Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar, Faculty of Health
Graduate Student Scholar

Babatunde Odugbemi is a PhD student in Global Health and a Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar at York University. He is committed to advancing research that aims to enhance the global response to antimicrobial resistance using a One Health lens, with the guidance and mentorship of Professor Mary E. Wiktorowicz.
Babatunde earned his MBBS degree from the University of Lagos, followed by a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Sheffield, and a Master of Science degree in Aging and Health from Queen’s University. His professional background encompasses working as a physician and strengthening the capacity of the health workforce as a public health expert in Nigeria. He has actively participated in collaborative research addressing infectious diseases and fortifying health system capacities.
Themes | Global Health Foresighting |
Status | Active |
Events |
6th Annual Global Health Graduate Scholars Symposium | October 31, 2025 |
Related Work |
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Updates |
Recap — Sixth Annual Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholars Symposium | January 21, 2026
Seventeen Exceptional Scholars Awarded 2025-2026 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships | September 2, 2025 2024 Year in Review | December 19, 2024 Nineteen Exceptional Scholars Awarded 2024-2025 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships | August 29, 2024 |
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