# Oluwatobiloba Dorcas Oguntoyinbo

> Oluwatobiloba Dorcas Oguntoyinbo (known as Dorcas) is a clinical research professional, science communicator and advocate for equitable cancer care across Africa, and the founder of SyncedCancer (Synced Cancer Initiative). She holds an MS in Biology from Western Kentucky University.

Website: https://thetobilobadorcas.com

## About
Oluwatobiloba Dorcas Oguntoyinbo is a clinical research professional, skilled science communicator, and an advocate for equitable cancer care across Africa. With a strong academic background in cancer biology and translational research, she is driven by the mission to bridge the gap between complex scientific advancements and the communities most affected by cancer.

She is the Founder of Synced Cancer Initiative, a nonprofit organization focused on simplifying cancer-related information, increasing awareness of treatment options and clinical trials, and empowering patients and their families through advocacy and education. Under her leadership, Synced Cancer Initiative creates accessible, culturally relevant content that demystifies cancer care, particularly for young adults and underserved populations.

Her work lies at the intersection of research, policy, and public engagement. She has written extensively on the transformative role of clinical trials in improving cancer care, and working to foster partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to increase African representation in global oncology trials.

## SyncedCancer
- [SyncedCancer](https://syncedcancer.com/): A nonprofit focused on simplifying cancer-related information, increasing awareness of treatment options and clinical trials, and empowering patients and their families through advocacy and education.
- [600 students, one school day, and a lot of questions about cancer](https://thenationonlineng.net/over-600-students-join-cancer-prevention-outreach-at-ibadan-school/): SyncedCancer’s team brought a cancer prevention session to Command Day Secondary School in Ibadan. The Nation reported more than 600 students taking part. (9 June 2026)

## Research
- [CP1, tumour metastasis and MMP activation, studied in Drosophila](https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/3754/): Master’s thesis, Western Kentucky University, August 2024. Her MS thesis in Biology, looking at how the protease CP1 relates to MMP activation and tumour spread, using the fruit fly as a model.
- [“We are champions”: what cancer support groups give the people in them](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-025-10203-7): Coauthored research, Supportive Care in Cancer · Springer Nature, Online 6 Dec 2025 · Vol. 34, 2026. A study of survivors’ experiences in cancer support groups: what they find there, and why it matters for care beyond the clinic.

## Term papers (PDF)
- [Understanding Protein Trap – A Drosophila Model](https://thetobilobadorcas.com/papers/protein-trap.pdf): Protein trap is a genetic technique that facilitates the observation of protein expression and localization within live organisms, thereby supporting functional analysis.
- [A Secreted MMP Is Required for Re-epithelialization During Wound Healing](https://thetobilobadorcas.com/papers/wound-healing.pdf): During wound healing, reepithelialization occurs when new epithelial cells migrate over the wound, promoting wound closure by creating a protective barrier.
- [The Application of Western Blot in Research](https://thetobilobadorcas.com/papers/western-blot.pdf): The application of Western blotting is prevalent in biochemistry and molecular biology to identify and study specific proteins in samples, supporting protein function and interaction research.
- [Structure and Function of TMEM16A](https://thetobilobadorcas.com/papers/tmem16a.pdf): TMEM16A is a transmembrane protein that functions as a calcium-activated chloride channel, regulating chloride ion movement across cell membranes, essential for several physiological processes.

## In the news
- [Leading Ladies Africa: Helping African people with cancer live better lives](https://leadingladiesafrica.org/2025/07/25/lla-interview-oluwatobiloba-oguntoyinbo-is-helping-african-people-with-cancer-live-better-lives/)
- [Punch: From patient to partner: the importance of joining breast cancer clinical trials](https://punchng.com/from-patient-to-partner-the-importance-of-joining-breast-cancer-clinical-trials/)
- [The Guardian: Expert brings hope to cancer patients through translational medicine](https://guardian.ng/features/expert-brings-hope-to-cancer-patients-through-translational-medicine/)
- [TechNext24: The potential of AI in shaping the future of personalized patient advocacy](https://technext24.com/2024/10/04/potential-ai-future-patient-advocacy/)

## On TV
- [News Central TV, Fafanua Africa: Breaking the silence on breast cancer in Africa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkvAmbu3jF4)
- [IDEA TV, Morning Digest: Tech-driven solutions for Africa’s cancer burden](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sfbYC5rrug)

## Contact and profiles
- Contact form: https://thetobilobadorcas.com/#contact
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiloba-oguntoyinbo/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theoluwatobi_o/)
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4708-3504)
- [SyncedCancer](https://syncedcancer.com/)