Mr. Babafemi S. Ajisebiola, B. Sc., M. Sc.
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Mr. Babafemi S. Ajisebiola is a full-time Lecturer at the Department of Zoology, Osun State University, Oshogbo, Nigeria. Mr. Ajisebiola's current research focus on antivenom activity of natural products from medicinal plants. His research activities have validated scientifically antivenom properties of medicinal plants against several snake venoms. He has publications and has attended various local and international conferences and workshops.
Expertise and Research Interests:
His areas of research span across Proteomics, Venomics and antivenomics.
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTION TO KNOWLEDGE
Findings from his research activities have validated scientifically the antivenom potentials of Moringa oleifera against the venoms of Echis ocellatus, Bitis arietans, Naja nigricollis, Naja haje and Causus maculatus snakes. His findings shows M. oleifera plant possesses potent antivenom properties which underscore its traditional use in the treatment of snakebite.
Recent Workshops attended
1. University Of Ibadan Collaborative Academic Resuscitation And Transfromation (UI-CART) Project in Science and Technology (ScTech), a Capacity Building Workshop For Early Career and Postgraduate Researchers in Science And Technology held at Faculty of Science Auditorium, University of Ibadan from May 14 to 16, 2019.
2. University of Ibadan Medical Education Partnership Initiative Junior Faculty Research Training Programme (UI-MEPIN-J), a Workshop on Bibliography held at Nest Spa & Suites, opposite UCH East Gate, Agodi GRA, Ibadan from February 12- 14, 2019.
3. University of Ibadan Medical Education Partnership Initiative Junior Faculty Research Training Programme (UI-MEPIN-J), a Workshop on Bioethics held at Ibadan Business School, Francis Okediji Street, Bodija, Ibadan from February 05-08, 2019.
4. University of Ibadan Medical Education Partnership Initiative Junior Faculty Research Training Programme (UI-MEPIN-J), a Workshop on Research Design and Methodology held at Nest Spa & Suites, opposite UCH East Gate, Agodi GRA, Ibadan from January 15-18, 2019.