Akinniyi (Niyi) Osuntoki is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos. His research interests are in the areas of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering. His current research focuses on the identification of polymorphisms in selected genes for diagnostic and prognostic applications, and the development of probiotics from indigenous fermented products. He leads a multidisciplinary team involved in developing low cost/ low technology needs-based healthcare solutions.