Dr. Abiodun Ayodele Akinsanya is an accomplished biochemist and biotechnology professional with over 25 years of experience in research, innovation, and executive leadership. He began his career as a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, after graduating as the Best Biochemistry Student in 1979. He lectured for seven years before moving to the United Kingdom to pursue a PhD in Leukaemia Research at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), completed in 1992.

Following his doctorate, he transitioned into biotechnology as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and became the first employee of Tepnel Life Sciences plc, a start-up biotechnology company in Manchester. He later rose to the position of Principal Biochemist, contributing significantly to the company’s growth, which eventually became a subsidiary of the US-based Gen-Probe Inc.

Dr. Akinsanya also served as Managing Director of Alpha & Omega Bioapplications UK and acted as a consultant to several UK biotechnology start-ups, providing strategic and technical guidance in research commercialization and product development.

Educational Qualifications
*PhD (1992) – University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK
*MSc (1983) – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
*BSc (1979) – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Professional Experience
*Managing Director, Alpha & Omega Bioapplications (2002–2004)
*Principal Biochemist, Tepnel Life Sciences plc (1998–2002)
*Specialist Biochemist, Tepnel Life Sciences plc (1994–1998)
*Postdoctoral Fellow, Tepnel Life Sciences plc (1992–1994)
*Lecturer II, ABU Zaria (1982–1987)
*Graduate Assistant, ABU Zaria (1980–1982)