Prof. R.O. Akomolafe

Professor

PROF. RUFUS OJO AKOMOLAFE

RANK: Professor

PHONE NO: 08034393396

EMAIL ADDRESS: rufusakomolafe@oauife.edu.ng

OFFICE ADDRESS: Room 214, Department of Physiological Sciences, OAU, Ile-Ife

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Renal and Gastrointestinal Physiology

RESEARCH INTERESTS: Assessment of markers of renal and gastrointestinal function in models of prevalent ailments of the kidney and the gut in laboratory animals subjected to treatment with various locally available medicinal plants. Comparative study of the physiology of these two vital organs in different classes of rodents.

ORCID:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7812-8563

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rufus-Ojo-Akomolafe

GoogleScholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=LZ4XgLMAAAAJ

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Thesis/Dissertations:
    • The effects of Boerhavia diffusa on the smooth muscle of the rat.  Sc. Physiology Dissertation (November, 1983) submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of B.Sc. degree in Physiology.
    • An in-vitro study of the physiological effects and mechanisms of action of some Nigeria Cassia species on the motility of the ileum and colon of Albino Wistar rats. Sc. Thesis (August, 2001) submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of M.Sc. degree in Physiology.
    • A study of histophysiological and metabolic activities of artemether in normal and malaria-infected Rattus norvegicus (Wistar rats). D. Thesis (July, 2005) submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of Ph.D. degree in Physiology.
  2. Books and Monographs: Nil
  3. Contribution to Books
    • Human Physiology I (NSC 104) for National Open University
    • Human Physiology II NSC (203) for National Open University of Nigeria.
    • A Handbook of Techniques in Experimental Pharmacology (2019). Mindex Publishing Co. Ltd. Edited by Raymond I. Ozolua and Enitome E. Bafor. Chapter 9; Markers of Renal Function, Pages 85-94; Chapter 10, Diuretics, Pages 95-99.
  4. Published Journal Articles:
  • QK Alabi,CE. Imafidon, RO Akomolafe. (2019) Kolaviron mitigates proteinuria and potentiates loop diuresis in Wistar rats: Relevance to normal renal function. Journal ofComplementary Medicine Research. 10(1):58- 67.
  • Imafidon C.E, Akomolafe R.O. (2019). Obesity-induced renal injury is associated with oxidative stress via ischemia reperfusion injury. Obesity Medicine, Elsevier. 14 (2019) 100093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2019.100093

 

  • Imafidon C.E., Akomolafe R.O., Oke G.O. (2020). Saliva renal function biomarkers as alternatives to plasma concentrations in obesity-induced kidney injury. Obesity Medicine, Elsevier. 17 (2020) 100195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100195.
  • Oghobase GE, Aladesanmi OT, Akomolafe RO, Olukiran OS, Akano PO Eimunjeze MH, (2020). Assessment of the toxicity and biochemical effects of detergent processed cassava on renal function of Wistar rats. Toxicology Reports (2020) 1103-1111.
  • Alabi QK, Akomolafe RO, Omole GJ Aturamu A, Ige MS, Kayode OO, Kajewole DI (2021). Polyphenol-rich extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves prevented toxic effects of cyclophosphamide on the kidney function of Wistar rats. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 21: 274.
  • OJ Ogundipe, RO Akomolafe, OS Olukiran, OF Akinpelu (2022). Obesity and Maternal Lipid Profile: Role of Diet in Epigenetic Transfer on the Offspring. American Journal of Health Research 10(1) 8-12.
  • QK Alabi, RO Akomolafe (2022). Novel Sedentary Cage Induced Sedentariness in Rats: Evidence from Relevant Biomarkers. BMC Endocrine Disorders 22(1) 1-13

8      Beatrice. Emma-Okon, Michal Tombs, Rufus Akomolafe, Olugbenga Ayannuga          (2024). Teaching Pre-clinical Students Remotely in Nigeria Post Covid-19 Pandemic: Can Past Experiences Shape Future Directions? BMC Medical Education24:515 Pg 1-7

 

  1. Creative Works (Arts Exhibition, play production):   Songs
  2. Ascribe to the Lord https://youtu.be/CSiFsXWH1dw?si=51mMJpLGg98FdJvV
  3. Eho iho ayo si Olorun https://youtu.be/ICwP6LeVmjs?si=1x_oL0N4HNRCGKYB
  4. I cry aloud to the Lord Brethren, https://youtu.be/sTfVNa6RY6I?si=tVbWahhCf7jxt-n