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Professor (Mrs)
Ofelia Galman Omitogun
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QUALIFICATIONS |
1.Bachelor of Science, University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1974
2. Master of Science University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines 1977 (specialization: developmental and biochemical genetics)
3. Ph. D Agronomic Sciences, Ecole National Supereiure Agronomique, Institut National Polytechnique, Universite deToulouse III, France, 1987
4. Postdoctoral training
(i) Physical and genetic mapping, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) under INRA postdoctoral grant 1988-91 specializing in cell culture, molecular cytogenetics, and physical gene mapping
(ii) Genome mapping and sequencing using microsatellite genetic markers under European Union Marie Curie EC-BRIDGE (European Community Biotechnology Research Innovation and Development and Growth in Europe) PiG Map Project Postdoctoral fellowship at INRA, Toulouse France, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany and Universite deLiege, Belgium 1992-93
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AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH INTEREST |
Animal Genetics and Breeding / Poultry Breeding using quails as the livestock species.
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PUBLICATIONS
Omitogun., OG. 2007. Biotechnology research capacity of Nigerian Institutions for improving animal production and health: the way forward. In: Proceedings of the 32nd NSAP Annual Conference, University of Calabar, NigeriaMarch 18-22, 2007. 1- x1 |
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Betiku, O.C. and OG Omiogun, 2007. Reduction in genetic diversity of wild Clarias gariepinus populations in Nigeria. Symposium on Biotechnology in West Africa, CIRDES, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, February 5-7, 2007. |
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Oluwole, O. and OG Omitogun. 2007 The cytogenetic characterization of the Nigerian indigenous pig. J. of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (in press) |
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Oyeleye,O. and OG Omitogun. 2007 Evaluation of motility of short-term cryopreserved sperm of Clarias gariepinus. Ife. J. of Agriculture (in press) |
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Omitogun, O.Oyeleye, O.O. ojiokpota, O. C. Betiku, SE Aladele and Sarumi, MB. Potentials of short-term cryopreserved sperm of the African giant catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) for aquaculture in Nigeria. . In: SA Olakojo, BA Ogunbodede, SR Akande (eds). Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. NACGRAB, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 6-9 November, 2006. 141-146. |
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Betiku, O.C. and OG Omiogun. 2006. Genetic diversity of commercial Clarias gariepinus populations revealed by SDS-PAGE. In: SA Olakojo, BA Ogunbodede, SR Akande (eds). Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. NACGRAB, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 6-9 November, 2006. 135-140.
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O Galman Omitogun. 2005. Analysis of swine genome organization. Evolution of porcine chromosomal GTG bands for physical gene mapping. In: A.. Oriyo, OJ, CON Ikeobi, MO Ozoje, T.Omoniyi, and OB Kehinde (eds.). Proceedings of the 29th Conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria. 54-57. |
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O. Ramirez, A. Thomas, A. Clop, O. Galman Omitogun, SM Makuza JM Cadillo, L. Kelly , M. Perez-Enciso and M. Amills. 2005. Analisis mitochondrial del Jabali de razas porcinas Europeas Africanas y Americanas. Association Interprofessional para el Desarrollo. May. 2005 |
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O. Ramirez, A. Thomas, A. Clop, O. Galman Omitogun, SM Makuza JM Cadillo, L. Kelly and M. Amills. 2005. Phylogenetic relationships among diverse African and South America pig breeds. Society of Experimental Biology, Barcelona. July 2005. |
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Omitogun, OG. 2004. A case study on the applications of DNA-level polymorphisms in tilapia genetic studies and stock management: Can molecular genetics contribute to African aquaculture sustainability. Submitted to ILRI , Ethiopia, ILRI-SLU-SIDA CD-ROM (Version II) on Sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources in Developing Countries. 15pp + 5 figures. |
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Omitogun, O.G. and Osoniyi, R.O. 2005. Capacity of Nigerian national institutions to conduct biotechnology research to improve livestock productivity” In: J. Ojango (ed.) Proceedings of the Fourth All Africa Conference on the Role of Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture, Arusha, Tanzania September 20-25, 2005 (in press). |
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Omitogun, OG. 2004. A case study on the applications of DNA-level polymorphisms in tilapia genetic studies and stock management: Can molecular genetics contribute to African aquaculture sustainability. Submitted to ILRI , Ethiopia for inclusion in the ILRI-SLU-SIDA CD-ROM (Version II) on Sustainable use of Animal Genetic Resources in Developing Countries. 15pp + 5 figures. |
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| Omitogun,O.G., O.G. Okeola, J. Machuka, I.O. Obisesan, I.O., and I.O. Fasidi. 2001. A galactose-specific lectin from an indigenous African legume Sphenostylis stenocarpa: insecticidal against major cowpea pests; its potential for cowpea genetic engineering: In: 5th African Crop Science Society International Conference. October 21-26, 2001 Lagos, Nigeria. African Crop Science Journal Conference Proceedings 5:111-116. |
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Sonaiya, E.B. and O.G. Omitogun. 2000. Regional and International Cooperation for Sustainable Agricultural biotechnology in Africa. In: O.G.H. Ogbadu & D.C Onyenekwe (eds). Proceedings of the International Conference on Biotechnology, Commercialization and Food Security. October 21-23, 2000. Abuja, Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. 105-116. |
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Omitogun,O.G., O.G. Okeola, J. Machuka, I.O. Obisesan, I.O., and I.O. Fasidi. 2001. A galactose-specific lectin from an indigenous African legume Sphenostylis stenocarpa: insecticidal against major cowpea pests; its potential for cowpea genetic engineering: In: 5th African Crop Science Society International Conference. October 21-26, 2001 Lagos, Nigeria. African Crop Science Journal Conference Proceedings 5:111-116. |
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OG Okeola, OG Omitogun, J. Machuka: 2004. Cloned Vigna unguiculata cytochrome p450. GenBank Accession No. AY 157934 and AY157935 gb-admin@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
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| Soetan, R.O. Omitogun, O.G., Agboola, A.F. and Laogun, E.A. 2003. Socio-economic implications of rural traditional food processing biotechnologies on women poverty alleviation in Nigeria. Funded by Carnegie Corporation (Completed, technical report submitted in May, 2003). 55 pp. |
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Omitogun, O.G. and Osoniyi, R.O. 2004. Animal Biotechnology for Nigeria: A biotechnology capacity assessment conducted under the auspices of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Funded by USAID-ILRI. (Completed, technical report submitted on July 30, 2004). 72 pp. |
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Alimi, T.A., Omitogun, OG, and Ajayi, AO. 2005. Determination of biotechnology awareness in Nigeria: a case study of Bauchi State. Funded by IITA (Completed, technical report submitted on November 22, 2004). 50 pp. |
For more information or enquiries, contact through::
Phone :: +234 (0)803-722-6735
E-Mail :: aomitog@oaife.edu.ng or ogomitogun@hotmail.com
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