Monica O Aghimien

Jones Hall Room 217B

Thursday: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

MCB 3005-001 MICROBIOLOGY (NON-MAJORS) (Lecture)  • TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM
MCB 3005L-L01 MICROBIOLOGY (NON-MAJORS) LAB (Laboratory)  • MoWe 8:00AM - 9:40AM
MCB 3005L-L02 MICROBIOLOGY (NON-MAJORS) LAB (Laboratory)  • MoWe 10:10AM - 11:50AM
MCB 3005L-L03 MICROBIOLOGY (NON-MAJORS) LAB (Laboratory)  • MoWe 1:00PM - 2:40PM
BSC 1010L-L02 GENERAL BIO LAB I (Laboratory) •  Tu 11:00AM - 1:30PM

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Dr. Monica O. Aghimien is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology. She has her Bachellors Masters and PhD in Microbiology. Dr. Aghimien possess more than a decade of college teaching experience of Biology, Biological Sciences and Microbiology. She is a manuscript reviewer for peer reviewed journals. Dr. Aghimien is a professor reputed to be committed to her student's success.

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• fungal population studies
• antimicrobial research
• toxicology, cancer research and genomics
• GI Microbiome studies in relation to chronic diseases.

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• Tenure-Track Assistant Professor • Aug 2021 – Present
  Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology. Florida A&M University
• Visiting Instructor • Aug 2019 – Aug 2021
  Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology. Florida A&M University
• Research Associate • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
  College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
• Adjunct Assistant Professor in Microbiology/Immunology • 2017-2019
  New York School of Career and Applied Studies, Department of Biology, Touro College, New York
• Temporary Administrative Assistant in Special Projects • 2017-2018
  New York City (NYC)Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Office of Labor Standards and Policy (OLPS)
• Lecturer / Academic Adviser • 2009 – 2016
  University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
• Lecturer / Academic Adviser • 2003 – 2010
  Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria
• Facilitator and Spetial Mentor of Adult Literacy Program and High School Students respectectively • 2000 - 2002
  Shell Petroleum and Development Company (SPDC) Warri, Nigeria

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PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

• Monica O Aghimien, Qudus Kolawole, Philip O Igbinoba, Musiliyu A Musa, Lekan Latinwo. 2024. Non-cytotoxic 3-Acetylcoumarin as an Attractive Target for Human Monoamine Oxidase (HMAO) Enzymes. Anticancer Research 44:6 2335-2341; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21873/anticanres.17040
• Nkafu Bechem Ndemazie, Andriana Inkoom, Ellis Fualefeh Morfaw, Taylor Smith, Monica Aghimien, Dexter Ebesoh, Edward Agyare. 2022. Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Drug and Gene Delivery Systems to the Brain. AAPS PharmSciTech 23 (1): 1-21
• Omolola C. Betiku, Keawin C. Sarjeant, Lucy W. Ngatia, Monica O. Aghimien, Caroline O. Odewumi, Lekan M. Latinwo. 2021. Evaluation of microbial diversity of three recreational water bodies using 16S rRNA metagenomic approach. Science of The Total Environment, (771):144773. ISSN 0048-9697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144773.
• Musiliyu A. Musa, Veera L. D. Badisa, Monica O. Aghimien, Suresh V. M. Eyunni & Lekan M. Latinwo. Identification of 7,8-Dihydroxy-3-phenylcoumarin as a reversible monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme inhibitor (2020). J Biochem Mol Toxicol. Oct 21:e22651. doi: 10.1002/jbt.22651
• Oshoma, C.E., Okonkwo, P.O. and Aghimien, M.O. (2018). Production of Single Cell Protein and amylase from pretreated Wheat bran using Aspergillus niger. Nigerian Journal of Experimental Biology. 18:36-42
• Aghimien, M.O. and Ikenebomeh, M.J. (2017). Zonal Evaluation of Aflatoxin Contamination of Local Maize Products in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Experimental Biology 17:4
• Aghimien, M.O. and Ikenebomeh, M.J. (2017). Community Structure of Aflatoxin Producing Fungi in Cassava Products from Nigerian Geo-political Zones. Nigerian Journal of Experimental Biology. 17(4):164-172
• Mezue, S.S. and Aghimien, M.O. (2016). Microbiological Assessment of Watermelon in Markets in Benin City, Nigeria. Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences 1(1):98-106.
• Aghimien, M.O., Omonigho, S.E., Obiashi, V. and Omorotionwman, B.B. (2014). Susceptibility studies of some food borne pathogens to growth inhibitory components of Mangifera indica (bark), Khaya senegalensis (root/stem bark) and Securidaca longipedunculata (root-bark). Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences4(2):1-7
• Aghimien, M.O., Omorotionmwan, B.B. and Erukunuakpor, K. (2012). Assessment of the Antimicrobial Activity of Olive Oil against some Bacterial Food Pathogens. Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences 1(2):129-134
• Omorotionmwaan, B.B., Aghimien, M.O., Aisagbonhi, E.P. and Omonigho, S.E. (2011). Bacteriology of Ready-to-Eat Vegetable Salads Sold in Fast Food Restaurants in Benin City and the effect of Chlorine Wash on their Shelf Life. Nig. J. Life Sc. 1(2):110-116
• Oshoma, C.E., Aghimien, M.O. and Bello, Z.O. (2009). Growth and survival of Escherichia coli in Kunun Zaki During Storage. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 5(4):494-497
  Oni, O.A., Ozoko, T.C., Otuaga, Aghimien, M. and Onyesom, P. (2008). Antibacterial sensitivity kinetics of urinary Staphylococcal isolates in Benin City; A case of Synergy? Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia 5(2):629-633

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Aghimien, M.O., Ikenebomeh, M.J., Greg, O’Brian and Pagne, G. (2018). Molecular Diversity of Aspergillus species and Toxin Production in Wheat and Soybeans. International Mycological Congress, San Juan, Peuto Rico, USA (July16th – July 21st 2018)
• Aghimien, M.O., Ikenebomeh, M.J., Ikpea, M., Okoro, S. and Idemudia, N.L. (2015). Seasonal effects on aflatoxin contamination of local groundnut products in Benin City. World Bi-annual Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins at Stonehill College, Easton Massachusetts, USA

OTHER CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

• Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals Virtual Workshop: March 15th - 16th, 2021. FAMU
• 116th General Meeting of American Society for Microbiology16th – 20th June, 2016 Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• 115th General Meeting of American Society for Microbiology 30thMay – 2nd June, 2015,

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• Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP) Recipient, 2020-2021 academic year. FAMU
• University Research and Publication Funding. Grant Award for Molecular Characterization of Aspergillus species January 2015, URPC, Uniben
• Educational Trust Fund (ETF) – Grant Award for Aflatoxin Analysis of Selected Grains and By-Products. October, 2010, Nigeria

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• Microbiology (Non-Majors) MCB3005 (C01, C02, C03)
• Microbiology Lab (Non-Majors) MCB3005L (L01, L02, L03)
• Microbiology Lab (Majors) MCB3020L (C03)
• General Biology Lab (BSC1010L L06, L09, L12)
• General Biology BSC1010 010
• Biological Science (BSC1005 003, 007)
• Biological Science Lab (BSC1005L L04)
• Statistical Procedures (PCB 5455)
• Developmental Biology for Graduate students (ZOO5695)