Patience Obih

Patience Obih, PhD, is a Professor of Pharmacology at Xavier University of Louisiana's College of Pharmacy, where she teaches medicinal chemistry and pharmacology courses. She leads the Division of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences and chairs the Xavier IACUC committee. Dr. Obih's research focuses on antidiabetic drug discovery, hepatic oxidative stress mechanisms, and herbal medicine efficacy, with over 40 student mentees. Her work spans collaborations with LSUHSC and funding from NIH, DOE, and NIAAA.

Education: PhD in Pharmacology (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1981), followed by postdoctoral training at Duke University (1986–1988). Professional affiliations include the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and American Diabetes Association.

Research Highlights: Her laboratory explores medicinal herbs' antidiabetic potential, alpha-glucosidase inhibition, and vitamin E's role in alcohol-induced liver damage. Key grants include NIH R15, DOE, and NIAAA support. She has published extensively on diabetes, drug metabolism, and toxicology.

Awards: While no specific awards are listed, her sustained NIH funding and leadership roles reflect her contributions. Grant activities include PI roles in alcohol research and obesity metabolism initiatives. Mentorship includes guiding PharmD students in lab-based projects.

Labs/Teams: Her research group integrates PharmD students in drug discovery and toxicology studies, emphasizing translational research and health disparities.