logo Sona17th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africalogo_Amn
Marrakesh-Morocco
April, 17-20, 2025

Poster session 3: April 20, 2025

Session Title Authors
S3-01 Plastinated Specimen in Anatomy Education: Babcock University Students' Knowledge, Perception and Awareness - A Cross-Sectional Study Afolabi Toluwanimi, Babcock University
S3-02 Effect of an Experimental Model of Neuroinflammation on Reflex Regulation of the Heart in Rats Aisance Tchang, Vladimir Belyakov, Samara University, Russia
S3-03 Axonal degeneration in hemorrhagic stroke: a systematic review Amir Pasokh Lamija Hadziavdic, Tracy D. Farr, Jian Wang, Marietta Zille;
1- University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vienna, Austria 2- University of Nottingham, School of Life Sciences, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience Division, Medical School, Nottingham, UK 3-The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Department of Neurology, Zhengzhou 450000, China 4- Zhengzhou University, Department of Human Anatomy,School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan Province 450001, China
S3-04 NLRP3 inflammasome activation and consequent IL-1 release plays a crucial role in stress-induced pain formation Barbrara Fülöp, Viktória Kormos, Katalin Rozmer, Ágnes Király, Ádám Dénes,
Nikolett Lénárt, Éva Borbély, Zsuzsanna Helyes
S3-05 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Diagnosis, etiology, and comorbidity Bouchra SAIH, Fatima-Zahra AZZAOUI, Samira BOULBAROUD
S3-06 Protective Effects of Ethanol Extract of Jatropha Curcas Leaf on Motor Function, Biochemical and Morphological Disruptions Induced by Maternal Sleep Deprivation in Substantia Nigra Pars Compacta of Wistar Rat Offspring CATHERINE EGUYE EMMANUEL, Adamu Abubakar Sadeeq, Jibrin Danladi
S3-07 Sleep Sexual Dimorphism in Mitopark Mouse Model of Parkinson's disease Chaima AZZOUHRI, Rachid EL FATIMY, Masashi YANAGISAWA, Tom DEBOER, Karim FIFEL
S3-08 Does sexual violence alter social behaviour via a maladaptive HPA – axis Chelsi Fortuin, Jani Nöthling, Sîan Hemmings, Lihle Qulu
S3-09 Does exposure to sexual defeat and prenatal stress result in an inherited predisposition to PTSD in rat
offspring?
Chloe Mc Donald, NGALA ELVIS MBIYDZENYUY, Lihle Qulu-Appiah, Marguerite Blignaut, hando Shabangu
S3-10 Early life events but trait resilience differentially predict mental health outcomes in face of lifelong adversity: future perspectives and insights into the psychopathology of PTSD Daniel Okitundu Luwa, Mumbere Vagheni Martial, Vivalya Bives Mutume Nzanzu, Gabriel Kambale Bunduki, Vincent Kambale Mastaki, Désiré Tshala-Katumbay, Eric Vilain, Ngalamulume Bakatumana Dieudonné, Ally Ndjukendi Omba, Daniel Okitundu
Luwa E-Andjafono
S3-11 Emotional intensity linked to current psychotic disorder and major depression associated with PTSD under conditions of lifelong adversity in Eastern Congo Daniel Okitundu Luwa, Vivalya Bives Mutume Nzanzu, Mumbere Vagheni Martial, Gabriel Kambale Bunduki, Vincent Kambale Mastaki, Désiré Tshala-Katumbay, Eric Vilain, Ngalamulume Bakatumana Dieudonné, Ally Ndjukendi Omba, Daniel Okitundu
Luwa E-Andjafono
S3-12 Modulatory Role of Gallic Acid on Doxorubicin-Induced Hippocampal Astrogliosis and Microgliosis: A Potential Chemotherapeutic Adjuvant ELIZABETH FINBARRS-BELLO, Okpala Onyedikachukwu Precious, Onwunumagha Izuchukwu A. Timothy, Ocho
Peter Chikanzenaozo, Ezelisiaku Chiamaka Divine
S3-13 Integrity Issues in Neuroscience Research: A Conundrum and a Possibility Francis-Adelade GO Fakoya, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria; Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
S3-14 Co-administration of Omega-3 fish oil and Cannabidiol ameliorates amygdala-hypothalamic toxicity induced by sleep deprivation in adult male Wistar rats Gbenga Peter Oderinde, Auwal Ado Muhammad, Muhammad Kabir Muhammad,
Musa Hassan Ibrahim, Uduak Emmanuel Umana
S3-15 Strength and Prospect of Computational Neuroscience amongst African students and researchers Gideon Sorlelodum Alex, Olagunju A. Abdulrahmon, Yusuf Joshua Ayodele,
Farounbi Glory, Ayisimaka Richard Adokiye, Tolulope Judah Gbayisomore, Ebere Wogu, Chinna Orish
S3-16 Evaluation of Sub-acute and Sub-chronic administration of Capolobia alba (G. Don) on Histoarchitecture and Reproductive functions of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Axis of Wistar Rat Gideon Oluwatunase, Patrick Okwute, Backcock university, Nigeria; Oluwafunmbi ebenezer ogunmiluyi, university of medical Sciences Nigeria
S3-17 Anti-nociceptive Effects of Combined Aliquot of Crude Ethanolic Extracts of Pineapple, Lemon, and Ginger in Wistar Rats Grace Ige, Bakare Rukayat, Bakare, A.O., Owoyele B.V. Neuroscience and Inflammation Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
S3-18 Cognitive Impairments in Memory and Flexibility in Schizophrenia: A Study Among Moroccan Patients Hachimi Noufel 1, farihi ayoub 2, oualid abboussi 1 & 1- Physiology and Physiopathology Team, Faculty of Sciences, Genomic of Human Pathologies Research Centre, Mohammed V, University, Rabat, Morocco 2- Laboratoire des Bioressources, Biotechnologie, Ethnopharmacologie et Santé, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda, Maroc
S3-19 Aspirin as modifier of Epigenetic repsonsee: DNA Methylation changes in Social Instability Stress Model of Depression in Female Wistar Rats Hidaayah Oluwamayowa Jimoh-Abdulghaffaar1, Ireoluwa Yinka Joel2, Mariam Kehinde Sulaiman3, Olanrewaju Saheed Jimoh4, Maryam Tayo Ayinla1, and Lekan Sheriff Ojulari1 1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria 2Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria 3Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, Nigeria
S3-20 Assessment of the stress in patients with multiple sclerosis in Morocco. Hind Bel Amgharia, Rachid Lotfi, Fatiha Chigr University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Faculty of Sciences, and Techniques, Department of Biology, Beni Mellal, Morocco
S3-21 Combined Effect of Melatonin and Metformin in Mitigating Anxiety and Depression-Related Behaviors in Diabetic Mice Under Immobility Stress: Role of Oxidative Stress Idrissi Ouedrhiri Housna1, Bikri Samir1, Benloughmari Douae1, Aboussaleh Youssef1 Ibn Tofail university, faculty of science, biology and health laboratory
S3-22 The comorbidity of high and low volume alcohol intake on the midbrain of rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease wistar rat model. Onyeleonu, Ijeoma1*, Oladipo, Gabriel Sunday 2, Oyakhire, Michael Omonkhoa
2, Esom, Emmanuel Anayo1,3, Amadi, Michael Anozie1, Enya, Joseph Igbo4, Monday, Abia Bassey1 1PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 2University of Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria.
3University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Enugu State, Nigeria. 4Babcock University, Ogun State. Nigeria
S3-23 High-Frequency Stimulation of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Mitigates Aggression in Socially Isolated Mice Chaibi Ilias, Fatima-Zahra Lamghari Moubarrad, Bennis Mohamed, and Ba- M'hamed Saadia Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropobiology & Environment, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University
S3-24 Trans-cinnamaldehyde attenuates neuronal cytotoxicity and memory impairment in comorbid exposure to sleep-deprivation and formalin inhalation in rat model Joseph Igbo Enya, Ezekiel Olumide Hamzat, Sunday Okon Elijah, Olusegun G. Adebayo, Helen Bassey Akpan, Kingsley Dominic Esu, Samson Ehindero Olorunnado, Arietarhire Leviticus Oghenevurinrin, Mary Stephen Azogor.
S3-25 Apigenin exhibits memory enhancing activity through the restoration of oxido-endocrine balance and upregulation of BDNF/ERK/CREB signaling pathways in stressed mice. Juliet Nnenda Olayinka1, 2, Anthony Taghogho Eduviere3, Maureen Omoazagba, Okosun1, Manuchim Chibuzor Amadi1, Joshua Oghenemudiakewve Ikpen1 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. 3 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria Neuropharmacology Unit, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
S3-26 Neuropsychology and celiac disease: Analysis of neuro-cognitive impacts in children Karima HADI1, Nassira NAJIMI2,5, Marion LUYAT4, Fatiha CHIGR3, Asmaa
MDAGHRI ALAOUI1,2 1. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco; 2. Pediatrics Department 2, Children's Hospital - CHU Ibn Sina, Rabat. Morocco. 3. Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco .4. Faculty of Psychology and Education and Training Sciences, University of Lille, Lille, France; 5.Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakesh, Morocco
S3-27 Exposure to Ibuprofen Differentially Alters the Morphology and Synaptic Integrity of the Prefrontal Cortex and Amygdala of Adult Male Wistar Rat. Leviticus Oghenevurinrin Arietarhire, Precious Agnes Oduh, Toluwanimi Omolara Afolabi, Oladimeji Emmanuel Soremekun, Pelumi Ezekiel Alege, Stephen Opeyemi Adeleke, Abayomi; Sodipo, Joseph Igbo Enya, John Afees Olanrewaju
S3-28 Memory-enhancing activity of verapamil in murine models of stress Lily Otomewo, Anthony T Eduviere1, Lily O Otomewo2 *, Onoriode A Udi3 , Adefunke O Opajobi4 , Emuesiri G Moke1 1Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, 2Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, 3Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Federal University Otuoke, 4Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
S3-29 Gender-Based Analysis of Comorbidity between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder in Rodents Ishagh Meimouna, Boudjafad Zineb, Lamghari Moubarrad Fatima-Zahra, Bennis Mohamed and Ba-M'hamed Saadia. Affiliations: Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Neurobiologie, Anthropologie, et Environnement; Faculté des Sciences Semlalia, Marrakech, Maroc. Unité de Recherche des Biomarqueurs dans la Population Mauritanienne ( UR-BPM ), Faculté de Sciences et Techniques, Université de Nouakchott, Mauritanie.
S3-30 Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress and Acute Immune Activation Promotes Resistance on Anxiety-Like Behaviours and Modulate Neurochemical Changes in Adult Rats Mluleki Luvuno, KN Vezi, mv Mabandla. University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Laboratory Medicine & Medical Sciences, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
S3-31 Overview of neuropsychological aspects in the assessment and non-pharmacological interventions for Moroccan Migrants with Dementia Mohamed Taiebine; euro-Mediterranean University of Fez, Morocco
S3-32 Unlocking the Potential of Partial Efficacy: A Novel Insight into Monoamine Neurotransmitter Transporters 1. Mohammad Nazmul Islam - Medical University of Vienna, Austria; 2. Marco Niello – Italian Institute of Technology, Italy; 3. Klára Gajdo?ová - Palacký University, Czech Republic; 4. Fatemeh Kooti - Medical University of Vienna, Austria; Harald H Sitte - Medical University of Vienna, Austria
S3-33 Modulatory Role of N-ACetylcysteine on Memory and Motor Function Deficits in The Rodent Model of Restraint Stress Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, James Iliya1., Bashir Abba1., Habiba Abubakar Hassanu1., Oyedun. Akinbola Rotimi 2 and Ahmed Sherif Isa3 1Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic and Allied Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Gombe State University, Nigeria 2Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Gombe State University, Nigeria 3Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
S3-34 Carrageenan induces hyperactive behaviour and an impairment of social interaction in mouse model Naďma Chalour1, Romaissa Benrabah1 and Rima Touati2 1 : Laboratoire des Neurosciences comportementales et de Cognition, Université des Sciences et Technologies d'Alger, FSB/USTHB, Alger, Algeria 2 : Université de Caen
Normandie, France
S3-35 Role of selenium-yeast on CA3 region of the hippocampus and glial cells stress during acute noise Okwute Michael Ochayi, department of physiology, faculty of basic medical
sciences, Baze University, Abuja
S3-36 Evaluating the therapeutic interplay of Persea Americana leaf extract on cartilage integrity in rat Knee Osteoarthritis model: Modulation of Aggrecan, Adiponectin and COL2A1. 1,2Olabode Oluwadare Akintoye*.; 2Adesola Adedotun Oniyide.; 3Christopher Oloruntoba Akintayo.; 4Olusegun Adebayo Adeoluwa.; 2Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi.
1. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. 2. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, 360101, Nigeria. 3. College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. 4. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, 360101, Nigeria.
S3-37 Biochemical Assessments following Cannabis sativa Administration in a Rat Model of Stress Triggered Hippocampal Changes Olalekan J. Oladimeji, Uduak E. Umana, Abel N. Agbon, Serene Daodu, and Aishat
Usman
S3-38 Neuroanatomical adaptations in the ocular and visual systems of African tree squirrels, crucial for their arboreal lifestyle. Olanrewaju Fatola, Kolade Aribisala (University of Ibadan, Nigeria); Taidinda Gilbert (University of Ibadan, Nigeria); Oluwasanmi Aina (University of Ibadan, Nigeria); James Olopade (University of Ibadan, Nigeria).
S3-39 Ameliorative Effects of Caffeine on Chronic Stress-Induced Neurobehavioral, Neurochemical and Glial Alterations in Wistar Rats Oritoke M. Okeowo1,2, Olanrewaju O. Oke1, Gloria O. David3 and Omamuyovwi
M. Ijomone2,3,4 1Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 2Laboratory for Experimental and Translational Neurobiology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria 3Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical
Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 4Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
S3-40 Effects of prenatal stress on puberty onset and reproductive function in mice Oumaima Essaidi, Said Ihbour1,3, Kamal Kaoutar2,3, Mohamed Bouhrim3, Meriem Laaroussi3, Fatiha Chigr3. 1. Institute of Sports Sciences, Hassan First University, Settat. 2. Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques Er-Rachidia, Ouarzazate Annex 3. Biological Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco
S3-41 Unravelling the Complexity of Autism: Exploring the Synaptopathology in a Valproic Acid Sprague- Dawley Rat Model Patience Mulalo Mamali, Busisiwe Constance Maseko and Christine Dignon. University of the
Witwatersrand, South Africa
S3-42 Testosterone acts as non-photic cue on suprachiasmatic nucleus-driven locomotor activity in the male Jerboa (JACULUS Orientalis) Rachid El Moussaouiti 1/2, Mariam Sabbar1, Khalid El Allali2, Nezha Bouhaddou1 and Nouria Lakhdar-Ghazal1, 1Research Group on Biological Rhythms, Neuroscience and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco; 2 Agronomic and Veterinary Institute-Hassan II - Department of Biological and Pharmacological Veterinary Sciences, Rabat, Morocco
S3-43 The Role of Herpesviruses in Neuroinflammatory Pathogenesis: Evidence from Neuro-Behçet's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Rafika Ben Laamari1, Olfa Maghrebi1, Zakaria Saied2, Samia Ben Sassi2, Mohamed-Ridha Barbouche and Meriam Belghith1 1. Transmission, Control and Immunobiology of Infections Laboratory, Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunisia 2.
Mongi Ben Hamida Institute of Neurology, Tunis, Tunisia
S3-44 Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of trans-cinnamaldehyde in a rat model of insulin resistance Samson Olorunnado, Oluwole Akinola, department of Anatomy, university of Ilorin, Nigeria
S3-45 Regulation of cell survival and apoptosis by glucocorticoid-induced PAI-1 expression and implications in stress-related psychiatric disorders S Abdelkaoui, M Mennesson, V Roullot-Lacarričre, A Cathala1, A Desmedt, S
Tronel, J-M Revest
S3-46 Survey on the management of purulent meningitis in children among general practitioners Soufiane EL MOUSSAOUI, Oualid Assem 1,2 , Widad Lahmini 1,2, Mounir Bourrous 1 1: Pediatric emergency department, Mother and Child Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco 2: Childhood, Health and Development Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
S3-47 From event enjoyment to career aspirations: how science engagement shapes participant perspectives Soumaiya Imarraine & Nicole Ortiz (institut de biologie paris-seine, Sorbonne
University, paris, france)
S3-48 Distinct ventral hippocampal inhibitory microcircuits regulating anxiety and fear behaviors Stéphane Ciocchi, Kaizhen Li 1, Konstantinos Koukoutselos 1, Masanori Sakaguchi 2, Stéphane Ciocchi 1. 1 Laboratory of Systems Neuroscience, Department of Physiology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. 2 International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan. In emotion research, anxiety and fear have always been interconnected, sharing overlapping
S3-49 Investigating the Intergenerational Effects of Sexual Aggression Exposure and Maternal Prenatal Stress on HPA-axis Dysregulation in Female Rat Offspring Thando Shabangu, Abigail Calitz, DR LIHLE QULU
26 Broadway, Vredelust, BELLVILLE
S3-50 Early-life longitudinal cytokine profiles in children who are HIV-exposed uninfected compared to HIV- unexposed in a South African birth cohort Tusekile Sarah Kangwa, Catherine J. Wedderburn, Kirsten A. Donald, Maresa Botha, Francesca Little, Heather J. Zar, Dan J. Stein, Petrus J.W. Naudé; Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. Neuroscience Institute, UCT. Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, SA MRC Unit on Child and Adolescent Health, UCT. Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. Department of Statistical Sciences, UCT. SA MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders, UCT, South Africa
S3-51 The Effect of Cryptococcal Infection on Glymphatic Function: A Characterization of Fungal Aggregation in Perivascular Spaces Yanga Pato, yang Bridgette PATO, Emily Ruth Higgitt, Anja De Lange, Rachael Dangarembizi.
1. Division of Physiological Sciences, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town 2. Neuroscience Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa 3. CMM AFRICA Medical Mycology Research Unit, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
S3-52 Evidence for the involvement of the kisspeptin receptor, Kiss1R, in memory retention Yassine Bentefour (Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco; Laboratory of neuroendocrinology, GIGA Neurosciences, University of Ličge, 4000, Ličge, Belgium); Julie Bakker (Laboratory of neuroendocrinology, GIGA Neurosciences, University of Ličge, 4000, Ličge,
Belgium)
S3-53 Hippocampal morphology changes and oxidative stress in autism spectrum disorder mouse model following prenatal valproic acid exposure Zineb Bouargane1,2; Fatima-Zahra Lamghari-Moubarrad1; Youssef Anouar3; Loubna Boukhzar1,3; Mohamed Bennis1; Saadia Ba-M'hamed1 1. Faculty of Sciences, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco 2. Faculty of Health Sciences, Jaume I University, Spain 3. Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedicine, University of Rouen Normandie, France
S3-54 Effects of repeated administration of lipopolysaccharides at a critical developmental period on cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in rat Zineb El Marzouki, Laila Ibouzine-dine, Mouloud Lamtai, El hassan Ouanouche, Abdelhalem Mesfioui, Aboubaker El-hessni Laboratory of Biology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technology of Tanger. Morocco.
S3-55 Serum C-Reactive Protein and Prediction of Stroke in Hemodialysis Patients Hanane Elmaataoui; Mohamed Aboufaras; Fatiha Chigr