Njayou Frederic Nico | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Njayou Frederic Nico | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

Researcher |University of Yaounde 1 | Cameroon

Prof. Njayou Frederic Nico, is a Full Professor of Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology at the University of Yaounde I, where he has built an outstanding career in scientific research, teaching, and community development. His expertise spans the study and valorization of medicinal plants and wild mushrooms for the treatment of inflammatory, parasitic, viral, bacterial, and neurological diseases, including hepatitis, gastric ulcer, malaria, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. He has made significant contributions through in vitro and in vivo studies using chemistry, molecular biology, enzymology, and biochemistry tools, leading to the discovery of several plant and mushroom species with strong therapeutic potential. A Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Connecticut (2012–2013), he gained advanced training in cell culture, western blotting, and PCR, which enhanced his capacity to conduct high-quality research. He has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD theses, published widely, and contributed to innovation, including the development of improved traditional medicines and cosmetics. Beyond academia, he is engaged in training communities on sustainable harvesting and health awareness. His scientific output includes 311 citations from 35 indexed documents with an h-index of 11, underscoring his impact in pharmacology and biochemistry research.

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Featured Publications

  • Magoudjou Pekam, J. N., Efange, N. M., Mishro, L., Keumoe, R., Ndjakou, B. L., Ayong, L., Njayou, F. N., Moundipa, P. F., & Rajendran, V. (2025). In vitro antiplasmodial activities of extracts and fractions from Lepidobotrys staudtii against sensitive and resistant blood-stage parasites of Plasmodium falciparum. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance.

  • Fils Armand Ella, A., Dupon Akamba Ambamba, B., Njayou, F. N., & Moundipa, P. F. (2025). Khaya grandifolia exerts multitarget neuroprotective potential against neurodegenerative disorders: In vitro and in silico studies. IBRO Neuroscience Reports, 19, 400–408.

  • Tchana, J. C. T., Ayissi Owona, B., Messi, N. A., Kouam Kamgue, T. N., Sebdou, A., Ngoungoure Ndam, V., Kouamo, M. M. F., Njayou, F. N., & Moundipa, P. F. (2025). Effects of Garcinia Manni Oliv. biflavonoids on a model of aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced Alzheimer’s disease in Drosophila. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 34(4), 369–388.

  • Deussom, P. M., Ewonkem, M. B., Enang, B., Kamdem, M. H. K., Mbock, M. A., Fotsing, M. C. D., Ndinteh, D. T., Njayou, F. N., & Toze, F. A. (2025). Synthesis and biological evaluation of esterified anti-inflammatory drugs with ethylene glycol linkers: Cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Royal Society Open Science, 12, 241413.

  • Ngohoba, V. S., Pechangou, N. S., Njayou, F. N., & Moundipa, P. F. (2025). Therapeutic targets associated with medical research in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. medtigo JPharmacol, 1(1), e14202205.