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Department of Microbiology

Fatima Mohammed Musa, PhD

Associate Professor

Dr. Fatima, an Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology, boasts over 20 years of academic and research excellence. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, she specializes in antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants. A leader in her field, she advances knowledge through teaching, mentoring, and impactful research at Kaduna State University.

Biography

Dr. Fatima Mohammed Musa, a distinguished microbiologist, holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2017), an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (2002), and a B.Sc. in Applied Biology (1988), both from Bayero University, Kano. With over three decades of academic and research excellence, she has significantly contributed to microbiology and health sciences in Nigeria.

Dr. Musa began her career at Kaduna Polytechnic, where she rose to the rank of Chief Lecturer in 2012, teaching and supervising over 100 Higher National Diploma projects. In 2019, she transitioned to Kaduna State University (KASU) as a Senior Lecturer and became an Associate Professor in 2023. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specializing in medical microbiology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology.

She has supervised numerous projects, including 20 postgraduate theses and four pioneering doctoral dissertations. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and participation in over 20 national and international conferences, Dr. Musa is a recognized expert in her field. She has also served as a reviewer for scholarly journals and contributed to groundbreaking research on antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants and infectious diseases.

Dr. Musa has held leadership roles, including Head of KASU’s Microbiology Department (2020–2024), and coordinated impactful health programs. She remains a pivotal figure in scientific advancements and community health initiatives in Nigeria.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology)/(Ahmadu Bello University - 2017
  • Master of Science (Microbiology)/(Bayero University Kano) - 2002
  • Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology) (Bayero University Kano) - 1988
  • Secondary School Certificate (Government Girls Secondary School, Danbatta. Kano) - 1983
  • Primary School Certificate (Kofar Nasarawa Primary School, Kano 1978

Publications

  • Musa, F.M, Antibacterial Sensitivity of Escherichia coli and Klebsiela species isolates of Urinary Tract Infection to common Antibiotics Presented at the 5th International Symposium on Global Pandemics and Multidisciplinary Covid-19 Studies held on June 15, 2023 / Ankara, Turkiya.
  • Musa, F.M, Prevalence of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella Species in Urinary Tract Infection Patients Attending Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna State of Nigeria Presented at the 5th International Symposium on Global Pandemics and Multidisciplinary Covid-19 Studies held on June 15, 2023 / Ankara, Turkiya.
  • Musa, F.M., Ameh, J.B., Ado, S.A. and Olonitola, O.S. Toxicity Effect and Antidiarrhoeal Activity of Butanol Leaf Fraction of Terminalia avicennioides.Presentated at the American Society for Microbiology conference (ASM Microbe), Atlanta, Georgia, USA June, 2018.
  • Musa F.M., Lawal B.N., Ibrahim B., Wartu J.R. and Shehu A. Isolation and Identification of Salmonella species from Intestine of Slaughtered Chickens Obtained from Different Slaughtered Slabs in Kaduna Metropolis. Presented at the 46th annual conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM). Kaduna State University (KASU). October, 2024.
  • Musa, F.M., Lawal, B.N.,Silas, A. and Ibrahim, B. Isolation and Identification of Staphylococcus species from Infected Wounds of Patients Attending Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Kaduna. Presented at the 46th annual conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM). Kaduna State University (KASU). October, 2024.

Skills

Research and Publication95%
Teaching and Curriculum Development92%
Leadership and Administration90%
Health Program Implementation and Evaluation88%
Microbiology and Specialized Knowledge95%