Akingbemi Benson

Akingbemi Benson is a Professor at Auburn University within the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology. His research focuses on male reproductive biology and toxicology, particularly the role of steroid hormone receptors in mediating environmental toxicant effects on Leydig cell function and male reproduction.

• Education: DVM, MS, PhD (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
• Professional Involvement: NIH SEP member, Endocrine Society Steering Committee, FASEB committees

His work investigates estrogenic/antiandrogenic chemicals, their impact on testicular function, and connections to urogenital anomalies and steroidogenesis. Key themes include environmental endocrine disruption, hormonal pathway interference, and molecular toxicology.

Major collaborators include Matthew Hardy (Rockefeller University) and institutions like the Population Council. Research spans testicular physiology, gene regulation, and chemical exposure effects on male fertility.