Mr.

BABAYEMI David Oluwagbemi 

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B.Sc,
M.Sc. (Abk.)

(a)Research in Progress
1.Relationship between environmental pollution and violent crime.
2.Selenium toxicity in energy metabolism.
3.Time Course effects of dimethylarsenate toxicity in male albino rats.
4.Sub-chronic effects of inorganic arsenicals toxicity in male and female albino rats.
5.Arsenic toxicity and Bromelain treatment.
6.Time Course effects of microplastic toxicity on the aquatic life.
7.Effects of toxicants on the energy metabolism and mitophagic markers

(b)Research completed but not yet published
*1.Comparative studies on the effects of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Vitamin C on the activity of certain antioxidant enzymes in rats following one week of Lead exposure. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. B.Sc. Thesis, 2006.
*2.Effects of ascorbic acid on the activities of some esterases, purine and pyridine nucleotide metabolising enzymes in occupational Lead exposure. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. M.Sc.Thesis, 2012.
*3.The effect of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programmes on students’ performances in basic science at the junior secondary level of education in Abeokuta South Local Government Area. Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. PDE. Thesis Dissertation, 2012.

1.NYSC Cross River State Chairman’s Honours Award – February 2008
2.NYSC Calabar-South Certificate of Merit – February 2008
3.Best Serving Corp Member, Government Secondary School, Anantigha, Cross River – February 2008

Membership of Learned Societies/Professional Associations
1. Member, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2. Member, TEACHERS’ REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
3. Member, Society of Toxicology
4. Member, Biochemical Society
5. Member, American College of Toxicology
6. Member, America Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
7. Member, The British Toxicology Society

(a)Dissertations
1.Comparative studies on the effects of Garlic (Allium sativum) and Vitamin C on the activity of certain antioxidant enzymes in rats following one week of Lead exposure. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. B.Sc. Thesis, 2006.
2.Effects of ascorbic acid on the activities of some esterases, purine and pyridine nucleotide metabolising enzymes in occupational Lead exposure. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. M.Sc.Thesis, 2012.
3.The effect of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programmes on students’ performances in basic science at the junior secondary level of education in Abeokuta South Local Government Area. Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. PDE. Thesis, 2012.
4.Reversal of environmental pollution-induced perturbations in cellular respiration by ascorbic acid in traffic compliance and enforcement corps in Ogun State. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Ph.D. Thesis, 2021.

(b)Books/Monograms and Chapters in Books – NIL
(c)Articles in Learned Journals
1.O. K Afolabi, A. D Wusu, O. O Ogunrinola, E. O Abam, D. O Babayemi, O. A Dosumu, O. B Onunkwor, E. A Balogun, O. O Odukoya & O. Ademuyiwa (2015). Paraoxonase 1 activity in subchronic low-level inorganic arsenic exposure through drinking water. Environmental Toxicology 31: 154-162.
2.O. K Afolabi, A. D Wusu, O. O Ogunrinola, E. O Abam, D. O Babayemi, O. A Dosumu, O. B Onunkwor, E. A Balogun, O. O Odukoya & O. Ademuyiwa (2016). Arsenic-induced dyslipidemia in male albino rats: comparison between trivalent and pentavalent inorganic arsenic in drinking water. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 16: 15-29.
3.T. F Akinhanmi, O. Ademuyiwa, O. O Odukoya, D. O Babayemi, A. O Ogunlesi, I. Adamson & A. O Akinhanmi (2016). Amelioration of lead toxicity in an occupationally exposed population with ascorbic acid. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 41(1): 69-75.
4.A. J Akamo, R. N Ugbaja, O. B Onunkwor, O. Ademuyiwa, D. A Ojo, O. A Talabi, C. A Erinle, D. O Babayemi, D. I Akinloye & E. A Balogun (2017). Enhanced lipid profile in plasma and erythrocytes of hypertensive type-2 diabetes mellitus subjects in south-western Nigeria. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Biochemistry 10(2): 45-75.
5.O. E Adeyi, D. O Babayemi, P. Esumei, U. Adenitan & A. P Ayodele (2018). Time-course effects of low-levels arsenic on electrolytes and lipids in male albino rats. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology 17(1&2): 36-48.
6.O. E Adeyi, D. O Babayemi, A. O Adeyi, O. O Akinwande, A. A Odunewu, O. F Amaefule, G. T Adetoro & A. R Badejo (2018). Amelioration of arsenic-induced toxicity by ethanol leaf extract of Phyllantus amarus Linn and vitamin C in male albino rats. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology 17(1&2): 83-97.
*7.O. B Onunkwor, D. O Babayemi, R. N Ugbaja, A. J Akamo, P. Basorun & O. Awonubi (2019). Sodium hypochlorite in water treatment: Toxicity-induced oxidative stress in male albino rats. Biokemistri 31(1): 21-33.
*8.O. B Onunkwor, T. O Akinpelu, O. J Oladipupo, R. N Ugbaja, O. J Olaoye, I. Abdulraheem & D. O Babayemi (2019). Impact of Ogun river pollution on antioxidants and proximate composition of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 46(3): 163-184.
*9.O. E Adeyi, D. O Babayemi, E. I Ugwor, A. O Adeyi, A. F Afolabi, G. A Popoola & S. O Oyelami (2020). Sub-acute exposure to sodium selenite-induced dyslipidemia, ATPase-independent electrolytes disruption and tissue damage in male Wistar rats. African Scientist 21(3): 317-323.
*10.R. N Ugbaja, M. A Enilolobo, A. S James, T. F Akinhanmi, A. J Akamo, D. O Babayemi & O. Ademuyiwa (2020). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals, lipid profiles and antioxidant status of snails (Achatina achatina) around cement factory vicinities. Toxicology and Industrial Health 36(11): 863-875.
*11.O. E Adeyi, D. O Babayemi, B. O Ajayi, A. O Adeyi, A. H Ayodeji, A. O Oguntayo, A. T Adeyemi, O. E Olaiyapo & S. T Adeoye (2021). Co-administration of sodium selenite and sodium arsenite exacerbates hepatic, renal, pulmonary and splenic inflammation in rats. Scientific African 11:e00708.
*12.A. D Wusu, O. O Ogunrinola, O. K Afolabi, E. O Abam, D. O Babayemi, O. A Dosumu, O. B Onunkwor, E. A Balogun, O. O Odukoya & O. Ademuyiwa (2021). Sexual dimorphism in inorganic mercury toxicokinetics and the attendant lipotoxic and non-lipotoxic dyslipidemia in the rat. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports 28, p.101146. DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2021.101146.
*13.B. O Onunkwor, R Oguntade, D. O Babayemi, K. O Ademolu & J. S Dele-Osinbanjo (2022). Toxicology impacts of heavy metal pollution of Ogun and Lagos fishing waters by sewages on the antioxidants status and nutritional value of Prawn (Macrobrachium macrobrachion). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 49(1): 194-214.
*14.D. O Babayemi, O. E Adeyi, T. F Akinhanmi, B. O Onunkwor, A. J Akamo, O. I Akanni, O. O Keyede, M. A Adeleke, M. O Michael, F. E Idhove, S. A Mukaila & O. Ademuyiwa (2022). Sodium selenite abrogates the effects of arsenic toxicity on organ injury biomarkers in the blood. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 47(4): 730-738.
*15.R. N Ugbaja, T. F Akinhanmi, B. O Onunkwor, E. I Ugwor, A. S James, A. A Babalola, D. O Babayemi, E. O Ezenandu & V. C Ugbaja (2022). Flavonoid-rich fractions of C. volubile and V. amygdalina alleviates arsenic-neurosignaling and antioxidant capacity in rats’ brain. Brain Disorders 7: 100050.
*16.B. O Onunkwor, J. S Dele-osinbanjo, D. O Babayemi, I. Abdulraheem & R. Oguntade (2023). Contributory impact of sewage on polluted Ogun and Lagos fishing waters: Influence on antioxidant profile and proximate composition of silver catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus). Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 48(4): 677-690.
*17.A. O Joda, D. O Babayemi, F Ewerinde, A. J Bamidele, A. B Idowu & K. O Ademolu (2023). Sexual differences in size and chemical composition of antennae of American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Dictyoptera, Blattodea). Entomologica romanica 27: 35 – 38.
*18.T. F Akinhanmi, A. A Babalola, I. A Arogundade, A. S James, E. I Ugwor, O. S Sojinu, D. O Babayemi, F Akinwunmi, T. A Adeosun & R. N Ugbaja (2024). Clerodendrum volubile and Vernonia amygdalina flavonoid fractions exhibit toxic metal chelation, microminerals, and thiol systems – augmenting potentials in arsenic exposed male rats. International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods 2024 (1): 537-550.
*19.D. O Babayemi, T. F Akinhanmi, B. O Onunkwor, H. O Ozeomena, M. A Adeleke, O. I Akanni, O. O Keyede, M. O Michael, F. E Idhove, S. A Mukaila & O. Ademuyiwa (2024). Sodium selenite ameliorates the effects of sodium arsenite on some biomolecules and enzymes of energy metabolism in the testes of Albino rats. GVU Journal of Science, Health and Technology GVU J-SHT, 9(1), 35-40.
*20.B. O Onunkwor, C. T Adediran, T. O Ogunsola & D. O Babayemi (2025). Amlodipine–Induced alterations in male reproductive hormones of Albino rats: Beneficial roles of Tiger nut milk. Journal of Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology, 14-23.
*21.E. O Abam, A. D Wusu, O. O Ogunrinola, O. K Afolabi, O. A Dosumu, O. B Onunkwor, D. O Babayemi, E. A Balogun, O. O Odukoya & O. Ademuyiwa (2025). Time course of lead-induced dyslipidemia in male Wistar rats. Tropical Journal of Drug Research, 2(9): 263-284.

(d)Papers already accepted for publication
(e)Technical Reports/Exhibition Reports/Patents
(f)Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings
22.T. F Akinhanmi, C. A Akinremi, S. Adewuyi, A. O Kelani, O.S Adeyiga and D. O Babayemi (2015). Assessment of Heavy metals in some commonly used cosmetics in Abeokuta, Ogun State, South west Nigeria. Proceedings 2nd International Conference and Exhibition (OWSD-FUTA), (Eds.) O. Fagbenro, O. Gbaye, S. Oluyamo, F. Olajuyigbe, A. Ogundare, V. Asekunowo, O. Olabode and Ojokoh B. 225-230.
23.A. J Akamo, O. Ademuyiwa, R. N Ugbaja, O. B Onunkwor, D. O Babayemi, D. I Akinloye, G. H Amah and E. A Balogun (2017). Gender-related alterations in free fatty acids and enhanced oxidative stress in hypertension co-morbity occurring with type-2-diabetes mellitus subjects. Proceedings Maiden Bioscience Annual Conference of College of Bioscences, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, (Eds.) S. O. Kareem, S. A. Balogun, A. A. Aladesida, S. O. Sam-Wobo and Akinloye O. A. 46-52.

(g)Unpublished Conference, Workshops/Seminars in the last 5 years and papers read
1.*D. O Babayemi, R. N Ugbaja, T. F Akinhanmi, O. O Odunkoya, A. O Akinhanmi and Ademuyiwa, O. Effects of Ascorbic Acid Supplementation on Respiratory Chain Enzymes in Lymphocytes of Traffic Compliance Enforcement Corps in Ogun State. Poster presentation at 57th Annual Meeting of Society of Toxicology, San Antonio, TX, US on March 11 – 15, 2018.
2.*D. O Babayemi, O. E Adeyi, A. O Dosumu, H. T Adubiagbe, M. T Abdulsalam, T. Aliu, F. M Olaleye, T. F Akinhanmi, R. N Ugbaja and O. Ademuyiwa. Sub-chronic Exposure to Organic Arsenic Disrupts Hepatic Energy Metabolism and Antioxidant System. Poster presentation at 2018 Annual Meeting of American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, San Diego, CA, USA on April 21 – 25, 2018.
3.*D. O Babayemi, O. E Adeyi, O. B Onunkwor, T. A Oyetunji, O. O Ikuoye, T. F Akinhanmi and O. Ademuyiwa. Comparative disruption of biomolecules and antioxidant system in the brain of male albino rats by inorganic arsenicals. Poster presentation at Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting , Newcastle, UK on July 1 – 3, 2019.
4.*O. B Onunkwor, D. O Babayemi, R. N Ugbaja, O Awonubi and P Basorun. Tiger nut and coconut milks ameliorates sodium hypochlorite-induced oxidative damage in male albino rats. Poster presentation at Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting , Newcastle, UK on July 1 – 3, 2019.
5.* D. O Babayemi, O. E Adeyi, T. F Akinhanmi, O. B Onunkwor, O. I Akanni, O. O Keyede, M. A Adeleke, M. O Michael, F. E Idhove, S. A Mukaila and O Ademuyiwa. Sodium selenite ameliorates the effects of arsenic toxicity on some biomolecules and enzymes of energy metabolism in the liver and kidneys of male Albino rats. Oral Presentation at Faculty of Science International Conference 2022, Lagos State University, Lagos on December 5 – 8, 2022.
6.* D. O Babayemi, B. I Atlas, O Olaniyi, T. F Akinhanmi, O. B Onunkwor and O Ademuyiwa. Evaluation of bromelain treatment on arsenic-induced splenic mitochondriopathy in male Albino rats. Oral Presentation at 3rd Bioscience Conference 2024, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on February 12 – 15, 2024.
7.* D. O Babayemi, R. O Oginni, O. D Okajare, B. O Onunkwor and O Ademuyiwa. Unapproved meat tenderisers induce perturbation of testiscular ATPases activities and electrolyte imbalances in the mitochondrial fractions of Albino rats. Oral Presentation at 4th Bioscience Conference 2026, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on March 9 – 12, 2026.
8.* D. O Babayemi, Z. O Ekundayo, O. J Ojebiyi, O. D Okajare, B. O Onunkwor and O Ademuyiwa. Unapproved meat tenderisers induce perturbation of cardiac ATPases activities and electrolyte imbalances in the mitochondrial fractions of Albino rats. Oral Presentation at 4th Bioscience Conference 2026, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on March 9 – 12, 2026.

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