Animal Care and Use in Research, Education and Testing
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Mr. Toheeb Adesumbo Ajibola
Assistant Lecturer
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Science
Area of Specialization: Neuroscience and Neuroendocrinology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Anatomy | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | 2020 |
| M.Sc. in Human Anatomy | Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti | 2024 |
Professional Qualification
Afe Babalola University, Biotechnology Center
Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti Dtate
Awards
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Student Association (FABAMSSA)
Scholarship
Federal Government of Nigeria
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
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Paper Presentation - Local
Anatomy Society of Nigeria Scientific Workshop — FUOYE
Annual Scientific Conference of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria- UI
Course Teaching
Gross anatomy of upper and lower limbs
General Embryology
Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry
Biostatistics and demography
Gross anatomy of pelvis and perineum
Selected Publications
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
Open publicationMitigating 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
Open publicationQuercetin 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
Open publicationIsosativan 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
Open publicationPiperine 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
Open publicationAmeliorative 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
Open publicationBlack 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
Open publicationAnatomical 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
Open publicationCarica 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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