Grace Valentine Olagunju

Grace Valentine Olagunju is a first-year PhD student at the New Mexico State University. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology with distinction from the University of Abuja, Nigeria, and completed her master’s degree with distinction in molecular biology and interdisciplinary life sciences. Olagunju’s research focuses on brain lipidomics, with a particular interest in understanding how lipid composition and alterations contribute to brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma. Olagunju is also a 2026 Neuronline Community Leader, contributing her scientific perspective, supporting collaboration, and engaging with diverse academic communities. She hopes to contribute to neuroscience education by increasing awareness of the importance of lipids in health and disease.