Faruku Bande

Faruku
Bande

Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Animal Health and Fisheries Development Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Biography

I have completed both MSc and PhD in Virology after my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. I have close to two decades field veterinary experience and currently working at the rank of an Assistant Chief Veterinary Officer under the Ministry of Animal Health. Particularly my duties include research and providing policy guide to advise government in the control and prevention of animal diseases.

Research interests

I am interested in molecular virology and immunology. Particularly, my focus has been on the development of novel viral vaccines using the recombinant DNA technology, epitope mapping and virus-like particle (VLP). To enhance the immune stimulatory capacity of the candidate vaccine, we seek to explore the use of cytokines and nanoparticles as adjuvants for achieved the desired responses against viral infections.