Dr. Moses Aziakpono Omoirri
Lecturer I
Faculty of Pharmacy · Department of Pharmacy
Specialization Clinical Pharmacology
Office: Federal university Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Phone: 07065941402
Email: moses.omoirri@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Dr. Moses Aziakpono Omoirri is a Nigerian pharmacologist, toxicologist, researcher, and university lecturer with expertise in experimental pharmacology, toxicology, phytomedicine, and natural product drug discovery. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria, where he teaches undergraduate professional courses, supervises student research, and contributes to curriculum development and departmental administration.
Dr. Omoirri obtained a B.Sc. in Physiology/Pharmacology from Delta State University, Abraka, before earning both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology (Clinical Pharmacology) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
His research interests encompass pharmacology, toxicology, phytomedicine, chronic toxicity studies, drug discovery, herb–drug interactions, and the pharmacological validation of medicinal plants. He has extensive experience in experimental animal research, biochemical and molecular analyses, histopathology, chromatographic techniques, and data analysis. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, book chapters, and presentations at national and international scientific conferences, including meetings of the West African Society for Pharmacology and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.
In addition to his research activities, he is an active member of professional bodies, including the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR), the West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP), the West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT), the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT), and the Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (ASLTON). Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship, Dr. Omoirri continues to advance pharmaceutical sciences through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative research, and the training of the next generation of biomedical scientists.
Research Interests
Dr. Moses Omoirri's research focuses on the discovery, pharmacological evaluation, and safety assessment of natural products for the prevention and treatment of human diseases. His work integrates experimental pharmacology, toxicology, phytochemistry, and translational biomedical research to investigate the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and bioactive compounds.
His principal research interests include:
Experimental Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology
Toxicology and Safety Evaluation
Phytomedicine and Ethnopharmacology
Natural Product Drug Discovery and Development
Pharmacokinetics and Herb–Drug Interactions
Phytochemical Screening and Bioactive Compound Isolation
Chronic and Sub-Chronic Toxicity Studies
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Pharmacology
Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
Inflammation and Immunopharmacology
Cancer Chemoprevention and Experimental Oncology
Cardiovascular and Neuropharmacology
Molecular Pharmacology and Biomarker Research
Histopathology and Experimental Animal Models
Environmental Toxicology and Public Health
Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine Research
Translational Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research
His current research is directed toward identifying novel bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, elucidating their mechanisms of action, evaluating their pharmacokinetic properties and safety profiles, and translating these findings into affordable, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diseases of public health importance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Qualifications
- PhD, Nnamdi Azikiew University Awka Anambra State (2020)
- M.sc, Nnamdi Azikiew University Awka Anambra State (2018)
- B.sc, Delta State University Abraka Delta State (2013)
Selected Publications
- Stochastic human exposure-risk modelling and environmental health implications of potentially toxic elements in the Mubuku irrigationscheme, Uganda.
Authors: Godswill J. Udom, Brian Turyahabwe, Daniel N. Obot, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Joseph G. Omole, F. Faez Saad, Alisher Abduvokhidov, Uchkun Kutliev, Khursheed Muzammil, Nita-wills G. Udom, Hope Onohuean & Orish E. Orisakwe
Uganda. Sci Rep. (2026)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Member, International Union of Basic and clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) - Member (2023)
- Member, West African society of Toxicology (WASOT) - Member (2020)
- Member, West African Society of Pharmacology (WASP) - member (2018)
- Member, Association of science laboratory technologists (ASLTON) - Member (2015)
- Member, Nigeria Institute of Science laboratory technology (NISLT) - Member (2014)
Paper Presentation - Local
- Omoirri M.A., Akah P.A., Ihekwereme C.P., Erhirhie E.O. Evaluation of ant-diabetic effect of methanol leaf extract and fractions of Dennettia Tripetala in alloxan induced diabetic mice. Page 105 in book of abstract. - 1. Oral presentations at the 41st annual conference of the West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP) held at University of Port-Harcourt, River State on 22nd – 26th October, 2019. (2019)
- Omoirri M.A., Akah P.A., Ihekwereme C.P., Mbagwu S. Antidiabetic effect of ethanol extract and fractions Cleome ciliata in STZ induced type 2 diabetes in rats. Page 77 in book of abstract. - 2. Oral presentations at the 42nd annual conference of the West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP) held at Amedu Bello University, Zaira on 26th– 30th October, 2021. (2021)
- 3. Omoirri Moses Aziakpono, Peter Achunike Akah, chibueze Peter Ihekwerem, Edward c. Nwanegbo, Gaber EL-Saber Batiha and Mbagwu Ikechukwu Sonne. Hepato-Renal Toxicity of Cleome Ciliata in Albino Rats. Page 50 in book of abstract. - Oral presentations at Drug discovery Africa 2022 (DDA 2022) Conference held at Afe Babalola University Ekiti State Nigeria. On 19th – 23rd September, 2022 (2022)
- 4. Oral presentations at the 43rd annual conference of the West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP) held at Kaduna State University held on 24th – 28th October, 2022 - Omoirri M.A., Akah P.A., Ihekwereme C.P., Mbagwu S and Iloh ES. Haematological and electrolyte profile of albino rats treated with ethanol extract of Cleome ciliata schmach & thonn in a chronic toxicity study” Page 55 in book of abstract. Omoirri M.A., Akah P.A., Ihekwereme C.P., Mbagwu S and Iloh ES. Antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of oleanolic acid from Cleome ciliata schmach & thonn in streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in rats”. Page 59 in book of abstract. Iloh ES, Omoirri MA, Madubogwu NU. Antioxidant activities of persea americana extract and fractions in wistar rats. Page 66 in book of abstract. Iloh ES, Omoirri MA, Madubogwu NU. Anti-inflammatory activity of ethanol leaf extract and fractions of Persea americana mill in wistar rats. Page 81 in book of abstract. (2022)
Paper Presentation - International
- Oral presentations at the 19th world congress of basic and clinical pharmacology Glasgow Scotland UK 2-7 of July 2023. - Omoirri M.A., Akah P.A., Ihekwereme C.P., Mbagwu S and Iloh ES. Effect of Oleanolic acid isolated from Cleome ciliata (Schumach and Thonn) in streptrozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rat. Page 369 in book of Abstract (2023)