00Our team

Scientists who have worked the bench they are building for

Biometronyx was founded by scientists and healthcare professionals who have experienced firsthand the consequences of diagnostic interruptions in Nigerian hospitals.

01Founders

Founder

Okereke Isaac Ugbana

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Okereke Isaac Ugbana serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer. He is a Biochemist and PhD candidate in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Nigeria. He leads the company's fundraising, business development, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and overall operations, bringing over eight years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing and commercialization.

B.Sc Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University
M.Sc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
M.Sc / PhD Clinical Pharmacology, UNEC (in view)
Medical Representative, Taylek Drugs Co. Ltd (2018–2025)

Co-Founder

Dr. Nkamah Jude

Co-Founder & Director of Scientific Affairs

Dr. Nkamah Jude is Co-Founder and Director of Scientific Affairs. He serves as Deputy Director in the Department of Chemical Pathology at ESUTH Parklane Teaching Hospital, Enugu. He provides scientific leadership for the company, overseeing assay validation, clinical partnerships, and laboratory collaborations while supporting regulatory and validation activities.

BMLS, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
M.Sc Chemical Pathology, Rivers State University
PhD Clinical Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Deputy Director, Chemical Pathology, ESUTH Parklane

Co-Founder

Ikechukwu Ogbaga

Co-Founder & Head of Production and Quality Assurance

Ikechukwu Ogbaga is Co-Founder and Head of Production and Quality Assurance. He is responsible for reagent formulation, manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and the development of standard operating procedures, leveraging his extensive experience in pharmaceutical production and quality management.

B.Sc Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University
Quality Control Officer, Orange Drugs Ltd
10 years of pharmaceutical QC experience

02Advisory board

Scientific Advisor

Dr. Uzoamaka Okoli

Dr. Uzoamaka Adaobi Okoli is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Research Fellow at University College London. Her research focuses on cancer biology, translational oncology, molecular pharmacology, and precision medicine, with particular interest in breast and prostate cancer among African populations. She coordinates the Basic and Translational Cancer Research Group at UNN, leading studies on cancer genomics, tumour microenvironment, xenograft models, and targeted therapeutics. Dr. Okoli has authored over 60 scientific publications and has received international recognition, including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Global Scholar in Training Award.

Senior Lecturer, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Research Fellow, University College London
Coordinator, Basic and Translational Cancer Research Group, UNN
60+ scientific publications; AACR Global Scholar in Training Award

Scientific Advisor

Prof. K. N. Agbafor

Prof. Kingsley N. Agbafor is an Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive contributions to medical biochemistry, oxidative stress, nutritional biochemistry, and public health research. Over the years, he has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students while contributing significantly to scientific scholarship through publications in reputable journals. His work has advanced the understanding of biochemical mechanisms underlying disease and human health, earning him recognition within Nigeria's academic community. Prof. Agbafor remains actively involved in teaching, research, and academic leadership at Ebonyi State University.

Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Research in oxidative stress, nutritional biochemistry and public health
Extensive postgraduate mentorship and peer-reviewed scholarship

03Why we build

Not just reagents — infrastructure, talent and trust

What started as a conversation about missing reagents has evolved into a mission to build a globally competitive African biotechnology company. Our founders believe that Africa should not rely entirely on imported diagnostic consumables for routine healthcare.

We are not simply manufacturing reagents—we are building the infrastructure, talent, and trust needed to support the next generation of African biotechnology.

Join us in building the future of African diagnostics

Whether you are a hospital, investor, researcher, regulator, or partner, we invite you to join us on our mission to make reliable diagnostics accessible across Africa.

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