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Bunu, Samuel Jacob

sambunu@ndu.edu.ng

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 Medicinal Chemistry
2 Drug Design
3 Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokinetics
4 Pharmacoinformatics, Data Analysis
5 Cancer Research

School Attended with Qualifications

  • Niger Delta University - MSc Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry - 2020
  • University of Benin - Doctor of Pharmacy - 2019
  • Niger Delta University - Bachelor of Pharmacy - 2013
  • Community Secondary School Korokorosei - WASSC - 2005
  • Olodiama Group School (OGS), Korokorosei - FSLC - 1999
  • USAID DELIVERED PROJECT/NDU - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) - 2012

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria - 2013
  • Chemical Society of Nigeria - 2017
  • Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia - 2017
  • Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria - 2021
  • American Chemical Society - 2018
  • Examination Officer , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2021 - Date
  • Chairman, Sanitation Committee , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2020 - Date
  • Secretary, Orientation Committee , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2018 - 2022
  • Part 2 Class & Courses Coordinator , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2017 - Date
  • Assistance Examination Officer , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2018 - 2021
  • Assistance Lecturer, , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2017 - 2020
  • Lecturer II, Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2020 - Date
  • Financial Secretary , Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Bayelsa State Branch - 2021 - 2023
  • Chairman, Pharmacy Week & World Pharmacists Day Planning Committee , Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN), Bayelsa State Branch - 2021 and 2022, respectively
  • Secretary, Pharmacy Week & World Pharmacists Day Planning Committee , Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Bayelsa State Branch - 2019 and 2021, respectively
  • Coordinator, Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD), Training , Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University - 2022 - Date
  • Secretary, Bayelsa State Health Summit Memorandum Drafting Committee , Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN) Bayelsa State Branch - 2021

Workshops and Conferences Attended

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria 95th Annual Scientific Conference, Jos, Plateau state, October - November 2022 - 2022
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) 94th Annual Scientific Conference, Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, November 2021 - 2021
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Annual Scientific Conference, Ibadan, Oyo state, October - November 2018 - 2018
  • Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Annual Scientific Conference, Lagos State. August 2017 - 2017
  • Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Annual Scientific Conference, NIPRD, Abuja. August 2019 - 2019
  • Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Annual Scientific Conference, UNN, Enugu State. August 2021 - 2021
  • Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Annual Scientific Conference, OAU, Osun State. August 2022 - 2022
  • National Union of Korokorosei Students (NUKS), 20th Scientific Annual Conference - 2022

Articles

  • Chukwuemerie OL, Bunu JS, Iloh ES, Onwuzuluigbo CC, Onyegbule FA, Okoye FBC, (2022). Antimicrobial Properties and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites Obtained from Curvularia lunata, an Endophyte of Azadirachta indica. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 12(6) 110-119 http://dx.doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v12i6.5676
  • Bunu JS, Oyeintonbara M, Azibanasamesa ODC, Martins OO and Ogechukwu CL (2022). Phytochemicals quantification, TLC and antimicrobial assessment of leaves and fruit extracts of Lasimorpha senegalensis (schott) araceae. Journal of Chemical Res. Adv.,, 3(2) 14-20 http://jcras.com
  • Ebeshi UB, Bunu JS, Vaikosen NE, Kashimawo JA, Enoch MU & Chukwuemerie LO. (2022). Quality Assessment of Ascorbic Acid Tablet Formulations and Comparative Analysis with Edible Fruits. . Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research, 2(4) 57-66 ISSN: 2705-3245
  • Owaba ADC, Miediegha O, Bunu JS (2022). Comparative Physicochemical, Spectroscopic and Elemental Analysis of the Seed Oils of Parinari excels Sabinus and Chrysobalanus icaco Linn. Chrysobalanacea. . Asian J of Pharm. and Health Sc, 12(1) 2615 – 2623 10.5530/ajphs.2022.12.2
  • Bunu JS, Miediegha O, Agbolo T, Adugo M, Usifoh OC (2022). Review of Vitamin A Structural Analogues and their Pharmacokinetic Parameters. Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science, 4(4) 1923 - 1933 10.38125/OAJBS.000466
  • Chukwuemerie OL, Bunu JS, Iloh ES, Ogujiuba CU, Obasi J, Onwuzuluigbo CC & Okeke CO (2022). Evaluation of the anthelmintic property of the endophytic extract of Senna alata in mice model. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 10(3) 52-54 https://doi.org/10.22271/plants.2022.v10.i3a.1425
  • Ebeshi UB, Bunu JS, Vaikosen NE, Kashimawo JA, Kpun HF, Okpareke D (2022). International J of Pharm. Research and Applications. Physicochemical Analysis and Thin-Layer Chromatographic Fingerprinting of Some Beta-Lactam Antibiotics , 7(3) 961-967. 10.35629/7781-0703961967
  • Ebeshi UB, Bunu JS, Hilda FK, Cynthia O Ezebube (2022). Analysis of gastrointestinal acid-neutralizing potency of some commercial antacid tablet formulations. GSC Biological and Pharm. Sc, 19(2) 008–013 https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2022.19.2.0159
  • Nwankwo OL, Bunu JS, Miediegha O, Iloh ES, Adione NM, Onwuzuligbo N, Dash AK, Okoye FBC (2022). Usefulness of herbal medicines in the prevention and management of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and its symptoms: A review. . Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 11(2) 68-78 https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2022.v11.i2a.14378
  • Nwankwo OL, Bunu JS, Aziakpono OM (2022). Hypoglycemic activity of endophytic extract of Senna alata in STZ-induced diabetic mice model. J Integr Health Sci , 2021(9) 75-80. 10.4103/jihs.jihs_25_21
  • Bunu JS, Azibanasamesa DC Owaba, Vaikosen EN, & Ebeshi BU, (2022). The Cyp2b6 Gene Polymorphism and Phenotypic Correlation of Efavirenz-Based Combination Therapy among the Niger Delta Ethnic Population: Implications in Modern Pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, 2022(15) 45—54 https://doi.org/10.2147/PGPM.S345038
  • Ogechukwu LN, Onwuzuluigbo CC, Okeke OC, Bunu JS, Josephat CO, Ezinne SI, Emmanuel ON (2021). Quantitative phytochemical analysis of the fungus endophytic extracts isolated from Azadirachta indica using gas chromatography flame ionization detector. Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics, 11(5) 80-83 http://dx.doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v11i5.4999
  • Agbolo T., & Bunu JS, (2021). Genetic testing and non-chemotherapeutic management of prostate cancer. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Analysi, 1(1) 12-17 https://www.pharmacyjournal.info/
  • Nwankwo OL, Bunu JS, & Ezinne SI, (2021). Standardization and antimalarial evaluation of the methanol and endophytic fungi extract isolated from the Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae) mice model. . Nigerian Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 1(1) 087-098
  • Owaba ADC, Bunu JS and Oparaodu TJ (2021). Physicochemical and elemental assessment of vegetable oils in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 8(10) 10-14 www.ejpmr.com
  • Omeire ND, Bunu JS, & Igwilo IC (2021). Effects of COVID-19 global pandemic on pharmacists-patients relationship: The Nigeria experience.. West African Journal of Pharmacy, 32(1) 12 – 23
  • Bunu JS, Stella UF, Denmo OO (2021). Extensive Analysis of Pharmacists’ Roles and Services towards Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. RADS Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9(2) 1-8 ISSN (Print): 2521-8514, ISSN (Online): 2521-8484
  • Otele D, Bunu JS, Sambo B. (2020). Prevention and control measures toward hospital-acquired infections among patients, relatives, and health professionals in tertiary health-care system. . Journal of Integrated Health Science, 2020(8) 66-70 10.4103/JIHS.JIHS_25_20
  • Brambifa O.E., Bunu JS, & Usifoh F.S. (2020). Acceptability and availability of dispersible Amoxicillin tablets in Primary Healthcare: Implications in the Pharmacotherapeutic Management of childhood Pneumonia. . World Journal of Pharm Sciences, 8(11) 67-73 http://www.wjpsonline.org/
  • Bunu JS, Vaikosen N.E, Nnadozie W.K. (2020). Chloroquine Phosphate Metabolism and Gender-based Phenotypic Analysis in Healthy Subjects Urine Following Oral Administration. Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research, 6(0) 37-44 http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/pbr.v6i(s1).4400
  • Bunu JS, Otele D, Alade T, Dodoru RT (2020). (). Determination of serum DNA purity among patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy using NanoDrop-1000 spectrophotometer and polymerase chain reaction. Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal., 2020(4) 214-9 10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_68_20
  • Bunu JS, & Otuaga Michael (2020). The Roles of Pharmacists in Maternal and Child Health of Primary Health Care system. South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(5) 74-78 10.36346/sarjps.2020.v02i05.001
  • Bunu JS, Ere D. & Wilson O.D (2020). Simple thin-layer chromatographic and UV-spectrophotometric analysis of Promethazine and its N-demethylation metabolites from biological fluids. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 13(4) 316-324 http://dx.doi.org/10.20902/IJPTR.2019.120402
  • Bunu JS, B.U. Ebeshi, & D. Ere (2020). Quantification of efavirenz plasma levels and associated adverse reactions using simple reversed-phase HPLC technique. Arabian Journal of Medical Sciences, 4(1) 9 -12 DOI:10.5455/ajms.40
  • Bunu JS, H. Baba, & J.O. Oluwadiya (2020). Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of some cinnamic acid derivatives. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 16(1) 1-8 https://doi.org/10.4314/njpr.v16i1.1
  • Ere D., Bunu JS, & A.E. Celebrate (2020). Qualitative determination of urine iodine concentration and related intelligence quotient among high school teenagers. European Journal of Advanced Chemistry Research, 1(3) 1-3 10.24018/ejchem.2020.1.3.7
  • Bunu JS, D. Ere, & O. Miediegha (2020). Clinical relevance of Efavirenz pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics in HIV/AIDS Therapy. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 13(6) 26 – 30 http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2020.v13i6.35562
  • Miediegha O & Bunu JS (2020). Pharmacovigilance framework and extent of medications adverse reaction surveillance in Southern Nigeria. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9(6) 2009 - 2017 www.wjpr.net
  • Otele D.O., Bunu JS, & E. Edoni (2020). Mothers’ perception analysis on nutritional health and malnutrition among children under 5 years in the Niger Delta Region. Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology., 2(1) 1-9 AJRRGA.56790
  • Bunu JS, Awala EV, & E.D. Deboh (2020). Preparation and antifungal properties of chalcone and halogenated derivatives.. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(4) 379 - 389 10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i04.009
  • Awala EV, Bunu JS, Haruna B. & Oluwadiya J. (2019). Synthesis, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory evaluation of epoxide and 4-methoxy- and 4,6-diphenyl-2-thiopyrimidine derivatives of chalcones. . Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy, 8(8) 436-442 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.8.9