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Oluwafunke Obembe

Country of origin

Nigeria

AK-Year

2025 – 2027 (AK14)

Sector

Pharmaceuticals

Partner Company

Merck KGaA

The headline for my AFRIKA KOMMT! year:

Connect. Collaborate. Make Impact.

Education / Academic Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery

 

Oluwafunke is a pharmaceutical scientist and nanomedicine researcher committed to advancing next-generation drug delivery systems that improve patient health outcomes. She has worked on high-impact projects in mRNA delivery, lipid nanoparticles, and therapeutic formulation, presenting her findings at respected scientific conferences across Europe. With experience in translational research, scientific writing, and laboratory innovation, she is passionate about bridging science with real-world healthcare solutions. Funke is also dedicated to capacity building for young African scientists, using collaboration, mentorship, and purposeful leadership to drive progress in global health and inspire the next generation of innovators.

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