Adeyinka Gladys Falusi
Adeyinka Gladys Falusi, FAS NPOM (born in Ekiti State, Nigeria), is a Professor of haematology and former Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
She specializes in human genetics, bioethics and molecular genetics related to hereditary blood diseases such as sickle-cell disease and alpha-thalassemia. She studied Chemistry at the University of Ibadan (UI). She proceeded to move from Chemistry to Haematology (blood study) at the College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan where she received her M.Phil in 1981 and PhD in 1986.
Quotes
[edit]- How to do research properly: Take community into confidence and share your result properly.
- [1] Adeyinka Gladys Falusi narrating during an interview.
- What I mean is that when people recommend you, you must be qualified.
- [2] Adeyinka Gladys Falusi in another interview
- Chemistry is a science that is applicable to many fields of life because it is analytical. I had always wanted to do research. When I was in Queen’s School, there was a day I went to the lab after school hours and was mixing chemicals, I almost blew up the lab. I put water into acid instead of the other way round. I was disciplined by my principal the next day. I have always had penchant for wanting to find out things.
- [3] Recalling a school incident during an interview with the Tribune. January 18, 2020
- Be aware, know your genotype as a youth, be educated about it and make informed decision later in life. That way, the frequency of SCD will gradually decrease and the burden of it will be reduced in Nigeria.
- [4] Her advice to people to know their genotype during an interview with the Tribune. January 18, 2020
- When God gives you a vision and you do it, with His help you will succeed. When I have challenges, I go to God and He helps me out. As a woman you can achieve a lot by being nice to people. Be charismatic. Always leave your problem at home. Pray and ask God to help you, He is always there to help.
- [5] Speaking in an interview
- God gave me the ability to transform peoples’ lives by talking to them. When I talk to people, they understand the purpose of God in their lives. So, I decided to create awareness to people with sickle cell disorder and give them hope.
- [6] Speaking about SCHAF
- When I retired in 2010, from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, I took up the challenge of looking after sickle cell patients in my own way with the assistance of professionals. I retired without blemish. Even now, I still have a vibrant laboratory at the College of Medicine where I still do my research work. I still get grants to do research.
- [7] Speaking in an interview
