About
Professional Summary
Dr. Damilola A. Omoboyowa is a senior lecturer and researcher at the Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. He lectures and supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students and seeks collaboration with national and international scientist. His field of research is natural products and health (Phyto-medicine)/computational Biology, He has successfully supervised over 50 honours’ projects and 3 M.sc dissertation, Co-supervised 2 M.sc dissertation at Brandenburg University of Technology and Universitat Duisburg-Essen both in Germany, currently co-supervising 2 PhD thesis.
Dr. Omoboyowa has published 52 scientific articles in peer-reviewed Scopus index Journals, 28 of his publications are index in web of science and presented 5 scientific papers at national and international conferences. He reviewed manuscripts for Springer and Elsevier indexed scientific Journals. He holds a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Biochemistry with specialty in pharmacological Biochemistry from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biochemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He won the ICCBS-TWAS postdoctoral fellowship to the International center for Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan in 2020.
Dr. Omoboyowa is currently holding visiting scientist position at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Regional Research Center; Taizhou, Jiangsu PR. China under the ICGEB-DIC-MOST International fellowship program. He was formerly on lecturer 1 cadre (Biochemistry) at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria. He is a member of Society for medicinal plants and natural product research, Germany; Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria and Nigerian society for Biochemistry and molecular biology.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Pharmacological Biochemistry | Completed: 2016
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M.Sc. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Biochemistry Toxicology | Completed: 2011
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B.Sc. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria Bio Chemistry | Completed: 2008
Publications (61)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
From virtual screening to molecular optimization: Deep learning-based identification of ezetimibe derivatives targeting the MDM2
2026
Structural bioinformatics assessment of honey’s inhibitory potential on aflatoxin B1 metabolism
2026
Multi-Targets Computational Modeling for Discovery of Potent Inhibitors from Spondias mombin (Linn) Stem Bark Against Breast Cancer
2026
Design of small molecules for CDK-2 inhibition in colorectal cancer based on substructure search
2025
Non-genotoxic p53 reactivation via diosmin-ezetimibe-mediated MDM2 inhibition in osteosarcoma cells
2025
Comparative bioactivity and phytochemical profiling of natural and processed honey: An integrated experimental and in silico approach
2025
Exploration of Bauhinia variegata compounds as STK-16 antagonists via molecular docking and dynamic simulation for oncogenic pathway targeting
2025
In vitro and in silico Anti-diabetes mechanism of phytochemicals from Curculigo pilosa and its pharmacokinetic profiling via α-amylase inhibition
2025
Preliminary study on cardiovascular and biochemical responses to atypical and typical antipsychotic medication in schizophrenic patients
2025
Computational prediction of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitors from n-butanol fraction of
Blighia welwetschii
(Hiern) leaf for the management of type-2 diabetes
2024
Investigation of Cnidium monnieri compounds as phosphodiesterase-5 antagonists in erectile dysfunction via molecular docking and dynamic simulation
2024
Chemical Composition Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Myrtus communis L. Leaf Extract: Forecasting ADMET Profiling and Anti-Inflammatory Targets Using Molecular Docking Tools
2024
Computational investigation of phytochemicals from Abrus precatorius seeds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ)
2023
Identification of Phyto-Compounds from Ilex kudingcha as Inhibitors of Sterol-14α-Demethylase Protease: A Computational Approach Against Chagas Disease
2023
Structure-based in silico investigation of antagonists of human ribonucleotide reductase from Annona muricata
2023
Identification of HER2 inhibitors from curcumin derivatives using combination of
in silico
screening and molecular dynamics simulation
2023
Unveiling the Chemical Profiling Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Algerian Myrtus communis L. Essential Oils, and Exploring Molecular Docking to Predict the Inhibitory Compounds against Cyclooxygenase-2
2023
Virtual screening of flavonoids from Blighia sapida against ERK5 involved in breast cancer
2023
Discovery of potential HER2 inhibitors from Mangifera indica for the treatment of HER2-Positive breast cancer: an integrated computational approach
2022
Virtual Screening of Phyto-compounds from Blighia sapida as Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B Inhibitor: A Computational Approach Against Diabetes
2022
Exploring molecular docking with E-pharmacophore and QSAR models to predict potent inhibitors of 14-α-demethylase protease from Moringa spp
2022
Modulatory effects of selected compounds on oxidative stress in hydrogen peroxide-induced Drosophila melanogaster
2022
Identification of Bioactive Molecules from Combretum micranthum as Potential Inhibitors of α-amylase through Computational Investigations
2022
Computational Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds from
Colocasia affinis
Schott as a Novel EGFR Inhibitor for Cancer Treatment
2021
Identification of Terpenoids From
Abrus precatorius
Against Parkinson’s Disease Proteins Using
In Silico
Approach
2021
Nephro-protective efficacy of Blighia sapida stem bark ether fractions on experimentally induced diabetes nephropathy
2021
Sterols from Jatropha tanjorensis leaves exhibit anti-inflammatory potential: in vitro and in silico studies
2021
Bridelia ferruginea Benth leaves attenuates diabetes nephropathy in STZ-induced rats via targeting NGAL/KIM-1/cystatin c gene
2020
Pharmacological potential of methanol extract of Anacardium occidentale stem bark on alloxan-induced diabetic rats
2018
Histopathological studies on the effects of chloroform and methanolic extracts of Ilex kudingcha in Trypanosoma brucei infected albino wistar rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2018
Pharmacological potential of methanol extract of Anacardium occidentale stem bark on alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2018
Synergistic effects of calcium-protein energy malnutrition and methanolic extract of Plumbago zeylanica root on mitochondria permeability transition pore: An in vitro study.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2018
Anti-hyperglycemic activity of methanol seed extract of Dioclear reflexa in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2017
Knowledge and prevention of nosocomial infection among ward nurses at Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2017
Anti-malaria activity of bioassay-guided fractionation of the crude ethanol extract of Tithonia diversifolia leaves.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2017
Effects of methanol seed extract of Aframomum melegueta (alligator pepper) on wistar rats with 2,4-dinitrophenylhyrazine-induced hemolytic anemia.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2017
In-vivo and in-vitro anti-trypanosomal activity of Tithonia diversifolia ethanol leaf extract on Typanosoma brucei brucei infected rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Antioxidants level of chloroquine sensitive Plasmodium berghei NK65 Strains passaged mice treated with crude methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera stem bark.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Phytochemical and nutritional profile of Murraya koenigii (Linn) spreng leaf.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Protective effect of methanol seed extract of Citrullus lanatus on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in adult wistar rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Anti-diabetic activity of methanolic extract of seed cotyledon of Chrysophyllum albidum in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Comparative evaluation of chemical profile of Chrysophyllum albidum seed cotyledon and leaf.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Hepato-protective effect of ethanol leaf extract of Bryophylum pinnatum on paracetamol induced hepatitis albino rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Effect of methanol extract of Citrulus lanatus seed on lipid profile and oxidative stress parameters of acetaminophen intoxicated rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Hepatic response in Trypanosomia brucei brucei infected-rats treated with ethanol leaf extract of Tithonia diversifolia.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Effect of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces on anaemia induced and normal wistar albino rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Phytochemical screening and haematological studies of Parquetina nigrescens ethanol and chloroform leaves extracts in normal albino rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Liver function status of chloroquine Sensitive plasmodium berghei Nk65 strain passaged mice treated with mathanolic extract of Moringa oleifera stem bark.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2016
Protective effect of methanol stem bark extract of Cocos nucifera on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in adult wistar rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2015
Anti-typhoid and hepatic response in Salmonella typhi infected rats treated with ethanol leaf extract of Tithonia diversifolia.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2015
Effect of chloroform-ethanol extracts of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) kernel on electrolyte imbalance in castor oil-induced diarrhea rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2015
Selected phytochemicals and nutrients evaluation of methanolic extract of Moringa oliefera stem bark.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2015
Evaluation of chemical compositions of Citrulus lanatus seed and Cocos nucifera stem bark.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2015
Hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic effects of petroleum fumes on petrol attendants in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2014
Alteration in biochemical parameters of albino rats treated with aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces (Zobo) supplemented with commercial flavour additive.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2014
Effect of sub-chronic lamivudine-quinine co-administration on the liver of normal adult wistar rats.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2014
Anti-diarrhoeal activity of chloroform-ethanol extracts of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) kernel.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2013
Screening for cyanide in selected food stuffs and its possible effects on the level of vitamin B complex in the food samples.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2012
Spectrophotometric determination of acetaminophen content of different brands of paracetamol tablets from South-West Nigeria.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2012
Gastrointestinal handling of glucose in rats treated with methanolic extract of Musa sapientum leaves.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2012
Interaction of cytochrome P-450 Iso-enzyme inhibitor on nevirapine metabolism in the kidney.
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa
2011