NIH backs Olanrewaju lab’s build faster, low-cost HIV medication tests

Headshot of Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọlánrewájú

Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọlánrewájú — MolES faculty member and assistant professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering — has received a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With this funding provided by NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Ọlánrewájú and his multidisciplinary team will focus on designing faster and more affordable HIV medication tests to improve drug adherence. Learn more about his lab’s research in Department of Bioengineering’s full announcement.

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A mentor’s support turns curiosity into courage, doubt into discovery

Ayokunle Olanrewaju headshot with text alongside that says MolES faculty.

March 23, 2026

Dr. Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọlánrewájú’s commitment to access connects students to meaningful research opportunities. In a profile produced by University of Washington Undergraduate Academic Affairs, learn how his mentorship and philosophy shapes research skills and professional confidence in undergraduates. 

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