Dr. Ibrahim Malami, an Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has been appointed the new Director of the Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training (CAMRET).
Before this appointment, Dr. Malami served as Deputy Director at the Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Development (RI\&D), UDUS. His new role was announced in a congratulatory message posted on CAMRET’s official media platforms.
A pioneer member of CAMRET’s management committee since its inception in 2019, Dr. Malami is a seasoned cancer researcher known for his dedication to biomedical science and innovation. He is now tasked with steering CAMRET toward becoming a leading hub for cutting-edge biomedical research in Nigeria and beyond.
The appointment is seen as a strategic move, leveraging Dr. Malami’s deep institutional knowledge, academic expertise, and alignment with CAMRET’s vision and operational goals. His leadership is expected to further strengthen the Centre’s position as a front-runner in advanced medical research and training across the sub-region.
Dr. Malami is a proud alumnus of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, where he obtained his B.Sc. in Biochemistry. He went on to earn an M.Sc. in Pharmacognosy from the School of Pharmacy, University of London, in 2010, and completed his Ph.D. at Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2017. Since joining UDUS in 2011, he has risen through the academic ranks to become an Associate Professor.
His scholarly contributions are extensive, with over 80 published research works available on Google Scholar, primarily in the area of cancer biotherapeutics. Since 2020 alone, his research has received more than 1,039 citations, reflecting the impact and relevance of his scientific contributions.
Dr. Malami currently leads multiple funded research projects focused on prostate and breast cancer biology, as well as alternative therapies for these conditions. His academic interests lie in the areas of Pharmacognosy, Ethnopharmacy, and the pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants.
In his message, the outgoing CAMRET Director, Professor Mustapha Umar Imam, congratulated Dr. Malami on the new role. “Congratulations to Dr. Ibrahim Malami on this well-deserved appointment,” he stated.
Dr. Malami’s appointment marks a new chapter for CAMRET as it continues its mission of advancing medical knowledge, promoting innovative therapies, and training the next generation of biomedical researchers.
