For her achievements and contributions to African and global health, and her service to humanity, the Association for Good Clinical Practice in Nigeria, or AGCPN, has awarded its first Living Legend Award to Folakemi Odedina, Ph.D., a professor of pharmacotherapy and translational research. She was presented the award in June during the 1st All-Africa Clinical Trial Summit in Nigeria.
Odedina has dedicated her research toward understanding the burden of prostate cancer disparities in black men. By tracing the roots of prostate health disparities, she has helped to implement cost-effective, community-based intervention programs in minority and underserved communities.
The 1st All-Africa Clinical Trial Summit spotlights clinical trials taking place in Africa and aims to build sustainable platforms for health innovation. By expanding drug research and development efforts within the continent, African leaders want to expand the volume and quantity of global clinical programs to improve the health status of African populations. Odedina was a distinguished speaker at the event and presented on innovative recruitment methods for clinical trials in blacks.