Dr. Sunday Makama
Chief Veterinary Research Officer Staff
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NAME: Dr. MAKAMA, Sunday
POSITION/TITLE : Chief Veterinary Research Officer
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
BIOCHEMISTRY (Toxicology)
Summary of education and qualification:
Wageningen University and Research (WUR)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Toxicology · (2012 - 2016)
Wageningen University and Research (WUR)
Master Food Safety (MFS), Food Safety · (2007 - 2009)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medicine · (1993 - 2003)
Personal Statement
A highly motivated goal-getter who loves finding effective and efficient solutions to difficult challenges relating to environment and public health, including food safety and security. Currently conducting research into Food/Feed and Environmental Health and Safety, Toxicology, Drug and Chemical Use, Residue and Resistance (Antimicrobial Resistance), Drug development (Alternative antimicrobials). Development of Alternative Testing Strategies (in vitro techniques) and new research methodologies for prevention and control of (re)emerging diseases of livestock and poultry, and improving the vaccines in production. I participate in technical and stakeholder work groups, compiling policy advice on disease control to relevant authorities.
Looking for more opportunities for collaboration to advance global developmental goals and strategies in a multi-disciplinary setting, as well as assist in regulation and policy making.
Positions and Honors:
Positions and Employment
NVRI: Chief Veterinary Research Officer (CVRO) (2017 – Date)
Alterra Wageningen UR, Netherlands: Research Assistant (2012 – 2016)
NVRI: Principal Veterinary Research Officer (PVRO) (2010 – 2016)
Netherlands Institute for Public Health and Environment RIVM: Researcher (MSc) 2009
Netherlands Food Safety Institute, RIKILT: Researcher (MSc) 2008
NVRI: Senior Veterinary Research Officer (SVRO) (2007 – 2010)
BIMBA Agro Livestock Co. LTD: Northern Regional Technical Sales Manager (2004 – 2007)
Professional Membership
European Registered Toxicologist (ERT) – Fellow 2017
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association NVMA - Member 2003
Netherlands Society of Toxicologist NVT – Member 2012
Society of Environmental Toxicologists & Chemist (SETAC) – Member 2013
Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI) – Member 2009
Honors and Awards
Nominee Theses Award Netherlands Society of Toxicologists MCT NVT 2018
QNano Grant for Research Visit to CIN2, Catalunya, Spain. 2013
EU PhD Study Grant, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), The Netherlands 2012
Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) Nuffic: Fellow 2007
Selected Peer-reviewed Publications
Gotep, J., Gbise, D., Makama, S., Okwuasaba, F.K., 2018. Effects of Vernonia amygdalina Del. (Asteraceae) on Glycemia and Mating Behavior of Male Albino Rats. European J. Med. Plants 22, 1–12. doi:10.9734/EJMP/2018/40702
Agida, G.O., Forcados, G.E., Yunusa, U., Ottor, M., Issa, M.I., Samuel, A.L., Usman, A., Makoshi, M.S., Atiku, A., Gotep, J.G., Ekundayo, G.N., Oladipo, O.O., Mancha, M., Ozele, N., Diugwu, J., Akpojosevbe, J., Makama, S., Tondo, B., Elisha, I.L., Nwosu, C.N., Shamaki, D., 2017. Proximate, Antinutritional And Mineral Composition Of Some Pasture Plants Growing In Vom, Nigeria. Res. J. Agric. J. Agric. 4, 1–8.
Makama, S., Kloet, S.K., Piella, J., van den Berg, H., de Ruijter, N.C.A., Puntes, V.F., Rietjens, I.M.C.M., van den Brink, N.W., 2017. Effects of Systematic Variation in Size and Surface Coating of Silver Nanoparticles on Their In Vitro Toxicity to Macrophage RAW 264.7 Cells. Toxicol. Sci. doi:10.1093/toxsci/kfx228.
Makama, S., Piella, J., Undas, A., Dimmers, W.J., Peters, R., Puntes, V.F., van den Brink, N.W., 2016. Properties of silver nanoparticles influencing their uptake in and toxicity to the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus following exposure in soil. Environ. Pollut. 218, 870–878. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2016.08.016.
Makama, S.L., 2016. An in vitro – in vivo integrated approach for hazard and risk assessment of silver nanoparticles for soil organisms. University, Wageningen. doi:10.18174/384962.
Makama, S., Peters, R., Undas, A., Van Den Brink, N.W., 2015. A novel method for the quantification, characterisation and speciation of silver nanoparticles in earthworms exposed in soil. Environ. Chem. 12, 643–651. doi:10.1071/EN15006.
Elisha, I.L., Makoshi, M.S., Makama, S., Dawurung, C.J., Offiah, N. V., Gotep, J.G., Oladipo, O.O., Shamaki, D., 2013. Antidiarrheal evaluation of aqueous and ethanolic stem bark extracts of Khaya senegalensis A. Juss (Meliaceae) in Albino Rats, in: Pakistan Veterinary Journal. pp. 32–36.
Offiah, N.V., Dawurung, C.J., Oladipo, O.O., Makoshi, M.S., Makama, S., Elisha, I.L., Gotep, J.G., Samuel, A.L., Shamaki, D., 2012. Survey of herbal remedies used by Fulani herdsmen in the management of animal diarrhoea in Plateau State , Nigeria. J. Med. Plants Res. 6, 4625–4632. doi:10.5897/JMPR11.1301
Bouwmeester, H., Poortman, J., Peters, R.J., Wijma, E., Kramer, E., Makama, S., Puspitaninganindita, K., Marvin, H.J.P., Peijnenburg, A.A.C.M., Hendriksen, P.J.M., 2011. Characterization of Translocation of Silver Nanoparticles and Effects on Whole-Genome Gene Expression Using an In Vitro Intestinal Epithelium Coculture Model. ACS Nano 5, 4091–4103. doi:10.1021/nn2007145
Offiah, N. V, Makama, S., Elisha, I.L., Makoshi, M.S., Gotep, J.G., Dawurung, C.J., Oladipo, O.O., Lohlum, A.S., Shamaki, D., 2011. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of animal diarrhoea in Plateau State, Nigeria. BMC Vet. Res. 7, 36. doi:10.1186/1746-6148-7-36
Contact Email (official and personal)
drsmakama@gmail.com; sunday.makama@nvri.gov.ng
Skype: @drmaks2 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsmakama
