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Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa

Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa

LiveDNA ID: 234.18715
23 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Dr Stephen Ojo is a lead researcher and faculty member at the Drug Discovery and Development Unit, Department of Microbiology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria. He has several peer-reviewed national and international journals to his credit. His research interest is centered on molecular study of infectious bacterial infectious diseases, antibacterial resistance and the role of complementary alternative medicine in curbing the surging antibacterial resistance within hospital and community settings. He is open to collaborative research.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria Medical Microbiology | Completed: 2015
  • M.Sc. University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Medical Microbiology and Parasitology | Completed: 2005
  • B.Sc. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria Microbiology | Completed: 2001

Publications (23)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Bryophyllum pinnatum and Rauvolfia vomitoria downregulatory impact on efflux pump gene expression in neonatal Streptococcus spp.
Stephen Kayode Ojo, Sodiq Tomiwa Ajadi, Oluwajubelo Samuel Agbaje, Grace Tolulope Akinsheye, Bukola Lizzy Akinola, Olawale Peter Odeleye, Kamoru Tunde Aliu, Emeka Taye Umezurike
EUREKA: Life Sciences | Journal Article
10.21303/2504-5695.2026.004177
Crossref
2026
GC-MS, FTIR, Phytochemical Profiling and Antibiogram Pattern of Ipomoea asarifolia on Bacterial Strains from Wound
Stephen Kayode S Ojo, Ayomipo Martins, Adenike Alaba, Oluwatimilehin E Adelugba, Simeon Oriowo, Olusola O Ademola, Abosede A Yusuf, Ibukun A Ojo, Kamoru T Aliu, Mobolaji A Adelabu, Olawale P Odeleye
Lekovite Sirovine | Journal Article
10.61652/leksir2444001o
Crossref
2024
Review of: "Saponins and their synergistic antibacterial activity with traditional antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli: Review"
Dr Stephen Kayode Ojo
Peer Review
10.32388/6fed87
Crossref
2022
Therapeutic potential of Ipomoea asarifolia on infected swiss albino rats with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
Ojo, S.K.S., G.T. Sunmonu, A.O. Adeoye, C.F. Akinwunmi, M.I. Obakunle, A.O. Ojerinde and O.J. Awakan,
J. Herbmed Pharmacol., | Journal Article
10.34172/jhp.2022.47
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2022
Study on Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Risk Factors among Children in a Community, North Central Nigeria.
Ndako, J.A., S.K.S. Ojo, V.O. Fajobi, J.A. Akinwumi and V.T. Dojumo et al.
JAMB | Journal Article
10.9734/JAMB/2021/v21i630362
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2021
Quantitation of MecA and Sea genes on Staphylococcus aureus using quantitative PCR assay.
Ojo, S.K.S., F.I. Esumeh and G.T. Sunmonu,
Res. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jm.2021.1.7
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2021
Sero-epidemiological analysis of hepatitis b virus infection among apparently healthy young adults in Omuaran-community.
Ndako, J.A., S. Ojo, V.T. Dojumo, V.O. Fajobi, I. Ifeanyi, J.A. Akinwumi and C.O. Akor,
Int. J. Pathog. Res., | Journal Article
10.9734/IJPR/2020/v4i430120
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2020
Predictive evaluation of pediatric patients based on their typhoid fever status using linear discriminant model.
Ndako J.A., J.A. Olisa, I.C. Ifeanyichukwu, C.E. Okolie, S.K.S. Ojo and S.L. Jegede,
Medical Hypotheses | Journal Article
10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110264
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2020
Wound healing potentials of diodia scandens and phyllanthus amarus leaf extracts on swiss albino rats.
Ojo S.K.S., G.T. Sunmonu, O.M. Ukhureigbe and T.A. Fabulous-Fabowale,
Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries | Journal Article
10.5958/0975-6892.2019.00058.3
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2019
Emerging antibiotic resistant Nosocomial infection-Coagulase negative staphylococci isolated from patients in general hospitals within suburban areas of delta state, Nigeria.
Ojo, S.K., F.I. Esumeh, S.A. Osanyinlusi, A.O. Ojerinde and L.I. Uzairue,
Nig. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2017
Plasmid curing analysis of antibiotic resistance in β-lactamase producing Staphylococci from wounds and burns patients.
Ojo, S.K.S., B.O. Sargin and F.I. Esumeh,
Pak. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjbs.2014.130.133
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2014
Effects of processed rumen epithelial scrappings meal (Resm) based diet on gastro microbial load of broiler finishers.
Alikwe, P.C.N., S.K.S. Ojo and E.I. Ohimain,
Nig. J. Agric. Food Environ., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
Antimicrobial effect of Diodia scandens and Phyllanthus amarus on multi-drug resistance pattern of Staphylococci from clinical sources of surgical unit of a tertiary hospital.
Ojo, S.K.S., F.I. Esumeh and A.A. Uyoh,
Am. J. Drug Discovery Dev., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
In-vitro antibacterial time-kill assay of Phyllanthus amarus and Diodia scandens crude extracts on Staphylococci isolated from wounds and burns patients.
Ojo, S.K.S., O. Ejims-Enukwe and F.I. Esumeh,
Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Invent., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
Preliminary study on the antimicrobial potency of Acalypha godseffiana leaf (ornamental plant) within Ukwuani L.G.A of delta state on selected clinical isolates.
Ojo, S.K.S., P.O. Nwachukwu, E.O. Igumbor and C.M. Okon,
Nig. J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
Antibiotic resistance profile of staphylococci isolated from hospital out-patients in accident and emergency unit.
Ojo, S.K.S., T.O. Onyechi and F.I. Esumeh,
IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.9790/3008-0737074
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
Synergistic effects of Phyllanthus amarus and Diodia scandens on staphylococcal isolates from wound and burns patients.
Ojo, S.K.S., J.O. Ogodo and F.I. Esumeh,
Nig. J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2013
Bacteriological assessment of some commonly sold fishes in Lagos metropolis market Nigeria.
Abisoye, B.F., S.K.S. Ojo, R.S. Adeyemi and O.O. Olajuyigbe,
Prime J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2011
Detection of urinary schistosomiasis among school age children in Ukwuani LGA of Delta State, Nigeria.
Igumbor, E.O., S.K.S. Ojo and A. Olateru-Olagbegi,
South Pacific J. Nat. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
10.1071/SP10004
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2010
Assessment of bacteriological quality of drinking water sources in Ukwuani local government area of delta state, Nigeria.
Ojo, S.K.S., E.O. Igumbor, A.O. Ogbinaka, A.F. Babalola and P.C.N. Alikwe,
Int. J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2010
Antimicrobial potency of Diodia scandens and Phyllanthus amarus on some clinical isolates.
Ojo, S.K.S., A.J. Idemudia, P.C.N. Alikwe and O.O. Awokoya,
Int. J. Pharm. Res. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2010
Comparative studies on the rate of isolation and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Campylobacter spp. and Arcobacter spp. from poultry birds in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria.
Ojo, S.K.S., K.O. Amisu and A.O. Coker,
Int. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2009
Detection of Campylobacter and Arcobacter spp. from poultry birds in Lagos metropolis by culture and filtration techniques on non-selective medium.
Ojo, S.K.S., K.O. Amisu and A.O. Coker,
Afr. J. Biosci., | Journal Article
Self Ojo Stephen Kayode Simpa
2009