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Name: Foluso A. ATIBA |
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Designation: Lecturer I |
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Faculty: Basic medical sciences |
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Department: Anatomy |
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Phone number: +2348034237082 |
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Biography:
Foluso Ayobami Atiba (née Alade), BDS, MSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD (in view)
Dr Foluso Atiba is a dentist and an anatomy lecturer at the University of Ibadan. In 2004, she graduated with a degree in dentistry and earned a Master's in Human Nutrition from the University of Ibadan in 2008. She began her career as a dentist with specialist training and joined the department of Anatomy as a lecturer in 2011. She earned a second Master of Science in Anatomy in 2014 and her Master of Philosophy in Neuroscience in 2018 from the University of Ibadan. She is pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience at the School of anatomical sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Her awards and scholarships result from her exceptional research, journal articles, and publication output. She has spoken at conferences and workshops on the local, national, and international levels. Dr Atiba was awarded an international brain research grants by IBRO to a teaching school in Morocco (2013) and invited to present at the 11th and 13th International Conferences of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Rabat-Morocco (2013) and Entebbe-Uganda (2017). She is also a PhD fellow of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) (2018), a Trialect training fellow at Liverpool John Moore’s University, United Kingdom (2019), and (2020), recipient of Tertiary trust FUND, University of Ibadan, bench work grants (2020), Alba Fkne Yibro Diversity Grant Recipients (2020) and travel award to International Society of Neurochemistry conference, Honolulu, USA, 2022.
She is a highly accomplished dentist, scholar, educator, and devoted mentor who has influenced the careers of numerous students within and beyond her institution and on a global scale. She is an active member and officer of multiple national and international scientific and professional organizations.
Area of specialization
The publications of Dr Foluso Atiba are in the field of Neuroscience and craniofacial anatomy. The early part of her research focused on the various impacts of prenatal exposure to plant extracts and alternative medicine on the development of the nervous system, as well as their likely immediate implications or possible long-term effects on cognitive function. She also researched oral pathology and oral biology, with a secondary focus on craniofacial (maxillofacial) anatomy development in various animal and human subjects.
Research
Current Research and Capacity Building Projects including Grants
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a. Effects of intrauterine exposure of an aqueous extract of Kolanut (Cola nitida) on the brain (Hippocampus) of Sprague Dawley Rat offspring.
b. Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), Revitalization seed grants for Bench work, Tertiary trust FUND.
c. The impact of intrauterine consumption of aqueous extract of kolanut on cognition and memory is being examined in the experimental pups from dams fed with the crude extract of kolanut across different timelines employing different techniques to rate the effects as compared to the control group (pups not fed with the extract).
d. Lead Researcher
e. Prof Amadi Ihunwo, Prof Felix Mbajiorgu, Dr Pilani Nkomozepi
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a. Impact of crude extract of Cola nitida on Hela and, SH-SY5Y, cells and its effects on the integrity of Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) using hCMEC-D3.
b. Trialect and CARTA
c. Hela, SHSY-5Y, hCMEC-D3 cells are being used to access the level of impact of Cola nitida on the replication of these cells and to measure the integrity of the BBB exposed to Cola nitida at different concentrations.
d. Lead Researcher
e. Prof Amos Fatokun, Dr Yamir
Completed Research
i. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of infection control measures by Dentists in Ibadan. A Dental Public Health Project report for the award of BDS, University of Ibadan
ii. Oral white Lesions. An oral pathology project report for the award of BDS, University of Ibadan
iii. Assessment of the relationship between dietary intake of refined sugar and snack, dental caries, and nutritional status of adolescents in rural and urban areas in Oyo state
iv. Role of Moringa Oleifera extracts in Kolanut-induced toxicity in the developing brain of Wistar rat
v. Kolanut induced oxidative stress in developing rat brain- effects of Kolaviron on behavioral, Biochemical and Hematological variables
vi. Impact of aqueous extract of Cola nitida Schott on post-natal behavioral indices and histological alteration in the cerebellum of Wistar rats.
vii. Prevalence of cervical enamel projections on extracted teeth and their relationships with a reason for extraction in a Nigerian population.
Publications
Selected Publication
i. Imosemi, I.O., Atiba, F.A. (2015): Anatomical variations of the musculoskeletal system- A review of literature. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 6 (7): 151-155
ii. Atiba, F.A., Imosemi, I.O., Owoeye, O., Malomo, A.O. (2016): Effects of Kolaviron on developing brain pups from rats treated with aqueous extract of Cola nitida Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 19 (1): 65-70.
iii. Atiba, F.A., Leshi, O.O. (2017): Oral hygiene, dental caries, and nutritional status of in-school adolescents in Ibadan. Nigeria Journal of Nutrition.
iv. Atiba, F. A., Imosemi, I. O., & Malomo, A. O. (2017). Noxious effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on the developing brain, morphology, and behavior of Wistar rat. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, 122(1), 8-16.
v. Atiba, F.A., Imosemi, I.O., Malomo, A.O. (2017): Absence of the head of the humerus in an adult Nigerian - A case report: J. Med. Med. Sci. 46, 131-134.
vi. Ellah, A.N., Imosemi, I.O., Atiba, F.A., Owoeye, O., Malomo, A.O. (2017): Neuroprotective effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya, vitamin E and dexamethasone on traumatic brain-induced oxidative damage in adult Wistar rats. J. Med. Med. Sci. 46, 63-67.
vii. Imosemi, I.O., Fowosere, O.T., Atiba, F.A. (2017): Honey and vitamin E protected the developing cerebellum against alcohol-induced oxidative damage in rats. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Nigeria.
viii. Igado, O., Glaser, J., Ramos-Trado, M., Bankoglu, E., Atiba, F.A., Holzgrabe, U., Stopper, H., Olopade, J. (2017): Isolation of a novel compound (mimo2) from the methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves and neuroprotective effects against vanadium induced cytotoxicity. Drug chemical toxicology. DOI:10.1080/01480545.2017.1366504.
ix. Imosemi, I. O., Adekanbi, A. J., and Atiba, F. A. (2017): Telfaira occidentalis Leaf extract protects the Cerebellar Cortex against Cisplastin- induced oxidative damage in Wistar rats. Bas. App. Med. 5(2): 119-124.
x. Owoeye, O., Awoyemi, F.O., Imosemi, I. O., Atiba, F. A., Malomo, A. O. (2019): Raffia hookeri Ethanolic Pulp Extract Ameliorated Neuronal Damage and Brain Oxidative Stress following Mechanical-induced Traumatic Brain injury in rats. Niger J Physiology Sci. 34(1):107-113.
xi. Owoeye, O., Obazie, F. I. I., Atiba, F. A., Malomo, A. O. (2019): Comparative Neuroprotective effect of Celosia argentea Linn and Vitamin E on Mercury-induced oxidative and Histological parameters of rat brain. Niger J Physiology Sci. 34(2):167-175.
xii. Opeodu O. I., Gbolahan, O. O., Atiba, F. A. (2020): Prevalence of Cervical enamel projections on extracted teeth and their relationships with the reasons for extraction in a Nigerian population. J.Med.Med.Sci. 49.73-77.
xiii. Atiba, F. A., Fatokun, A. A., Imosemi, I. O., Malomo, A. O. (2021): Kolanut from Cola nitida Schott administered to pregnant rats induces histological alterations in pups’ cerebellum. PLOS ONE 16(3): e0247573.
xiv. Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Foluso Ayobami Atiba, Shakeerah Olaide Gbadebo, Yewande Isabella Adeyemo, Adeola Adenike Olusanya and Oladimeji Adeniyi Akadiri. (2021): COVID-19 outbreak and dental health care provision in Nigeria: a national survey. BMC Oral Health 21:493.
xv. Adeola A. Olusanya, Timothy O. Aladelusi, Foluso Ayobami Atiba, Juwon T. Arotiba. (2021): Craniometry of Nigerian skulls: A cadaveric review of the literature. East Cent Afr J Surg. 2021:26(4):168-172.
xvi. Okandeji Michael E., Lijoka Ayodei, Atiba Foluso A, Olopade James. O. (2021): The Eruption Patterns of the Teeth of Nigerian Local Pigs (Sus scrofa): Profile of Deciduous Teeth. Journal of Veterinary Anatomy 14(2):1-15.
xvii. Foluso A Atiba, Innocent O Imosemi, Adefolarin O Malomo (2017): Noxious effect of Moringa oleifera leave extract on the developing brain, morphology, and behaviour of Wistar rat. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology. Click here
xviii. Atiba, F.A., Imosemi, I.O., Owoeye, O., Malomo, A.O (2016): Effects of Kolaviron on developing brain pups from rats treated with aqueous extract of Cola nitida seeds. Afr. J. Biomed
xix. Imosemi, I.O., Atiba, F.A. (2015): Anatomical variations of the musculoskeletal system- A review of literature. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Click here
xx. Atiba, F. A., Fatokun, A. A., Imosemi, I. O., Malomo, A. O.(2021): Kolanut from Cola nitida vent. Schott administered to pregnant rats induces histological alterations in pups’ cerebellum. PLOS ONE. Click here
xxi. Igado, O., Glaser, J., Ramos-Trado, M., Bankoglu, E., Atiba, F.A., Holzgrabe, U., Stopper, H., Olopade, J. (2017): Isolation of a novel compound (mimo2) from the methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves and neuroprotective effects against vanadium induced cytotoxicity. Drug chemical toxicology. Click here
Grants
Current Grant Funding
Title: Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) fellowship
Funder: African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), The African Academy of Science, Ford Foundation, DAAD, Google.org, MacArthur Foundation, Wellcome, Uppsala Monitoring Centre, Sida, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and British Council.
Brief Summary: The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa was formed to support the development of African academy able to lead and handle world-class multidisciplinary research that impact positively on public and population health. The consortium supports junior faculty members to undertake their doctoral training and become internationally recognized research leaders. Ultimately, CARTA strengthens university-wide systems to support research. CARTA is a collaboration jointly led by the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Kenya, and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa.
Role: PhD fellow
Collaborators: Prof Amadi Ihunwo, Prof Felix Mbajiorgu and Dr Pilani Nkomozepi
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Other Interest/Hobbies
Driving is therapeutic to me. It has always been my escape pod whenever I need to relax and make important decisions. Isn’t that funny? To some driving is stressful but to me it has the opposite effects on me. I drive within and outside the state but enjoy driving interstate more because of the less traffic. Driving is a welcoming hobby to me at any time.
My second hobby is cooking. I love cooking both local and international dishes. Guess I enjoy more of the satisfying expression on my family and guests than the cooking itself. This makes me feel fulfilled. I see cooking as an art and can relate it to caring for my patients or preparing a technique in the laboratory. From knowing the right quantity of ingredients/reagents to getting the desired products. Cooking is a way of life that helps me to balance my everyday activities.