Sanda, Mofoyeke Oluwayemisi is an aspiring Animal Breeder and Biotechnologist with a strong passion for sustainable livestock improvement and food security. She is an early-career researcher with a background in Animal Breeding and Genetics, focused on the integration of quantitative genetics, biotechnology and molecular tools to enhance productivity, resilience, and efficiency in farm animals. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, Sanda, Mofoyeke Oluwayemisi is building her expertise in data analysis, bioinformatics, molecular techniques and
experimental designs.
She is eager to collaborate on interdisciplinary research that bridges lab and farm. Her research interests lie in animal breeding and genetics, reproductive physiology, genomics-assisted selection, and livestock biotechnology for climate-smart agriculture. She aspires to contribute to the next generation of animal breeding technologies that promote genetic gain, conserve indigenous animal genetic resources and improve livelihoods. She is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth in the global animal science community. Moreover, she open to
mentorship, research collaboration, and training opportunities.
– Ph.D. 2022
– M. Agric 2016
– B. Agric 2011
– Best Student in Clinical Techniques 1 (IAR&T) Moor Plantation Ibadan. 2006
– Oyo State Scholarship for Outstanding Undergraduate Students 2009
– Senate Annual Prize for First Class Honours Graduating Students 2011
– Mac Donald and Cheryl wicks Prize for Best Graduating Student in Animal Biotechnology 2011
– Prof. (Mrs.) Adebambo Prize for Best Graduating Student in Animal Biotechnology 2011
– Vice-Chancellor Cash Award for Outstanding performance as a First Class graduate, Night of Excellence 2012
– Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (Registered Animal Scientist NIAS/RAS 02512)
– Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) Graduate Membership Certificate.
– Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) Proficiency Certificate in Management.
– 16th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria. September 13-16, 2011.
– 3rd Joint Annual Meeting of ASAN-NIAS Conference (Theme: Value Added in the Nigerian Livestock Industry: A Strategy for Economic Growth and Stakeholders’ Employment).
– International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. September, 2014.
– 10th Joint Annual Meeting of ASAN-NIAS Conference, Ibom International Conference Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. November, 2021.
1. Adenaike, A. S., Peters, S. O., Adenaike, O. D., Waheed, A. A., Sanda, M. O., Ogundero, A. O., Fafiolu, A. O., and Ikeobi, C. O. N. 2026. Investigating Role of 3’UTR SNPs of TNFRSFIA gene in posttranscriptional regulation in Nigerian Indigenous chickens. Nigerian Journal of Genetics
2. Sanda, A. J., Sanda, M. O., Iyanda, A. I., Oluwadare, O. P., Adebayo, A. A. Simeon, T. D. and Dada, B. D. (2025). Genetic variability in growth performance of three meat-type chickens (Abor Acre, Ross308 and FUNAAB Alpha broiler line) based on different flock Compositions. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 27 (2): 1-17 Published by the Animal
3. Sanda, A. J., Sanda, M. O., Iyanda, A. I., Adegoke, P. O., Ajibola, M. A. and Soliu, A. A. (2024). Influence of sex and genotype on the haematological profile of FUNAAB Alpha Broiler line, Pullet line and Noiler Chickens reared intensively in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 51 (2): 48 – 58 Published by the
Nigerian Society for Animal Production.
4. Sanda, A.J., Bemji, M.N., Wheto, M., Oso, A.O., Sanda, M.O. and Olowofeso, O. (2022). Heritability and repeatability estimate of growth traits in FUNAAB Alpha and Noiler chicken genotypes. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 24 (2): 1-17 Published by the Animal Science Association of Nigeria.
5. Sanda A.J., M.N. Bemji, M. Wheto, A.O. Oso, M.O. Sanda, O. Olowofeso (2022). Genetic and phenotypic correlation coefficients of quantitative traits in two chicken genotypes. – Genetika, Vol 54, No.1, 307-328. Indexed in Scopus.
6. Sanda, A. J., Bemji, M. N., Wheto, M., Oso, A. O., Sanda, M. O. And Olowofeso, O. (2021). Ghrelin (GHRL) Gene Polymorphism and its Association with Growth and Body Size Parameters in Three Nigerian Chicken Breeds. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Animal Science and Biotechnologies 78(1): 34 – 48. Published and printed by AcademicPres (EAP) 3-5 Mănăştur Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Romania. Indexed in Thomson Reuters.
7. Sanda, M. O., Adenaike, A. S., Fafiolu, A. O., Sanda, A. J. and Ikeobi, C. O. N. (2021). Interferon Regulatory Factor 3 (IRF3) Characterisation in Four Mammalian Species Using Bioinformatics Method. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Animal Science and Biotechnologies 78(1): 1 – 9.
Published and printed by AcademicPres (EAP) 3-5 Mănăştur Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Romania. Indexed in Thomson Reuters.
8. Ogundero, A. E., Sanda, M.O., Adenaike, A. S., Takeet, M. I. and Ikeobi, C.O.N. (2020). Antibody response and haematological changes of Nigerian locally adapted turkeys to Sheep Red Blood Cells (SRBC). Bulletin of the University of Agriculture Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Animal Science and Biotechnologies. 77 (2): 20. Published and printed by AcademicPres (EAP) 3-5 Mănăştur Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Romania. Indexed in Thomson Reuters.
9. Sanda, A. J., Olorunkoya, S. O., Olowofeso, O., Durosaro, S. O., Wheto, M., Ilori, B. M. and Sanda, M. O. (2016). Regression and correlation coefficients of growth traits in crosses involving Arbor Acre and locally adapted Nigerian chickens. Nigeria Poultry Science Journal 12: 1-9. Published by the World’s Poultry Science Association -NIGERIA BRANCH.
10. Sanda, A. J., Olowofeso, O., Adeleke, M. A., Oso, A. O., Durosaro, S. O. and Sanda, M. O. (2014). Heritability and repeatability estimates of some measurable traits in meat type chickens reared for ten weeks in Abeokuta, Nigeria. International Journal of Biological, Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Engineering. 8 (7); 762 – 765. Published by World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology (WASET). UNITED ARAB EMIRATE. Available online at http://www.waset.org
11. Sanda, A. J., Olowofeso, O., Adeleke, M. A., Oso, A. O., Durosaro, S. O. and Sanda, M. O. (2014). Comparative analyses of growth response and genetic parameter estimates of some quantitative traits in three broiler strains in South-West, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. 41 (2); 12 – 18. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, NIGERIA.
12. Sanda, A. J., Adebambo, O. A., Olowofeso, O., Adeleke, M. A., Akinfenwa, M. O., Nworgu, F. C. and Lawal, R. A. (2012): Genetic Evaluation of Indigenous Crossbred Pullets and Broilers. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science. 45 (4); 197 – 201. Published by Kasetsart University Chatuchak, THAILAND. Available at http://www.thiaagj.org,02-
tj-agr-0213-04docx-p197-201.pdf. Indexed in Scopus.
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