… As Unilag/CMUL Plans Digital Pathology, AI Diagnostics Laboratory
Prof. Fatimah Abdulkareem, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola and Dr. Tunji Alausa at the conference.
Nigerians have been urged to stop abusing the use of Antibiotics because of its adverse health implications.
Giving the advice was the Dean of Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof. Fatimah Abdulkareem at the free medical outreach organised as part of activities marking the inaugural International Conference of the Faculty.
Lagos residents in Mushin Local Government area were full of appreciation and joy as they benefitted from the free medical outreach.
Group photograph of some of the dignitaries at the conference.
There were health talks on management of malarial, typhoid and adverse effects of abuse of antibiotics among other beneficial health tips.
The inaugural International Conference had the theme; “Precision in Practice: Integrating Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Clinical Insights for Patient‑Centered Care.”
The event brought together dignitaries, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore cutting‑edge advances in precision medicine and their impact on patient care.
The inaugural International Conference of UNILAG’s Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences signaled a defining moment in Nigeria’s healthcare journey, one that blends research, diagnostics, therapeutics, and innovation to deliver patient‑centered care and position Africa at the forefront of precision medicine.
In her speech, the Vice‑Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, hailed the conference as a strategic step towards positioning the university for innovation and global competitiveness.
“The 2025 creation of the faculty united five departments: Anatomic & Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, and Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, to drive discovery, strengthen diagnostics, and translate research into patient care.”
Prof. Ogunsola spotlighted flagship projects, such as:
Centre for Cancer Genomics & Precision Medicine
Digital Pathology & AI Diagnostics Laboratory
National Biobank & Tissue Repository.
She also noted that the launch of the faculty’s new journal, underscored UNILAG’s push for African research visibility. Addressing Nigeria’s heavy disease burden, she urged government and private sector partnerships to prioritize laboratory medicine, noting: “A doctor’s prescription is only as good as the laboratory result behind it.”
The Provost of CMUL, Prof. Ademola Oremosu, described the day as a “moment of pride” for the faculty and university. He highlighted UNILAG‑CMUL’s six‑decade legacy in medical education and research, and praised the faculty’s role in strengthening capacity for innovation, collaboration, and impact.
He encouraged participants to maximize the research programme, build collaborations, and generate ideas that can transform healthcare in Nigeria, Africa, and globally.
Prof. Abdulkareem described the conference as the dawn of a new era in biomedical research and healthcare innovation and unveiled the ₦1 Billion Faculty Endowment Fund to support research, infrastructure, scholarships, and six new initiatives.
Faculty Research & Innovation Fund
National Biobank & Tissue Repository
Digital Pathology & AI Diagnostics Laboratory
Centre for Cancer Genomics & Precision Medicine
Sickle Cell & Chronic Disease Research Hub
Maternal & Child Health Intervention Centre
Malaria & Neglected Tropical Disease Research Fund
Prof. Abdulkareem described the fund as “an investment in Nigeria’s scientific future, health security, and homegrown solutions.”
In his keynote address, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, Vice‑Chancellor of National University of Science and Technology, Abuja (NUSTA), stated that precision medicine represents a paradigm shift in healthcare, moving from one‑size‑fits‑all to patient‑specific interventions powered by genomics, biomarkers, imaging, and AI.
The conference also witnessed the launch of the African Journal of Basic and Translational Clinical Sciences (AJBTCS), presented by the UNILAG Vice‑Chancellor. The journal will serve as a peer‑reviewed platform for original research and scholarly exchange, amplifying African voices in global biomedical discourse.
Dignitaries including His Royal Majesty, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola (Oluyalo-Otileta VII, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom), Dr. Tunji Alausa (Minister of Education), Prof. Akin Abayomi (Lagos State Commissioner for Health), and representatives from LUTH and Dr. Olufunke Fasawe (Vice-President, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)) expressed strong support for the initiative.
The inaugural International Conference of UNILAG’s Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences signals a defining moment in Nigeria’s healthcare journey, one that blends research, diagnostics, therapeutics, and innovation to deliver patient‑centered care and position Africa at the forefront of precision medicine.
Cross section of some of the beneficiaries of the free medical outreach.
Over 500 residents benefitted from free diabetes, high blood pressure screenings, cancer screenings, hepatitis B among others.