TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: ARINOLA SANYAOLU

POSITION: LECTURER I

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EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

Personal Statement

 I am a neuroendocrinologist with an evolving interest in neurogenomics and translational neuroscience. I hold a PhD in Anatomy from the University of Lagos and completed my postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto, where I gained hands-on expertise in molecular biology techniques, including quantitative PCR (qPCR) for mRNA and microRNA analysis. During this period, I also received specialized training in the in vitro culture of neurons, which enhanced my understanding of cellular models in neuroscience research.

My involvement in international genomics collaborations has helped me develop foundational skills in bioinformatics and sparked a keen interest in integrating multi-omics data to address complex neurological conditions. I am passionate about bridging molecular insights with clinical applications, particularly in the context of personalized medicine.

Outside the lab, I enjoy mentoring young scientists and contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations. I am eager to contribute to research environments that value innovation, mentorship, and impactful science.

Positions and Scientific Appointments

• Member of the ECR subcommittee of the British Society of Neuroendocrinology
• African representative for Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2) Trainee Network (2022-2024)

Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge 

1. Sanyaolu, A. O., Mohamed, W., Makarious, M. B., August, J. L., Kekenadze, M., Heilbron, K., … & Bandrés-Ciga, S. (2025). Mendelian randomization and Parkinson’s disease. In Integrative Omics in Parkinson’s Disease(pp. 49-74). Academic Press
2. Yisa, J., Abraham, A., Nwankwo, M., Sanyaolu A. O., & Opoola, F. O. (2024). Neuroprotective Effects of Buccholzia coriacea Seed on AlCl3-induced Memory Impairment in Adult Albino Rats. Journal of Anatomical Sciences, 15(1), 106.
3. Awad, P. S., Makarious, M. B., Elsayed, I., Sanyaolu, A., Crea, P. W., Schuh, A. F. S., … & 23andMe Research Team. (2024). Insights into Ancestral Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Risk: A Comparative Assessment of Polygenic Risk Scores. MedRxiv, 2023-11.
4. Rao, S. C., & Sanyaolu, A. O. (2022). Breaking Barriers: Modeling the Blood-Brain Barrier in Parkinson’s Disease Using a Human-Brain-Chip. MOVEMENT DISORDERS, 37(4), 699-699.
5. Sanyaolu, A. O., Oremosu, A. A., Osinubi, A. A., Vermeer, C., & Daramola, A. O. (2019). Warfarin‐induced vitamin K deficiency affects spermatogenesis in Sprague‐Dawley rats. Andrologia, 51(10), e13416.