Mrs. Sanda Idiat Modupe
Lecturer II
Dept of Medical Laboratory Science
Mrs. Sanda Idiat Modupe is a Medical Laboratory Scientist and academic in the Microbiology and Parasitology Unit, with a strong research interest and expertise in Medical Parasitology and Entomology. Her research work broadly encompasses the epidemiology, diagnosis, molecular characterization, and public health implications of parasitic infections.
She holds an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology from the University of Ilorin and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State. With more than ten years of experience spanning laboratory practice and academia, she brings expertise in laboratory management, diagnostics, teaching, research, and mentoring students. She has co-authored over 15 publications in reputable, high-impact journals and is a certified member of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology (in view)Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology (in view)
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 2025
- B.Sc. Microbiology 2008
- Associate in Medical Laboratory Science (AMLS) 2011
- Senior School Certificate (SSCE) 2002
- First School Leaving Certificate (FLSC) 1998
Professional Affiliations
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) - Member
- Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist (AMLS)
Undergraduate Teaching
- Preparation, setting up, and teaching of Parasitology and Entomology practical classes for pre-clinical and clinical students. Demonstrating and supervising laboratory techniques, specimen processing, and staining procedures. Ensuring strict safety protocols and quality control in the laboratory for students.
Research Interests
- Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases: Focus on the prevalence, diversity, and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasites (Helminths and Protozoa) in both animal and human populations (One Health approach).
- Diagnostic Parasitology: Interest in improving diagnostic techniques, including microscopy and molecular methods for identifying parasitic infections, including malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
- Public Health and Parasitology: Investigating parasitic contamination of food, water, and the environment to assess public health risks.
- Vector-Borne Diseases: Interest in the study of vectors and the diseases they transmit.
Research Affiliations
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Sanda, I. M. , et al. (2019). Cross-sectional study of Eimeria species of poultry in Kwara central, Nigeria. Journal of Parasitic Diseases.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Sanda, I. M. , et al. (2022). Epidemiology and public health implications of parasitic contamination of fruits, vegetables, and water in Kwara Central, Nigeria. Annals of Parasitology.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Sanda, I. M. , et al. (2023). Epidemiological studies of gastrointestinal parasites infecting dogs in Kwara central, North central, Nigeria. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
- Nyamngee, A., Sanda, I. M., & Sulaiman, K. M. (2025). Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths among asymptomatic school children in selected rural and urban communities in North-Central Nigeria. Journal of Anatomical Sciences, 16(1), 252.
- Opalekunde, A. B., Nuhu, A., Nassar, S. A., Shuaib, A. B., Bolaji, M., & Sanda, I. M. (2025). Relationship between intestinal helminths and hemoglobin among pregnant women attending a primary health care center in Malete, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. BJMLS, 10(2).
- Ahmmed B. O., Nuhu A., Shuaib A. B.,Akanbi H. O., Nassar S. A., Ahmed A., Ahmed A.B., Bolaji M. and Sanda I. M.(2025): Efficacy of synthesized silver nano-particles using Picralima nitida crude seed extract(Abeere) on Plasmodium berghei infected mice.FUDMA Journal of Science (FSJ);9(12): 219-225s ISSN online: 2616-1370 ISSN print: 2645 -2944 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0912-4421
- Rom-kalilu, F., Uthman, A., Ogunyemi, M., Nyenti, B., & Sanda, I. (2025). Gastrointestinal helminths: Prevalence and associated risk factors among slaughtered cattle in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences, 9(3), 158-163. https://doi.org/10.30704/http-www-jivs-net.1592623
- Rabiu, M., Adekola, R. U., Ola-Fadunsin, S. D., Ganiyu, I. A., Adeleke, M. O., Sanda, I. M., … Abdulmajeed, I. (2025). Incidence of furuncular myiasis due to Cordylobia anthropophaga (Blanchard, 1872) larvae infestation and associated risk factors on dogs in Ilorin Metropolis, North Central, Nigeria. UMYU Scientifica, 4(1), 408–415.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Uwabujo, I. P., Sanda, I. M., Hussain K., Ganiyu, I. A., Rabiu M., Balogun, R.B. (2019). Cross-sectional study of Eimeria species of poultry in Kwara central of Kwara State, north-central Nigeria. Journal of parasites Disease. Vol. 43(1): 87-95 http://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-018-1062-3.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Ganiyu, I.A., Rabiu M., Hussain K., Sanda, I.M., Musa, S.A., Uwabujo, I. P., and Furo N. A. (2019). Gastrointestinal parasites of different avian species in Ilorin, North central, Nigeria. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. Vol. 6(1): 108-116. http:/doi.org/10.5455/javar.2019.f320.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Uwabujo, I P., Sanda, I.M., Hussain K., Ganiyu, I. A., Rabiu M., Elelu N. and Alayande, M. O (2019). Gastrointestinal helminths of intensively managed poultry in Kwara central, Kwara State, Nigeria: its diversity, Prevalence, intensity and risk factors. Veterinary World. Vol,12(3): 389-396. http://doi.10.14202/vetworld.2019.389-396.
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Nuhu A.A., Fabiyi, J.P., Sanda, I.M., Hussain K., Rabiu M., Ganiyu, I.A. (2019). Prevalence and associated risk factors of Eimeria species in rabbits (Oryctolaguscuniculus) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Annals of Parasitology. Vol. 65(3): 267-273 http://doi:10.17420/ap6503.209
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Daodu, O.B., Hussain K., Ganiyu, I.A., Rabiu, M., Sanda, I. M., Adah S.A., Adah D.I., and Ayedun J.O. (2019). Gastrointestinal parasites of horses (Equuscaballus Linnaeus, 1758) in Kwara and Niger States, North-central Nigeria and the risk factors associated with equine coccidiosis. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences. Vol. 17(3): 35-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v17i3.6
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Hussain K., Ganiyu, I.A., Sanda, I.M., Rabiu M., and Gimba F. I. (2020). Epidemiological studies on Eimeria Species of cattle in Ilorin, Nigeria. Parasites Epidemiological and Control. Annals of Parasitology. Vol. 66(3):373-384 http://doi10.17420/ap6603.276
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Ganiyu, I.A., Hussain K., Sanda, I.M., Rabiu M., Gimba F.I., Baba, and Furo N.A., Balogun R.B. (2020). Helminths infections of great concern among cattle in Ilorin Nigeria (an insight). Veterinary World. Vol.13:338-344. http://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2020.338-344
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Aiyedun, J.O., Elagroudi, M.G., Nuhu, M.N., Sanda, I.M., Hussain K., Ganiyu, I.A., Rabiu M. (2022). Cross-species Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Avian Haemoparasitic Infections in Kwara Central, Nigeria. Zagazig Veterinary Journal. Vol. 50 (2):116-125. DOI: 10.21608/zvjz.2022.130463.1177
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Adebanjo, A.O.,, Abdullah, D.A., Hussain K., Sanda, I.M., Rabiu M., Ganiyu, I.A., Elelu N., Aiyedun J.O., Oludairo, O.O. (2022). Epidemiology and public health implications of parasitic contamination of fruits, vegetables, and water in Kwara Central, Nigeria. Annals of Parasitology Vol.68(2): 339–352 doi: 10.17420/ap6802.440
- Ola-Fadunsin, S.D., Abdulrauf A.B., Abdullah D.A., Ganiyu, I.A., Hussain K., Sanda, I.M., Rabiu M., Akanbi, O.B. (2023). Epidemiological studies of gastrointestinal parasites infecting dogs in Kwara central, North central, Nigeria. Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious disease.Vol.93. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2023.101943
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