Oluwafemi O Oguntibeju
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Biography
Oluwafemi O Oguntibeju is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Group Leader (Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Research Unit) at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville Campus, South Africa. He lectures, supervises post-graduate students and collaborates with national and international scientists. Over the years, he was involved in the field of HIV/AIDS and related-public health issues but recently on natural products and health (Phyto-medicine). He is a member of Editorial Board of various scientific journals and reviews manuscripts for over 30 international scientific journals. In 2015, he received “Award for Excellence” in recognition of his contribution to biomedical research. He is a National Research Foundation-South Africa (NRF) C-rated Researcher and completed his Master’s in Biochemistry at University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a Doctoral degree in Biomedical Science at Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, South Africa. He completed his Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. He is a Chartered Scientist (CSci, UK) and Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS), London. He is also a Fellow of the Australasian College of Biomedical Scientists (FACBS) and registered with the South African Council for Scientific Professions as a Professional Natural Scientist.
Abstract
Abstract : Moringa oleifera significantly reduced hyperglycaemic effects in STZ-induced diabetic rats