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Emmanuel Mfotie Njoya

Université de Yaoundé I Faculté des Sciences

Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science · Medicinal Plant Research · Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities · Phytochemistry and Biological Activities

ORCID iD 0000-0003-1163-7202
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About

I obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Yaoundé I (Cameroon) graded as excellent. I specialised in natural product pharmacology and toxicology, precisely developing drugs from natural substances targeting oxidative stress, inflammation, infectious diseases, and cancer. As a research scientist with several international awards in biochemistry, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to academic excellence and a global perspective on scientific research. I have been awarded the Calmette and Yersin Research Grant from the International Pasteur Network at the Cell Biology of Parasitism Unit of the Pasteur Institute of Paris (France), where my research was centred on unveiling the molecular mechanisms of plant-isolated substances against Entamoeba histolytica, the parasite responsible for intestinal amoebiasis. Next, through a one-year DAAD (German Exchange Service) fellowship at the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Würzburg (Germany), I have evaluated the safety of bioactive substances on several cellular and animal models. The results from this work have led to the formulation of an efficient and safe improved traditional medicine (Covarium™10) developed to treat patients suffering from intestinal amoebiasis. This achievement reflects my commitment to ethical research practices and sustainable development in advancing drug discovery from nature.
Furthermore, I have earned several postdoctoral awards at the University of Pretoria, the Central University of Technology (South Africa), and the Chengdu Institute of Biology (China), and I have also received the Alexander von Humboldt Award (Georg Forster Fellowship) at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (Germany). The experiences gained from these trainings have shaped my approach to both basic and applied sciences, allowing me to foster international collaborations and thus contributing meaningfully to global research initiatives. With 10+ years of research experience and project management, I have successfully led pre-clinical R&D projects, aiming to advance the discovery of innovative therapies against infectious diseases, oxidative stress and inflammatory-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. I have strong experience in mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays, as well as designing, developing, and validating biochemical assays for testing the efficacy and safety of drug substances; the study of signalling pathways using molecular biology techniques; and the isolation of natural compounds using phytochemical techniques such as HPLC and LC-MS. To date, I have co-supervised a Ph.D., an M.Sc. and a Pharm. diploma, and I have authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications and delivered 5+ national and international oral presentations to diverse audiences. Additionally, I have also served as an instructor, where I participated in teaching practical courses and tutorials in pharmacology, drug metabolism, in vitro toxicological methods, structural biochemistry, cell biology, and biochemical techniques to undergraduate and master’s students. The combination of the above-mentioned technical skills, my international experience, and my collaborative mindset makes me a great fit for several jobs related to biomedical sciences.

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Education

  • Université de Yaoundé I Faculté des Sciences PhD (Pharmacology)
    2010 - 2015

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