Harvard Catalyst Profiles

Harvard Medical School BIDMC, Boston	Postdoc	04/2023	Translational Research and Technology Innovation
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil	PhD	06/2021	Toxicological Biochemistry
University of Ibadan, Nigeria	MSc	10/2015	Gastrointestinal Physiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria	BSc	08/2010	Physiology

Dr Olawande Olagoke is a research and teaching scientist with about a decade of experience practising in academia and the healthcare industry, through international fellowships and positions at BIDMC & Harvard Medical School, UFSM Brazil and KIU Uganda. His expertise spans the fields of regulatory and risk assessment toxicology, neurotoxicology and immunology, and he has authored/co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed articles. His research group currently uses small molecules like lipid autacoid mediators as biomarkers and modalities for preventing the progression of pancreatitis and low/focal grade Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) to invasive cancers. As a lecturer, he has been involved in developing and implementing physiology and toxicology teaching curriculums, modules and case studies. He is also actively mentoring the next generation of scientists via platforms like the Toxicology Mentoring and Skills Development Training (directed by the University of California Davis and the Society of Toxicology). Dr Olawande has provided expert service for professional bodies and committees including the SOT Continuing Education Committee, Graduate Student Leadership Committee, Professional Development Subcommittee, Food Safety Specialty Section and Toxicologists of African Origin. He is currently the chair of the Society of Toxicology PDA Executive Board.

• Toxicology
• Gastroenterology
• Physiology, Infant Nutrition
• Toxicology, Environmental
• Food Safety
• Functional Food
• Toxic Metals
• Toxicity Test
• Omics