Halimat Abdulrahim
About me
HALIMAT AMIN ABDULRAHIM, IS A CERTIFIED MEDICAL LECTURER AND READER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN. SHE HAS TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF POST-MBBS AND TWELVE YEARS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, WITH PUBLICATIONS IN BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTABLE JOURNALS. SHE ALSO SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN DIFFERENT CAPACITIES. SHE ATTENDED SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES WITH SEVERAL LEADERSHIP PAPER READ WITH AWARDS. SHE IS HAPPILY MARRIED WITH CHILDREN.
Dr. Halimat Amin ABDULRAHIM
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
ORCID: 0000-0003-3872-7419
Present Rank: Reader (Medical Biochemistry)
Current Roles: Reader, University of Ilorin (2025–Date); Sabbatical Reader, Al-Hikmah University (2026–Date)
Specialization: Neurometabolism, Phytotherapy, Nutrition, Oxidative Stress, and Toxicology
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Biochemistry – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2022)
M. Tech. in Biochemistry – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (2018)
Master in Health Planning and Management (MHPM) – University of Maiduguri (2013)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB; BS) – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2003)
Certifications: Additional Knowledge & Skill Certificate for Medical Practitioners in Academics (MDCN, 2022); Full Registration as a Medical Practitioner (MDCN, 2009).
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS, GRANTS & AWARDS
Fogarty International Center / NIH Travel Grant: USD 5,000 (8 Million NGN) for Stroke and Cardiovascular Research Training (S-CART-4), Ghana-Nigeria Workshops (2022–2023)
Senate Research Grant (University of Ilorin): Co-researcher on a 2.7 Million NGN grant investigating the protective effects of Vitamin C on carbamazepine-induced neuro- and reproductive toxicity in Wistar rats (2023).
Best Preclinical Lecturer (Female): Awarded by the Medical Student Association (ILUMSA), Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin (2019).
2nd Best Presenter: 16th National Scientific Conference & AGM of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, Federal University Dutse (2018).
Staff Development Awards: University of Ilorin Staff Development Awards for Ph.D. (2019–2022) and Master's research (2014–2018).
National Assignments: Member, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Accreditation Panel to Modibbo Adama University (2026); Member, National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditation Panel to University of Port Harcourt (2020).
Treasurer: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Unilorin Chapter (2025–Date)
Treasurer: Association of Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMEDA) (2025–Date)
Member: International Society of Neurochemistry (ISN), Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Association of Medical Biochemistry Nigeria(AMBN)
Selected High-Impact Publications
Book Chapter
Abdul Raheem, A. M. O., Oreagba, I. A., Ola-Mudathir, F. K., Abdulrahim, H. A., & Adeoye, M. D. (2026). Elucidating Phytochemicals and Folklore Constituents for Multi-targeted Disease Mitigation. In Pharmacology, Characterizations, Toxicity and Herb-Drug Interactions of Herbs in Traditional Medicine (pp. 313–362). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
International Peer-Reviewed Journals
Abdulrahim, H. A., Omeiza, N. A., Akorede, G. J., Iyapo, O., Fatoki, J. O., Ben-Azu, B., Oyewo, E. B., Oyewole, A. L., Alagbonsi, A. I., & Adekunle, A. S. (2025). Repeated Levonorgestrel Administration Impairs Cognitive Function via Glutamatergic Transmission and CaMKII–PKA–BDNF Signaling in the Hippocampus of Female Wistar Rats. Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 17, 841–849.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Odetayo, A. F., Amosa, M. B., Olumoye, J. O., Hassan, W. A., Ebadan, I. A., Yusuf, K. Y., Abodunrin, G. T., Adefolarin, S. O., Ajibare, A. J., Olatunji, T., Abdussalam, T., Okesina, K. B., & Olayaki, L. A. (2025). Vitamin D potentiation of metformin hepatoprotective activities: Concurrent targeting of carbohydrate enzymatic pathways and PCSK9/ AGEs-regulated oxidative stress mechanisms in type 2 diabetic male Wistar rats. Steroids, 223, 109685.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Odetayo, A. F., Owootori, E. A., Bulus, J. D., Jimoh, F. B., Gabriel, E. O., Odiete, I. F., & Olayaki, L. A. (2024). Metformin and vitamin D combination therapy ameliorates type 2 diabetes mellitus-induced renal injury in male Wistar rats. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 398(3), 3133–3146.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Odetayo, A. F., David, A. T., Yusuf, F. A., Sheu, R. O., Oluwafemi, P. K., Okesina, K. B., & Olayaki, L. A. (2024). Physical exercise improved the hematological effect of vitamin D in type 2 diabetes mellitus-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 40, 101839.
Omeiza, N. A., Adewale, B., Ben-Azu, B., Sowunmi, A. A., Abdulrahim, H. A., Chimezie, J., Lawal, S. O., Adebayo, O. G., Alagbonsi, A. I., Akinola, O., Abolaji, A. O., & Aderibigbe, A. O. (2023). Mechanisms underpinning Carpolobia lutea G. Don ethanol extract's neurorestorative and antipsychotic-like activities in an NMDA receptor antagonist model of schizophrenia. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 301, 115767.
Omeiza, N. O., Bakre, A. G., Abdulrahim, H. A., Isibor, H., Ezurike, P. U., Sowunmi, A. A., Ben-Azu, B., & Aderibigbe, A. O. (2022). Pretreatment with Carpolobia lutea ethanol extract prevents schizophrenia-like behavior in mice models of psychosis. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 295, 115432.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Alagbonsi, A. I., Oluwasola, A., Omeiza, N. A., Feyitimi, A. A., & Olayaki, L. A. (2021). Cannabis sativa and/or melatonin do not alter brain lipid but alter oxidative mechanisms in female rats. Journal of Cannabis Research, 3(1), 38–48.
Zubair, M. F., Atolani, O., Ibrahim, S. O., Oguntoye, O. S., Abdulrahim, H. A., Oyegoke, R. A., & Olatunji, G. A. (2018). Chemical and biological evaluations of potent antiseptic cosmetic products obtained from Momordica charantia seed oil. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 9, 35–41.
National & Institutional Journals
Abdulrahim, H. A., Fatoki, J. O., Oyewo, E. B., Nafiu, A. B., Omeiza, N. A., & Adekunle, A. S. (2024). Dyslipidemic prospective of levonorgestrel in the selected central compartments of the liver, kidney, and heart. The Journal of Anatomical Science, 15(2), 284–290.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Fatoki, J. O., Oyewo, E. B., Nafiu, A. B., Omeiza, N. A., & Adekunle, A. S. (2022). Sub-chronic use of levonorgestrel alters tissue lipid profile, liver function and selected tissue cytoarchitecture in female Wistar rats. Journal of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, 1(2), 1–9.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Abioye, A. I., Nafiu, A. B., Feyitimi, A. A., Omeiza, N. A., & Lawal, A. Z. (2020). Aqueous extract of Prosopis africana seeds affects lipid profiles and antioxidant levels in the serum and brain of Wistar rats. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences, 27(4), 20–25.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Fatoki, J. O., Oyewo, E. B., Nafiu, A. B., Omeiza, N. A., & Adekunle, A. S. (2018). Oxidative stress and hepatotoxic effects of levonorgestrel treatment in female Wistar rats. NISEB Journal, 18(4), 176–182.
Abdulrahim, H. A., Zubair, M. F., Ibrahim, S. O., Nafiu, A. B., Baba, U. A., Adebayo, A. A., Musa, D. M., Omeiza, N. A., & Hamid, A. A. (2017). Physicochemical, nutritional, and antioxidant properties of Momordica charantia and Citrullus vulgaris seed oil extracts. Centrepoint Journal (Science Edition), 23(2), 1–25.