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Mr. Toheeb Adesumbo Ajibola

Assistant Lecturer | Exam Officer

Faculty of Basic Medical Science · Department of Anatomy

Specialization Neuroscience and Neuroendocrinology

Office: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Phone: 08161202173

Email: toheeb.ajibola@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Ajibola Toheeb Adesumbo is an early-career anatomist, educator and young researcher whose work focuses on neuroscience neurobiology and metabolic disease research. He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria, where he is actively involved in teaching, mentoring undergraduate students, and advancing biomedical research. He obtained a First Class Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Anatomy from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. Driven by a passion for biomedical research and academic development, he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Human Anatomy from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, where his research investigated the protective effects of pumpkin seed oil against high salt-induced neuroreproductive toxicity in experimental animal models. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Anatomy at Afe Babalola University with research interests centered on neurodegeneration, diabetes mellitus, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and the gut–brain axis. Ajibola has contributed to several peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented research findings at academic conferences. His research integrates histological, biochemical, immunohistochemical, and molecular approaches to elucidate disease mechanisms and evaluate the therapeutic potential of natural products. His work has attracted competitive research support including funding through the TETFund Institutional-Based Research intervention. Beyond research, Ajibola is passionate about teaching and capacity building. He has supervised undergraduate research projects, participated in curriculum delivery, and served in several academic administrative roles. He is committed to mentoring young scientists and promoting excellence in biomedical education through evidence-based teaching and collaborative research.

Research Interests

Neurodegeneration, Diabetes Mellitus , Drug Abuse and Neuroinflammation

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Radiological Assessment of the Anterior and Middle Cerebral Artery Branching Patterns in Stroke Patients at Afe-Babalola Multi System Hospital, Ado Ekiti
    Authors: 1Oyeleke, A. A., 1Ajibola, T. A., 2Ojo, F. O., 1Adeola, A. E., 1Oyeleke, M. A., 1Akinmoladun H. O.
    Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy (2025)
  2. Mitigating Diabetic Renal Damage: A Study on the Therapeutic Role of Vernonia amygdalina in Diet-STZ-Induced Rats
    Authors: Toheeb A. Ajibola, Deborah K. Olanrewaju, Adetunji S. Ebiwonjumi, Abiodun A. Oyeleke,Victor G. Ogunremi,1Oluwatosin O. Ogedengbe, Olusola A. Adeeyo
    The Scholar Journal of Health Sciences (2025)
  3. Quercetin Attenuates Aluminium Chloride-Induced Neurotoxicity through Modulation of Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammatory Responses, and Dysregulation of Neurotransmitter/Neuromodulator Systems in Rats
    Authors: Fatoki, T. M., Ajibola, T. A., Onaolapo, O. J., Onaolapo, A.
    Biorxiv (2025)
  4. Isosativan from Nigerian propolis modulates AMPK, G6Pase, and LPL levels in insulin-resistant rats.
    Authors: Oladayo, M. I., Lukman, J., Williams, I. K., Ajibola, T.
    Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (2025)
  5. Piperine from Nigerian propolis improves GFR and renal markers in nephropathic diabetic rat.
    Authors: Oladayo, M. I., Williams, I. K., Segun, E. A., Ajibola, T. A
    Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (2025)
  6. Ameliorative Effects of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Sexual-Reproductive Indices of Salt-loaded Male Rats: Involvement of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
    Authors: Ajibola, T. A., Enye, L. A., Adedokun, M. A., Saka, O. S., Ayegbusi, S. O., Abolaji, O. I., & Edem, E. E.
    Pharmacology and Toxicology of Natural Medicines (ISSN: 2756-6838), 5(3-4), 53-66. (2025)
  7. Black seed oil reverses chronic antibiotic-mediated depression and social behaviour deficits via modulation of hypothalamic mitochondrial-dependent markers and insulin expression.
    Authors: Adedokun Mujeeb Adekunle , Enye Linus Anderson , Ajibola Toheeb Adesumbo, Edem Ekpenyong Edem
    IBRO Neuroscience Report (2024)
  8. Anatomical appraisal of orthodox and traditional practices using the tibial shaft fracture of Gallus gallus domesticus.
    Authors: uye, O. O., Ajibola, T. A., Agboola, O. O.
    FUOYE Journal of Biomedical Research, 1(1) (2024)
  9. Carica papaya ameliorates Nissl Bodies, Grey Matter distortion in Streptozotocin Induced Cerebral Hyperglycemia.
    Authors: Adeeyo, O. A., Oyeleke, A. A., Ajibola, T. A., & Oguntope, E
    achieverssciencejournal, 4(2), 1-8. (2023)

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