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Associate Professor Dr Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu

Head of Praxis, Industry and Community Engagement | Department of Biotechnology

Academic Qualifications

PhD Pharmacology
MSc Pharmacology
BSc (Hons) Plant Sc. & Biotechnology (Biological Sciences)
Diploma in Advanced Pharmacology

Areas of Interest
Drug discovery and development for thetreatment of Diabetes mellitus and associated disease complications
Molecular mechanism of drug action
Herbal, functional foods and nutraceuticals
Translational research
Professional Affiliation

  1. American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
  2. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
  3. Bristish Pharmacology Society
  4. The Malaysia Society of Pharmacology and Physiology
  5. Malaysia Natural Product Society

Research

Research Grants

  1. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Underlying mechanisms of p-cresyl sulfate induced alterations in bone metabolism and its prevention by eldecalcitol
    Code: FRGS/1/2021/SKK0/UNIMAS/01/2
    Duration: 3 years
    Role: Co-PI
    Amount: RM 134,700
    Status: Active
  2. Name of grant: Industry grant
    Funder: BASEFOOD SDN BHD
    Project Title: The evaluation of biological effect of sugalose granulated sweetener taptap zero calorie liquid sweetener dynabake xtomic energy drink products of basefood sdn. bhd
    Code: IND-FAS-2021/001
    Duration: 1 year
    Role: Co-PI
    Amount: RM 52,000
    Status: Active
  3. Name of grant: PioneerScientist Incentive Fund
    Funder: UCSI
    Project Title: Evaluation of Molecular Mechanism of Action of Novel Glycosylated Aryl Sulphonylurea (2DGs)
    Code:
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: PI
    Amount: RM 50,000
    Status: Active
  4. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Investigating the preventive effects of Tinospora crispa and T. cordifolia on methylglyoxal-induced cytotoxicity and metabolic dysregulation in osteoblast cells
    Code: FRGS/1/2020/STG02/UNIMAS/01/2
    Duration: 2.6 years
    Role: Co-Pi
    Amount: RM 136,281
    Status: Active
  5. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: The Effect of Tinospora Crispa Extract on the expression and signalling of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) in Methylglyoxal Stimulated osteoblast cells - Special Research Fund
    Code: FRGS/1/2017/SKK08/UCSI/02/2
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Pi
    Amount: RM 149,460
    Status: Completed
  6. Name of grant: Industry Grant
    Funder: Alpha Active Industries SDN BHD 
    Project Title: Pharmacological Analysis of Health Supplement from Oil Palm trunk fiber
    Code: AAI-FAS/1/ 2018/002/ UCSI
    Duration: 1 year
    Role: Pi
    Amount: RM 67,888
    Status: Completed
  7. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Expression pattern of cell junction molecules in endothelial cells of tumor-free margin in breast cancer patients: Association with post-mastectomy locoregional recurrence
    Code: 
    Duration: 
    Role: 
    Amount: RM
    Status: Completed
  8. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Development of gellan gum hydrogels enhanced with honey and virgin coconut oil for wound dressing application
    Code: 
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Pi
    Amount: RM 66,000
    Status: Completed
  9. Name of grant: FRGS
    Funder: MOHE
    Project Title: Characterization and Potential Wound Healing Activity from Partially Purified Fraction E of DCM Leaf Extract of Labisia pumila in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetic Rats
    Code: FRGS/2/2013/SG05/UCSI/02/01
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Pi
    Amount: RM 66,000
    Status: Completed
  10. Name of grant: RGS
    Funder: UCSI
    Project Title: Investigation of the potential bioactivity of kenaf seed and Tiger Milk mushroom
    Code: Proj-In-FAS-006
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Pi
    Amount: RM 236,500
    Status: Completed
  11. Name of grant: RGS
    Funder: UCSI
    Project Title: Analytical and In vivo antioxidant activities of selected tropical fruits peel
    Code: Proj-In-FAS-022
    Duration: 2 years
    Role: Co-Pi
    Amount: RM120,000
    Status: Completed
  12. Name of grant: Industry grant
    Funder: Republic of Somaliland
    Project Title: Investigation of Antidiabetic, antiulcer and antihypertension effect of camel urine and milk from Republic of Somaliland
    Code: AFNAN/UCSI/2011/3
    Duration: 1 year
    Role: Pi
    Amount: RM 10,000
    Status: Completed
  13. Name of grant: Industry grant
    Funder: Republic of Yemen
    Project Title: Investigation of Anti-inflammatory study of Yemeni Sidr Honey
    Code: CA/10/450/2010
    Duration: 1 year
    Role: Pi
    Amount: RM 10,000
    Status: Completed

 

Current research project

  1. Investigation of ALR2-Glo1-2, NFr2-AGE-RAGE interaction, Insulin signaling pathway –IRS-1/2-PI3K-AKT-PKB-MAK 38P-GLUT4 and PERK PERK/eIF2α/ATF4 Signaling Pathway of Glycosylated Aryl Sulphonylurea and Palmatine
  2. The Evaluation of Pharmacological Properties, Molecular Mechanism and Market Perception of ABPA-2020 in The Treatment of Diabetes and Its Associated Complications
  3. The evaluation of biological effect of sugalose granulated sweetener, taptap zero calorie, liquid sweetener, dynabake , xtomic energy drink products of basefood sdn. Bhd
  4. Development of Anti-obesity fomulation from Local Herbal mixture Development of fomulation for Anti-Postpartum Hemorrpage (pph) and Anti -Stress from local herbal mixture 2022
  5. Development of fomulation for Anti-Postpartum Hemorrpage (pph) and Anti -Stress from local herbal mixture

Publications

  1. Mayasah Al-Nema, Anand Gaurav, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee, Baskaran Gunasekaran, Ming Tatt Lee, Patrick Okechukwu and Piyarat Nimmanpipug (2022) Structure-based discovery and bio-evaluation of a cyclopenta[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4-one as a phosphodiesterase 10A inhibitor, RSC Adv., 2022, 12, 1576-1591
  2. Xiu Qing Chong, Kirtani AP Anamalay, Okechukwu Patrick Nwabueze, Hor Kuan Chan. (2021) In vitro antioxidant, antiglycation, and MGO scavenging effects of Leonurus sibiricus water extract, AsPac. J. Mol. Biotechnol. 29(4), 84-95
  3. Eunice Cheah Yi Theng, Yam Hok Chai, Okechukwu Patrick Nwabueze, Tan Yong Hui. (2021) Identification of Bacteria Contamination in ARPE-19 Cell Culture using 16S RNA Amplicon Sequencing, Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MJBMB), 3, 54-58.
  4. Mayasah Al-Nema, Anand Gaurav, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee, Baskaran Gunasekaran, Ming Tatt Lee, Patrick Okechukwu. (2021) Identification of dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 1B/10A using structure-based drug design approach, Journal of Molecular Lipids, 342, 117485
  5. Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku, Pei Nee Chong, Hor K. Chan, Norazlina Mohamed, Gabriele R. A. Froemming, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu. (2021) Spirulina supplementation improves bone structural strength and stiffness in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
  6. Mridula S, Masroor WS, Mellinnda X., Hui TW, Chan HK, Chirara K, Okechukwu PN. (2021) Antioxidant, and anti-advanced glycation end products formation properties of palmatine, J Pharm Pharmacogn Res, 9(3), 366-378. ISSN: 0719-4250
  7. Okechukwu PN, Kuan CH, Eluri K, Ekeuku SO, Froemming GRA. (2021) Palmatine Inhibits Up-Regulation of GRP78 and CALR Protein in a STZ-Induced Diabetic Rat Model, Curr Pharm Biotechnol, PMID: 32744968
  8. Ejike UC, Chan CJ, Okechukwu PN, Lim RLH. (2020) New advances and potentials of fungal immunomodulatory proteins for therapeutic purposes, Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 40(8), 1172-1190
  9. Okechukwu P, Sharma M, Tan WH, Chan HK, Chirara K, Gaurav A, Al-Nema M. (2020) In-vitro anti-diabetic activity and in-silico studies of binding energies of palmatine with alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, and DPP-IV enzymes, Pharmacia, 67(4), 363-371
  10. Saufian Ghadeer and Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu. (2020) Design, Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Novel Glycosylated-Fluoroquinalones Derivatives, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  11. Mareshvaran UR, Murugan I, Salvamani S, Okechukwu PN, Gunasekaran B. (2020) In vitro inhibitory potential of amaranthus viridis against alpha-amylase for diabetes and the antioxidant activity, Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MJBMB), 23(2), 127-134.
  12. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu. (2020) Evaluation of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antypyretic effect of Eicosane, Pentadecane, Octacosane and Heneicosane, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 13(4), 29-35.
  13. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu (2017). Palmatine for treating diabetes and other uses thereof. Patent Filling date: 24 July 2017- Malaysian Patent Office (MyIPO): National Patent (PI 2017702710). Applicant's file reference: P/PATRICK/17MY1/SH
  14. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Stepfanie N. Siyumbwa, Sophia O. Ekeuku, Naw May Emerald, Farahnaz Amini, Deepali Sharma (2019). Wound Healing and Anti-bacterial Activities of 2-Pentadeconone in STZ-Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine [ISI /wos/scopus indexed IF- 1.525] [Article Accepted].
  15. Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu , Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku, Mridula Sharma , Chong Pei Nee, Chan Hor Kuan, Norazlina Mohamed, Gabriele Ruth Anisah Froemming (2019) In vivo and in vitro anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant activity of spirulina. Pharmacognosy Magazine [ISI /wos/scopus indexed IF- 1.525] [Article Accepted].
  16. Mohammed AAM, Suaifan GARY, Shehadeh MB, Okechukwu PN (2018). Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of 1,8‐naphthyridine glucosamine conjugates as antimicrobial agents. Drug Dev Res. 2018; 1-8.
  17. Xin Qi Chuah, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Farahnaz Amini, Swee Sen Teo (2018). Eicosane, pentadecane and palmitic acid: The effects in in vitro wound healing studies. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2018; 8(10): 490-499. (ISI /Scopus / Elsevier Index IF: 1.5).
  18. Farahnaz Amini , Naw May Thazin Oo, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Marjan Sadat Seghayat, Edmond Siah Chye Ng (2018). Polymorphisms in P53 and VEGFA genes in different subtypes of periorbital hyperpigmentation in a Malaysian Chinese population. Australasian Journal of Dermatology; (ISI /Scopus Index IF: 1.5).
  19. Ai Mun Cheong, Zu Wen Tan, Nwabueze Okechukwu Patrick, Chin Ping Tan, Yang Mooi Lim, Kar Lin Nyam (2018). Improvement of gastroprotective and anti-ulcer effect of kenaf seed oil-in-water nanoemulsions in rats. Food Science and Biotechnology. Volume 27, Issue 4, pp 1175-1184. [ISI /wos/scopus indexed IF- 1.815].
  20. Wei Zhang, Zhe Li, Hang Meng, Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu (2018). Analysis of Coscinium fenestratum Colebr stem extract and effect of the extract on mean arterial blood pressure, heart rate and force of contraction in rats. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research June 2018; 17 (6): 1073-1080. [ISI/scopus Impact Factor 0.569]
  21. Ai Mun Cheong, Jue Xi Jessica Koh, Okechukwu Patrick Nwabueze , Chin Ping Tan and Kar Lin Nyam (2018) Hypocholesterolemic Effects of Kenaf Seed Oil, Macroemulsion, and Nanoemulsion in High-Cholesterol Diet Induced Rats. Journal of Food Science 2018, Volume 83, Issue 3, pages 854–863,DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14038 [ISI /wos/scopus indexed IF- 1.815] Link:
  22. Jianxin Zhang, Chen Ming, Wenzhi Zhang, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Beata Morak-Młodawska, Krystian Pluta, Małgorzata Jeleń, Abdah Md Akim, Kok-Pian Ang, Kah Kooi Ooi (2017) 10H-3,6-Diazaphenothiazine induces G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and caspase-dependent apoptosis and inhibits cell invasion of A2780 ovarian carcinoma cells through the regulation of NF-κB and (BIRC 6-XIA P) complexes. Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2017:11 3045–3063 [ISI/ wos/ scopus indexed IF - 2.822 ]
  23. Zijuan Hu, Xiaoman Chang, Qing Pan, Kebin Gu, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu (2017), Gastroprotective and Ulcer Healing Effects of Camel Milk and Urine in HCl/EtOH, Non‑steroidal Anti‑inflammatory Drugs (Indomethacin), and Water‑Restraint Stress‑induced Ulcer in Rats. Pharmacognosy Magazine 2017; 13:559-65. [ISI /wos/scopus indexed IF- 1.525]
  24. Vi-Sion Chang, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Swee-Sen Teo (2017). The properties of red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and its effect on mammary carcinogenesis. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 87, 296-301. [ISI/scopus indexed IF-2.759].
  25. Chan HL, Sudtha A/P Murthy, Okechukwu PN, Amini F (2016). Generating insulin secreting cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells for treating hyperglycemia in diabetic MICE MODEL. Regenerative Research 5(1) 2016 8-14 [Google scolar indexed].
  26. Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, Gabriel Akyirem Akuwoah, Teo Swee Sen, Stepfanie Namatama Siyumbwa, Gabriele Anisah Froemming (2015). Plasma glucose lowering activity of Palmatine and its effect on liver, kidney and antioxidant enzymes parameters in STZ induced diabetic rat model. Current Bioactive Compounds Journal, 11(4), 256-263. [Scopus indexed IF-0.4]
  27. Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku, Teo Swee Sen, Gabriel Akyirem Akuwoah, Gabriele Anisah Froemming and Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu, (2015). Antidiabetic Effect of Partially Purified Fraction E from the Stem Extract of Coscinium fenestratum. Global Journal of Pharmacology,9(4),316-325.[SCOPUS INDEXED IF-0.7]
  28. Samuagam L, Sia CM, Akowuah GA, Okechukwu PN and Yim HS (2015). In vivo antioxidant potentials of rambutan, mangosteen, and langsat peel extracts and effects on liver enzymes in experimental rats. Food Science and Biotechnology 24(1): 191-198. [ISI indexed IF-0.699]
  29. Yim HS, Akowuah GA, Chye FY, Sia CM, Okechukwu PN and Ho CW (2015). Identification of apigenin-7-glucoside and luteolin-7-glucoside in Pleurotus porrigens and Schizophyllum commune mushrooms by liquid chromatography-ion trap tandem mass spectrometry. Current Bioactive Compounds 11(3): 202-208. [Scopus indexed IF-0.4].
  30. Stepfanie NS, Sareh K, Gabriel AA, Teo SS, Farahnaz A and Patrick NO (2015). The HPTLC Validated Method Development for the Quantification of Naringin from the Partially Purified Labisia Pumila Dichloromethane Extract. J Chromatogr Sep Tech Volume 6 Issue 3 Page 1-4. [Google scolar indexed]
  31. Samuagam L, Khoo HE, Akowuah GA, Okechukwu PN and Yim HS (2014). HPLC analysis of antioxidant compounds in some selected tropical fruits’ peel. Innovative Romanian Food Biotechnology 14: 61-68. [Google scolar indexed]
  32. S.O. Ekeuku and P.N. Okechukwu (2014). Paw Edema and Bronchoconstriction Induced by Mediators:How They Were Inhibited In vivo by Partially Purified Extract from Dichloromethane Leaf Extract of Labisia pumila. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 22 (8): 1114-1121. [ISI indexed IF-05 ]
  33. Stepfanie Siyumbwa, Ngizan Nomishan, Benny, Patrick Nwabueze Okechukwu (2014). Antioxidant and Gastro-protective Activity of Ethanolic Rind Extract of ManihotEsculentaCrantz. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars V-3, I-2, 798-808. [ISI Indexed]
  34. Samuagam L, Sia CM, Akowuah GA, Okechukwu PN and Yim HS (2013). The effect of extraction conditions on total phenolic content and free radical scavenging capacity of selected tropical fruits’ peel. Health and the Environment Journal 4(2): 80-102. [Google scolar indexed].
  35. Okechukwu PN, Ekeuku SO, Loshnie S, Akowuah GA . (2014). Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antinociceptive and Antipyretic Investigation of Bioactive Constituents from Partial Purified Dichloromethane Crude Extracts from Leaves of Labisia Pumila. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars V-3, I-1, 742-751 [ISI indexed].
  36. Dakar, M. Lin, V.Y., Akowuah, G.A. Okechukwu, P.N. Chiam N.C. (2013). Anti-proliferative activity of Coscinium fenestratum extract on the Major constituent, bereberine, against nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell lines. The Natural Product Journal, 3, 42-51. [Scopus indexed IF-0.9].
  37. Okechukwu, P.N., Ndyeabura, A.W., Chiam, N.C., Akowuah, G.A., (2013). Effect of standardized extract of Cosinium fenestratum stem bark on liver and kidney function parameters in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Acute Disease. 2(3), 201-206. Doi.10.1016/s2221-6189 (13)60127-4. [ISI/ elsevier indexed IF-1.25].
  38. Akowuah, G.A., Okechukwu, P.N., Chiam, N.C. (2013). Evaluation of HPLC and spectrophometeric methods for analysis of bioactive constituent berberine in stem extract of Cosinium fenestratum. ACTA Chromatographica. Acta 26(2014)2, 243–254 Doi.10.1556/AChrom.26.2014.2.4) [ISI indexed IF-1.009].
  39. Sereme, B. Umar F.Y. Okechukwu, P.N. (2013). Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic activity of cassava leaf extract. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol 6 issue 4 Pg; 89-92. [Scopus /elsevier indexed IF-0.4].
  40. Ekeuku, S.O. Okechukwu, P.N. (2013). Inhibition of arachidonic-induced ear oedema, mast-cell stabilizing and free radical of dichloromethane crude extracts from the leaves of Labisia pumila. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol 6 issue 4 Pg 93-95. [Scopus /elsevier indexed IF-0.4].
  41. Okechukwu, P. N. Ikujuni. C.M. (2012). The study of anti- inflammatory anti-pyretic and anti-nociceptive activities of extract from leaves of Labisia pumila. International Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology Science 2(2): 12 27. [Scopus/ elsevier indexed].
  42. Okechukwu P. N. (2012). Hypoglycemic effects of crude extract from the roots of thottea grandiflora rottb. International Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology Science.2(1):1-6 [Google Scolar indexed].
  43. Okechukwu, P.N. Ekeuku, S.O. (2012). In vivo and In vitro Anti-asthmatic effects of dichloromethane crude extract from the leaves of Labisia pumila. Global Journal Pharmacology 6(2):126-130. [Scopus indexed IF-07].
  44. Okechukwu P.N.(2012). Hypoglycemic and free radical scavenging activity of partially purified fraction E from DCM stem extract of cosinium fenestratum. Asean Journal of Pharmacy and Clinical Research,Vol 5, Suppl 4,2012 . [Scopus /elsevier indexed IF-0.4].
  45. Okechukwu,P.N. Mohamed,N. Soelaiman, I. N. Froemming G.A.R. Idorus, M.Y. (2012). Bone proteome study in ovariectomised rats supplemented with palm vitamin E. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 72 (383-387). [Scopus indexed IF-1.0].
  46. Okechukwu Patrick Nwabueze, Lee Jia Jia, Akouwah Gaberiel Akyierm (2012) Invitro Antihistamine and Anticholinergic Activity of Dichloromethane Crude Leaf Extract of Liabisa Pumila, International Journal Pharmacology and Toxicological Science 2021 2(1), 7-14)
  47. Okechukwu P.N. (2011). The antihyperglycemic activity of partially purified extract from the roots of thottea grandiflora rottb. International Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology Science 3: 22-31 [Google Scolar indexed].
  48. Okechukwu, P.N. Samuagam,L. (2011). The Study of Antinociceptive Effects of Meoh and Dcm Crude Extract from The Leaves of Labisia Pumila, Global Journal Pharmacology (GJP) 5 (3) : 181-185. [Scopus indexed if-0.7]
  49. Aman, A. A. Okechukwu, P.N. (2011). Investigation of Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic and Analgesic Effect of Yemeni Sidr Honey. WASET 80 (2011) 47-52. [Scopus indexed if-1.0].
  50. Okechukwu, P.N. Marunga, J. (2011). Gasteroprotective Effect of Dichloromethane Crude Extract of Labisia Pumila. International Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology Science 2; 1-7.[Google scholar].
  51. Selvaraja, M. Okechukwu, P.N. Ndyeabura, A.M. Akowuah, G.A. (2011). Antidiabetic Activity of Crude Stem Extracts of Coscinium fenestratum on Streptozotocin-Induced Type-2 Diabetic Rats. Asean Journal of Pharmacy and Clinical Research Vol 4 Issue 4; 47-51. [Scopus /elsevier indexed if-0.4].
  52. Samuagam, L. Okechukwu, P.N. Akowuah, G.A. (2011). Partial Purification and Antinociceptive Investigation of Extracts of Leaves of labisia pumila. Asean Journal of Pharmacy and Clinical Research, Vol 4 Issue 4; 44-46. [Scopus /elsevier indexed if-0.4].

Conferences

  1. 31st Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar 2021, "Biochemistry: A Catalyst for Revolutionary Breakthroughs" (2021)
    Venue: Virtual
    Organizer: MSMBB
  2. International Conference on Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine (ICDDTM) (2021)
    Venue: Virtual (iBentos platform)
    Organizer: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Main organizer
  3. Asian Symposium of Medicinal Plants & Spices (ASOMPS) XVII (2021)
    Venue: Virtual
    Organizer: Malaysian Natural Products Society - Main organizer
  4. Experimental Biology (EB) (2020)
    Venue: San Diego Convention Center, USA
    Organizer: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  5. International Conferences 'Invigorating Research in Pharmaceutical's: Reasonable Industrial Approach' (2020)
    Venue: Regent Central Hotel & Convention, Nagpur, India
    Organizer: SRDHS
  6. International E-conference on Biotechnolgy, Bioinformatics & Biomedicine: Challenges and opportunities in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biomedicine in the Post-COVID Eras (2020) Venue:: Via Zoom
    Organizer: AIMST University
  7. Experimental Biology (EB) (2019)
    Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Florida, USA
    Organizer:Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  8. 32nd Scientific Meeting of Malaysia Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (2018)
    Venue: Hotel Bangi Putrajaya, Malaysia
    Organizer: Malaysian Soceity for Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP)
  9. 18th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (2018)
    Venue: Japan
    Organizer:The International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR)
  10. 17th CPD: Diabetes Asia Conference 2018, National Diabetes Institute (NADI) (2018)
    Venue: Sarawak, Malaysia
    Organizer: NADI
  11. 29th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar (2018)
    Venue: UK
    Organizer:The International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR)
  12. ICMAN-IUPHAR (2017)
    Venue: Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland
    Organizer:The International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR)
  13. 31st Scientific Meeting Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (2017)
    Venue: Kelantan, Malaysia
    Organizer:Malaysian Soceity for Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP)
  14. 3rd Annual International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
    Venue: Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 78, Greece
    Organizer: Athens Institute of Education and Research
  15. Experimental Biology (EB) (2016)
    Venue: San Diego Convention & Exhibition Center, USA
    Organizer: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  16. Experimental Biology (EB) (2015)
    Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, USA
    Organizer: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  17. 17th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (WCP2014) (2014)
    Venue: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
    Organizer: The International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR)
  18. Experimental Biology (EB) (2014)
    Venue: San Diego Convention Centre, USA
    Organizer:Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
  19. 6th International Conference on Drug Discovery & Therapy (2014)
    Venue: Dubai, UAE
    Organizer: Eruka Science Ltd
  20. Experimental Biology (EB) (2013)
    Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, USA
    Organizer:Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Awards and Recognitions

  1. Best Poster Presenter Award, ASOMPS XVII (2021)
  2. Best Oral Presentation (Silver Award), AIMST International Conference on Lifestyle Diseases (2018)
  3. Best Poster Presentation (Bronze Award), AIMST International Conference on Lifestyle Diseases (2018)
  4. Nigerian Excellence Award (NEA) 2018 "Recognition award": Nigeria High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
  5. Long service award: UCSI University (In recognition of 11 years of service) - 2017
  6. Research inventions: Published by Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education to publish in: R&D Products of Universities in Malaysia 2016. Diabe-Con: Antidiabetic and antioxidant formulation - 2016
  7. Research inventions: Published by Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education to publish in: R&D Products of Universities in Malaysia 2016. Lamogen: Anti-inflammatory and wound healing cream - 2016
  8. Certificate of Achievement for Good Clinical Practice - 2016
  9. Industrial Linkage Research collaboration with GMP Alpha Active (M) SDN. BHD. And Y.S.P Industries (M) SDN. BHD have led to the launch of Biospirolina TM in the market - 2016
  10. Third prize winner (Best Poster Presentation Medical Biotech Category) Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Conference in Universiti Malaya - 2015
  11. Asian Region Delegate for Nigerians Diaspora delegate to AGROFEST, A National Dialogue on Agriculture Organized by Minister of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja-Nigeria (2015)
  12. Appointed Asian Region Nigerian in Diaspora delegate to AGROFEST, A National Dialogue on Agriculture Organized by Minister of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja-Nigeria (2014)
  13. Secretary General of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Malaysia (NIDOMY). An NGO legally registered with ROS Malaysia and Supported by Nigerian Government (2013 - 2016)
  14. Inclusion into Who's Who in the world 28th Edition - "Award received innovation of innovation of antihistamine potential agent" (2011)
  15. Bronze medal award (19th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar University of Malaya) - 2008
  16. Bronze medal award (Research and Development Exhibition University Putra Malaysia) - 2003
  17. Malaysian Government Award of Scholarship/Fellowship For Commonwealth Countries (2000)

Networks and Collaborations on Research

  1. Dr Khairul Anuar Mat, Amin, Jabatan Sains Kimia Fakulti Sains Dan Teknologi, University Malaysia Terengganu
  2. Prof Dr. Norazlina Bt Mohamed, Department of Pharmacology Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  3. Prof Dr. Gabriele Ruth Anisah Froemming, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
  4. Dr. Ketan C Ruparelia,Drug Discovery & Natural Products Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Life Science, DE Montfort University Leicester, United Kingdom.
  5. Prof Dr. Ghadeer A.R. Suaifan, Medicinal Chemistry & Instrument Analysis, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan.
  6. Prof Dr Patrick A. Onyeyili, Department of physiology, pharmacology & Biochemistry college of veterinary medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurd
  7. Professor Dr Martina Schmidt, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Head Department. Center of Pharmacy, University of Groningen Netherlands
  8. Prof. Dr. Beata Izabela Morak-Młodawska, Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science in Sosnowiec, The Medical University of Silesia, Katowice-Poland
  9. Associate Professor Dr. Małgorzata Jeleń, Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science in Sosnowiec, The Medical University of Silesia, Katowice-Poland

Contributions to Society

  1. Chairman Organizing committee of community engagement donation for B40 And Refugee Families in Klang Valley 8 Dec 2020, UCSI University
  2. Chairman Organizing committee of community engagement project on control of obesity and associated disease in conjunction with “World obesity Day 2019” titled: “Carbohydrate, friend or foe” 12 October 2019
  3. Advisor /co-organizer of “Fight Hunger 30 Hour Famine 2019” Programme organization by World vision and Adventure Club UCSI University Rm26,000.00 was raised for charity
  4. Organizer for World Diabetes Day (Diabetes management and update) by National Diabetes Institute for UCSI University
  5. Educate yourself Prevent Diabetes, Community health Event organised by Faculty of Applied Sciences UCSI University, Sunway Velocity Mall Cheras Nov 3 2018
  6. Member of the organizing committee for Awareness for Autism in conjuction with World Autism Day at UCSI University. 9th April 2018.
  7. Co-organizer of “Fight Hunger 30 Hour Famine” Charity Event to raise Funds for less privilege Programme organization by World vision and Adventure Club UCSI University 2010 -2018
  8. Advisor and planner health check & blood donation in taman yarl OUG (community) Kuala Lumpur event organized by His Sanctuary of Glory and Anjuran Dengan Kerjasama 2017- 2018
  9. Monthly Contribution to National Kidney Foundation 2015 till date