Dr. Oluwadamilola Oshin, a lecturer and researcher at Covenant University, continues to distinguish herself as a trailblazer in the field of Biomedical Engineering, particularly in the development of non-invasive diagnostic tools.

Having spent over 10 years in Information and Communication Engineering with a focus on biomedical innovations within the last seven years, Dr. Oshin’s research is globally recognized.

Her groundbreaking achievement — developing a graphene transistor biosensor capable of detecting iron deficiency via salivary ferritin concentrations — has redefined approaches to diagnostics, particularly for malnourished children in Africa.

In her interview with newsmen, Dr. Oshin reflected on her personal journey into the field.

The early struggles she faced trying to manage her son’s nutritional challenges were the catalyst that propelled her to explore bio-information processing.

“It was from my son’s picky eating and food allergies that I delved into all things nutrition,” she shared, pointing out that this personal experience motivated her to create solutions that could test nutritional deficiencies in a child-friendly, non-invasive way.

This research direction led to her work on saliva-based biosensors, which has paved the way for further exploration in artificial intelligence-based data processing to address global health challenges.

The global implications of her work cannot be overstated. According to UNICEF, malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all child deaths under the age of five globally.

Dr. Oshin’s biosensor has the potential to not only reduce the trauma of blood tests in children but also provides a more accessible and affordable solution for monitoring iron levels in low-resource settings.

As she highlighted, “Health solutions must not only be effective but also accessible to those most vulnerable, especially children in resource-constrained environments.”

Dr. Oshin’s contributions are part of a larger trend within the biomedical field, where data ethics, artificial intelligence, and non-invasive technologies are gaining prominence.

Her focus on biosensors and data-driven diagnostics is setting new industry standards, positioning her as a thought leader dedicated to solving real-world problems through innovation.