The department deals with every aspect of optimised microbial-induced pharmaceutical products, microbial spoilage of pharmaceutical products, and Good Manufacturing Practice. The objectives of this department are:
- To provide quality teaching and research for the undergraduate students
- To train students in the norms and principles in pharmaceutical microbiological settings
- To undertake research in the development of pharmaceutical products from natural sources
- To provide professional counselling services to food, pharmaceutical and allied parapharmaceutical establishments.
Academic Programmes
The Department offers an undergraduate program in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology. Undergraduate students are exposed to practicals in the core area of pharmaceutical microbiology, gaining experience in pharmaceutical industrial settings.
Research Areas
- Natural Products
- Water Analysis
- Food analysis
- Nanotechnology
- Medicinal Plants exploration
- Bioethics and Biomaterials.
Facilities for Student Training
The Department is well equipped to facilitate research and teaching. Some of the equipment present include:
- Laminar air flow
- Spectrophotometer
- Biomolecular work equipment
- Vortex mixers
- Centrifuge of varied types and functions
- Electrophoretic equipment and consumables
Departmental Organogram
Assoc. Prof. Olufemi Lionel OKUNYE
okunyelionel@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
ORCID ID: : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6444-5635X
Google Scholar Citation:537; H-index:8; i10-index:7
+2349066611198
Olufemi Lionel Okunye is an Assoc. Prof. of Pharmaceutical Microbiology in the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy Olabisi Onabanjo University. He joined the University in 2012 after many years of active services in industrial and private sectors. Okunye is a graduate of University of Ibadan with a B.Sc (1999), Masters (2003) and a PhD in Pharmaceutics microbiology (2012). He has several Journal articles and book chapters to his credit. His research interests are Natural products, Molecular study, Public health and nanotechnology.
Recent Publications
- *Okunye, O.L., Idowu, P.A., Babalola, C.O., Kotun, B.C., Ayedun, J.S , Adesanya, A.A., Kolade, T.T. and Iloka,B.C. (2024). Evaluation of antifungal activity of lactic acid bacteria from locally sourced yoghurts on isolates of Candida albicans from cases of vaginitis. Journal of Cameroon Academy of Sciences 20(3): 219-227.
- *Okunye, O.L., Babalola, O. C., Adeleke, O.E., Idowu,P.A., Coker, E.M., Ayedun, J.S. and Durowaye, M.T. (2023). A Study of Skin Sepsis amongst Abattoir Workers in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine 21(1):22-29.
- * Babalola, O.C, Okunye, O.L., Okunola, A and Ayannuga, M.O. (2023). Evaluation of Co-Processed Excipients for Fast Disintegration of Aspirin Tablets Prepared by Direct Compression. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 19(1): 1-10
- *Okunye, O.L, Kotun, B.O., Olufunke, C.B., Ayedun, J.S., Kolade, T.T., Ajayi, P.O. and Oluwaseun, E.A.(2023) Antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles on pseudomonas aeruginosa from burns infection. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 33(1&4):102 – 105
- *Babalola, O.C., Adeleye, O.A., Okunye,O.L., Bakre, L.G. and Akintoye, O.L. (2023). Material properties of modified sweet potato(Ipomea batatas). Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine 33(1&4):51-58
- *Okunye, O.L., Kotun, B.C., Kolade, T.T., Omolanke T.O., Babaloa, C.O. and Ayedun, J.S.(2024). Antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles and gentamicin on Xanthomonas campesiris on infested tomato from Bodija market, Ibadan Nigeria – a quantitative comparative study. Journal of Cameroon Academy of Sciences 20(2):167-174.
- *Elijah Oladapo Oyinloye, Abdullahi Akanji Murtala, Farouk Adedeji Oladoja,
Olufemi Lionel Okunye, Akinyinka Oyedolapo Alabi, Adeyinka Aderonke Aderinola,
Julius Adetola Abolarinwa, Oluwagbemisola Victoria Alu, Olusegun George Ademowo(2024) Antimalarial potentials of Solanum dasyphyllum fractions againstPlasmodium berghei infected mice .Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology 5(200176):1-10. - *Okunye, O.L., Babalola, C.O, Kotun,B.C., Idowu,P.A., Kolade,T.T. and Ayedun, J.S.(2024). Antibacterial Effect of Selected Brand of Ampicillin-cloxacillin obtained from over-the-counters Against Staphylococcus aureus from Suppurative Infections. Savannah Journal of Medical Research and Practice 13(1):09 – 14.
- *Elijah O. Oyinloye, Abdullahi A. Murtala , Farouk A. Oladoja, Aderonke A. Aderinola, Lionel O. Okunye, Sule A. Saka , Julius A. Abolarinwa , Olubusayo E. Kasumu, Lukman E. Osipitan(2024) Citrus aurantifolia (Chrism.) Swingle peel extract attenuate nephrotoxicity induced by doxorubicin Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine 11(100412):1-13
- *Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Alabi, A. O., Aderinola, A. A., Okunye, O. L., Abolarinwa, J. A., Hassan, A.Y., Abdullah, M. O.(2024) Assessment of Nephroprotective. Potentials of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) Swingle Peels Extract in Gentamicin-Induced Kidney Toxicity in Mice Nigeria. Journal of Pharmaceutical . Research. 20 (S) :pp 21-27
Academic Staff
1. Dr. Famojuro O. Bola olaniran.oluwatoyin@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +2349062214760
2. Pharmacist Iloka, B.. Chijioke Brendan.iloka@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Technological Staff
3. Mrs Olupe Olusola Oluwatoyin (Senior Technologist).olupeolusola@gmail.com +2348057891178
4. Mrs Samson Temitope D. (Technology 1) temitopebest@gmail.com +2348148224443
5. Mrs Ademeji Olubukunola Grace (Assistant Technology) bukolagrace2004@gmail.com+2347055458043
Contact Information
- Address: Faculty of Pharmacy Complex, Room 013, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sagamu Campus
- Email: pcm.dept@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM