All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat

April 9, 2025

4pm ET

Topic: Charting the academic job market and the path to faculty: Insights from applications to interviews and negotiations

with

Dr. Joseph O. Olajide

Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bio:

Dr. Joseph Olayemi Olajide is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he leads research focused on understanding the brain’s aging process and diseases like Alzheimer’s. With a passion for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration processes, his research explores novel therapeutic strategies targeting neuronal vulnerability, with a focus on sex-related differences in neurodegeneration. Dr. Olajide earned his Ph.D. through a program between the University of Ilorin and University College London, where he uncovered how mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress drive neuropathology in rodent models of Alzheimer’s disease. Following his doctoral work, he expanded his expertise at the highly prestigious International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Italy, focusing on pharmacologic and gene therapy interventions for rare neurodegenerative diseases. As a research associate and lecturer at the Center for Studies in Behavioral Neuroscience at Concordia University in Canada, Dr. Olajide developed innovative methods to study mechanisms underlying the selective vulnerability of the entorhinal cortex, a brain region essential for memory and cognition. His research provided key insights into the early pathogenic mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, including how sex-related differences impact its progression.

Dr. Olajide has demonstrated significant accomplishments in academic settings, including leading cutting-edge research projects, mentoring emerging scientists, and making several key contributions to scientific literature. A recipient of multiple prestigious research awards and grants from Canadian and international institutions, Dr. Olajide continues to push the boundaries of neurodegenerative research while mentoring the next generation of scientists. Based on a passion for advocating for brain science and mental health research across all strata of society, Dr. Olajide has been involved in managing and leading strategic programs of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS), a pan-Canadian organization with a mission to push the frontiers of brain science, for the benefit of all Canadians. As a Black neuroscientist and advocate for diversity in academia, Dr. Olajide is committed to advancing the next generation of scientific leaders, with a focus on mentoring and empowering underrepresented groups in neuroscience. His career trajectory, marked by successful collaborations and transformative research, serves as a model for aspiring academics navigating the complexities of the academic job market. Dr. Olajide’s work exemplifies the intersection of innovation, mentorship, and impactful scientific discovery.

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• Second Wednesday of each month
• October 2024 to May 2025
• 4pm ET

This series is open to CBSN Members and to contributors who will be invited by the program committee. 

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