Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu Becomes the 7th President of Wolfson College
Nigerian Professor, Ijeoma Uchegbu, a specialist in Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, has been named the seventh President of Wolfson College, one of the 31 colleges at the University of Cambridge.
The announcement, which was made on the University’s website, stated “We are thrilled to announce the election of Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, a groundbreaking nanoscientist, as the seventh President of Wolfson”.
Uchegbu is renowned for her pioneering work in nanoparticle drug delivery and she is set to assume office on October 1, 2024, succeeding the current President, Professor Jane Clarke.
This makes Uchegbu the first African Professor to head the college since its inception 63 years ago.
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Uchegbu is currently a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London. Her innovative research on drug transport mechanisms has contributed to the development of new treatments, including the enkephalin pain medicine candidate (EnveltaÔ), designed to address the opioid crisis.
Uchegbu’s work has garnered numerous awards, fellowships, and accolades. She also holds positions on several academic boards and councils including the Wellcome Trust, the Academy of Medical Sciences, and is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
During her tenure at University College London, Uchegbu played a key role as Pro Vice Provost for Africa and the Middle East, forging new research partnerships in those regions.
In her response, Uchegbu stated, “I am delighted to be joining Wolfson College, an ambitious and forward-thinking College. Leading such a vibrant, diverse, and engaged student community in an intellectually, culturally, and socially stimulating environment will be an honor. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the Governing Body, staff, and students to help them achieve their goals and potential.”
Congratulations Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu.