Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology
Prof. Abidemi James Akindele
Professor
Specialisation PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY | DRUG REPURPOSING | RESEARCH INTEGRITY & ETHICS
Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos, Nigeria | B.Sc. (1st Class) | 11/1996 | Pharmacology |
| University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States (Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Fellow) | - | 05/2008 | Natural Product Research |
| North-West University Potchefstroom, South Africa (IUPHAR Integrated and Organ Systems Pharmacology School in Experimental Pharmacology) | - | 09/2009 | Neuropharmacology |
| University of Lagos, Nigeria | Ph.D. | 12/2009 | Pharmacology |
| CSIR-Indian Institute for Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, India (CV Raman Postdoctoral Fellows) | - | 11/2012 | Cancer Pharmacology /Natural Product Research |
| Universidade de Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil (CNPq-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellow) | Postdoctoral Certificate | 11/2015 | Neuropharmacology /Natural Product Research |
| Centre for Bioethics & Research (CBR), Nigeria | Diploma | 12/2017 | Research Ethics |
| George Mason University, Arlington, VA, United States | Continuing and Professional Education | CEU-IREX-UASP - 002 UASP | Certificate | 12/2022 | Research Management and Leadership |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Sub-Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (1st August, 2016 - 31st July, 2018).
- Chairman of the Planning Committee for the 8th (2019), 9th (2021), 10th (2023) and 11th (2024) Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) - Vice-President (2011 - 2013); President (2013 - 2015); Ex-Officio (2015 - 2016).
- Member of the Global Young Academy (GYA) Executive Council, EC (2015-2016).
- Member of the Steering Committee (Treasurer) of the Nigerian Society for Pharmacological Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (NISPET).
- Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, Official Journal of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (March 2023 till date).
- Member, University of Lagos Research Ethics Committee (UNILAGREC).
