University Of Lagos

UNILAG to Commission GP2–CMUL Molecular Laboratory
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
The University of Lagos will on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, formally commission the GP2–CMUL Molecular Laboratory, a state-of-the-art research facility at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL).
The commissioning ceremony, which will take place at 12:00 noon at the 1st Floor, KAARC Building, CMUL, will be preceded by a pre-commissioning seminar at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Great Hall, CMUL, with guests expected to be seated by 9:45 a.m.
The Molecular Laboratory is funded by the University’s global research partners, Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP), an international organisation focused on accelerating research outcomes for Parkinson’s disease, the world’s second most common neurodegenerative disorder and the fastest-growing in prevalence globally.
ASAP supports the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2), under which it has, for over five years, funded Africa’s largest Parkinson’s disease research cohort, coordinated from the University of Lagos. To date, ASAP’s cumulative investment in Parkinson’s disease research at UNILAG has exceeded USD 2.5 million
In furtherance of its commitment to strengthening research capacity in under-represented regions, ASAP has funded the establishment and equipping of the GP2–CMUL Molecular Laboratory, with equipment and personnel support valued at over ₦250 million. The laboratory is located within the recently commissioned KAARC Building at CMUL.
The facility will function as an automated DNA extraction laboratory and biobank, with plans to expand its genomics capabilities. It will also support internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students, provide access for other researchers, and serve as a centre for training in genomics and bioinformatics.
The GP2 programme at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, is coordinated by Professor Njideka U. Okubadejo, who serves as the Principal Investigator.

UNILAG Faculty of Health Professions Holds Two-Day Retreat, May 5- 6
2026-05-05 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00
The Faculty of Health Professions, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold a two-day Faculty Retreat from Tuesday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the New Boardroom, College of Medicine, UNILAG (CMUL), Idi-Araba.
The retreat is scheduled to run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, with the theme: Excellence in Teaching, Research and Clinical Practice .
It will be a platform for the faculty stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to strengthen teaching quality, advance research output, and enhance standards in clinical service delivery.

Prof. Oduyebo Delivers 16th Inaugural Lecture, June 17
2026-06-10 08:00 - 17:00
Professor Oyinlola Omoniyi Oduyebo of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine University of Lagos, will deliver the Sixteenth (16th) Inaugural Lecture in the 2025/2026 Academic Session of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as follows:
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. (Guests are expected to be seated by 3:45 p.m.)
Venue: J.F. Ade. Ajayi (Main) Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka.
The lecture titled: “Preserving and Safeguarding The Weapons of Our Warfare Against Unseen Enemies: Diary of An Antibiotic Guardian” will hold under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS.
Members of the University Community and general public are cordially invited.

UNILAG Hosts "From Lecture Room to Board Room" Interactive Session, July 8
2026-07-08 11:00 - 14:00
The Office of Advancement, University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host From Lecture Room to Board Room interactive session on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Research Lecture Hall A, 2nd Floor, Biochemistry Laboratory/Biomedical Engineering Block, College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
The session, a key component of the University’s alumni and student engagement programme, will feature the following facilitators:
1. Prof. Omoniyi Kayode Yemitan, Acting Dean, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja; and
2. Mr. Joseph Opeyemi Owolabi, Chief Executive Officer, Rubicola Consulting, Lagos.
The interactive engagement is aimed at equipping students and would-be alumni with practical insights to aid their transition from academic training to professional and corporate leadership.
Members of the University community are implored to attend punctually.

Prof. Ayanlowo Delivers 19th Inaugural Lecture, July 22
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos, 101017, Nigeria
Professor Olusola Olabisi Ayanlowo of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) will deliver the University’s Nineteenth (19th) Inaugural Lecture in the 2025/2026 Academic Session on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (Guests are expected to be seated by 3:45 p.m.) at the J.F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG, Akoka.
The lecture, titled: “The Skin, Your Passport, Beauty and Defence: Telling the Story of Immune Regulation, Immune-Suppression, Dysregulation and Autoimmunity”, will hold under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS.
Members of the University community and the public are cordially invited to attend physically or virtually.
Zoom URL: https://bit.ly/AyanlowoO
Meeting ID: 833 1856 7809
Passcode: [REDACTED]
