Dr. Olukitibi is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Manitoba with over 15 years of experience in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in Nigeria and his PhD at the University of Manitoba with research focus on vaccine development for SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and influenza. He is currently investigating immune responses to HPV clearance to support therapeutic vaccine development. His goal is to contribute to global solutions for the challenges posed by infectious diseases, which has been a driving motivation throughout his career.

Dr. Olukitibi’s work has earned him prestigious awards such as the Research Manitoba Dr. Dick Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Major Basic Science Research Award of Excellence. He has also taken on leadership roles in the scientific community, including serving as Marketing Chair for the HIV/TB Co-infection Symposium in 2022, Vice Chair of Survey and Data for the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS/ACSP), and a Member-in-Training Committee Member at the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (AMMI) Canada. Additionally, he is a facilitator for Discovery Days in Health Science and Let's Talk Science, inspiring the youth.

As the founder of Raising Foundations of Generations Inc. (www.rfgimpacts.org), a Manitoba-registered, faith-based and non-profit, Dr. Olukitibi empowers BIPOC youth through initiatives like the Scientific Spelling Bee (SPELBEC-Science), mentorship and career development workshops. He is dedicated to scientific excellence and community development to inspire and create a lasting impact on both the scientific community and future generations.