Dr. Nina Okonkwo

Dr. Nina Okonkwo, PhD

Director of Peptide Therapeutics

Peptide Drug Design & Obesity Research · 16+ years experience

Dr. Nina Okonkwo earned her PhD in Pharmacology from Oxford University, where she pioneered novel GLP-1/GIP dual agonist research. With 16 years in peptide therapeutics, she has led 3 Phase III clinical trials for obesity treatments and published 70+ papers in The Lancet, NEJM, and Nature Medicine. She currently directs peptide drug discovery at a leading European biotech firm and serves on the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use.

Certifications: PhD Pharmacology (Oxford)Fellow — Royal Society of ChemistryICH GCP Certified
Key Projects:
  • Lead — GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Phase III Trial (2021-2025)
  • EMA Scientific Advisory Group — Metabolic Disorders
  • Author — 'Peptide Therapeutics in Obesity: A Clinical Guide' (Springer 2024)

Articles by Dr. Nina Okonkwo (9)

Comparing What Does No Dac And What Does No Dac A Data Driven Analysis — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-10

Epitalon Peptide Reddit And Metabolic Health A Deep Dive Into The Biochemistry — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-10

Head To Head Multi Peptide Moisturizer Naturium Versus Enlace Peptidico For Gut — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-10

The Science Behind brain type natriuretic peptide bnp: What Peer-Reviewed Research Reveals — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

brain natriuretic peptide high levels 101: A Comprehensive Tutorial for Practitioners — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

Expert Roundtable: The Future of prime labs peptides reviews in Clinical Practice — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

Top 5 injectable peptides near me Products for Longevity in 2026 — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

Your First Month with fat burning peptides for men: What to Expect and How to Optimize — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

The Pharmacology of peptide injections for weight loss: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Outcomes — evidence-based analysis and expert insights from PeptaPulse.

2026-07-14

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