Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
New Q1 paper: Classical to Generative AI for Time Series Forecasting (Finance, Energy, Health)
I’m pleased to share our new Q1 Scopus-indexed article in Discover Artificial Intelligence on time series forecasting across finance, energy, and health, comparing classical, ML, DL, and generative AI methods.
Behind the Paper: The High Financial Cost of Taking "Too Many" Medicines in Nigeria
By analyzing 2,000 prescription records alongside patient and clinician surveys at a Nigerian hospital, our study exposes the dangerous tipping point where polypharmacy transforms life-saving care into an unbearable out-of-pocket financial catastrophe.
From a WhatsApp Group to BMC Artificial Intelligence: The Story Behind Our Paper
On 1 September 2026, our paper “Enhancing disease surveillance in Nigeria through machine learning: opportunities, challenges, and strategic recommendations" was published in BMC Artificial Intelligence. For the seven authors, this is the end of an 18-month journey that started in a WhatsApp group.
From thyroid disorders to watching metabolism through a nanopore
Why are thyroid disorders often accompanied by changes in mood and behaviour? This led us to explore the biochemical connection between thyroid function and catecholamine metabolism—and ultimately to develop a nanopore approach that lets us watch an entire metabolic pathway unfold over time.
POC1A promotes the proliferation, metastasis and stemness of bladder cancer by stabilizing BMI1 via USP7
This study reveals that the POC1A-USP7-BMI1 complex drives bladder cancer (BLCA) proliferation, metastasis, and stemness, and serves as a potential therapeutic target in BLCA.
