Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is one of the foundational Departments in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and community service. The Department provides training in the concepts of drug development, drug sources, classification and uses, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic principles, systemic pharmacology and chemotherapy, research methodology and qualitative and quantitative bioassay techniques. This is to prepare Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy and Basic Medical students to deliver excellence in their practices, research and scientific advancements.

Vision

To be a leading center of excellence in teaching and research in Pharmacology training, producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant in addressing human health and environmental challenges.

Academic Programmes

The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students are exposed to hands-on learning through field courses, laboratory research, and innovative projects that align with global trends in Pharmacology and Life science.

Research Areas

Research in the Department spans areas such as:

  • Neuropharmacology
  • Chemotherapy
  • Inflammation
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Ethnopharmacology
  • Drug repurposing
  • Neurogenomics & Pharmacogenomics

Facilities for Student Training

The Department is well equipped with modern facilities to support research and teaching:

  1. Departmental Office: Well-equipped for Administrative purposes, including the HOD’s office and the General Administrative Office for the Departmental Secretary and the Administrative Officer.
  2. Lecturer offices: Well-equipped, including the Professor’s office with Air conditioners and refrigerators.
  3. Laboratories: Equipped with laboratory equipment, a projector and public address systems.
  4. Seminar rooms: For seminars with a projector and public address systems.
  5. Lecture Halls and Classrooms: Conducive spaces for interactive and effective teaching with projectors and public address systems. 

Departmental Organogram

Dr. Akinyinka Oyedolapo ALABI

alabi.akinyinka@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0399-3872
Google scholar citation: 323; h index: 10 ; i10-index: 10
+234 7065059677
_234 8058031598

Dr. Akinyinka Oyedolapo ALABI is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in Neuropharmacology, Ethnopharmacology and Toxicology, with expertise in drug development, safety and efficacy evaluation. He earned his PhD in Neuropharmacology in the year 2021, Building on a strong foundation of experimental research, he worked on the role of compounds with antioxidant and Anti-neuroinflammatory properties in mitigating the occurrence and progression of neurological disorders in rodents .He is currently serving as the Acting Head of Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Olabisi Onabanjo University,Sagamu Campus, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria.
His research focuses on evaluating the mechanisms by which phytochemicals and pure compounds modulate behavioural and biochemical changes in neurological diseases including their effect on oxidative stress and neuro-inflammation that underpins the pathogenesis of most neurological diseases, with special interest in experimental Parkinson’s studies. He has more than thirty-five publications in national and international reputable journals, and has contributed to advancing knowledge in Neuropharmacology through teaching, mentoring, and collaborative researches.
Dr. Alabi is passionate about applying experimental Parkinson’s research results in improving treatment outcomes of Parkinson’s patients in Africa and globally. His long-term goal is to be a translational researcher, developing safer and more efficacious drugs for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological diseases.
In his capacity as Acting Head of Department, he oversees academic administration, curriculum development, staff coordination, and student mentoring. He is committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaborative research, and innovation within the Department. His leadership is directed toward strengthening the Department’s visibility and expanding its contributions to solving local and global neurological challenges.

Recent Publications

  1. Alabi A.O, Chimezie J., Asejeje F.O., Murtala A.A., Kasumu E.O., Oyinloye E.O., Ajayi A.M. (2025) Neurobehavioural Deficits, Artherogenic Risk, and Oxido-inflammatory Response in Mice Fed with Combined Sodium Benzoate and Monosodium Glutamate Supplementation in Normal and High-fat Diets.Current Bioactive compounds.2025,21,e15734072322724
  2. Oresanya M.E., Ehiremen S.E., Alabi A.O., Adejinmi S.O., Abdusalam M.K., Adelakin L.A., Taiwo Ola D.O., Banjo T.A., Ambali A,A., Shallie P.D., Fakunle P.B. (2025) Nigella sativa iol attenuates 5-Fluorouracil-induced Oxidative stress and Anxiety-like Behaviors in Rats. Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology. Volume 8, issue 1, Pages 187 – 197, 2025 Article no. AJORRIN.138262
  3. Ajayi A.M., Oyemenam C.V., John K.A., Adeleke P.A., Aghariagbonse M.O., Alabi A.O.,Umokoro S. (2025) Spondia mombin fruit juice attenuated anxio-depressive-like behaviours, neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in repeated social defeat stressed mice. Archives of Basic and applied Medicine.13 (2025) 15 – 25
  4. Alabi A.O., Ogunjimi L.O., Murtala A.A., Kasumu E.O., Oyinloye E.O., Shofoyeke A.M., Ajayi A.M. Sub-acute toxicity, Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of Mucuna pruriens L. leaves in experimental rodents. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI;10.2174/0115734072322724241107112313.
  5. Oyinloye E. O., Murtala A. A., Oladoja F. A., Alabi A. O., Tijani R. O., and Sogbade I. A (May, 2025). In-vitro Antioxidant and effects of ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum on Gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Nigerian JournalofPharmacy;59(1):154-164
  6. Murtala A. A., Oyinloye E. O., Oladoja F. A., Fageyinbo S. M., Olasore H. S. A., Ogunjimi L. O., Alabi A. O., Olooto W. E. , Soyinka O. O., Faponle A. S., Shonde O. O., Osipitan L. E., Joseph O. O., Oderinde I. A., Onifade O. R. (January, 2025). Bambusa vulgaris Extract: A Potential Natural Biogenic Amine Neurotransmitters Modulator, COX-2 Inhibitor and Oxidative Species Suppressor for Managing Depression and Anxiety. Natural Product Communications;20(1):1-16.
  7. Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Okunye, O. L., Alabi, A. O., Ogundeyi, K. J. (January, 2025). Chemoprofiling and Antimalarial potentials of methanol extract of Solanum dasyphyllum against Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products; 6 (100138): 1-10.
  8. 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. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 20 (S): 21-27.
  9. Murtala A. A., Oyinloye E. O., Oladoja F. A., Olasore H. A., Ogunjimi L. O., Aderinola A. A., Alabi A. O., Soyinka O. O., Fageyinbo M. S., Faponle A. S., Shonde O. O., Osipitan L. E. (2024). Xylopia parviflora (A. Rich.) Benth. Ameliorates Ketamine-Induced Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Symptoms of Psychosis through Down-regulation of Neuro-oxidative Damage in Mice. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 20 (S): 41-50.
  10. Murtala, A. A., Oyinloye, E. O., Oladoja, F. A., Fageyinbo, S. M., Olasore, H. A., Ogunjimi, L. O.,. Alabi, A., Olooto, W. E., Soyinka, O. O., Faponle, A. S., Shonde, O. O., Osipitan, L. E., Kasumu, E. O., Joseph, O. O., Olaniran, E. O., Olatunji, E. F. (2024). Xylopia parviflora (A. rich.) benth. mitigates anxiety behavior and chronic mild stress-induced depression-like behavior in mice: The involvement of biogenic amine neurotransmitters, cyclooxygenase-2 and stress biomarkers in its antidepressant activity. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine; 13 (100541): 1-11.
  11. Oyinloye, E. O., Murtala, A. A., Oladoja, F. A., Okunye, O. L., Alabi, A. O., Aderinola, A. A., Abolarinwa, J. A., Alu, O. V., Ademowo, O. G. (2024). Antimalarial potentials of Solanum dasyphyllum fractions against Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology; 5 (200176): 1-11.
  12. Afe T.O.,Alabi A.,Ajayi A.M.,Ale A.O.,Fasesan O.A.,Ogunsemi O.O.Jobelyn attenuates anxiety respose and oxido-inflammatory markers induced by Tramadol use and discontinuation in rats.Medittaranean Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences.(2024)Vol 4(1):93-110
  13. Ogunjimi L., Alabi A., Oyenuga I., Ogunkunle S., Kasumu E., Ogunsanya O., Oluseyije O., Ogunbayo P. Idume O., Kasali A., Adesi S., Oyebowale M., Ogungbemi D., Aderinola A., Irokosu E., Murtala A., Osalusi B (2024). Relationship between depression and sex steroid hormone among women with epilepsy. Frontiers in Neuroscience 18:1370533 001:10.3389 fnins. 2024. 1370533

Academic Staff

Dr, Luqman O  OGUNJIMI– Reader (Clinical Pharmacology) luqmanogunjimi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0001-9185-9774 ; Google Scholar Citations: 988; h-index: 13; i10-index: 15(+234 7032683222) Office Rm.003

Dr. Akinyinka Oyedolapo ALABI – Senior Lecturer (Neuropharmacology,Ethnopharmacology & Toxicology) alabi.akinyinka@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-0399-3872;Google Scholar Citations:323;h-index: 10;i10-index: 10 (+234 7065059677) Office Rm. 005

Dr. Abdulahi Akanji MURTALA – Senior Lecturer (Neuropharmacology,Ethnopharmacology & Toxicology)abdullahi.murtala@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng ; Orcid ID:0009-0000-2036-6788; Google Scholar Citation:160; h-index: 6 ; i10-index : 2 (+234 8037983157) Office Rm,004

Dr. Oluwafemi Gabriel OLUWOLE – Senior Lecturer ( Neurogenomics and Pharmacogenomics) oluwole_me@yahoo.com Orcid ID : 0000-0003-2010-1709 ; Google Scholar Citation 409; h-index:13; i10-index :17 ( +44 7442773706) POffice Rm.001

Dr.E.S IROKOSU – Lecturer I (Neuropharmacology & Endocrine Pharmacology); emannuel.irokosu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID :0000-0002-6605-0786 ;Google Scholar Citation :31 ; h-index :4 ; i10-index:1 ; (+234 8062237332)

Dr.Oluwafemi Ezekiel KALE – Lecturer I (Toxicology, Ethnopharmacology and ANS Pharmacology) kale.oluwafemi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng ; Orcid ID :0000-0003-2965-1723; Google Scholar Citation :429; h-index:14; i10-index:18 (+234 7063368353) Office Rm.008

Dr. Adeyinka Aderonke ADERINOLA – Lecturer I ( Chemotherapy and Toxicology ) aderinola.aderonke@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng ; Orcid ID : 0000-0003-3683-1060 ; Google Scolar Citation :79; h-index:4 ; i10-index:1 (+234 8100407256)

Dr.Adaeze Ngozi ADEBESIN – Lecturer II (Neuropharmacology) adebesin.ngozi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID : 0000-0002-8361-6868 ; Google Scholar Citation:261 ; h-index:10; i10-index:11; (_234 8032408432) Office Rm.006

Non Academic Staff

  1. Miss Angelina Olurike SANYA – Senior Secretariat Assistant angelina@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng+234 8055609100 Office Rm. 002
  2. Taiwo Ademola OTUSANYA – Executive Officer otusanya.taiwo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng+234 7068992878 Office Rm. 002

Technological Staff

  1. Abimbola Olawale OLUPE – Assistant Chief Technologist olupe.abimbola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8033731230; Rm.010
  2. Oludare Yemi Michael FALOLA – Technologist II falola.oludare@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng+234 9053350150: Rm.010
  3. Taibat Toyin AYANNUGA – Laboratory Supervisor ayannuga.taibat@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng+234 8055857262: Rm.010

Contact Information

  • Address: Pharmacology Complex, 1st Floor Room 004, Fcaulty of Pharmacy, OACHS, Sagamu Campus
  • Email: pharmacology.dept@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
  • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Department Courses

Undergraduate
  1. B.Sc. Pharmacology
  2. MBChB Medicine and Surgery

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