AKURE — Five researchers from the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, have been named among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier ranking.
The researchers were recognised under the Single-Year Scientific Impact category. They are Dr Olumuyiwa James Peter, Dr Omamuyovwi M. Ijomone, Dr Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi, Dr Aniefiok John Udoakang and Dr Olorunsola I. Adeyomoye.
The official announcement was released on Sunday, 11 October 2026, through a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Isaac Oluyi, at the university’s campus in Ondo State. They achieved this global ranking based on the quantitative tracking and peer citation impact of their published scientific work over the 2025 calendar year, Starnews NG can report.
UNIMED Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, described the recognition as a reflection of the university’s growing research profile and its contribution to addressing societal challenges.
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