3rd Edition Of Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference 2026

Speakers - PMBWC2026

Effiom Eyo Ita, 3rd edition of the Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference, Singapore

Effiom Eyo Ita

Effiom Eyo Ita

  • Designation: Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar
  • Country: Nigeria

Biography

Plant biotechnologist with a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology and over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, and laboratory management. Specialized in plant genetic engineering, tissue culture, virus elimination, and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Former Visiting Research Scientist at Chiba University, Japan, with research funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TETFund. A recipient of the Plant Breeding Academy of the University of California (UC) Davis fellowship for the Africa Plant Breeding Academy (AfPBA) CRISPR course, 2023. Published author with 15 peer‑reviewed journal articles, 2 book chapter, and 9 conference papers. Experienced mentor of undergraduate and postgraduate students and an active contributor to capacity building in plant biotechnology in Nigeria.