Drosophila Lab, UI.

Drosophila Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan,
Nigeria. [email protected]

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

What does mentorship really mean for early-career scientists?🌎 “You can stand on the shoulders of giants and see far off.” ✨

At the Next-Gen Women’s Biomedical Research Advancement Project (WRAP 2.0), @DrosophilaRTC, supported by @BiochemSoc, we unpacked how learning from those ahead of you can fast-track your career and the characteristics of a good mentor.

Professor Olufunke Fayehun (@FayehunFunke) provided a detailed breakdown for participants during her session and answered their questions.

🎥 Catch highlights in the video below.
What are your biggest takeaways or thoughts on mentorship in biomedical research? Share with us in the comments below👇🏽

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

⏰ 1 WEEK TO GO!
Applications close 15 January 2026. 💸 Scholarships available
Apply now for the ICGEB–DRTC FLY-NEUROCAN Workshop hands-on Drosophila training on neurodegeneration & cancer.
📍 Ibadan, Nigeria | 🗓️ June 15–26, 2026
🎯 Limited spots |
🛑 Deadline: Jan 15
🔗 https://t.co/FIxHFxKq25

@ICGEB @CambridgeAfrica @Co_Biologists

#Drosophila #Neurodegeneration #CancerResearch #ICGEB #DRTC #ResearchTraining #GlobalScience #EarlyCareerResearchers #AfricaInScienc

[Drosophila Lab, UI. @DrosLabUI]

Happy Birthday, Prof. @RossCagan!
Congratulations, Sir.
We love you.

[Abolaji Amos @amosabolaji]

Happy Birthday, Prof. @RossCagan!
This is to celebrate an exemplary and selfless leader.
I wish you continued success, health and unending joy.
May your legacy and impact echo through generations to come.
May your family be blessed beyond measure.
Thank you for being a true gift to us and the world.
Happy Birthday, Sir.
Congratulations, Sir.

[Merylin Ogunlola🐰📖💫🧠 @merylin_neuro]

@AskMichaelTaiwo I am Merylin Ogunlola. I graduated as the Best Graduating Student of Zoology department, University of Ibadan. I received awards like “Outstanding Student Researcher”, as an undergraduate, for my project on neurotoxic and genotoxic effect of landfill leachate in mice pups.

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[Damilare Akanbi @Gods__fave]

@AskMichaelTaiwo 1/4

UNIQUE ID: 544786

My name is Damilare Akanbi, a recent first-class graduate of Human Physiology from the University of Ibadan, with a CGPA of 3.64/4.0. I am passionate about Neuroscience, with an interest in Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.

https://t.co/mPSafSMHRd

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

📢 Join Our Free Webinar! ⏳🔬 @drosophilartc

Join us for a one-day free webinar on Time Management for Early-Career Researchers with Professor Cassie Mogilner Holmes @cmogilner , UCLA Professor and bestselling author of Happier Hour.

🔗 Save your spot; register here:
https://t.co/o9s48Z68kP

Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ 5-6 PM WAT | 9-10 AM PST
Learn practical strategies to make the most of your time and stay productive.

#webinar #timemanagement #earlycareerresearchers #productivitytips

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

🚨 BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TRAINING ALERT! 🚨
We are offering a 1-week hands-on training at the Drosophila Research and Training Centre 🔬✨ where you will master:

✅ Microscopy ✅ Reactive Oxygen & Nitrogen Species (RONS) Assay 🧪
✅ Nucleic Acid Extraction 🧬✅ Agarose Gel Electrophoresis ⚡✅ PCR & Primer Designing 🔎 and More

📅 Date: 5th – 9th May, 2025
💰 Fee: ₦200,000 (without accommodation) | ₦260,000 (with accommodation)
📍 Location: Drosophila Research & Training Centre, Ibadan
🎟 Limited slots available! Secure yours now.
📩 Send proof of payment to [email protected] to confirm your registration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your biomedical research skills! 🔥
Registration Link: https://t.co/BodPOCuR43

#Biomedicaltraining #Labskills #Molecularbiology #PCR #Electrophoresis #Research #DRTC

[Abolaji Amos @amosabolaji]

Thank you so much, dear Dr. Igbalajobi @olumuyiwaayo, for visiting @DrosLabUI yesterday! We truly appreciate your support and all you do for the community. #Gratitude #Collaboration

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

Fly fact Wednesday 🔬🧬

#DNA #research #gradschool #drosophila #phd #lab #cellbiology #genetics #mutation #space #NASA #biology #biochemistry #molecular

[Perrimon Lab @PerrimonLab]

Desaturase-dependent secretory functions of hepatocyte-like cells control systemic lipid metabolism during starvation in Drosophila. Li J, Huang K, Dibra I, Liu Y, Perrimon N, Simons M. 2024 11:rs.3.rs-5566817. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5566817/v1. PMID: 39711529

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

🚀Day 5

Participants and team members were all smiles as we concluded the Women’s Biomedical Research Advancement Project with:

📍 Inspiring presentations by the participants
📍 A Virtual Mentorship Session with Professor Olayinka Omigbodun @OlayinkaOmigbo2
📍 Presentation of Certificates to celebrate their achievements

A big thank you to our team members and incredible partners and funders for supporting the WRAP project: @BiochemSoc @inqababiotecWA

#WRAP #WomeninSTEM #Biomedicalresearch #Mentorship

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

On Day 4 of the Women's Biomedical Research Advancement Project (WRAP), @DrosophilaRTC supported by @BiochemSoc , the participants participated in practical sessions on

📍Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species (Assays)
📍Biostatistics (Data Analysis using GraphPad)
📍Grant Writing and accessing Global Opportunities

One day at a time we are raising a generation of experienced and skilled biomedical researchers

[Xena @dap_xena]

I would like to thank @DrosophilaRTC @Biochemsoc for hosting the just concluded 5-day webinar series. Everyday was impactful and inspiring. Thank you to all the facilitators, they were amazing. I feel more motivated in my pursuit of higher knowledge in science. #womeninscience

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

Join us for these virtual sessions today 📍🎉

To round up the virtual sessions on the Women’s Biomedical Research Advancement Project, we will be hosting two important women in Biomedical Research; Professor Isabel Palacios @IsabelMPalacio2 and Professor Olayinka Omigbodun @OlayinkaOmigbo2 who will take us through practical tips in navigating the Biomedical Research Landscape

📍Today, Friday 29th November, 2024
📍Time : 2pm

[drosofriend @drosofriend]

🎉 Attention PhD candidates! 🎉 Exciting news — the DFG is launching a new graduate school in Leipzig, offering 40 PhD positions in the fields of neuroscience, biology, and medicine. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research career! More details will follow! 🌟🧠

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

Join our FREE virtual series to empower women in #biomedical #research globally (from Nov 25th-29th, 2024): Connect and learn from global experts. Register now! https://t.co/5tzvZKQn0z

🚨With 560+ applicants for the physical spot in our Women’s Biomedical Research Advancement Project (WRAP), competition was fierce. We are excited to now offer a virtual training series as part of the WRAP events.

Specific Dates and Times will be communicated upon registration.

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

We are happy to announce that we have secured the Biochemical Society's Diversity in Science Grant for the Women's Biomedical Research Advancement Project (Project WRAP)! 🎉

Applications are now open for free training for young women in biomedical research. Limited slots available!
Register Now:
https://t.co/5mhWdyeAJo

#research #biomedicalresearch #gradschool

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

We recently concluded an insightful and engaging week of training for our October cohort at the Drosophila Research and Training Centre.

October 2024 Biomedical Research Training Workshop https://t.co/5J90hr5A0Y via @YouTube

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

Today, we celebrate the exceptional #interns from Dr @olumuyiwaayo who completed a free 6-week #internship with us @DrosophilaRTC in partnership with @Scholarshipscaf.

We are proud of their growth and excited to support their #biomedical #research journey! 🔬 @ridwandimejiojo @OyinnB @I_Adeboyeje @Supreme1ne

[Drosophila Research and Training Centre @DrosophilaRTC]

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain practical skills in biomedical research?
Join us for an intensive one-week hands-on training to gain research experience @DrosophilaRTC
Register here:
https://t.co/VaOiuzetRK

#molecularbiology #HPLC #biomedical #RNA #DNA #research