Falana Benedict. A. Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Osun State University Osogbo Nigeria. 
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B.A Falana is a Lecturer II officer in the Department of Anatomy, College of Health sciences, Osun State University.
He obtained his first degree in Anatomy from the University of Ilorin in 2002, and proceeded to the Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a M.Sc degree with a Ph.D grade in 2009. Falana, Benedict Abiola is currently pursuing a Ph.D degree at the Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine University of Lagos and has co-Authored over 10 papers in reputable international journals, he is a member of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN), and American College of Endocrinologist, (ACE). 

Research Interests:
His area of specialization is Reproductive Endocrinology. He has bias for Unbiased Stereology, Telemedicine, Endocrine and Reproductive Anatomy. He is actively involved in Entrepreneurship Development and Empowerment programs especially for the youth. He is a motivational speaker. 

Falana Benedict has special interest in Curriculum Development. He is a strong advocate of vertical and horizontal integration within and between Basic Medical and Clinical Sciences. In addition, he is a proponent and supporter of the use of Problem-Based Learning in Medical School.

Research Achievements:
*The Intracranial visual relay centers’ enzymatic activities following chronic administration of Neem in Rattus norvegicus
*Histology and Histochemistry of the Superior colliculus and Lateral geniculate bodies of the Wistar rats
*Gastro protective activity of Neem on ethanol-induced gastric lesion in Rattus norvegicus

Scientific contributions
Published key articles mostly in reputable journals of Gastroenterology, Reproduction and Neuroanaromy.

Scentific/Professional Activities

• Member of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria since 2009
• Group leader/ Principal investigator in the lead poisoning research at the department of Anatomy College of medicine University of Lagos Nigeria
• Faculty member Group Audit on Anatomical Variation (GAAV) at the department of Anatomy LASUCOM Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
• Member the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), American College of Endocrinologist, (ACE).

Grants Awarded

• Nominated as a recipient for the ETF PhD Grants award 2011

Academic Appointments
* Member Central time table Committee of the Osun State University since 2009
* Member Examinations Committee of the College of health Science 2010/2011 session
*Examinations officer of the College of health Sciences between 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 sessions

Publications:
(i) Ofusori, DA & Falana, BA (2010). Gastro protective Effect of Aqueous Extract of Neem on Gastric-Induced Lesion in Rats. Int J Biol Med, 1 (2): 125-136
(ii) Falana BA, Caxton-Martins, EA, & Ofusori DA (2009). Histological and Histochemical Effect of Aqueous Extract of Neem on the Superior colliculus and Lateral geniculate body of Wistar rats. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Anatomical Sciences
(iii) Ofusori, DA & Falana, BA (2010). Regenerative potential of Aqueous Extract of Neem on the stomach and Ileum following Ethanol-Induced Mucosal Lesion in Adult Wistar rats. Gastroenterology Research 3 (2): 86-90
(iv) Abiodun, AA, Falana, BA & Oyeyipo, IP (2009).Changes in the Estrous Cycles of female Wistar Rats Following Treatment with Arthemeter. Accepted for publication in the Journal of neuroscience and behavioral health.
(v) Falana, BA Caxton-Martins, EA & Ofusori DA (2011).Micro anatomical Effect of Cissampelos mucronata on the Kidneys of female Wistar Rats. Scientific Research and Essay Vol 6(13) pp.2619-2623 
(vi) Odukoya, SA, Falana, BA & Ajayi SA (2009). Comparative Biochemical Studies of the Pregnant and Non pregnant Uterus of the Friguvorus Bat. Journal of Cell and Animal Biology 3 (10): 175-178
(vii) Ofusori, DA & Falana BA (2007)Teratogenic effect of isotretinoin on the morphology and palate development in rat fetuses Africa Journal of Biotechnology Vol 6 (23) pp 2639-2644