IITA-Bioscience Center

10/09/2025

14/01/2025

The Biggest Announcement Yet! 🚨

We at the IITA-BIOSCIENCE CENTER are excited to announce our first hands-on molecular training cohort of the year, taking place from March 10–14.

Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or professional in the life sciences field looking to sharpen your skills in wet lab techniques? Then this is an opportunity you can't afford to miss!

To secure your spot, simply send an email expressing your interest to the lab manager [email protected] or message Yemi Fajire directly.

We can’t wait to see you in class!

25/11/2024

The IITA-BIOSCIENCE CENTER wrapped up its final Molecular Biology Hands-on Training for the year!

A big congratulations to all participants for taking this step toward advancing their careers. We encourage you to keep learning and growing in your various careers, and we look forward to celebrating your future successes.

Special thanks to our incredible facilitators for their dedication and commitment to capacity building.

And yes, it’s a wrap! See you all next year!

11/10/2024

You can’t be less sure that the IITA-BIOSCIENCE CENTER is very much interested in giving your research journey a reality touch.

Our November Cohort and last Hands-on Training on Molecular Biology for the year is an opportunity to attain your goal before the year runs out.

Book your slot to learn from experts, horn molecular skill and soar in your career journey.

To secure a spot, send an email to [email protected]. and check the flier for more details.

We look forward to seeing you in the training

CGIAR
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Yemi Fajire
Ayodeji Bamigboye
Faith Ohaju

22/08/2024

The long-anticipated September cohort for hands-on training on molecular biology is finally here.
Ready to start a journey in the field of molecular biology, retouch your research field with skills in molecular biology, or update your academic CV
Just email the lab manager through [email protected] to book a slot. We have limited slots available

04/07/2024

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Are you a researcher aiming to boost your research productivity or a student eager to enhance your molecular skills for graduate school?

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

Join us from July 15th-19th, 2024, for a comprehensive hands-on training in Molecular Biology, led by seasoned and expert Molecular Biologists.

📅 Training Dates: July 15th-19th, 2024

📍 Location: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) , Ibadan, Nigeria

📩 How to Register:

For more information and to register, please email us at: [email protected] or send a message to the lab manager: Yemi Fajire

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬👏

CGIAR
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
IITA-BIOSCIENCE CENTER
Titilope Yemi Fajire

19/03/2024

Of course, we can't wait to offer you a ladder, you who is eager to experience a shift in your research journey.

Registration for the May cohort on Hands-On training on Molecular Biology is currently on going and we have just few slots available.

Remember, you resoluted never to procrastinate this year, so send a mail to [email protected] to secure your slot.

Read through the flier for further inquiries.

CGIAR
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Titilope Yemi Fajire
Faith Ohaju
Ayodeji Bamigboye

18/03/2024

We're happy to announce the successful conclusion of our March cohort for the hands-on molecular biology training program.

The day featured enlightening lectures by Florence Farinola-Udofia PhD on qPCR and Yinka Ilesanmi on SNP genotyping, followed by a post-assessment test to ensure participants' readiness for real-world applications.

Professor Abberton then delivered inspiring closing remarks, to cap the trainings and certificates were awarded to all trainees. We're honored to have contributed to the success stories of our participants.

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming May cohort, releasing this Monday.

Don't miss out on this chance to advance in your field, spread the word and register today.

CGIAR
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Ayodeji Bamigboye
Faith Ohaju

Funsho Daniel Akinyemi

18/03/2024

Day four of our Hands-on Molecular Biology Training 🧬
The day began with a wonderful presentation on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) led by Florence Farinola-Udofia PhD, providing participants with an understanding of PCR principles and applications.

Following the lecture, everyone eagerly jumped into the hands-on practical session of PCR.

Afterward, Agre Paterne introduced participants to bioinformatics, discussing its applications, common programming languages used in bioinformatics, and other relevant topics. This session provided insight into the computational aspects of molecular biology research.

Iwu Victoria (IITA) IWU also led a DNA sequencing session, guiding participants through the process and explaining the importance of this technique in molecular biology research.

To wrap up the day on a high note, we organized a tour to visit the Genetic Resource Center, Nodumax, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) dam. It was the perfect blend of learning and relaxation, giving everyone a chance to unwind.

CGIAR
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Temitope Shonde
Ayodeji Bamigbola
Faith Ohaju

14/03/2024

Day 3 of our Hands-on Molecular Biology Techniques.
The trainees had first-hand experience on quality and quantity checks of the isolated DNA using Agarose Gel electrophoresis and Nanodrop Spectrophotometer.

The trainees were then taken through Single Nucleotide Polymorphism(SNP) Markers Using Genotyping in Sequencing and the Application of DarTSeq by Rajneesh Paliwal.

It's fulfilling to know that our Trainees have been exposed to one of the major biotechnology tools to ensure productivity in their various fields.

CGIAR
International institute of tropical agriculture
Titilope Yemi Fajire
Temitope Shonde Olatunde
Iwu Victoria
Faith Ohaju
Ayodeji Bamigboye