Virginia Commonwealth University
Olajumoke Babatunde, MSc, BPharm, RPh., is a PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Geriatric Pharmacotherapy) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She holds a Master of Science in Health Sciences and a Post Baccalaureate in Health Services Administration from Western Illinois University, as well as a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Distinction) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
Her research focuses on pharmacogenomics, drug-gene interactions, and the impact of genetic variations on drug metabolism and cognitive function in older adults. As a research assistant at VCU, she investigated CYP2C9 polymorphisms and their relationship with diabetes and hypoglycemia, aiming to optimize medication therapy in aging populations. During her fellowship at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)/U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), she conducted a comprehensive review of pharmacodynamics in older adults, evaluating age-related changes in drug response.
Olajumoke has co-authored peer-reviewed publications and conference abstracts on pharmacogenetics, geriatric pharmacotherapy, and personalized medicine. She is a recipient of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education/U.S. FDA Fellowship, as well as multiple academic honors.
With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy practice, she has worked in community pharmacy, medication therapy management, and public health initiatives across the United States and Nigeria. As a Teaching Assistant at VCU’s School of Pharmacy, she has mentored Pharm.D. students in clinical skills, pharmacotherapy, and laboratory sessions.
Passionate about bridging research and clinical application, Olajumoke is committed to advancing personalized medicine and pharmacogenetic-driven interventions to improve therapeutic outcomes in older adults.