Name of Staff: Dr. Isaac Njangiru
Designation/Rank: Senior Technologist I
Laikipia University: School of Science & Applied Technology
Email: injangiru@laikipia.ac.ke
Educational Background/Qualification
- PhD (Anticancer drug development), University of Szeged, Hungary (2024)
- Masters of Science in Medical Biochemistry, Kenyatta University, Kenya (2017)
- Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry, Moi University, Kenya (2009)
Brief Auto-biography of the Faculty/Staff
Dr. Njangiru is an accomplished scientist specializing in anticancer drug development. He earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024) from the University of Szeged, Hungary, where his research focused on novel approaches to combat cervical cancer. Dr. Njangiru holds a Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry (2017) from Kenyatta University, Kenya, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2009) from Moi University. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and extensive expertise in medical research, he is passionate about advancing innovative therapies to improve global health outcomes. His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a dedication to making meaningful contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Research Interest
- Anticancer Drug Development
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry
- Translational Research
- Nanomedicine in Oncology
- Molecular Biology and Genomics in Cancer
Publications
- Publications Kimani, N. L., Njangiru, I. K., Njagi, E. N. M., & Orinda, G. O. (2017). Antidiabetic Activity of Administration of Aqueous Extract of Berberis holstii. Journal of Diabetes Metabolism. doi: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000774
- Gitimu, R. M., Njangiru, I. K., & Njagi, E. N. M. (2017). Need for reference ranges for liver function tests in infants and children from Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.
- Njangiru, I. K., Gitonga, N. Z., & Njagi, E. M. (2019). Hypoglycemic Potential and Safety of Aqueous Extract of Aspilia Mossambicensis in Alloxinised Diabetic Mice. Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences. doi.org/10.15520/jmrhs.v2i3.38
- Tayeb, B. A., Njangiru, I. K., & Minorics, R. (2024). Beyond boundaries: Neuroprotective effects of steroids and ecdysteroids in SH‐SY5Y cells‐A systematic review. Neuroprotection. . doi.org/10.1002/nep3.37
- Njangiru, I. K. (2019). Bioscreening for Hypoglycemic Potential of Aqueous Extract of Tridax Procumbens in Mice Model. Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences. doi.org/10.15520/jmrhs.v2i10.121
- Muhoro, A. M., Kosgei, J. J., Njangiru, I. K., Rasaki, L. A., & Farkas, E. É. (2024). Potential of Cladonia Foliacea Extract as an Oral Toxic Insecticide Against Adult Anopheles Gambiae, Malaria Vector in Western Kenya. Acta Botanica Hungarica. doi.org/10.1556/034.66.2024.3-4.7
- Tayeb, B. A., Osman, A. A., & Njangiru, I. K. (2024). Liquid biopsy biomarkers in breast cancer: An overview of systematic reviews. Clinica Chimica Acta. doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2024.120063
- Njangiru, I. K., Bózsity-Faragó, N., Resch, V. E., Paragi, G., Frank, É., Balogh, G. T., ... & Minorics, R. (2024). A Novel 2-Methoxyestradiol Derivative: Disrupting Mitosis Inhibiting Cell Motility and Inducing Apoptosis in HeLa Cells In Vitro. Pharmaceutics. doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16050622
- Le, T. M., Njangiru, I. K., Vincze, A., Zupkó, I., Balogh, G. T., & Szakonyi, Z. (2024). Synthesis and medicinal chemical characterisation of antiproliferative O, N-functionalised isopulegol derivatives. RSC advances. DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03467H
- Kimani, N. L., Njangiru, I. K., Njagi, E. N., & Orinda, G. O. (2017). Antidiabetic activity of administration of aqueous extract of Berberis holstii. doi: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000774.
- Njangiru, I. K., & Njeri, L. K. (2017). Effects of Oral Administration of Aqueous Extract of Tridax Procumbens on Body Organs and Hematological Parameters. International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review. doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr/2017/8/04/164.
- Muhoro, A. M., Ochomo, E. O., Kinyua, I. N., Kosgei, J. J., Rasaki, L. A., & Farkas, E. (2024). A study on the effectiveness of (+)-usnic acid as oral toxic sugar bait against adult male and female Anopheles gambiae. Malaria Journal. doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05141-4
- Molnár, B., Kinyua, N. I., Mótyán, G., Leits, P., Zupkó, I., Minorics, R., ... & Frank, É. (2022). Regioselective synthesis, physicochemical properties and anticancer activity of 2-aminomethylated estrone derivatives. The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2022.106064
