Adeolu Adedapo, DVM, Ph.D.
Newark Delaware 302-***-**** *********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeolu-adedapo-317a3213a
SUMMARY
Flexible and versatile researcher with 27 years experience in the life sciences research field resulting in over 180 publications.
Strong communication skills to manage dedicated projects with an ability to develop and implement pharmacological and toxicological assays, as demonstrated by supervising over 50 mentees in biomedical fields.
Ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment to investigate, evaluate and propose solutions in phytotherapy as evidenced by more than 8 collaborations with different research groups.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Ibadan School of Veterinary Medicine Ibadan Nigeria
Gained as a Lecturer in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Ibadan 02/1995 -04/22
Ability to interface with a scientific team and to assist in the handoff of technical information relating to projects, as demonstrated by a 100% success rate of mentored veterinary students.
An expert innovator and very fast-learner with an ability to self-teach and propose evidence-based solutions in the entrepreneurial field, as demonstrated by the supervision of 10+ postgraduate students in this field.
Managed projects and priorities related to the evaluation and assay of cytokines and related substances to achieve a PhD in Pharmacology with a focus on Toxicology with emphasis in environmental pollution.
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams with a strong ability to investigate the current state of technology and propose new technologies and systems, as demonstrated by the publication of 160 scholarly documents.
Dedicated project manager who contributes to cross-departmental teams and can lead team members in the practical application of life sciences in a commercial R&D setting, as evidenced by 100% success rate of mentored pharmacology students.
Scientific leader with expertise in the practical application of histopathological, immunohistochemistry and spectroscopic experimental design leading to discoveries presented at over 20 conferences.
EDUCATION
University of Ibadan (Ranked # 7 in Africa and #1 in Nigeria) Ibadan Nigeria (08/1997-09/2002)
PhD in Veterinary Pharmacology with a focus on plant with toxicological potentials in animals
University of Ibadan (Ranked # 7 in Africa and #1 in Nigeria) Ibadan Nigeria (01/1993-03/1995)
Master of Science, Veterinary Pharmacology
University of Ibadan (Ranked # 7 in Africa and #1 in Nigeria) Ibadan Nigeria (12/1982-08/1988)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
SELECT PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Included below are only articles published between 2020 and 2022 and for which I was first author. For a more complete list of publications (including my first authored articles published 2019 and earlier, and articles for which I was co-author), please see https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2DJ1sdUAAAAJ&hl=en
1.Adedapo AA, and others (2022): The methanol leaf extract of Picralima nitida mitigated cisplatin-induced toxicities in rats through nuclear factor kappa beta, cardiac troponin, mineralocorticoid receptor, and Nrf2 signaling pathways. J Herbmed Pharmacol 11 (2): 226-237. doi: 10.34172/jhp.2022.xx.
2.Adedapo AA, and others (2021): In-vitro cytotoxicity of the methanol leaf extract of Picralima nitida on H29 cancer line. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 10 (5): 89-94.
3.Adedapo AA, and others (2021): Ramipril blunts glycerol-induced acute renal failure in rats through its anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and renin-inhibiting properties. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology 32 (3): 225-235
FIELDS
Pharmacology, Toxicology, Experimental design, Biochemical assays, In vivo-canine, Data analysis, Blood culture, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), ADME, Western blot, Animal handling, in vitro assays, in vivo assays, Tissue harvest, Animal surgery, Plant biology, Drug development, Biotechnology, Cardiovascular biology, Hematology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Gene Therapy, Immunology, Cell Therapies, Genetics, Genomics, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Immuno-Oncology, Oncology/Cancer Biology
SKILLS
Presentation skills, Collaboration skills, Technical writing, Problem solving skills, People management and leadership skills, Cell Biology, Primary Cell Isolation, in vivo-mouse, Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV), Cell Assays, ELISA, Gene Editing, Plasmid design, Primary cell culture, qPCR/RT-PCR, RNA isolation, Mouse Models, rAAV (Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus), Next generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, RNA-seq, Single-cell Sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq analysis, Customer Training, RNA-seq analysis
Affiliations & Hobbies
American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
American College of Toxicology
Society of Toxicology
American College of Nutrition
British Pharmacological Society
Physiological Society, London
Travelling and knowing places (I am always excited visiting new cities and towns)