Data for Health in Africa Meeting
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5th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting
23 - 29 August 2025
CEDI Centre, University of Ghana, Accra

Prof Simisola Akintola - Participant

BridgELSI: Bridging Gaps in the ELSI of Data Science Health Research in Nigeria (Co-PI)

Simisola O. Akintola is a legal researcher, professor, and the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. With expertise in Intellectual Property law,health law and bioethics, she has made significant contributions to the field through her research, publications, and active participation in international conferences seminars and fora. As a legal scholar, Akintola has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of complex legal issues, particularly in the realm of health law and bioethics. Her research focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and legal issues in technologies in health, exploring topics such as digital privacy, data protection, patient rights, and the ethical implications of emerging medical technologies. Simisola 's has published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Her articles and papers offer analysis, of integrating indigenous jurisprudence and principles into ethical governance of health research thereby contributing to the academic discourse and shaping the field of health law and bioethics in Nigeria and beyond. Her research has shed light on crucial legal and ethical considerations in health research, guiding policymakers and healthcare professionals in navigating complex challenges. In addition to her research accomplishments, Simisola has actively engaged in interdisciplinary discourse in Nigeria and internationally.