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At Pearl Oncology Specialist Hospital, our leadership is anchored in clinical excellence, compassionate care, strategic innovation, and operational efficiency. From our boardroom to the bedside, we are led by experts who are passionate about transforming cancer care in Africa.

Dr. Omolola Salako

Clinical and Radiation Oncologist

Experienced Clinical and Radiation Oncologist with a two-decade history in the public and private healthcare industry.

Prof. Tomi Akinyemiju

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine specializing in the treatment of breast and gynecologic malignancies.

Dr. Adaorah Enyi

Digital Physician

An accomplished physician leader and health innovator with a mission to bridge healthcare gaps in Africa.

Matthew Allsop

Associate Professor

An Associate Professor of Palliative Care funded by a Yorkshire Cancer Research University Academic Fellowship.

Elizabeth Abodunrin

Clinical Research Associate

Deborah Oladimeji

Project Manager

Dr James Ayorinde

Business in Science Strategist

Business in Science Strategist | Life Science Applications Specialist | Advanced Biologics & Vaccine Development Expert

Dr Onyinye Balogun

Radiation Oncology

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine specializing in the treatment of breast and gynecologic malignancies.

Dr Eme Asuquo

PhD Researcher

Program Director, Molecular Genetic Technology; Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics

Dr James Ayorinde

Business in Science Strategist

Profile

Dr. Ayorinde Babatunde James is a distinguished Life Science and Biologics professional with deep expertise at the intersection of scientific innovation, technology strategy, and commercial expansion across Africa’s life science ecosystem. With over a decade of experience spanning research, molecular diagnostics, genomics, and biotechnology operations, he is recognized for driving scientific transformation, enabling capacity building, and supporting the adoption of advanced technologies across the region.

He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Advanced Biologics and Vaccine Development, where he leads scientific strategy, technology adoption, and the development of high-impact biologics and vaccine solutions.

Dr. Ayorinde previously served as Chief Executive Officer at The GeneLab Bioscience Laboratories, overseeing operational excellence, laboratory innovation, and strategic growth in molecular research and diagnostics.

His industry experience includes impactful roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he worked as both Business Development Manager (West & Central Africa) and Field Application Specialist. In these roles, he:

Conducted macroeconomic and market analyses to drive regional expansion strategies
Built and supported distributor networks to strengthen Thermo Fisher’s footprint
Provided high-level technical training on qPCR systems, sequencing platforms, flow cytometry, and other advanced life science instruments
Supported sales and customer engagement for key life science markets across Africa

Dr. Ayorinde also spent over three years as a Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), contributing significantly to molecular biology research, virology, and immunomodulatory studies.

Research & Academic Background

He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, where his doctoral research explored the cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic potentials of indigenous medicinal plants in the management of uterine fibroids.

His research interests include:

Natural-product drug discovery (anti-tumour and pro-apoptotic agents)
Antiviral and immunomodulatory studies of medicinal plants
Viral gene cloning and recombinant protein expression
Development of viral antibodies and vaccines

He also earned a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the same institution and has obtained the World Education Services (WES) Verified International Academic Qualifications certification.