Assistant Professor North Texas
Resume:
Samuel Gbadebo OLUKOLE
DVM, MVPH, MSc, PhD, FCVSN
Professor of Reproductive and Endocrine Biology
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Personal Statement
US Permanent Resident via the EB-1A Petition (Green Card) as an individual with extraordinary
ability in Reproductive and Endocrine Biology.
An enthusiastic, fast-adapting and flexible veterinarian, academician and researcher with two decades’ experience. I am equipped with strong interpersonal relationship, unrelenting team spirit, analytic and critical mind-set, strategic planning, result-oriented, strong partnership as well as exemplary leadership and people management skills. A Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria and Professor, Reproductive and Endocrine Biology, I hold the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH), Master of Science (Anatomy) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Reproductive Biology). I am skilled in advanced reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and in vitro fertilization. I also have expertise in embalming techniques, gross dissection, routine histology, immunohistochemistry, histopathological slide interpretation as well as in the preparation and interpretation of electron microscopy slides. I successfully implemented evidence-based pedagogical techniques in the teaching of biology over the years. A renowned student friendly teacher, I currently teach Human Anatomy and Physiology, first-year Biology to Nursing and allied medical students as well as Biology for non-science majors at Biology Department, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.
Over the years, I have built capacity in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs serving as an expert with major university educational regulatory bodies on curriculum development and implementation. I am also vast in building and supervising student organizations, developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings. As a teacher with experience of teaching in four great economies: United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Nigeria, over the last 18 years, I have inculcated firmly, the values that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, in and outside the class environment. In these four economies, I have taught and do teach biology and interacted with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and values. I have a good appreciation of the diversities that may exist in any public gathering be it former or informal. I am also experienced in undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision. To date, I have supervised to completion, four PhD students and five MSc students in Biology apart from undergraduate projects supervised.
I am one of the experts of Veterinary Medicine (Reproductive Biology) recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body of all universities in Nigeria. I was part of the team that reviewed and wrote the current Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for Veterinary Medicine for the NUC, 2023 (https://nuc-ccmas.ng/ccmas-book-series-veterinary-medicine/). I have taught undergraduate and postgraduate andrology including genetics and cytogenetics of reproductive disorders in animals, diagnostic techniques in reproduction and semen preservation artificial insemination. I have also taught Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Histology, Clinical, Gross and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy with 20 years’ experience. In addition to teaching sciences in Colleges Birmingham, the United Kingdom, I also taught Biology, Physiology and Veterinary Anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse culture and backgrounds during my Postdoctoral fellowship at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2016-2017). My administrative skills have helped me succeed in a number of positions over the years, including the Head of Department, Veterinary Anatomy (2021-2023) as well Sub-Dean Postgraduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan (2019-2021) and Sub-Dean Undergraduate Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan (2013-2015). As the Sub-Dean Undergraduate, I was a co-chair of the curriculum review committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan that drafted the modular system of Veterinary education in 2015. The reviewed curriculum was adopted, implemented and still in use to date.
In addition to being the head of department, Veterinary Anatomy, I have been the Team leader and head of the Histology Unit of my department and oversaw the activities of the research projects in Reproductive and Endocrine Biology as well as Environmental Toxicology and Epidemiology. I have supervised to completion, four PhD and five MSc students in the field of Reproductive Biology. Also, I have been the principal investigator in several research and lead author in appreciable publications domiciled in reputable international journals. Using andrological and epidemiological investigations as well as environmental toxicological studies with particular interest in Bisphenol A (BPA) I have carried out research in Reproductive Biology. Over the years, I have collaborated with scientists in wildlife, biochemistry and pharmacology, medicine (human), engineering as well as other fields within the veterinary profession. BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC), ubiquitous in the environment due to its widespread use in the construction industry, food and beverage industry, medical equipment and children’s toys, I have won a few grants inclusive of University of Ibadan Senate Research Grants and the University of Pretoria Grant for Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2016-2017). I have written and wait decisions of the granting bodies on two other grants.
I have been able to network with great scientists across the globe through my membership of a few academic bodies including the American Association for Anatomy (USA), International Sea Turtle Society (USA), Physiological Society (UK), European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (Germany) and the American Society for Cell Biology (USA). As a Consultant Public Health (andrological zoonosis) to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan, I facilitated professional outreach activities and advance animal reproduction.
A trusted team player reputed for facilitating strategic decisions, and driving implementations successfully, I take delight in group facilitation, and I am always ready to provide guidance, leadership and support services. I look forward to more challenging roles that will further task my natural abilities for outstanding delivery in teaching, research and management.
Skills
SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
I am vast in advanced reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer embalming techniques, routine histological techniques, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, transmission electron and scanning microscopy.
Molecular biology techniques- RT PCR, conventional PCRs, tissue culture technique and Western blotting.
RELEVANT SOFT SKILLS
Anti-plagiarism software analysis
Project management/Monitoring and Evaluation skills.
Analysis of pathological slides
Data analysis using a variety of tools viz. Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis using SPSS, GraphPad Prism Package.
Meta-Analysis in R with metaphor Package
Technical Report writing and Project Implementation.
Education
2019- Fellow, College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria.
2014- PhD (Reproductive and Endocrine Biology), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Distinction).
2011- Master of Science (Veterinary Anatomy), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Distinction).
2006 – Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Distinction).
2005- Certificate in Immunology (Molecular and Cellular Basis of Normal Immune Response), College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2004 – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Teaching Qualification:
Postgraduate Certificate in Pedagogical Education (PGCPE), Postgraduate College University of Ibadan & Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL), Nairobi, Kenya: May 2019
Faculty, Department of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 21251. Dec 2024-Date
Roles
Teaching of undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology
Conduction of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory sessions
Teaching first-year Biology to Nursing and allied medical students as well as Biology for non-science majors
College Science Teacher, Teacher Active Limited, 158 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2H, United Kingdom Dec 2022- September 2024
Roles
Teaching of Science Subjects in Colleges
Achievements
Positive Impacts on Students
Students requested my continued supply due to preference to my approach to teaching.
Professor, Reproductive and Endocrine Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. October 1, 2020- October, 2024
Position: Head of Department, Veterinary Anatomy, University of Ibadan
August 2021- July 2023
Roles
1.General coordination of academic and administrative activities of the department
2.University of Ibadan Senate Representation
3.Representation of the department on Postgraduate College Board among other duties attached to the office of the HOD
4.Chair, research and curriculum committee of the department
Achievements
1.I initiated the shift from deep-formalin storage of cadaver to refrigeration storage for Undergraduate Gross Anatomy Dissection.
2.I established department student mentorship and welfare programme to offer a form of in loco parentis.
3.I pioneered the establishment of digital Histology laboratory.
4.I successfully implemented evidence-based pedagogical techniques in the teaching of Anatomy.
Position: Principal Investigator, Toxicological Research
Roles
A. Research
1. Experimental design and coordination of research projects in Reproductive and Endocrine Toxicology Unit; inclusive of in vivo and in vitro experiments as well as epidemiological surveys.
2. Supervision of students’ undergraduate and postgraduate research activities
3. Oversight function on the activities of technologists and supporting staff in the unit
4. Principal investigator, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Research, otherwise known as Bisphenol A (BPA) Toxicology Research Group of the Faculty of Veterinary of Veterinary Medicine.
5. Training of postgraduate students on sample collection, data collation and data analysis.
Achievements
1.I successfully supervised to completion, 4 PhD and 5 MSc students in the unit within 7 years.
2.The group had publications in good impact factor Environmental Toxicology journals including Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy (Impact factor 7.419); Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Impact factor 5.190) among others within 2018 and 2020.
3.Presentation of research findings in international conferences within 2018 and 2020.
4.Establishment of Toxicology Community Impact Campaign Outreaches to communities in Ibadan
Sectional Editor (Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences), Tropical Veterinarian, the journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. September 2023 to date
Journal Review Services: Among other journals, I have been a reviewer for the following journals:
Tropical Veterinarian
African Journal of Biomedical Research
Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
Reproductive Biology
Brain Research
Heliyon
Radiation, Physics and Chemistry
Drug and Chemical Toxicology
Toxicological Mechanisms and Methods
PLOS ONE
European Journal of Anatomy
International Journal of Morphology
Savannah Veterinary Journal
Sahel Journal of Veterinary Science
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology
Anatomy Journal of Africa
B. Teaching
Undergraduate
Courses taught (2007-Date)
A.Veterinary Option
1.Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
2.Small animal reproduction
3.Large Animal Physiology
4.Andrology
5.Reproductive techniques
6.Microanatomy
7.Embryology, Neuroanatomy (Gross dissection and Neuro-Histology)
8.Clinical Anatomy
9.Project supervision
Agriculture Option
1.Basic Anatomy and Physiology
2.Hatchery Management
3.Animal Reproduction
4.Animal Management and Welfare
5.Animal Production and Health
6.Dairy Management and Health
Achievements
1.I applied pedagogical approach into undergraduate teaching
2.I Incorporated audio visuals into the practical schedules making the sessions appealing to students.
Postgraduate
Courses taught (2015-Date)
1.Advanced Neurobiology
2.Advanced Andrology
3.Advanced Reproductive Techniques
4.Developmental Biology
5.Advanced Electron Microscopy
6.Advance Clinical Anatomy
7.Reproductive and Endocrine Biology/Genetics
8. Thesis supervision
Achievements
1.I have supervised to completion, four PhD and five MSc students.
2.As the Sub-Dean Postgraduate (2019-2021), I co-chaired the committee that reviewed faculty PG curriculum of different programmes.
Sub-Dean Postgraduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan
August 2019-July 2021
Roles
i.Coordination of all faculty postgraduate affairs and meetings: curriculum, PhD abstracts,
PhD seminars and review of thesis.
ii.Acted as faculty representative on Postgraduate College Boards for vetting of results, review of PhD abstracts and vetting of documents submitted to the postgraduate college.
iii.As a member of the Postgraduate College
Achievements
i.Successful review and passage of postgraduate curriculum of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2019-2021).
ii.Improved quality of abstracts from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine with over 95% success rate as adjudged by the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan.
Adjunct Public Health Part-Time Lecturer, Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (including Agriculture), PAULESI, (Postgraduate African Union fully Sponsored University), Ibadan. Jan. 2020-Date.
MSc Courses taught
1.Zoonosis and Environmental Health
2.Disease Reporting and Emergency Preparedness
3.Meat Inspection and Meat Hygiene
4.Medical Biostatistics and Epidemiology
5.Dissertation Supervision in Public Health
Achievements
1.I was a key contributor on PAULESI’s Subject Expert Curriculum Review Committee that successfully review the old curriculum.
2.I successfully coordinated the Health Campaign Team
3.As Public Health Subject Expert, I served meritoriously on PAULESI’s Recruitment Panel.
Consultant, Veterinary Public Health Clinic, University of Ibadan Oct 2019- Date
Roles
1.Coordination of Environmental Health Ambulatory services
2.Coordination of Vaccines and Vaccine Production Unit
3.Fumigation Consultant
Achievements
1.Successful decontamination of public buildings during COVID-19 Campaign Exercises
2.Facilitation of public health enlightenment campaigns on COVID-19 prevention and control in Ibadan.
Senior Lecturer, Reproductive and Endocrine Toxicology Unit: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Ibadan, October, 2015 – September 2020.
Undergraduate
Courses taught.
Veterinary Option
1.Meat Hygiene and Meat Inspection
2.Biomedical Science: Embryology, Neuroanatomy (Gross dissection and Neuro-Histology)
3.Histology and Clinical Anatomy
4.Reproductive and Endocrine Biology
5.Project supervision
Agriculture Option
7.Basic Anatomy and Physiology
8.Hatchery Management
9.Animal Management and Welfare
10.Animal Production and Health
11.Dairy Management and Health
Achievements
1.I applied pedagogical approach into undergraduate teaching and assessment.
2.I Incorporated audio visuals into the practical schedules making the sessions appealing to students.
3.I co-pioneered modular style of assessing veterinary medical students as the Sub-Dean Undergraduate (2013-2015).
Sub-Dean Undergraduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan
August 2013-July 2015
Roles
i.As head of department to all undergraduate students of Veterinary Medicine, I attended to all matters of admission, registration and curriculum development.
ii.Undergraduate results preparation and collation
iii.Preparation of students’ transcripts
iv.Representative of faculty on University Senate Admission Committee.
Accomplishments
i.I successfully co-chaired committee on review of Undergraduate Veterinary Curriculum Review (2014)
ii.I played critical role in the changing of teaching modules for Veterinary Medicine
iii.I championed the application of pedagogical approach to teaching of veterinary modules
Post Doctoral Fellow/Veterinary Anatomy Lecturer, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa. 2016- 2017.
Roles
Research activities on turtle reproductive anatomy
Teaching of Veterinary Anatomy to undergraduate veterinary students
Mentoring roles for MSc and PhD students on Anatomy Programme
Achievements
1.Successful completion of Avian Anatomy practical modules ahead of record time
2.Facilitation of a stronger postgraduate research team
3.Dissemination of research findings at conferences and publications in peer review journals
Lecturer I/II, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Ibadan, Jan. 2007 – Sep. 2015.
Roles
Teaching of undergraduate: Embryology, Gross and Micro-Anatomy, Meat Hygiene and Meat Inspection
Conduction of practical dissection and Histology sessions
Administrative Services at the Departmental, Faculty and University Levels:
(a)Head of Department, Veterinary Anatomy, 2021- 2022
(b)Member, University of Ibadan Senate, 2021-2022
(c)Member, Management Team, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2019- 2022
(d)Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2019 – 2021
(e)Acting Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2018 – 2019
(f)Congregation Representative in Senate, 2018 – 2020
(g)Member, Finance Committee, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2017- 2020.
(h) Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, 2017 – 2019
(i)Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2017-2022
(j)Sub-Dean (Undergraduate), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2013 – 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
Science Teacher, Lone Mountain High School, Alegongo Akobo Ibadan, Nigeria. Sept 1997- July 2000
Roles
Teaching and preparing Senior Secondary students Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
Preparing students for SAT Examinations
Achievements
Setting up the Science Laboratory of the school
Leading the school to 100% success rate in the science subjects.
Research
On-going Research
1. The association between BPA exposure and the risk of cancer in human populations.
(2). Investigations on gestational of mice to Bisphenol F exposure on adrenal gland development and its effect on steroidogenic function in F1 generation.
Research Completed and Output
I. Investigations on the Role of Melatonin/ Gallic acid on Bisphenol A Toxicity in
Wistar Rats
(One PhD student and One MSc graduated on this investigation)
Research Output (Inclusive of four Highest Quality Research Output highlighted in italics and with asterisks: Publications Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 7)
1. Olukole, S. G., Ajayi, T. O., Olaogun, S. C., Alamu, A. O., Lanipekun, D. O. and Ola-Davies O. E. (2020). Melatonin protects against Cyclophosphamide-induced Hepatic and Renal Alterations in Rats. African Journal of Biomedical Research. Vol. 23. No. 3: 407-413. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 50%). (Scimago Rating: Q4).
2. Olukole, S. G., Lanipekun, D. O., Ola-Davies, E.O. and Oke, B. O. (2020). Chronic Exposure of Adult Wistar Rats to Bisphenol A causes Testicular Oxidative Stress: Role of Gallic Acid. Endocrine Regulations. Vol. 54. No. 1: 14–21. (Germany) (Contribution: 60%). (Scimago Rating: Q3). Impact factor 1.373.
*3. Olukole, S. G., Lanipekun, D. O., Ola-Davies, E. O. and Oke, B. O. (2019). Melatonin attenuates Bisphenol A-induced Toxicity of the Adrenal Gland of Wistar Rats. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Vol. 26. No. 1: 5971–5982 (Germany) (Contribution: 60%) (Scimago Rating: Q1). Impact factor 5.190
*4. Olukole, S. G., Lanipekun, D. O., Ola-Davies, E. O. and Oke, B. O. (2019). Maternal Exposure to Environmentally Relevant Doses of Bisphenol A causes Reproductive Dysfunction in F1 Adult Male Rats: Protective Role of Melatonin. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Vol. 26. No. 1: 28940–28950. (Germany) (Contribution: 60%) (Scimago Rating: Q1). Impact factor 5.190
5. Ola-Davies, E. O., Olukole, S. G. and Lanipekun, D. O. (2018). Gallic Acid Ameliorates Bisphenol A-Induced Toxicity in Wistar Rats. Iranian Journal of Toxicology. Vol. 12. No. 4: 11-18. (Iran) (Contribution: 40%). (Scimago Rating: Q4).
*6. Olukole, S. G., Ajani S. O., Ola-Davies, E. O., Lanipekun, D. O., Aina, O. O., Oyeyemi, M. O. and Oke, B. O. (2018). Melatonin ameliorates Bisphenol A-induced Perturbations of the Prostate Gland of Adult Wistar Rats. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. Vol. 105. No. 1: 73–82. (France) (Contribution: 50%). (Scimago Rating: Q1). Impact factor 7.419
*7. Ola-Davies, E. O. and Olukole, S. G. (2018). Gallic Acid protects against Bisphenol A-induced Alterations in the Cardio-renal System of Wistar rats through the Antioxidant Defense Mechanism. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. Vol. 107. No. 1: 1786-1794. (France) (Contribution: 50%). (Scimago Rating: Q1). Impact factor 7.419
Copyrights/ Patents
Copyrights registered with the Nigerian Copyrights Commission (NCC)
1. Igado, O. O., Olukole, S. G., Olopade, J. O. and Oke, B. O. (2016). Pterygoid Hamulus of
IGAKOLE. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW 1660. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 40%)
2. Olukole, S. G. (2020). Body Weight-Horn Length Index of Uda Rams of Olukole.
N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5396. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 100%).
3. Olukole, S. G. and Oke, B. O. (2020). African Sideneck Turtle Plastral Sexual Dimorphism
Features of Olukole and Oke. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5432. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 80%).
*7. 4. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M.O. and Oke, B.O. (2020). African Greater Cane Rat Hookless
Sperm
head of Olukole. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5394. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 70%).
5. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M. O. and Oke, B.O. (2020). African Sideneck Turtle Vertebral
Formula of Olukole. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5392. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 70%).
Patent
6.Olukole, S. G. (2023): Novel morphometric methods for weight estimation in ram in
veterinary clinical practice (Nigeria). F/PT/NC/2023/10187.
II. Investigations of Age-related changes in the morphophysiology of the
testis and epididymis of the African greater cane rat (Thryonomys
swinderianus Temminck, 1827)
(One PhD student and One MSc graduated on this investigation)
Research Output
1. Omirinde, J. O., Olukole S. G. and Oke, B.O. (2021). Light Microscopic Changes in The Epididymis of Different Age Groups of The African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus, Temminck 1827) Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 14. No 4:873-880. (Jordan) (Contribution: 40%) (Scimago Rating: Q3).
6. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M. O., and Oke, B. O. (2010). Gonadal and Extra-gonadal Sperm Reserves of the Domesticated Adult African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). Reproductive Biology. Vol. 10. No. 1: 155-158. (Poland) (Contribution: 70%). (Scimago Rating: Q1). DOI: 10.1016/s1642-431x(12)60057-6
7. Olukole, S. G. and Obayemi, T. E. (2010). Histomorphometry of the Testis and Epididymis in the Domesticated Adult African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). International Journal of Morphology. Vol. 28. No. 4: 1251-1254. (Chile) (Contribution: 80%). (Scimago Rating: Q3). https://scielo.conicyt.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0717-95022010000400042&lng=en&nrm=iso
8. Olukole, S. G. (2009). Morphometric Analysis of the Kidneys of the Adult Domesticated African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). European Journal of Anatomy. Vol. 13. No. 3:117-120. (Spain) (Contribution: 100%). (Scimago Rating: Q4). https://www.eurjanat.com/v1/journal/paper.php?id=09030117
9. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M. O. and Oke, B. O. (2009). Biometrical Observations on the Testis and Epididymis of the Domesticated Adult African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). European Journal of Anatomy. Vol. 13. No. 2: 71-75. (Spain) (Contribution: 70%). (Scimago Rating: Q4). https://www.eurjanat.com/v1/journal/paper.php?id=09020071
Grants attracted: To date, I have attracted 3 grants and await 2 other grants:
A. The University of Pretoria, South Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship grant (2016-2017)
Title: Characterisation of spermatogenesis in in the African Sideneck Turtle (Pelusios castaneus).
Role: Postgraduate Fellow
Impact
Establishment of turtle research unit in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Research Output from the Grant
1.Olukole, S. G., Madekurozwa, M-C. and Oke, B.O. (2018). Spermiogenesis in the African Sideneck Turtle (Pelusios castaneus): Acrosomal Vesicle Formation and Nuclear Morphogenesis. Journal of King Saud University – Science. Vol. 30. No. 1: 359-366. (Saudi Arabia) (Contribution: 70%). (Scimago Rating: Q1).
2.Olukole, S. G. and Oke, B. O. (2018). Sertoli cell Junctions during Active Spermiogenesis in the African Sideneck Turtle (Pelusios castaneus): Implications for the Blood-testis Barrier. International Journal of Veterinary Science. Vol. 7. No. 2: 106-112. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 80%). (Scimago Rating: Q3).
B. University of Ibadan Senate Research Grant for Research Groups (SRG/FVM/2010/4A). 2010
Title: Reproductive Biology of the male Adult Domesticated African Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus).
Role
Co-Researcher among other key Faculty members across different specialisations within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Impact
Development of protocol for Electro-Ejaculation in the male Adult Domesticated African Greater Cane Rat.
Discovery of the Hookless spermatozoa head of the animal.
Research Output from the Grant
1. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M.O. and Oke, B.O. (2020). African Greater Cane Rat Hookless Sperm head of Olukole. Nigerian Copyright Commision Reg. No. LW5394. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 70%).
This is a Copyright Output, before this report, all spermatozoa of rodents reported in literature had a hook on their spermatozoa head. The observation of the absence of hook on the spermatozoa head of this particular rodent became a novel finding, hence, the Copyright.
2. Adebayo, A. O., Akinloye, A. K., Olukole, S. G., Ihunwo, A. O. and Oke, B. O. (2015). Anatomical and Immunohistochemical Characteristics of the Prostate Gland in the Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). Anatomia Histologia Embryologia. Vol. 44. No.1: 238-145. (Germany) (Contribution: 30%). (Scimago Rating: Q2).
3. Adebayo, A. O., Akinloye, A. K., Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M. O., Ihunwo, A. O. and Oke, B. O. (2015). Gross, Histological and Ultrastructural Features of the Bulbourethral Gland in the Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). Anatomia Histologia Embryologia. Vol. 44. No. 1: 59-65. (Germany) (Contribution: 30%). (Scimago Rating: Q2).
4. Adebayo, A. O., Akinloye, A. K., Olukole, S. G., Ihunwo, A. O. and Oke, B. O. (2014). Structural, Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Analysis of the Vesicular Gland in the Male Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus). European Journal of Anatomy. Vol. 18. No. 4: 317- 325. (Spain) (Contribution: 30%). (Scimago Rating: Q4).
C. University of Ibadan Senate Research Grant for individual researchers, 2010
(SRG/FVM/2010/1B)
Title: Aspects of the Reproductive Biology of the male African Sideneck Turtle (Pelusios castaneus)
Role
Principal Investigator.
Impact
Establishment of Turtle Research Unit of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan.
Development of set of features for sexual dimorphism in the turtle.
First report of vertebral formula in the turtle
Research Output from the Grant
1. Olukole, S. G. and Oke, B. O. (2020). African Sideneck Turtle Plastral Sexual Dimorphism Features of Olukole and Oke. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5432. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 80%).
This is a copyright, there were no information on sexual dimorphism of the turtle, and researchers depended on the turtle traders on sex differentiation, but we found the judgement of those traders not accurate on a number of cases at dissection of the animal. Hence, turtle shell characteristics were merged with anatomical dissection findings with over 70 animals to arrive at these features.
2. Olukole, S. G., Oyeyemi, M. O. and Oke, B.O. (2020). African Sideneck Turtle Vertebral Formula of Olukole. N.C.C. Reg. No. LW5392. (Nigeria) (Contribution: 70%).
This is also a copyright on the number and arrangement of the bones of the vertebral column in the animal. The vertebral column of the African sideneck turtle consists of 33 vertebrae and its formula can be expressed as C8T7S3Cd15. This formula, the first of its kind in literature is therefore named as the African sideneck turtle vertebral formula (of Olukole) and therefore serves as baseline information on the vertebral column of the turtle.
3. Olayinka-Adefemi, F., Abdulraheem, Z. O.
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