Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi

My research focuses on developing sustainable strategies for chemical and drug synthesis that leverage novel reactivity concepts to rapidly produce complex molecules and natural products. These compounds aim to enhance the body's ability to combat cancer and inflammation. During my doctoral research, I am synthesizing peptide units and developing phosphorus-based pro-drugs to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which are involved in tumor progression and metastasis. I have a Master degree in Phytochemistry from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. My reseach thesis was on study of Antioxidants compounds from the leaves extract of Lantana trifolia. I studied my Bachelors degree in Chemistry at Egerton University, Kenya.

Medicinal and Organic Chemistry, Pharmacognosy

• Design and chemical/drug synthesis that engage novel reactivity concepts of architecturally complex molecules and natural products that can boost the body's ability to fight cancer and inflammation..
• Study of bio-active prototypes from natural sources and microorganism.

Publications

1. Palmer Sivoko, I., Lily Ateko, M., & Joel, O. (2023). Antioxidant Activity by DPPH Assay of Crude Methanolic Extracts from Selected Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya. International Journal of Professional Practice, 11(3), 16-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1234/ijpp.v11i3.297

2. Samuel Nduva Mutuku, Ezekiel Lang’at, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi, Josiah Ouma Omolo. Proximate Composition, Mineral Element Profile and Antioxidant Properties of the Edible Kenyan Mushroom, Auricularia polytricha. Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, 2022, 11(3):51-55. DOI: 10.31254/jsir.2022.11302

3. Jim Amisi, Joram Mwenda, Joel Obuya and Palmer Imbenzi. Evaluation of the effect of heat on the antibacterial properties of Moringa oleifera on Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Pharmaceutical and Biosciences Journal Vol. 9(3), 57-61, 2021. DOI:10.20510/pbj/9/i3/1634

4. Naji Said Aboud, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi. A review on toxicity effects on Aconitum carmichaelii Debx (Chuan wu and Fuzi) and TCM processing approach ‘Pao zhi’ in reducing/ eliminating toxicity. International Journal of Pharma Sciences, 2015, 5(5): 1236-1241. Available online at: http://ijps.aizeonpublishers.net/

5. Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi, Yongzhi He, Zhixue Yan, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Peter K. Cheplogoi. Chemical constituents in extracts from leaves of Lantana trifolia and their in vitro antioxidant activity. Chinese Herbal Medicine, 2014, 6(3):242-246. DOI:10.1016/S1674-6384(14)60035-6

6. Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Naji Said Aboud, Japheth Omollo Ombito, Peter Kiplagat Cheplogoi. A review on chemistry of some species of genus Vepris (Rutaceae family). Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, 2014, 3(3):357-362. DOI: 10.31254/jsir.2014.3314

7. Yong-zhi He, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Sivoko Imbenzi Palmer, Li-ning Wang, Naji Said Aboud. Isolation and identification of bioactive constituents from stem barks of Illicium difengpi. Chinese Herbal Medicines, 2014, 6(1):76-79. DOI: 10.1016/S1674-6384(14)60012-5

8.  Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Yong Zhi He, Andre Ndagijimana and Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi. A review on phenolic compounds in Illicium species and their pharmacological effects. Der Pharmacia Sinica, 2013, 4(5):17-30. Available online at: https://www.imedpub.com/articles/a-review-on-phenolic-compounds-in-illicium-species-and-theirpharmacological-effects.pdf

    

    

• Teaching Assistant - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Sept. 2024 - Present)
• Assistant Lecturer - Kenya Methodist University (May 2018 - Present)

• Teaching Assistant - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Sept. 2024 - Present)
• Assistant Lecturer - Kenya Methodist University (May 2018 - Present)