Current Position
President, West Africa Network of National Academies
Background
Oyewale Tomori is a past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science with experience in virology, disease prevention, and control. He was at the University of Ibadan from 1971 to 1994 and later served as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Redeemer's University in Nigeria from 2004 to 2011. From 1994 to 2004, he was the virologist for the WHO Africa Region, establishing the African Regional Polio Laboratory Network.
Experience
He has served and continues to serve on numerous national and global health advisory committees. In 1981, he was recognized by the US-CDC for contributions to Lassa fever research. In 2002, he received the Nigerian National Order of Merit, the country's highest award for academic and intellectual attainment and national development.
Achievements
In 1981, he was recognized by the US-CDC for contributions to Lassa fever research. In 2002, he received the Nigerian National Order of Merit, the country's highest award for academic and intellectual attainment and national development.
Publications & Research
He has authored/co-authored over 180 scientific publications.
