Matthew Adekunle Adeleke holds B. Agric, MSc and PhD degrees in Genetics and Animal Breeding from University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria where he was appointed Assistant Lecturer in 2006 and works in the domain of animal genetics. He served as a collaborator to develop FUNAAB Alpha, a new improved indigenous chicken breed comprising of six different lines that were tested in different geo-political zones and were registered by National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology in 2018 with national code NGGD.18.02 in Nigeria. He also employs genetics to characterize immune genes in livestock species. Matthew relocated to South Africa in November 2015 to take up appointment with University of KwaZulu-Natal and currently an Associate Professor of Genetics, where he leads a reach group on pathogen genetics and microbiome towards identification of molecular markers for diagnosis and vaccine development. Matthew has 69 journal articles to his credit and has taught genetics modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Genomics of coccidian parasites in African livestock populations
Microbiome of Eimeria in poultry and ruminants
Anticoccidial vaccine design
Identification and selection signature of genes for adaptation to diseases of indigenous livestock population in Africa
Genetic characterization and improvement of indigenous livestock populations for improved livelihood of smallholders