SODIQ KOLAWOLE LAWAL

@ub.bw

Lecturer
University of Botswana

Sodiq Kolawole Lawal currently serves as a lecturer in the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Botswana. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Degree from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a a Post-Doctoral Training (Postdoc) from University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has previously worked as an instructor at the School of Midwifery, Sapele, Nigeria, and an assistant lecturer at St. Francis University, Tanzania.

EDUCATION

B.Sc (Hons), University of Ilorin, Nigeria, M.Sc, University of Lagos, Nigeria, PhD ( Clinical Anatomy), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Anatomy, General Neuroscience, Drug Guides, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

FUTURE PROJECTS

My study investigates the management of HIV using novel nanoparticles coupled with antiretroviral therapy. The research delved into neglected aspects of mental health such as anxiety, loss of memory.


Applications Invited
Collaborator
34

Scopus Publications

330

Scholar Citations

11

Scholar h-index

12

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Exploring the role of medicinal plants and nanotechnology in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): a scoping review
    OB Ichipi, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OO Azu, EC Naidu
    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 1-15 , 2026
    2026
  • Nanoparticles-induced brain injury: prevalence, mechanisms, and implications
    K Boukholda, SO Olojede, SB Slimen, E Elbayoumi, N dhaouadi, ...
    Environmental Sciences Europe , 2026
    2026
  • Computed tomography investigation of the cribriform plate and associated structures in KwaZulu-Natal population: dimensional, morphometric and sex-related variations
    NN Hlatshwayo, SO Olojede, C Rennie, OO Azu, SK Lawal, EC Naidu
    Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 57 (1), 89 , 2026
    2026
  • Nanoparticles-induced brain injury: prevalence, mechanisms, and implications
    A Babatunde, S Lawal, A Elwej, M Maman, H Fetoui, K Wang, F Kobeissy
    2026
  • In silico and in vivo toxicity assessment of cysteamine-modified nanoparticles: implications for pharmacotherapy application
    B Alabi, SK Lawal, SO Olojede, A Suleiman, O Adesanya, DO Ochuole, ...
    Toxicology mechanisms and methods 35 (9), 1400-1418 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Sequential administration of febuxostat and vitamin E protects against testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury via inhibition of sperm DNA damage in Wistar rats
    RA Ajike, OA Afolabi, BA Alabi, AF Ajayi, OS Oyekunle, SK Lawal, ...
    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology 398 (10), 14025-14039 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Sex differences in adiposity and hemodynamic parameters as cardiovascular risk indicators among South African university staff: a descriptive cross-sectional study
    S Gogoba, SO Olojede, BA Alabi, SK Lawal, O Akpa, AI Jegede, OO Azu
    BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 25 (1), 573 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Dissection of neurochemical pathways across complexity and scale
    A Abbondanza, N Kim, RAS Lima‐Filho, A Amin, RG Anversa, FB Almeida, ...
    Journal of Neurochemistry 169 (7), e70160 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Scopolamine-induced memory impairment in mice: Soursop leaf extract and fractions protect the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
    F Afolabi, BA Alabi, JA Badejo, OO Nsor, SK Lawal, EO Iwalewa
    Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 28 (3), 355 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Prevalence of the sphenoid emissary foramen and its clinical relevance in a selected South African population
    T Cele, O Aladeyelu, S Lawal, SO Olojede, C Rennie
    Tanzania Journal of Health Research 26 (1), 1797-1807 , 2025
    2025
  • Dimensional and Morphometric Variations of the Sella Turcica in Adult South African Population: Sex, Age, and Ethnic-related Changes
    NN Hlatshwayo, SO Olojede, N Magcaba, SK Lawal, CO Rennie, OO Azu, ...
    Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society 59 (1), 55-61 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluation of Hippocampal Microanatomy and Neuro-Biomarkers Following Administration of Silver Nanoparticles Conjugated with Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Experimental …
    SK Lawal, SO Olojede, BA Alabi, KS Dithole, ST Matula, EC Naidu, ...
    Pharmaceuticals 17 (12), 1635 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Mitigative role of cysteamine against unilateral renal reperfusion injury in Wistar rats
    BA Alabi, OA Nku-Ekpang, SK Lawal, EO Iwalewa, T Omobowale, R Ajike, ...
    Frontiers in Pharmacology 15, 1456903 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Morfología y Morfometría de los Músculos Interóseos Dorsales de la Mano: Lateralidad y Dimorfismo Sexual
    MM Mvundla, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, EC Naidu, OO Azu
    International Journal of Morphology 42 (3), 773-778 , 2024
    2024
  • Comparison of switching between antiretroviral agents versus introducing lipid-lowering agents for HAART-induced dyslipidemia
    TF Mafumhe, G Regalado, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OO Azu
    Clinical Therapeutics 46 (6), e114-e124 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Morphology and Morphometry of the Dorsal Interosseous Muscles of the Hand: Laterality and Sexual Dimorphism
    MM Mvundla, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, EC Naidu, OO Azu
    Int. j. morphol, 773-778 , 2024
    2024
  • Axillary Artery and the Variations of Its Branching Pattern in KwaZulu-Natal Populations: A Cadaveric Study
    SO Olojede, KM Mthembu, N Magcaba, SK Lawal, O Okpara Azu, ...
    Anatomical Sciences Journal 21 (1), 21-30 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Morphology and morphometry of the anterior clinoid process in a select South African population
    N Magcaba, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, C Rennie, OO Azu, EC Naidu
    Journal of the Anatomical Society of India 73 (2), 167-171 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Histomorphometric changes in testis following administration of tenofovir nanoparticles in an animal model
    EC Naidu, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OO Azu
    Discover Nano 19 (1), 56 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Studies on Neurocognitive Functions and Hippocampal Ultrastructural Changes Following Interaction with Tenofovir-silver Nanoparticles Conjugate in Diabetic Rats
    SK Lawal, SO Olojede, B Alabi, S Matula, EC Naidu, CO Rennie, OO Azu
    MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL 35 (1) , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Nanoparticle delivery system, highly active antiretroviral therapy, and testicular morphology: The role of stereology
    ECS Naidu, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, CO Rennie, OO Azu
    Pharmacology Research & Perspectives 9 (3), e00776 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • Silver Nanoparticles Conjugate Attenuates Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy‐Induced Hippocampal Nissl Substance and Cognitive Deficits in Diabetic Rats
    SK Lawal, SO Olojede, A Dare, OS Faborode, ECS Naidu, CO Rennie, ...
    Journal of Diabetes Research 2021 (1), 2118538 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 24
  • Comparative effects of glibenclamide, metformin and insulin on fetal pancreatic histology and maternal blood glucose in pregnant streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
    SK Lawal, AA Adeniji, SO Sulaiman, MM Akajewole, MO Buhari, ...
    African health sciences 19 (3), 2491-2504 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 22
  • A comparison of the anti-diabetic potential of D-ribose-L-cysteine with insulin, and oral hypoglycaemic agents on pregnant rats
    AAA Osinubi, LJ Medubi, EN Akang, LK Sodiq, TA Samuel, T Kusemiju, ...
    Toxicology Reports 5, 832-838 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 21
  • Influence of pneumatization on morphology of temporal bone-related vasculatures and their morphometric relationship with ear regions: a computed tomography study
    OS Aladeyelu, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, WBE Mbatha, AL Sibiya, ...
    Scientific Reports 13 (1), 1996 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Testicular ultrastructure and hormonal changes following administration of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-loaded silver nanoparticle in type-2 diabetic rats
    SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OS Faborode, A Dare, OS Aladeyelu, R Moodley, ...
    Scientific Reports 12 (1), 9633 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • Effect of Cleome gynandra leaf extract on the estrous cycle and histology of the ovary and uterus of Wistar albino rats
    LA Monima, M Buhari, S Lawal, E Isaac, S Fred, O Elna, B Edmund, ...
    Anatomy Journal of Africa 8 (1), 1385-1394 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 18
  • Hibiscus sabdariffa extract protects against cadmium-induced ovarian toxicity in adult Wistar rats
    AO Oyewopo, KS Olaniyi, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OA Amusa, IO Ajadi
    International Journal of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 12 (4 … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 14
  • Tenofovir-silver nanoparticles conjugate ameliorates neurocognitive disorders and protects ultrastructural and cytoarchitectonic properties of the prefrontal cortex in diabetic …
    SK Lawal, SO Olojede, SO Sulaiman, OS Aladeyelu, R Moodley, ...
    Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 22 (4), 569 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • Evaluation of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate loaded silver nanoparticle on testicular morphology in experimental type-2 diabetic rats
    SO Olojede, SK Lawal, A Dare, ECS Naidu, CO Rennie, OO Azu
    Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology 50 (1), 71-80 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 11
  • Highly active antiretroviral therapy conjugated silver nanoparticle ameliorates testicular injury in type-2 diabetic rats
    SO Olojede, SK Lawal, A Dare, R Moodley, CO Rennie, ECS Naidu, ...
    Heliyon 7 (12) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 11
  • Study on antibacterial efficacy of different honey types in South Western Nigeria against wound associated bacteria
    RO Adeyemo, N Torimiro, SA Akinola, SK Lawal, TO Abolarinwa, ...
    Journal of Apitherapy , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Comparative study of the effects of metformin and garlic extract on hippocampal Na+/K+ ATPase, Ca2+ ATPase and glutamine synthetase activities in type II diabetic wistar rat
    A Safiriyu, I Semuyaba, S Lawal, MO Buhari, EA Tiyo, M Kalange, ...
    Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering [Internet] 11 (09), 254-262 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 8
  • An inter-observer assessment of mastoid pneumatization and degree classification using sigmoid sinus: comparing two levels of temporal bone computed tomograms
    OS Aladeyelu, CO Rennie, K Schlemmer, SK Lawal, WBE Mbatha, ...
    Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 45 (6), 747-756 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Nanodelivery of antiretroviral drugs to nervous tissues
    COROOA Sodiq Kolawole Lawal1, Samuel Oluwaseun Olojede1, Oluwaseun Samuel ...
    Frontiers in Pharmacology 13 (1025160) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Effects of vancomycin linoleic acid nanoparticles on male reproductive indices of Sprague–Dawley rats
    ECS Naidu, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, AI Peter, EN Akang, OO Azu
    Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology 49 (1), 586-594 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Preliminary study on foramen transversarium of typical cervical vertebrae in KwaZulu-Natal population: Age and gender related changes
    AK Zaw, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, U Offor, ECS Naidu, CO Rennie, OO Azu
    Translational Research in Anatomy 22, 100099 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Synthesis and characterization of a conjugate of silver nanoparticles loaded with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
    SO Olojede, SK Lawal, N Mahlangeni, B Shelembe, MN Matshipi, ...
    Next Nanotechnology 5, 100058 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Studies on testicular ultrastructural and hormonal changes in type-2 diabetic rats treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy conjugated silver nanoparticles
    SO Olojede, SK Lawal, OS Aladeyelu, KS Olaniyi, R Moodley, CO Rennie, ...
    Life sciences 298, 120498 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6
  • Comparative studies on safety of glimepiride and glipizide on renal microarchitecture and oxidative stress markers of pregnant streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats
    JU Esubi, SO Olojede, SK Lawal, LJ Medubi, AJ Adekoya, FF Dauda, ...
    J. Pharm. Pharmacol. Res 3 (1), 003-018 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6

Publications

Lawal, S. K., Olojede, S. O., Faborode, O. S., Aladeyelu, O. S., Matshipi, M. N., Sulaiman, S. O., Naidu, E. C. S., Rennie, C. O., & Azu, O. O. (2022). Nanodelivery of antiretroviral drugs to nervous tissues. Front Pharmacol, 13, 1025160.

Lawal, S. K., Olojede, S. O., Dare, A., Faborode, O. S., Sulaiman S.O., Naidu, E. C. S., Rennie, C. O., & Azu, O. O. Highly active antiretroviral therapy-silver nanoparticle conjugate interacts with neuronal and glial cells and alleviates anxiety-like behavior in streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats. IBRO Neuroscience Reports,2022. 13: p.57-68.