Olubunmi BALOGUN

Lecturer II

college of HEALTH SCIENCES (COHES)

Anatomy Programme

I hold a teaching position in the Anatomy Program, College of Health Sciences

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Education

• Ph.D. (2021): University of Ibadan
• M.Sc. (2008): University of Ibadan
• B.Sc. (2003): University of Ilorin

Research

My research areas include neuroscience, neuroanatomy, gross anatomy and neurodevelopment. Doing a research on the proliferation and migration of granule cells in the cerebellar cortex of neonatal Swiss mice following maternal tryptophan administration showed that tryptophan enhances the inward movement of granule cells.

Institutional Service

• Member, Tropical Diseases Taskforce

Professional Service

• Member, Anatomy Society of Nigeria

Selected Publications

1. Akinola O. B., Dosunmu O, Onatola O. A. 2003. Cranial size and configuration in sickle cell patients Bioscience Research Communications 15(2): 359-362
2. Oyedun S. O; Onatola O. A; Kanu L. C; Zelibe P. O. 2014. A rare branching pattern of the ulnar nerve in the lower arm. A Case Report. J. Morphol. Sci., Vol. 31, no. 3, p. 1-3
3. Oyedun S. O; Onatola O. A; Kanu L. C; Zelibe P. O. 2014. Co-existence of tendon variations of extensor digitorum longus and peroneus tertius muscles. The Journal of Anatomy. Photon 114, 159-162 
4. Oyedun S. O; Kanu L. C; Onatola O. A; Zelibe P. O. 2014. Does peroneal tertius in absentia affect the range of motion of foot dorsiflexion and eversion? A kinesio-anatomical study. Advances in life science and Technology Vol 21:69-75 
5. Olatunji S.Y; Balogun O. A. 2015. A case report of a massive strangulated left indirect inguinal hernia containing small intestinal loops in the scrotal sac. Anatomy Journal of Africa. Volume 4 (2): 546 – 550 
6. Ajeleti A.O, Akunna G.G, Olabiyi O., Balogun O. A., Ayoade O.H., Adewale V.O. 2020: Nigerian genres of music could be a stratagem against alcohol-induced hippocampal damage in experimental models: Evidences from neurobehavioral, oxidative markers, histological and pyramidal cell evaluations JAMMR, 32(1):9-20
7. Nwaechefu, O. O., Arojojoye O. A.,Oyedeji, T. A.,Ojo, O.O., Balogun, O. A., Kassim, S. 2021. Influence of Lophira lanceolata leaf extract on reproductive indices and hematological parameters in male wistar rats. Trop. J. Prod. Res. 21(5):744-748
8. Ojo, G. B., Wojuola O., Ojo F. T., Balogun O. A., Dawodu, S. E. 2022. Histo-morphometric assessment of the effect of methanolic extract of Annona muricata (Sour Sop) on gastric ulcer in rats. Journal of Pure and Science Education Vol 14, Issue 1: 1-13 
9. Ojo G.B., Ojo F. T., Adekoya A. M., Balogun O. A. 2023. Teratogenic effects of maternal lead acetate exposure on wistar rats (Rattus novergicus). American Journal of Science on Integration and Development Volume 01, Issue 01