Biography

I am a passionate Associate Professor of Physiology with 16 years experience in research and teaching of both medical and professional health students (including postgraduates) in collaboration with the department, faculty and Heads. I also hold a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) and have been involved in physiology teaching in an integrated medical training under different learning modalities such as conventional lectures, problem-based learning, team-based learning, tutorials and group discussions as well as journal clubs. To further consolidate on my teaching skills, I have also attended a Physiology Teaching Workshop organized by the famous International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS), at the University of Bristol, UK, in 2013. As a visiting lecturer to some Nigerian Universities, I have also acquired experience in teaching to a culturally diverse student population. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers has always been my career objective.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences

100%

Cell and Molecular Biology

62%

Genomic Analysis

90%

Natural Products

75%

Alternative Medicine

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1

Chapters
1

Articles
59

Abstracts
7

Selected Publications

Abubakar, M.B. and S.H. Gan, 2020. Genetics of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Molecular Signaling Pathways. In: An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Abdullah, B., A. Balasubramanian and N.M. Lazim, (Eds.), Elsevier UK 36.
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ABUBAKAR, M.B. and B.S. ANG, 2020. The effects of honey administration on petrol-induced oxidative stress and hepatotoxicity in sprague-dawley male rats. Ann. Clin. Exp. Med., 1: 16-22.
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Erhabor, O., N.M. Jiya, M.B. Abubakar, S. Usman, 2019. Some antioxidant enzymes among children with sickle cell disease attending usmanu danfodiyo university thospital sokoto, North Western Nigeria. Open J. Blood Dis., 9: 60-76.
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Abubakar, M.B., H.L. Tan, V.M.K. Bhavaraju and S.H. Gan, 2019. Impact of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 single nucleotide polymorphisms on anastrozole-associated adverse events among Malaysian breast cancer patients. AsPac J. Mol. Biol. Biotechnol., 27: 33-42.
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Shaik, M.M., I. Tamargo, M, Abubakar, M. Kamal, N. Greig and S. Gan, 2018. The Role of microRNAs in alzheimer’s disease and their therapeutic potentials. Genes, 10.3390/genes9040174.
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Hizan, N.S., N.H.M. Hassan, J. Haron, M.B. Abubakar, N.M.N. Mahdi and S.H. Gan, 2018. Tualang honey adjunct with anastrozole improve parenchyma enhancement of breast tissue in breast cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial. Integr. Med. Res., 7: 322-327.
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Abubakar, M.B., T.H. Lin and G.S. Hua, 2018. A Novel Multiplex PCR-RFLP Method for Simultaneous Genotyping of CYP3A4*4 A>G, CYP3A4*18B G>A and CYP3A4*22 C>T. Malays. J. Med. Sci., 25: 72-81.
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Abubakar, A.B. and S.H. Gan, 2017. Correlation of serum estradiol and duration of anastrazole therapy with treatment related adverse effects among postmenopausal breast cancer women: A cross-sectional study. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 32: 219-225.
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Abubakar, M.B. and S.H. Gan, 2016. Molecular targets in advanced therapeutics of cancers: The role of pharmacogenetics. Oncology, 91: 3-12.
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Abubakar, M.B. and S.H. Gan, 2016. A review of chromatographic methods used in the determination of anastrozole levels. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 78: 173-181.
Abubakar, M.B., W.Z. Abdullah, S.A. Sulaiman and B.S. Ang, 2015. The effects of exposure to petrol vapours on growth, haematological parameters and oxidative markers in Sprague-Dawley male rats. Malaysian J. Med. Sci., 22: 23-31.
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Usman, Z.U., M.B. Abubakar, J. Ige, F.B.O. Mojiminiyi and S.A. Isezuo, 2014. Effect of mobile phone radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on cardiovascular parameters in apparently healthy individuals. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 29: 137-140.
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Abubakar, M.B., W.Z. Abdullah, S.A. Sulaiman and B.S. Ang, 2014. Polyphenols as key players for the antileukaemic effects of propolis. Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/371730.
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Abubakar, M.B., K. Wei and S.H. Gan, 2014. The influence of genetic polymorphisms on the efficacy and side effects of anastrozole in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. Pharmacogenet. Genomics, 24: 575-581.
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Abubakar, M.B., W.Z. Abdullah, S.A. Sulaiman, F.E. Uboh and B.S. Ang, 2013. Effect of honey supplementation on toxicity of gasoline vapor exposure in rats. Int. J. Applied Res. Natural Prod., 6: 16-22.
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Abubakar, M.B., W.Z. Abdullah, S.A. Sulaiman and A.B. Suen, 2012. A review of molecular mechanisms of the anti-leukemic effects of phenolic compounds in honey. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 13: 15054-15073.
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