B.Sc (Benin) M.Sc., (Ibadan) Ph.D. (Benin)

(i) Completed (Starting with latest)

• Microbiological quality and aflatoxin levels of biscuits sold in Abeokuta 2019
• Use of Vinegar in microbial reduction of ready to eat fruits & vegetables 2019
• Toxicological effects of aflatoxin M1 on Wistar rats and possible control using Vitamins C and E and Nigella sativa 2019
• Effects of Citrus aurantifolia on bacterial dynamics, lipid profile and histopathology of the stomach of female albino rats.            2014

  (ii) Research in Progress

Multi-mycotoxin exposures in children who consume biscuits

Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Academic, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko 2019

1. Bursary Winner, Global Food Summit, Belfast, Northern Ireland          2018
2. Member, Interview Panel, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko                                 2018
3. Guest Speaker Delta State Advocacy Committee against Vandalism of Oil and Gas 2018. Facilities: Effect on Food Security in Ogulagha, Delta State, Nigeria, aired by three National Media houses
4. Discussion Leader at Gordon Research Conference – Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins       2017 in Easton – Boston, USA.
5. Conference Scholarship by Gordon Research Conference – Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins in Easton-Boston, USA.           2017
6. Invited Speaker by African Union-PACA on Engaging the Health & Nutrition Sectors in Aflatoxin Control in Africa    2016
7. Travel Grant by Nature Publishing Group to attend Gordon   Research Conference on Mycotoxins   & Phycotoxins, Boston, USA.  2015     
8. FUNAAB Researchers Shine As Google Scholars by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Spain (CSIC), FUNAAB Bulletin  Vol. 6 No. 13, Published in three, Newspapers: Daily Trust, Tribune & Compass          2015
9. Conference Scholarship by Tertiary Education Trust Fund to attend American Society for Microbiology Conference on Beneficial Microbes, Washington DC, USA       2014
10. External Examiner, Microbiology Department, Lead City University     2014 -16
11. Rep. Dean COLBIOS on Capital Development Committee  2014
12. Rapporteur, Strategic Planning Committee             2014
13. Travel Support by Fed. Univ. Agric. Abeokuta to attend Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins & Phycotoxins 2013
14. Guest Speaker, AFLASAFE seminar sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, held at IITA, aired on Voice of America and published in Compass Newspaper 8th July, 2011                                   2012
15. Research Grant by IFSERAR, Federal Univ.  Agric. Abeokuta on Food security in aflatoxin control   of cows’ milk                  2012
16. Conference Grant by MYCORED to attend Mycored Conference on mycotoxin reduction, Cape-town, South Africa                        2011
17. Travel Grant by Federal Univ. Agric. Abeokuta to attend Chemrawn- Green Chemistry Conference, Cape-town, South Africa          2009
18. ICFMH Scholarship by the International Committee of Food Microbiology & Hygiene to attend a training course on Food Safety       2009
19. German Academic Exchange (DAAD) Scholarship on aflatoxin M1 research work in human breast milk        2008
20. Member, FUNAAB Security Restructuring Committee                    2008
21. First Vice-President/Co-Founder, Nigeria Mycotoxin Group       2006
22. ISM/EU Scholarship by the International Society for Mycotoxin/ European Union to attend Mycotoxin Training Techniques, Bari, Italy   2006
23. IFAR Scholarship by the International Fund for Agricultural Research on detoxification of aflatoxins in maize using lactic acid bacteria 2006
24. ICFMH Conference Scholarship to attend Food Micro 2006, Bologna Italy 2006
25. Travel Grant by Fed. Univ. Agric. Abeokuta to attend Myco-Globe Conference on Mycotoxins reduction, Accra, Ghana 2005
26. Conference Registration Waiver by Myco-Globe on Mycotoxin Reduction Conference, Accra, Ghana 2005
27. Mashav Scholarship by Israeli Government on Postharvest Biology of Fruits & Vegetables 2004
28. Travel Grant by FUNAAB to attend Post Harvest Course in Israel            2004
29. German Academic Exchange (DAAD) Scholarship on control of aflatoxins using local spices, Munich, Germany  1991
30. Member, Board of Trustees, In the Name of Jesus Pentecostal Mission                      1988 – date
31. Shell Petroleum Development Scholarship awarded to the best first year secondary student 1975 – 79

1. Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology           2001 – date
2. Member, American Society for Microbiology           2005 -date
3. Member, International Society of Mycotoxicology    2006 to date
4. Founding Vice-President, Nigeria Mycotoxin Awareness & Study Group –        2006- 2008
5. Member, British Mycological Society –         2008 – 10
6.  6.   Member, Org. Women in Science from Developing Countries    –      2009 – date

Oluwafemi, F: Conferences Attended

1. Oluwafemi, F., Badmos, A.O., Kareem, S. O. & Kolapo, L. A. (2015). Comparative Efficacies of Imarsil and Activated Charcoal in Reducing AflatoxinM1 in Cows’ Milk. Paper presented at the Gordon Research Conferences – Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins held at Stone-Hill College, Easton, MA, USA, 14 – 19 June, 2015. U. S. A. pp. 10-14.

2. Oluwafemi F., Sharomi, T. A., Ademuyiwa, O. & Omotainse, S. O. (2014).  Effects of Citrus aurantifolia on bacterial dynamics, lipid profile and histopathology of the stomach of female albino rats. Paper presented the at American Society for Microbiology Conference on Beneficial Microbes held at ASM Headquarters, Washington DC, 27 – 30 September, 2014. U. S. A. pp. 20-25.

3. Oluwafemi, F., Odebiyi, T.H. & Kolapo, L. A. (2013). Aflatoxin exposure in Nigeria: Health and Trade implications. Paper presented at the Gordon Research Conferences- Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins held at Stonehill College, Easton, MA, 16 – 21 June, 2013. U. S. A. pp. 50-53.

4. Oluwafemi, F., Kumar, M., Bandyopadhyay, R. & Ayanwande, B. K.(2011). Detoxification of aflatoxins using lactic acid bacteria. Paper presented at the Food Safety Conference organized by  Mycored Africa Conference held at CTICC, CapeTown, 4-6 April, 2011. South Africa. pp. 23-29.

5. Oluwafemi, F., Odebiyi, T. H. & Kolapo, L. A. (2010). Aflatoxin exposure of feedmill workers in Ogun State. Paper presented at the Nigerian Society of Microbiology. Harnessing microbes for National growth held at Owerri, 18-22 October, 2010. Nigeria.

6.  Oluwafemi, F. & Ibeh, I. N. (2009). Aflatoxin M1 in breast milk of nursing mothers in two cities, Southwest of Nigeria. Paper presented at the Third World Organisation for Women in Science, African Regional Conference held in Abuja, 16th-20th November, 2009. Nigeria. pp. 19-23.

7.  Oluwafemi, F. & Ikeowa, M. C. (2008). Length of fermentation and detection methods of  aflatoxin B1 during fermentation of maize into “ogi”. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Science and National Development, held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nov. 26-28th, 2008. Nigeria.

8. Oluwafemi, F. & Ayanwande, B. K. (2006). Traceability of ochratoxin in Nigerian cocoa and cocoa –based beverages from farm gate to export outlet. Paper presented at the International Conference on genomics, biodiversity and rapid detection of mycotoxins held at Bari, 26th -30th September, Italy.

9. Oluwafemi, F. & Ikeowa, M. C. (2006). Fate of aflatoxin B1 during fermentation of  maize into “Ogi”. Paper presented at the 20th International Conference on Food Microbiology and Hygiene Symposium on food safety and biotechnology held at Bologna, 29th August- 2nd September, 2006. Italy.

10.  Oluwafemi, F. (2005). Correlation between dietary aflatoxins and human male infertility. Paper presented at the Regional Workshop on Mycotoxins held in Lagos, 7th-11th February, 2005. Nigeria.

(a) Dissertation

(1) Ubebe, F. (1984). Bacteriological Quality of Beef Sausage sold in Benin Commercial Stores. B.Sc. Thesis. University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria

2) Ubebe, F. (1987). Effects of Hot water Dip, Benomyl and modified atmosphere packaging systems on shelf-life and quality attributes of “Ogbomoso” mango (Magnifera indica L.. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

3) Oluwafemi, F. (2000). Correlation between dietary aflatoxins and human male infertility. Ph.D. Thesis. University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria.

(b) Articles in Learned Journals

1. Aworh, O. C. & Ubebe, F. (1988). Effects of hot dip, benomyl and modified atmosphere packaging system on shelf life and quality attributes of ‘Ogbomoso’ Mango (Mangnifera Indica L.) Nigeria Food Journal 6:60-66, Published by the Nigerian Society of Food Technology, Lagos. Available online at htpp://.sciencedirect.com
2. #Olojede, F., Engelhardt, C., Wallnofer, P. R. & Adegoke, G. O. (1993). Decrease of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus infected maize grains caused by spices. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 9:600-606, Published by Springer, Munich, Germany. Available online at www.springer.com Published in GERMANY

3. Adegoke, G. O., #Olojede, F., Engelhardt, G. & Wallnofer, P. R. (1996). Inhibition of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus NRRL 2999 by Garcinia kola (Family: Guttiferae). Advances in Food Science (CMTL) 18: No. 3 /4, 84-86. Published by Parlar Scientific Publications, Freising, Germany. Available online at www.psp-parlar.de Published in GERMANY

4. Uraih, N., Ibeh, I. N & Oluwafemi, F. (2000). Control of microbial deterioration in maize grains by protective packaging and low oxygen tension. Nigerian Journal of Applied Science 18:11-14, Published by the Faculty of Science, University of Benin, Benin-City. Available online at www.niseb.org/journals/brc 223011007.

5. Uriah, N, Ibeh, I. N. & Oluwafemi, F. (2001). A study of the impact of aflatoxin on Human reproduction. African Journal of Reproductive Health 5:106-110, Published by Women’s Health and Action Research Centre, University of Benin, Benin-City. Available at www.bioline.org
6. Oluwafemi, F. & Taiwo, V. O. (2004). Reversal of toxigenic effects of aflatoxin B, on cockerels by alcoholic extract of African nutmeg, Monodora myristica Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 84:330-340, Published by Wiley Publishers. Available online at http://eu.wiley.com/wiley CDA Published in ENGLAND
7. Oluwafemi, F. (2004). Fate of aflatoxins during processing. Journal of Food Agriculture & Environment 2(3&4): 57-60, Published by WFL Publishers, Finland http://www.world-food.net. Published in FINLAND
8. Oluwafemi, F. & Adegoke, G. O. (2004). Correlation between seasonal variation and microbial deterioration of maize grains stored in different packages. Journal of Food Technology 2(4):293-298, Published by Grace publications. Available online at java@fsd.comsats.net Published in PAKISTAN
9. Oluwafemi, F. & Ikeowa, M. C. (2005). Fate of aflatoxin B1 during fermentation of maize into “Ogi”. Nigerian Food Journal 23:243-247, Published by Nigerian Society of Food Technology. Available online at www.bioline.org.br.nf
10. Oluwafemi, F. & DaSilva, A. O. (2006).Microbiological quality of yoghurt sold in Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Microbiology 20:744-750, Published by the Nigerian Society of Microbiology. Available online at nsmjournal.org/index.html
11. Oluwafemi, F. & Simisaye, M. T. (2006). Extent of microbial contamination of sausages sold in two Nigerian cities. African Journal of Biomedical Research 9(2):133-136, Published by the Biomedical Communications Group, Ibadan, Nigeria. Available online at www.abrui.com

12. Atanda, O. O., Akpan, I. & Oluwafemi, F. (2007). The potential of some spice essential oils in the control of A. parasiticus CFR 223 and aflatoxin production. Food Control 18: 601- 607, Published by European Federation of Food Science & Technology Elsevier. Available online at htpp://www.sciencedirect.com Published in NETHERLANDS
13. Oluwafemi, F. & Ayanwande, B. K. (2008). Traceability of ochratoxin in Nigerian cocoa and cocoa –based beverages from farm gate to export outlet. Nigerian Food Journal 26(1): 65-70, Published by the Nigeria Society of Food Technology. Available online at www.bioline.org.br.nf
14. Oluwafemi, F. & Dabiri, F. A. (2008).Antimicrobial effect of Phyllanthus amarus and Parquetina nigrescens on Salmonella typhi. African Journal of Biomedical Research 11(2): 215-219, Published by Biomedical Communications Group, Ibadan, Nigeria. Available at www.abrui.org
15. Oluwafemi, F. & Ikeowa, M. C. (2008). Length of fermentation and detection methods of aflatoxin B1 during fermentation of maize into “ogi”. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology 22(1): 1678-1703, Published by the Nigerian Society of Microbiology. Available at nsmjournal.org/index.html
16. Oluwafemi, F. & Da-Silva, O. A. (2009). Removal of aflatoxins by viable and heat-treated strains of Lactobacillus species isolated from fermented maize. Journal of Applied Biosciences 16: 871-876, Published by Biosciences Publications, Kenya www.biosciences.elewa.org Published in KENYA
17. Oluwafemi, F. & Dahunsi, O. (2009). Aflatoxins in fish feeds sold in South Western Nigeria. Science Focus 18(2): 186-191, Published by the Faculty of Science, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso. Available at www.sciencefocusngr.org
18. Oluwafemi, F., Elelukwa, U. & Okuwa, G. (2009). Outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 infections associated with ready-to-eat cashew nuts. African Journal of Biomedical Research 12(2): 113-119, Published by Biomedical Communications Group, Ibadan, Nigeria. Available at www.abrui.org
19. Oluwafemi, F. & Dahunsi, O. (2010). Performance of cat-fish fed different doses of aflatoxins in the diet. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology 8(1):34-41, Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Available online at www.unaab.edu.ng
20. Oluwafemi, F., Kehinde, F. T., Elegbede, F. F., Alafia, O. M. & Dike, C. C. (2010). Determination of aflatoxins in commercial poultry feeds, South Western Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology 8(2):15-24. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Available online at www.unaab.edu.ng
21. Oluwafemi, F., Bandyopadhyay, R., Manjula, K., Ogunbanwo, T. & Ayanwande, B. K. (2010). Bio- detoxification of aflatoxin b1 in artificially-contaminated maize grains using lactic acid bacteria. Toxin Review 29(3&4): 115-122., Published by Informa Health, London. Available online at htpp://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxin Reviews Published in ENGLAND
22. Oluwafemi, F. & Adetunji, A. F. (2011). Antimicrobial activities of lactic acid bacteria against Candida albicans. Journal of Applied Biosciences 41: 2836-2840, Published by Biosciences Publications, Kenya www.biosciences.elewa.org Published in KENYA
23. Oluwafemi, F. & Ibeh, I. N. (2011). Microbial contamination of seven major weaning foods in Nigeria. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition 29(4):415-419, Published by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh.www.jhpn.ne Published in INDONESIA

24  Oluwafemi, F. & Oluwole, E. M. (2012). Microbiological Examination of sachet water in Ibadan due to cholera outbreak. Open Journal of Medical Microbiology 2:115-120, Published by Scientific Research, Delaware, http://www.SciRP.org/journal/ojmm  Published in USA

25. Oluwafemi, F. (2012). Aflatoxin M1 levels in lactating mothers in two Nigerian
    cities. Achieves of Clinical Microbiology 3(4:3): 1-6, Published by the University of Cairo, http//:www.imedpub.com Published in EYGPT
26. Oluwafemi, F., Odebiyi, T. H. & Kolapo, O. L. (2012). Occupational aflatoxin exposure in feedmill workers in South Western Nigeria. World Mycotoxin Journal 5(4): 385-389, http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wmj Published in NETHERLAND
27. Ademolu, K. O., Idowu, A. B., Jayeola, O. A. Osunsina, I., Dedeke, G. A., Oluwafemi, F. & Ibie, E. (2012). Influence of different management systems on gut microbes and chemical constituents of giant land snail (Archachatina marginata). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 39(11): 179 -186.
28. Oluwafemi, F. (2013). Microbiological quality of street-vended foods and ready-to-eat vegetables in Nigerian cities. African Journal of Biomedical Research 16(3): 163-166, Published by Biomedical Communications Group, Ibadan, Nigeria www.ajbrui.net
29. Oluwafemi, F., Badmos, A.O. Kareem, S. O., Ademuyiwa, O. & Kolapo A.L. (2014). Survey of Aflatoxin M1 in milk of free grazing cows. Mycotoxin Research 30(4): 207- 211 DOI 10.1007/s12550-014-0204-4, Published by Springer, Munich, Germany, www.springer.com Published in GERMANY
30. Oluwafemi, F., Badmos, A. O., Kareem, S. O., Ademuyiwa, O. & Kolapo, A. L. (2014). Comparative Efficacies of Imarsil and Activated Charcoal in Reducing AflatoxinM1 in Cows’ Milk. Global Journal of Science Frontiers Research 14(10): 1-9, Published by Global Journals Inc., http://globaljournal.us Published in USA
31. Oluwafemi, F. & Lawal, S. (2015). Hygienic status of cow milk and wara from local Fulani herdsmen in two western states of Nigeria. British Microbiology Research Journal 5(4):389 – 395 DOI: 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13469, Published by Science Domain www.sciencedomain.org Published in ENGLAND

32. Oluwafemi, F., Badmos, A.O. Kareem, S. O., Ademuyiwa, O. & Kolapo A.L. (2015). Mycoflora and Aflatoxin levels of left-over harvest in some cities south west of Nigeria. Turkish Journal of Food Science & Technology 3: 664 – 667.

33. Oluwafemi F., Akpoguma S., Oladiran T., Kolapo, A. (2015). Microbiological Quality of Household Refrigerators in Three Cities South-West of Nigeria. Journal of Microbiology and Biochemical Technology 7: 4 206-209. doi:10.4172/1948-5948.1000206 Published by OMICS International, USA 

34. Rotimi, O. A., Rotimi, S. O., Oluwafemi, F., Ademuyiwa, O., & Balogun, E. A. (2015). Coexistence of Aflatoxicosis with Protein Malnutrition Worsens Hepatic Oxidative Damage in Rats. Journal of Biochemical & Molecular Toxicology 30: 269 – 279, DOI 10.1002/jbt

35. Oluwafemi, F., Ntiwunka, U. G., Adeleye T., Oni, E. and Badmos, A. (2017). Food safety evaluation and antibacterial efficacy of a local food supplement “medicagemgem”. EC Microbiology 12.3: 146 – 154.

36. Adelabu, A.B., Kareem, S. O., Oluwafemi, F. & Adeogun, I. A. (2017). Bioconversion of corn straw to ethanol by cellulolytic yeasts immobilized in Mucuna urens matrix. Journal of King Saud University – Science 31: 136-141.

37. Oluwafemi, F.Extent of microbial contamination in refined and unrefined vegetable sold in South West Nigeria. Turkish Journal of Food Science & Technology 6(4): 396 – 400.

38. Oluwafemi, F., Ademu, C. & Omeike, S. O. (2018). Effects of Ginger Fortification of Ogi on Lactic Acid Bacteria and Aflatoxin Levels. Food Science and Nutrition Technology 3(2): 1 – 8.
39. Oluwafemi F., Olubaniwo A., Oluwatosin O.O., Akinrinade O.R. & Kolapo, A.L. (2018). Assessment of Microbiological and Residual Antibiotic Status in Milk Sold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Turkish Journal of Food Science & Technology 6(6): 642 – 651.

40. Ademola, O., Adeyemi, T., Ezeokoli, O., Ayeni, K., Obadina, A., Somorin, Y., Omemu, A., Adeleke, R., Nwangburuka, C. Oluwafemi, F., Oyewole, O.&  Ezekiel, C. (2018). Phylogenetic analyses of bacteria associated with the processing of iru and ogiri condiments. Letters in Applied Microbiology 67(4): 354-362.
41. Olufemi, F.O., Chijioke, M. O., Popoola, T. O. S. and Oluwafemi, F. (2018).  In vitro Study of Potential Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from The Gut of Chickens in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 58(1): 73 – 84.

42. Kolapo, L. A., Popoola, T. O. S., Afolabi, O. R., Atanda, O. O. and Oluwafemi, F. (2019). Evaluation of Spontaneously Fermenting Soybean Daddawa Microbiota’s Potential for Starter Culture Application. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science 14: 41

– 48.

43. Oluwafemi, F., Ojo, P., Kolapo, A. L. and Oluwalana, S. O. (2019). Effects of Nigella sativa Linn. Oil on Gut Bacteria and Liver Function Status of Albino Wistar Rats. Asian Food Science Journal, 13(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2019/v13i130093

44.Oluwafemi.,F.T., Akinyemi, A. A., Obuotor, T.M., Idepefo, T.G.  and Kolapo, A.L. (2019). Assessment of Saxitoxin in Water and Shellfishes within Lagos Lagoon, South Western Nigeria. EC Microbiology 15: 01-12.