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'''Iruka Okeke''' is a Nigerian Pharmaceutical [[Microbiologist]] currently holding the position of professor at the College of Medicine,[[University of Ibadan]] in Nigeria. Iruka has devoted her career to studying neglected enteric bacteria such as ''[[Escherichia coli|E. coli]], k''nown for their potential to cause fatal [[Circulatory system|bloodstream]] and diarrheal infections. She advocates for the utilization of [[Genomics]] approaches to enhance surveillance and gain a better understanding of pathogen [[virulence]]. Iruka's research interests extend to combating antimicrobial resistance and investigating bacterial [[pathogenesis]], [[epidemiology]], and [[antimicrobial resistance]] of [[enteric bacteria]]. She also works to improve laboratory practice in Africa, contributes to collaborative genomic surveillance for antimicrobial resistance and communicates about microbiology. She has published on topics around microbiology, genetics, public health and antimicrobial resistance addressing global health challenges.
'''Iruka Okeke''' is a Nigerian Pharmaceutical [[Microbiologist]] currently holding the position of professor at the College of Medicine,[[University of Ibadan]] in Nigeria. Iruka has devoted her career to studying neglected enteric bacteria such as ''[[Escherichia coli|E. coli]], k''nown for their potential to cause fatal [[Circulatory system|bloodstream]] and diarrheal infections. She advocates for the utilization of [[Genomics]] approaches to enhance surveillance and gain a better understanding of pathogen [[virulence]]. Iruka's research interests extend to combating antimicrobial resistance and investigating bacterial [[pathogenesis]], [[epidemiology]], and [[antimicrobial resistance]] of [[enteric bacteria]]. Iruka's contributions to the field have earned her recognition as a fellow of esteemed institutions such as the [[Nigerian Academy of Science|Nigerian Academy of Sciences]], [[African Academy of Sciences]], and The [https://alinstitute.org/our-programmes/programmes-for-third-parties/cjf-science-leadership-programme/calestous-juma-science-fellows Calestous Juma Fellowship].<sup>[1]</sup>.


Iruka is a fellow of the [[Nigerian Academy of Science|Nigerian Academy of Sciences]], [[African Academy of Sciences]], and The [https://alinstitute.org/our-programmes/programmes-for-third-parties/cjf-science-leadership-programme/calestous-juma-science-fellows Calestous Juma Fellowship].<sup>[1].</sup> She has also garnered significant recognition for her outstanding contributions to microbiology, including awards such as the American Society for Microbiology Moselio Schaechter Award 2023 in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist |url=/proxy/https://asm.org/Academy/ASM-Moselio-Schaechter-Award-in-Recognition-of-a |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=ASM.org |language=en}}</ref> and The Peter Wildy Prize from the UK Microbiology Society 2024, <ref>{{Cite web |last=Society |first=Microbiology |title=Peter Wildy Prize Winners |url=/proxy/https://microbiologysociety.org/grants-prizes/all-prizes-and-competitions-/prize-lectures/peter-wildy-prize-lecture/peter-wildy-prize-winners.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=microbiologysociety.org}}</ref>among others.
Throughout her career,she has garnered significant recognition for her outstanding contributions to microbiology, including awards such as the American Society for Microbiology Moselio Schaechter Award 2023 in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist |url=/proxy/https://asm.org/Academy/ASM-Moselio-Schaechter-Award-in-Recognition-of-a |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=ASM.org |language=en}}</ref> and The Peter Wildy Prize from the UK Microbiology Society 2024, <ref>{{Cite web |last=Society |first=Microbiology |title=Peter Wildy Prize Winners |url=/proxy/https://microbiologysociety.org/grants-prizes/all-prizes-and-competitions-/prize-lectures/peter-wildy-prize-lecture/peter-wildy-prize-winners.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=microbiologysociety.org}}</ref>among others.


== Life and education ==
== Life and education ==
Iruka was born in [[England]] to [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] parents. She later moved to Nigeria to pursue her secondary education<ref>{{Cite web |title=Haverford Winter 2014 |url=/proxy/https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=200366&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=www.mydigitalpublication.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from [[Obafemi Awolowo University]], in 1994, followed by her Master of Science in Pharmaceutics in 1998 at the same university. She later completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in collaboration with the [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]], USA, in 2000. Iruka later pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Iruka N. Okeke new Editor-in-Chief |url=/proxy/https://aslm.org/press-release/new-editor-in-chief/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=African Society for Laboratory Medicine |language=en-US}}</ref> spending a year at the Center for Vaccine Development, as a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Scholar]] at the University of Maryland.
Iruka was born in [[England]] to [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] parents. She later moved to Nigeria to pursue her secondary education<ref>{{Cite web |title=Haverford Winter 2014 |url=/proxy/https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=200366&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=www.mydigitalpublication.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from [[Obafemi Awolowo University]], in 1994, followed by her Master of Science in Pharmaceutics in 1998 at the same universit. She later completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in collaboration with the [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]], USA, in 2000. Iruka later pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Iruka N. Okeke new Editor-in-Chief |url=/proxy/https://aslm.org/press-release/new-editor-in-chief/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=African Society for Laboratory Medicine |language=en-US}}</ref> spedning a year at the Center for Vaccine Developement, as a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Scholar]] at the University of Maryland.


She is married and has a daughter.<ref name=":0" />
She is married and has a daughter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Foley |first=Denise |date=2014 |title=Faculty Profile |url=/proxy/https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=200366&article_id=1656527&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5#%22{\%22issue_id\%22:200366,\%22view\%22:\%22articleBrowser\%22,\%22article_id\%22:\%221656527\%22%22 |access-date=2019-12-03 |work=Haverford}}</ref>


== Research career ==
== Research career ==
Iruka carried out her postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland, USA where she had studied Microbiology and Immunology. In 2000, Iruka joined the [[University of Bradford]], England, as a teaching faculty member.<sup>[1]</sup> Subsequently, she moved to [[Haverford College]]<sup>[2]</sup> USA in 2002, initially as an Associate Professor, later becoming a full Professor in 2014. During her time at Haverford, she was a Branco Weiss Fellow of the Society of Science between 2004 to 2009, and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies, Berlin.<sup>[3]</sup>
Iruka carried out her postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland, USA and [[Uppsala University]], Sweden. In 2000 she moved to the [[University of Bradford]], England, as a teaching faculty member{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}. She then moved to [[Haverford College]], USA in 2002 as an Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2014.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Okeke Iruka |url=/proxy/https://www.aasciences.africa/fellow/okeke-iruka |access-date=2019-12-03 |website=www.aasciences.africa |publisher=The African Academy of Sciences}}</ref> During her time at Haverford she was a Branco Weiss Fellow of the Society of Science between 2004-2009, and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies, Berlin from 2010-11.<ref name=":2" />


Her research focused on using bacterial genetics to understand the molecular epidemiology, colonization, pathogenesis and [[antimicrobial resistance]] of enteric bacteria.<sup>[4]</sup> She studied the surface proteins of [[E. coli|''E. coli'']] and described how these proteins help the bacteria colonize the gut.<sup>[5]</sup>
Her research has focused on using bacterial genetics to understand the molecular epidemiology, colonization, pathogenesis and [[antimicrobial resistance]] of enteric bacteria.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Iruka Okeke {{!}} STS Infrastructures|url=/proxy/https://stsinfrastructures.org/content/iruka-okeke|access-date=2019-12-03|website=stsinfrastructures.org}}</ref> She has studied the surface proteins of ''E. coli'' and described how these proteins help the bacteria colonize the gut.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Foley |first=Denise |date=2014 |title=Faculty Profile |url=/proxy/https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=200366&article_id=1656527&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5#%22{\%22issue_id\%22:200366,\%22view\%22:\%22articleBrowser\%22,\%22article_id\%22:\%221656527\%22%22 |access-date=2019-12-03 |work=Haverford}}</ref>


In 2014, Iruka Okeke transitioned to the [[University of Ibadan]], Nigeria, where she held the position of an African Research Leader, supported by the UK [[Medical Research Council (United Kingdom)|Medical Research Council]] and UK [[Department for International Development]].<sup>[6]</sup> Later in 2019, she was awarded funding from the Grand Challenge Africa drug discovery scheme to identify potential drugs compounds against bacterial disease.<sup>[7]</sup> She worked on low-cost technology solutions to monitor antimicrobial resistance in low-income settings, with support from the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]].<sup>[8]</sup>
In 2014, Okeke moved to the [[University of Ibadan]], Nigeria, supported by the UK [[Medical Research Council (United Kingdom)|Medical Research Council]] and UK [[Department for International Development]] as an African Research Leader.<ref name=":2" /> In 2019 she was awarded funding from the Grand Challenge Africa drug discovery scheme to identify potential drugs compounds against bacterial disease<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/https://www.aasciences.africa/news/african-innovators-discovering-new-drugs-diseases-endemic-africa|title=African innovators discovering new drugs for diseases endemic to Africa|publisher=The African Academy of Sciences |website=www.aasciences.africa|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> She is also working on low-cost technology solutions to monitor antimicrobial resistance in low-income settings, with support from the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant/minimal-genomics-lab-amr-surveillance-and-diagnostics-provincial-low-income-settings|title=Minimal Genomics Lab for AMR Surveillance and Diagnostics in Provincial Low-income Settings {{!}} Grand Challenges|website=gcgh.grandchallenges.org|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>


Dr. Okeke secured funding in 2015, from the [[Microbiology Society]] to reform a masters course in Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Ibadan.<sup>[9]</sup> Observing that students had limited laboratory experience, she developed a course that included more practical laboratory elements. This collaborative effort involved scientists from diverse fields including bacteriologists, [[molecular biologists]], and natural product researchers. The course content focused on studying leaf microbiomes from plants used in Nigerian [[ethnomedicine]].<sup>[10]</sup> Later on from 2016 to 2022, Dr. Okeke served as the MRC African Research Leader,<sup>[11]</sup> further solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in microbiology research on the continent.
. In 2015 she was awarded funding from the [[Microbiology Society]] to reform a masters course in Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Ibadan.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Dr. Iruka N. Okeke new Editor-in-Chief |url=/proxy/http://www.aslm.org/stay-informed/press-room/press-releases/new-editor-in-chief/ |access-date=2019-12-03 |website=ASLM |language=en-US}}</ref> Observing that students had limited laboratory experience, she developed a course that included more practical laboratory elements. This involved a collaboration of scientists from different fields including bacteriologists, molecular biologists, and natural product researchers. The course content focused on studying leaf microbiomes of plants used in Nigerian [[ethnomedicine]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=/proxy/https://microbiologysociety.org/publication/past-issues/future-tech/article/developing-microbiology-around-the-world.html|title=Developing microbiology around the world|date=2016-08-09|work=Future Tech|publisher=Microbiology Society}}</ref> She has also written a book, ''Divining Without Seeds: The case for strengthening laboratory medicine in Africa,'' with the aim to assist researchers as well as policy makers.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Citation|title=Professor Iruka N. Okeke discusses her new book|url=/proxy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH56vCwDfgc|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>


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On 2018 she spoke at the [[World Economic Forum]],about ways to improve antimicrobial surveillance in African countries.<ref>{{Citation|title=Smart antimicrobial resistance surveillance to meet Africa's needs {{!}} Iruka Okeke|url=/proxy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwasmJRW2kY|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> She has also served on committees and acted as a consultant for the [[Wellcome Trust]] Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Infections Consortium, the [[Nigeria Centre for Disease Control|Nigerian Centre for Disease Control]], the [[World Health Organization]], and the Nigerian Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership Network.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=/proxy/https://cddep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/garpnet_3_3_16-1.pdf|title=GARPNet News|date=2017-05-01|website=The Center For Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref>
Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Okeke has made significant contributions to various editorial boards and advisory positions. Notably, she served as the editor-in-chief of the ''African Journal of Laboratory Medicine'' from 2018 to 2020. She currently contributes to ''Microbial Genomics''<sup>[12]</sup> and previously served on The [[Lancet Infectious Diseases|''Lancet Infectious Diseases'']] editorial board from 2019 to 2020.<sup>[13]</sup> Her involvement in the PLOS Antimicrobial Resistance Channel<sup>[14]</sup> further highlights her dedication to advancing research in combating antimicrobial resistance. Iruka's has published a number of books such as ''"Divining Without Seeds,"'' <sup>[15]</sup> which serves as a guide for researchers and policymakers alike reflecting her commitment to strengthening laboratory medicine in Africa.


In 2017 she was appointed editor-in-chief of the ''[[African Journal of Laboratory Medicine]]''.<ref name=":1" />
Since 2021, Dr. Okeke has held the position of Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the [[University of Ibadan]] in Nigeria. Iruka's research has been integral to pharmaceutical microbiology, informing the diarrheal disease epidemiology, antimicrobial use and development, as well as vaccine development. In addition to her role as a professor, Iruka was appointed as a Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow in 2021,<sup>[16]</sup> under this fellowship Iruka, will develop sequence-based methods and leverage genomics data to jumpstart the development of diagnostics and vaccines for neglected bacterial pathogens in African settings.<sup>[17]</sup> She will adapt methods for identifying a range of pathogens directly from stool, urine, and other clinical samples and grow a community of experts to support this project by training African scientists in molecular science and bioinformatics.<sup>[17]</sup>

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Dr. Okeke has spoken at various global events such as the [[World Economic Forum]], about ways to improve antimicrobial surveillance in African countries.<sup>[18]</sup> She has also served on committees and acted as a consultant for the [[Wellcome Trust]] Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Infections Consortium,<sup>[19]</sup> the [[Nigeria Centre for Disease Control|Nigerian Centre for Disease Control]], the [[World Health Organization]], and the Nigerian Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership Network among others.<sup>[20]</sup>


== Awards and honours ==
== Awards and honours ==


* American Society for Microbiology Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist, June 2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist |url=/proxy/https://asm.org/Academy/ASM-Moselio-Schaechter-Award-in-Recognition-of-a |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=ASM.org |language=en}}</ref>
* American Society for Microbiology '''Moselio Schaechter Award''' in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist, June 2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist |url=/proxy/https://asm.org/Academy/ASM-Moselio-Schaechter-Award-in-Recognition-of-a |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=ASM.org |language=en}}</ref>
* The Peter Wildy Prize. UK Microbiology Society, April 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Society |first=Microbiology |title=Peter Wildy Prize Winners |url=/proxy/https://microbiologysociety.org/grants-prizes/all-prizes-and-competitions-/prize-lectures/peter-wildy-prize-lecture/peter-wildy-prize-winners.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=microbiologysociety.org}}</ref>
* The Peter Wildy Prize. UK Microbiology Society, April 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Society |first=Microbiology |title=Peter Wildy Prize Winners |url=/proxy/https://microbiologysociety.org/grants-prizes/all-prizes-and-competitions-/prize-lectures/peter-wildy-prize-lecture/peter-wildy-prize-winners.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=microbiologysociety.org}}</ref>
* Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship.  Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 2021 - 2026<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship {{!}} Science for Africa Foundation |url=/proxy/https://scienceforafrica.foundation/calestous-juma-science-leadership-fellowship |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=scienceforafrica.foundation |language=en}}</ref>
* Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship.  Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 2021 - 2026<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship {{!}} Science for Africa Foundation |url=/proxy/https://scienceforafrica.foundation/calestous-juma-science-leadership-fellowship |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=scienceforafrica.foundation |language=en}}</ref>

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Iruka Okeke
Born
England
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University
Scientific career
FieldsPharmaceutical microbiology Science and technology studies
InstitutionsUniversity of Ibadan

Iruka Okeke is a Nigerian Pharmaceutical Microbiologist currently holding the position of professor at the College of Medicine,University of Ibadan in Nigeria. Iruka has devoted her career to studying neglected enteric bacteria such as E. coli, known for their potential to cause fatal bloodstream and diarrheal infections. She advocates for the utilization of Genomics approaches to enhance surveillance and gain a better understanding of pathogen virulence. Iruka's research interests extend to combating antimicrobial resistance and investigating bacterial pathogenesis, epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance of enteric bacteria. Iruka's contributions to the field have earned her recognition as a fellow of esteemed institutions such as the Nigerian Academy of Sciences, African Academy of Sciences, and The Calestous Juma Fellowship.[1].

Throughout her career,she has garnered significant recognition for her outstanding contributions to microbiology, including awards such as the American Society for Microbiology Moselio Schaechter Award 2023 in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist[1] and The Peter Wildy Prize from the UK Microbiology Society 2024, [2]among others.

Life and education

Iruka was born in England to Nigerian parents. She later moved to Nigeria to pursue her secondary education[3]. She earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy from Obafemi Awolowo University, in 1994, followed by her Master of Science in Pharmaceutics in 1998 at the same universit. She later completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in collaboration with the University of Maryland, USA, in 2000. Iruka later pursued a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology,[4] spedning a year at the Center for Vaccine Developement, as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Maryland.

She is married and has a daughter.[5]

Research career

Iruka carried out her postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland, USA and Uppsala University, Sweden. In 2000 she moved to the University of Bradford, England, as a teaching faculty member[citation needed]. She then moved to Haverford College, USA in 2002 as an Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2014.[6] During her time at Haverford she was a Branco Weiss Fellow of the Society of Science between 2004-2009, and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies, Berlin from 2010-11.[6]

Her research has focused on using bacterial genetics to understand the molecular epidemiology, colonization, pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance of enteric bacteria.[7] She has studied the surface proteins of E. coli and described how these proteins help the bacteria colonize the gut.[5]

In 2014, Okeke moved to the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, supported by the UK Medical Research Council and UK Department for International Development as an African Research Leader.[6] In 2019 she was awarded funding from the Grand Challenge Africa drug discovery scheme to identify potential drugs compounds against bacterial disease[8] She is also working on low-cost technology solutions to monitor antimicrobial resistance in low-income settings, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.[9]

. In 2015 she was awarded funding from the Microbiology Society to reform a masters course in Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Ibadan.[10] Observing that students had limited laboratory experience, she developed a course that included more practical laboratory elements. This involved a collaboration of scientists from different fields including bacteriologists, molecular biologists, and natural product researchers. The course content focused on studying leaf microbiomes of plants used in Nigerian ethnomedicine.[11] She has also written a book, Divining Without Seeds: The case for strengthening laboratory medicine in Africa, with the aim to assist researchers as well as policy makers.[6][12]

On 2018 she spoke at the World Economic Forum,about ways to improve antimicrobial surveillance in African countries.[13] She has also served on committees and acted as a consultant for the Wellcome Trust Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Infections Consortium, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the Nigerian Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership Network.[6][14]

In 2017 she was appointed editor-in-chief of the African Journal of Laboratory Medicine.[10]

Awards and honours

  • American Society for Microbiology Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist, June 2024[15]
  • The Peter Wildy Prize. UK Microbiology Society, April 2023[16]
  • Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship.  Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 2021 - 2026[17]
  • Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science in 2018.[18]
  • Pharmacy Ambassador in the Diaspora Award.  Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria , 2014.[19]
  • Mellon 23 Life Cycle of the Student Scholar Award for early curricular initiatives that serve to build the foundations of student scholarship, 2009.[20]
  • Branco Weiss Fellowship. Society in Science, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) Zürich, 2004-2009.[21]
  • Nigerian Universities Postgraduate Thesis Award. National PhD thesis award – Science category, 2001.[22]


References

  1. ^ "ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist". ASM.org. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  2. ^ Society, Microbiology. "Peter Wildy Prize Winners". microbiologysociety.org. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  3. ^ "Haverford Winter 2014". www.mydigitalpublication.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  4. ^ "Dr. Iruka N. Okeke new Editor-in-Chief". African Society for Laboratory Medicine. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  5. ^ a b Foley, Denise (2014). "Faculty Profile". Haverford. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Okeke Iruka". www.aasciences.africa. The African Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. ^ "Iruka Okeke | STS Infrastructures". stsinfrastructures.org. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  8. ^ "African innovators discovering new drugs for diseases endemic to Africa". www.aasciences.africa. The African Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  9. ^ "Minimal Genomics Lab for AMR Surveillance and Diagnostics in Provincial Low-income Settings | Grand Challenges". gcgh.grandchallenges.org. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  10. ^ a b "Dr. Iruka N. Okeke new Editor-in-Chief". ASLM. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  11. ^ "Developing microbiology around the world". Future Tech. Microbiology Society. 2016-08-09.
  12. ^ Professor Iruka N. Okeke discusses her new book, retrieved 2019-12-03
  13. ^ Smart antimicrobial resistance surveillance to meet Africa's needs | Iruka Okeke, retrieved 2019-12-03
  14. ^ "GARPNet News" (PDF). The Center For Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  15. ^ "ASM Moselio Schaechter Award in Recognition of a Developing-Country Microbiologist". ASM.org. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  16. ^ Society, Microbiology. "Peter Wildy Prize Winners". microbiologysociety.org. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  17. ^ "Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship | Science for Africa Foundation". scienceforafrica.foundation. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  18. ^ "Fellows of the Academy | The Nigerian Academy of Science". nas.org.ng. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  19. ^ "Iruka N Okeke". The Branco Weiss Fellowship. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  20. ^ "Iruka N Okeke". The Branco Weiss Fellowship. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  21. ^ "Iruka N Okeke". The Branco Weiss Fellowship. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  22. ^ https://www.haverford.edu/sites/default/files/Department/iokeke_resume.pdf
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