbage) deteriorates thyroid functions in male Sprague Dawley rats.. LASU Journal of Health Sciences 2(1):8-16. Local
• Adesina Arikawe,Adedunni Olusanya. Ifeoma Udenze, Olutope Akininbosun, Abdulahi Adejare, Odunayo Olumide Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello and Janet Anselmo-Franci (2019). L-arginine supplementation reduces blood pressure and plasma lipid levels in an animal model of perimenopause induced by 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide. Bull. Egypt. Soc.Physiol.Sci. 39(1): 118-128. International
• Ogungbemi S I, Ale OK, Ejalonibu ML, Ojubanire O. Y, Tijani K. O., Balogun O J, Anigbogu C. N, and Olatunji-Bello I.I (2019). Alphawave voltage, daytime sleep and plasma glutathione level following Dribose-L-cysteine supplementation in healthy participants. LASU Journal of Health Sciences 2(2):59-68 Local
• Ogungbemi S I, Arikawe A P, Saka W A, Tijani K O, Umeh C P, Aweda M A, Anigbogu C N, Kehinde M O and Olatunji-Bello I. I. (2020). Body Heat Storage and entropy in sickle cell anaemia. LASU Journal of Health Sciences 3(1): 49-59.
• Ogunfowora, OA, SA Salami, OM Olumide, II Olatunji-Bello, (2021). Kigelia Africana stem arm extract treatment reverse type 1 model of experimental diabetes and associated reproductive impairments in male wistar rats. Alexandria Journal for Veterinary Sciences 68 (1), (International)
• CONFERENCES ATTENDED SINCE I BECAME VICE CHANCELLOR
• As Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University
• Seventh ACE-Impact Regional Workshop, Cotonou, Benin Republic. 13th – 17th June 2022.
• Eighth Regional ACE-Impact Workshop, Gambia, 15th to 18th Nov. 2022.
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Annual Conference, Washington DC, USA.  22nd to 27th Jan. 2023.
• Nineth ACE-Impact Regional Workshop, Marrakech, Morocco, 29th May to 2nd June 2023.
• Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP), Namibia, 4th to 7th July 2023.
• Tenth ACE-Impact Regional Workshop, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, 31st Oct. to 1st Nov. 2023.
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Annual Conference, Washington DC, USA, 29^th Jan. to 1st Feb 2023.
• ACEITSE-Facilitated One-Day Training on Data for Management, LASU Senate chamber, 17th to 18th Jan. 2024.
• Data Driven Leadership in Higher Learning Institutions and Donor-Funded Projects, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 18th to 22nd March 2024.
• West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Conference, Abuja, Nigeria. 7th to 8th March 2024.
• National Project Performance Review Committee, NPPRC, meeting, NUC, Abuja. Nigeria, 17th April 2024.
• Africa Centres of Excellence International Partnership Workshop, Mauritius, 8th to 10th May 2024.
• Sustainable Strategies for Donor-Supported Programs workshop, Lusaka, Zambia. 17th to 21st June 2024.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Training, Kigali, Rwanda, 8th to 18th July 2024.
• the 2^nd Africa Education Summit, University of Nottingham England, 4^th to 6^th April, 2023.
• Executive Leadership Study Tour themed “Academic Excellence Wealth Creation and Impact Investing”, Stanford University, California U.S.A, 24^th April – 28^th April, 2023.
• Organizational Wellness for Improving Innovation and Resilience in Nigerian University”, LAKOWE Lakes Golf Resort, Lagos. 1^st May – 6^th May, 2023.
• International Executive Leadership Programme on Building and Leading Strategies for Resilience in Institution of Higher Learning in a Disrupted World, Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary Airport, Canada, October 31^st – November 5^th 2022.
• International Executive Leadership Development (Eld), Chicago Management Training Centre, Chicago, Illnois, United States, August 22^nd -26^th 2022.
• LOCAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH THE PAPERS READ
• As A Staff of Lagos State University
• Physiological Society of Nigeria 30th Annual Scientific Conference. Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja August 23-24 2010
• Physiological Society of Nigeria 28th Annual Scientific Conference, University of Ilorin.  November 8-9, 2008
• As A Staff of University of Lagos
• Physiological Society of Nigeria 27th Annual Scientific Conference. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.  November 89, 2007
• Effect of methanol extract of abelmoschus esculentus (okra) on rats’ uteri contraction. I.I. Olatunji-Bello, C.O. Ladipo and R.O. Arowolo. At the Physiological Society of Nigeria 26th Annual Scientific Conference. University of Benin, December, 2006
• Effect of leaf extract of Psidium guajava (Guava) on aortic rings and its associated mechanisms of action in rats. I. I. Olatunji-Bello, Odusanya A. J. Raji I and Ladipo CO at the University of Lagos Annual Conference and Fair, Thursday August 31, 2006
• Contractile Response of Aortic rings to serum from sickle cell patents. I. I. Olatunji-Bello, Raji I.A, Kehinde M.O Mustapha R O.A Sofola and Ojobor PD presented at the Physiological Society of Nigeria 25th Annual Scientific Conference. University of Port Harcourt. 125 – 16 th September, 2005.
• Antifertility and abortifacent effects of abrus precartorius. O.M. Azeez, I. I. Olatunji-Bello and F B AbdulKareem presented at the Physiological Society of Nigeria 23rd Annual Scientific Conference. University of Lagos, 4 -5 December, 2003
• Blood pressure and heart rate responses to low carbohydrate diets: influence of ascorbic acid I. I. Olatunji-Bello, S.O Gbenebitse, and F B. O. Mojiminiyi at the Physiological Society of Nigeria 22nd Annual Scientific Conference. University of Ibadan, 2001.
• LOCAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITHOUT PRESENTING PAPERS
• Physiological Society of Nigeria 8th Annual Scientific Conference. University of Ibadan April 2 – 3, 1986
• Physiological Society of Nigeria   Annual Scientific Conference. University of Lagos April 1993
• Physiological Society of Nigeria, Annual Scientific Conference. University of Enugu May, 1988
• Lagos University Medical Society Annual Scientific conference December, 2003, 2004, and 2006
• National Women Conference. Theme: Women Succeeding together 8th -10th October, 2003 in Lagos
• International conference for women.  Theme: The women are Coming, April 25 -30th 2004, Abuja
• PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
• As A Staff of Lagos State University
• How can active, blended and integrated learning be promoted during Physiology lectures. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Frank Mojiminiyi and Faadiel Essop at the 4th AAPS (Physiology Education Workshop themed: Physiology Education in Africa and other Resource challenged Regions- reflections on current practices and charting the way forward held in Kigali, Rwanda between the 2nd and 4th December, 2018
• Effects of Abelmoschus Esculentus (okra) on reproductive functions in male rats. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Temitope Ijiwole and Funmileyi Awobajo at the Experimental Biology Conference April 28 – May 2 2007 in Washington DC. The FASEB Journal 2007; 21(6): A1421
• As A Staff of University of Lagos
• Anti-fertility effect of methanolic leaf extract of magnifera indica (mango leaves) on male Sprague Dawley rats Sekinat O. Ibraheem, Ibiyemi I Olatunji-Bello and Funmileyi O. Awobajo at the Experimental Biology Conference April 28 – May 2 2007 in Washington DC. The FASEB Journal 2007; 21(6): LB103
• The effect of aqueous extract of Magnifera indica (mango) leaves on female reproductive functions in Sprague dawley rats I. I. OlatunjiBello, L.I. Ogbewey and F.O Awobajo. At the Focused Meeting of the Physiological Society for Perinatal Physiology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. February 12 -13, 2007. PC7
• Contractile effect of the aqueous extract of Psidium guajava leaves on aortic rings and its associated mechanisms of action in rat. I. I. Olatunji-Bello, A. J Odusanya, I. Raji and C. O. Ladipo at the Comparative Physiology meeting of the American Physiological Society at Virginia Beach in Virginia, USA October 8 – 11, 2006. Abstract 31.2.
• Ascorbic Acid attenuates the oxidative stress of cigarette Smoke on some vital organs in male rabbits. I.I. Olatunji-Bello, S. O. Olayemi A.O Daramola and A O Ogungbemi at the Joint International Meeting of the Physiological Society and FEPS. University of Bristol, UK 20th – 23rd July 2005.J. Physiol 567P, PC82
• A review of the use of computer laboratory and Internet services by staff and students of CMUL. I. I. Olatunji-Bello, A. Ibegwam and T. O. Odugbemi Presented at the Pan-African Conference on Information Technology for the advancement of Nutrition in Africa in Nairobi Kenya 21st July to 25th July 2002.
• ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AT THE LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY:
• Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (17th September, 2021 till date)
• Director, Directorate of Advancement, Lagos State University, (June 2016- date)
• Acting Vice Chancellor (July –December 21, 2010, January 30 – October 31st, 2011)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University 23rd December 2008- 25th January, 2013
• Head of Department, Physiology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, 15th October 2007 – 22nd December, 2008.
• Vice- Chairman, University Senate, Lagos State University, Dec 2008 to January 2013
• Chairman, Committee of Provost Deans and Directors (COPDD) LASU, December 2008-January 2013.
• Member, University Senate, Lagos State University, October 2007 to date
• Member, Senate Business Committee, LASU, February 2008 to Dec 2008
• ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS:
• Acted for the Head of Department of Physiology, UNILAG, 7th March – 7th April 2002. 6TH June – 30th June 2002
• Chairman, Biomedical Communication Management Committee, UNILAG, 15th, May 2000 to 2003.
• Member, Medical Education Committee, UNILAG,1st August, 2001 to 2005.
• Chairman, Organising Committee of the School of Basic Medical Sciences (UNILAG) end of year programme during which Best Subject Teacher of the year Awards were given, December 2000 to January 2001.
• Member, Committee on Internet and Computer services of the College of Medicine (CMUL) –October, 2000 to 2007
• Member, Furniture Loan Committee (CMUL)- November 1999 to 2007.
• Member, Committee on Code of Dressing (CMUL)- January to February 2001.
• Member, Interview Panel for Employment in the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. January 2001.
• Elected member of the Academic Board of the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos (CMUL) –1999 –2004.
• Member, Medilag Consult of the College of Medicine, Unilag.- June, 2001 to 2007
• Member, University of Lagos Women Society Nursery School Board, December, 2000 to March 2005
• Departmental representative in the School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS, CMUL) Best Teacher Award Committee.
• Departmental representative to the medical library committee (CMUL) –1991 to 1995.
• Member, vice-chancellor’s committee on the relocation of the Community Pharmacy-August to September 1997.
• Member, School of Postgraduate Studies Board of Studies of the University of Lagos.
• Member, School of Basic Medical Sciences Board of Studies (CMUL) up till September 2007.
• ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS:
• The Centre for Values in Leadership Award of Excellence as an Exceptional Leader (2024)
• Nelson Mandela Leadership Prize as Pan African Amazon of Nation Building by SAYDI-AFRICA
• Winner, Arewa National Excellence Award by Arewa Youth Congress (2024)
• Fellow of the National Labour Institute by the Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), 2023
• The Year 2022 Adeboruwa Award of Excellence presented by HRM, Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali of Igbogbo Kingdom in November, 2022.
• African Hero Award presented by the African Youth Assembly in November, 2022.
• Excellence in Leadership Award presented by the Voice of Integrity International in August, 2022
• The Most Outstanding Women in Nigeria Tertiary Education category which she received at the National Education Summit and Awards in July, 2022.
• She was cited in Nigeria Women Annual as one of the 100 leading women in its 2022 Edition.
• Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu, wrote a letter of commendation and applause for being one of the Eko 100 Women during the 2022 International Women’s Day
• She is the winner of the AANI Excellence Award 2022.
• Winner, Higher Education Administrator of the Year Award at the 2022 National Education Summit and Award.
• COWLSO Resourceful Woman of The Year, 2021
• Awarded Second Best Teacher in the Physiology Department 1999/2000 session by the School of Basic Medical Sciences as adjudged by the 200 level students.
• Prestigious Leadership Award by Fight against Corruption Organization (FACO) July 2018
• Leadership Appreciation Award for a meritorious service to the University by the Management of LASU (2013)
• Award for my Outstanding Performance and Selfless Service to the University presented by SSANU-LASUCOM (December, 2012).
• Distinguished Award for Academic Excellence (2012) presented by St. Catherine’s Anglican Girls Grammar School, Owo, Old Girls’ Association
• Meritorious Award (2011) by LASU Staff School for my contribution towards the growth and success of the school.
• Distinguished Merit Award (2011) presented by Rotary Club of Igando-Egan in recognition of my selfless and invaluable contributions to humanity, communal growth and the development of the club.
• Appreciation Award (2011) by LASUMBA Heritage in recognition of my contributions to the ideals of the Association
• Special Honorary Award by LASU Students’ Union (2010/2011 set) in recognition of my support and my contribution to the development of LASU.
• Merit Award presented by the Priceless Jewels Initiative (PJI) a female students Empowerment and Development Centre
• Champion of Women Empowerment (2010) presented by Priceless Jewels Initiative to me as their Matron
• Award of Excellent Contribution to the Organisation by Junior Chambers International JCI (2011) LASU chapter
• Award of Excellence by JCI as patron of the year 2010
• Merit Award by Department of Physiology CMUL presented in recognition of my immense contribution to the Department (December, 2007)
• Award of Excellence for humanitarian service by JCI 2008/2009
• Award of Excellence by MASSA-LASU Exco 2008/2009 given for my enormous contribution and unrelenting effort in enhancing the academic landscape as an administrator that serves as a role model to upcoming young ladies who want to be achievers.
• INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:
• Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the 7^th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (2024)
• Chairman,19th and 20th National Women’s Conferences (20192020) organized by Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO)
• Founder and Convener, Movement of Women in Lagos State Institutions for Good Governance (MOWLAS) since 2019
• Member, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) 2003- date.
• 2nd Vice-President, University of Lagos Women Society, 2000 – 2002; 2002 – 2005.
• Chairman, 35th Anniversary of the University of Lagos Women Society Nursery School Organising Committee, June 2001-May 2002 Financial Secretary, University of Lagos Women Society, 1995 to 1998.
• Treasurer, Unilag-Awoyaya – Paseda Housing Estate Association 1996 – 2007
• Adviser, University of Lagos Physiology Students Association.
• Publicity Secretary, Women’s wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) Lagos state chapter 1995 to 1998
• Pastor in Charge of Area (PICA) – RCCG Testimony Chapel Area Headquarters, Ilasan, Lekki

• REFEREES

Names and Addresses of Three Referees

•  Professor Rahmon Ade Bello

Former Vice Chancellor,

University of Lagos

Akoka, Lagos State

GSM: +234 802 290 0555

• Professor Isaac Adebayo Adeyemi, FAS, FNIFST Immediate Past Vice Chancellor Bells University of Technology

Ota, Ogun State

GSM: +234 803 378 6723

• Professor Anthony Enisan Akinbo

Vice Chancellor

Redeemer’s University

Ede, Osun State

GSM: +234 803 370 0756

• MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS