TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF.

NAME: ABIMBOLA ADEPEJU SOWEMIMO

POSITION: PROFESSOR                                         SPECIALISATION: NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH

EDUCATION/TRAINING  

Personal Statement

“I am a natural products researcher with a strong passion for unlocking the pharmacological potential of Nigerian medicinal plants. My work focuses on the phytochemical investigation, isolation of bioactive compounds, and elucidation of their mechanisms of action, especially those used in traditional cancer therapies. With hands-on experience in pharmacological and toxicological evaluation, I collaborate with research teams to explore plant-based solutions for drug discovery. Deeply committed to mentoring young scientists and advancing local knowledge, my goal is to develop lead compounds from indigenous plants that can contribute to evidence-based drug development and improved healthcare outcomes in Africa.”

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Chairman, Business Committee of Senate
• TETFUND NRF Award 2024
• African Laser Centre Research Grant Award, 2013 to Date
• ACEDHARS Innovation Award, 2023
• Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) Award, 2020
• Third World Academy of Science-Chinese Academy of Science Award, 2013

Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge

• Oiseoghaede JO, Oyawaluja AA, Sowemimo AA, Odukoya OA, Che CT. (2024) Antiproliferative Potential of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Motandra guineensis (Thonn.) A.DC. (Apocynaceae) against Human Melanoma and Ovarian Cancer Cells. Tropical Journal of Natural Products and Research; 8(3):6700-6704.
• Isioye IO, Akindele AJ, Aigbe FR, Olatoye FJ, Olaleye O, Sofidiya MO, Sowemimo A,Akande IS (2024). Effects of Hydroethanolic Rhizome Extract of Anchomanes difformis (Blume) in Type 2 (Streptozocin-Nicotinamide-Induced) Diabetic Rats. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 8(1): 6016-6027. http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v8i1.44
• Margaret O. Sofidiya, Johnbosco U. Ikechukwu, Victoria E. Nnah, Olubusola O. Olaleye, Kazeem Basheeru, Abimbola A. Sowemimo, Abayomi M. Ajayi (2023). Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Daniellia oliveri (Fabaceace) stem bark extract. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 309, 116337. doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.116337
• Akindele AJ, Sowemimo A, Agunbiade FO, Sofidiya MO, Awodele O, Ade-Ademilua O, Orabueze I, Ishola IO, Ayolabi CI, Salu OB, Akinleye MO, Oreagba IA (2022). Bioprospecting for Anti-COVID-19 Interventions From African Medicinal Plants: A Review. Natural Product Communications Volume 17(5): 1-42.
• Eboji OK, Borges G, Harrington L, Lin W, Sofidiya  MO, Sowemimo AA (2020). Catechin from Burkea africana Hook. exhibits in vitro inhibition of human telomerase activity. Natural Product Research, 1-5. doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2020.1831497

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive

• Prof. Maryna van de Venter, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
• Prof. Wenhan Lin, Peking University, China

• Prof. Lea Harrington, University of Toronto, Canada
• Prof. Yonghong Liu, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, China