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Bello Ronke Hadiyat is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, with over a decade of teaching and research experience in pharmaceutical and medical microbiology. She holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and has developed a multidisciplinary research profile spanning antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial susceptibility, molecular epidemiology, bioinformatics, natural products, pharmaceutical microbiology, and One Health. Her research interests focus on addressing microbial diseases challenges through the integration of microbiological, molecular, epidemiological, and computational approaches, with particular interest in the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

Dr. Bello began her academic career as an Academic Technologist in 2012, gaining extensive experience in laboratory practice, student training, teaching support, research, and practical pharmaceutical microbiology. She progressed into the academic cadre as full academic staff member. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the teaching and training of students in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology and related disciplines, with a strong commitment to developing students’ scientific knowledge, practical competencies, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

She has participated in several scientific conferences, workshops, and professional engagements and has authored and co-authored over 30 publications in reputable national and international journals. Her scholarly contributions cover areas including pharmaceutical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, molecular epidemiology, natural products, and related infectious disease research. She is a member of professional and scientific associations, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM), and Science Association of Nigeria (SAN), reflecting her commitment to professional development, scholarly collaboration, and advancement of microbiological sciences. Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Bello is passionate about mentorship, scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. She is committed to equipping students with practical and entrepreneurial skills that promote self-reliance, innovation, employability, and sustainable livelihoods. Her research is focus on goals that contributes to improved infectious disease prevention, management and quality of lives. Through her teaching, research, publications, mentorship, and academic service, she continues to contribute to the advancement of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology and the development of future generations of scientists and healthcare professionals.