Palmer Sivoko Imbenzi

I am currently a full-time PhD student in the University of Liverpool's Off-Site PhD Programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China. My research focuses on developing sustainable strategies for synthesizing chemicals and drugs that utilize novel reactivity concepts to rapidly produce complex molecules and natural products, aiming to enhance the body's ability to combat cancer and inflammation. Currently, I am synthesizing peptide units and creating phosphorus-based prodrugs to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which play a crucial role in tumor progression.

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)

• Awarded the Third prize for Poster Presentation (Title: Synthesis of Nitroolefins: Approach towards development of phosphorous-based prodrugs towards Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMPs) inhibition in tumor progression) during the Joint Research Symposium (XJTLU-TAYLOR'S-MFU) and Deep Brain Stimulation Society hosted by Xi'an Jiatong-Liverpool University. 17th October 2025.