We are delighted to announce that Dr. Baba Goni Waru, Principal Investigator at BioRTC, has been promoted to the rank of Professor by Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe State.

Professor Waru currently serves as the Chief Medical Director at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, and has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at both the University of Maiduguri and Yobe State University. At BioRTC, he plays a key role as a Principal Investigator, with research interests spanning Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Immunology, and Dementia research. He also leads the dementia research group at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, where he is advancing our understanding of dementia prevalence and characteristics in Northeastern Nigeria.

Professor Waru’s distinguished academic journey includes earning his MBBS from the University of Maiduguri (1998), specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, and Immunology, and the prestigious Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (2008) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (2009). He furthered his training internationally with an MSc in Tropical Medicine and International Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM, UK), and a DTM&H from the Royal College of Physicians of London (2012).

Beyond his academic and clinical research contributions, Professor Waru plays a central role in health administration and system strengthening as head of the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital. His promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical research, education, and healthcare leadership.

The entire BioRTC community congratulates Professor Waru on this milestone achievement and looks forward to his continued leadership and impact in advancing health research and training in Nigeria.