Nigerian professor and geneticist Adeyinka Falusi has received the 'Role Model Award' from the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation (HLF), a Nigerian organisation that recognises individuals at the peak of their careers, during its 29th anniversary ceremony in Lagos on 18 April. The award acknowledges her decades of research into sickle cell disease and alpha thalassaemia, which have advanced human genetics and healthcare delivery across Africa. Accepting the honour, Falusi called for greater inclusion of women in academic and research leadership, describing the recognition as a validation of "years of sacrifice and commitment."