Babalola Faseru CV

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

FACULTY CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

Name:                                                                         Babalola Faseru, MD, MPH

Current Academic Rank:             Assistant Professor

Department(s):                                                 Preventive Medicine & Public Health (primary)

Family Medicine

Office Address, Phone, Fax and e-mail:           

Department of Preventive Medicine & Public Health

University of Kansas Medical Center, MS-1008

3901 Rainbow Boulevard

Kansas City, KS 66160-7313

Phone: (913) 588-2775

Direct: (913) 588-0590

Fax: (913) 588-2780

Email: bfaseru@kumc.edu

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Undergraduate and Graduate Education:

Postgraduate Education:

Other Certified Professional Training:

• The 49th Annual Short Course on Medical and Experimental Mammalian Genetics. Jointly organized by The Jackson Laboratory and Johns Hopkins University at the Jackson Laboratory. Bar Harbor, Maine. July 20- August 1, 2008
• Twenty-seventh Annual Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Baltimore, Maryland. (Focus: Genetic Epidemiology) June 15-July 3, 2009
• Summer Institute Program to Increase Diversity in Genetic Epidemiology (SIPID-GE). Washington University in St. Louis and NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute July 27-August 13, 2009; July 1- 16, 2010 and  July 27-August 14, 2010
• Evidence-Based Public Health: A Course in Chronic Disease Prevention. Jointly organized by Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Prevention Research in St. Louis and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. June 21-23, 2010
• Twenty-Ninth Annual Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Baltimore, Maryland. (Focus: Clinical and Translational Research) July 1, 2011

Academic and Other Professional Appointments and Activities:

Professional Societies and Affiliations:

Honors and Awards: (Honorary Societies, Research Awards, Teaching and Other Awards)

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Brief statement of areas of teaching interest: My areas of teaching interest include principles of epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, research methodology, research ethics, international health and public health in developing countries. My special areas of expertise are tobacco control, nicotine dependence, smoking cessation, and cancer prevention and control.

Didactic (e.g. lectures and formal presentations)

Non-didactic (e.g. workshops, labs and discussion groups)

Advising (Thesis or dissertation committee)

Advising (student academic group/individual)

Development of Educational Materials

(course materials, e.g. syllabi, educational software packages, Web sites, films, educational tapes and evaluation tools)

RESEARCH and SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

Brief statement of areas of research and scholarly interest, including current projects:

My primary research area is in cancer prevention and control, with a focus on nicotine dependence and smoking cessation. I have research experience in smoking cessation behavioral treatment, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacokinetics in both clinical and community-based settings. My broad goal is to unravel the biobehavioral mechanisms underlying health disparities due to tobacco use and other preventable chronic disease risk factors among underserved populations. My current research is focused on examining behavioral, genetic and environmental determinants of persistent smoking and smoking-related health disparities among understudied populations such as minority populations and hospitalized smokers. My research is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Cancer Society (ACS). These studies include the Kick It at Swope project,-enhancing tobacco use treatment for African-American light smokers, TCTAB- a longitudinal study of tobacco use among American Indian Tribal College Students, EQUIP- Increasing post-discharge follow-up among hospitalized smokers and 2KanQuit- smoking cessation intervention for  partners of  hospitalized smokers. I am also involved in studies on cancer prevention, Child Safety, Injury Prevention and HIV/AIDs in Nigeria.

Grants and Contracts awarded

U01 HL105232                                 Richter (PI)                                                                      09/20/2011-05/31/2014

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute   Direct Cost $1,806,096

Increasing post-discharge follow-up among hospitalized smokers

This U01 is part of an NIH Cooperative Agreement entitled, “Effectiveness Research on Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Smokers.” Included in the project are one coordinating center and 5 research projects designed to enhance dissemination of tobacco treatment in hospitals. Our project is set in two Kansas hospitals that have dedicated tobacco treatment interventionists on staff. It is a randomized-controlled trial of the relative effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness, of warm hand-off versus fax referral in linking hospitalized smokers with quitline services. In the warm hand-off condition, patients will be linked via their room or cell phone to quitline in order to complete enrollment and their first counseling session prior to discharge.

Role: Co-Investigator

P20 MD004805                                                         Daley (PI), Greiner (Co-PI)                  04/01/2010-03/31/2015

National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities            Direct cost $4,746,117

Central Plains Center for American Indian Health Disparities (CPC-AIHD)                                   

The overall goal of this study is the creation of the Central Plains Center for American Indian (AI) Health Disparities (CPC-AIHD), a center focused on reducing health related disparities and bringing more AI into the health professions through quality community based participatory research (CBPR) and enhanced opportunities for AI students to enter the health professions through pipeline programs from high school through college and into graduate and medical school. One of the research projects funded within the center grant is a longitudinal study of tobacco use in American Indian and Alaska Native College students.

Role: Co-Investigator

Institutional pilot grant                          Faseru (PI), (Kimler-IRG PI)         06/01/2011-05/31/2012

American Cancer Society IRG                Direct Cost $35,000

Feasibility of engaging partners of hospitalized smokers in a smoking cessation study.

This pilot randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and potential efficacy of extending smoking cessation to partners of hospitalized smokers.

Role: Principal Investigator

R01 CA091912                                                Cox (PI)                                  9/01/2006-8/31/2011

National Cancer Institute   Direct cost $2,463,377                                  01/08/2011- 07/31/2012 (No cost extension)

Enhancing Tobacco Use Treatment for African American Light Smokers

This is a five-year, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of bupropion plus HE versus placebo plus HE for smoking cessation among African American light smokers.  This study also will characterize CYP2A6 and CYP2B6 activity in African American light smokers by evaluating phenotype and genotype, and will evaluate these in relation to smoking cessation outcomes.

Role: Co-Investigator            (NIH Diversity Supplement grantee)

University of Kansas Hospital           Richter (PI), Ellerbeck (Co-PI)                                    09/01/2006 – 08/31/2011

UKanQuit at KUMed       Direct cost $228,364

Development of Hospital Employee and Inpatient Smoking Cessation Service

This contract is for bedside smoking cessation consulting service for hospital inpatients. Other activities include a) developing standing orders for inpatient pharmacotherapy, b) developing a hospital policy for addressing tobacco among patients, and c) evaluating performance on National Hospital Quality Management (JCAHO) scores for smoking counseling for inpatients admitted with MI, CHF, and pneumonia.

Role: Co-Investigator

U54 CA154253                                                             Greiner (PI)                                                                                    09/17/2010 – 06/30/2015

National Cancer Institute                        Direct Cost $3,272,719

Kansas Communities Cancer Disparities Network

The goal of this project is to create a statewide multilevel network with underserved American Indian and Latino communities, primary care providers, hospitals and cancer centers to reduce cancer disparities through prevention, screening, diagnostics and treatment research and educational programs.

Role: Diversity Trainee

Kansas Association of Local Health Department (KALHD)     Faseru (PI)   06/15/2011-06/14/2012

KALHD workforce development         Direct cost $11,616

Epidemiology Training for Kansas Local Health Department Workforce Development

This contract is to provide epidemiology training to Kansas Local Health Department personnel that are involved in disease surveillance, disease investigation and response.

Role: Principal Investigator

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)         Brownson (PI) 07/01/2011-07/31/2011

KDHE workforce development   Direct Cost $2,464

Kansas Evidence-Based Public Health: A Course for State and Local Practitioners

This contract is to provide training in Evidence-based decision making in Public Health.

Role: Instructor

Completed Projects

Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (Okuyemi PI, Cox Co-PI) 12/01/2003-11/30/2004; 12/01/2004-06/30/2007

(No cost extension)

“Cigarette craving in African Americans and Whites: an fMRI study”

The main study combines behavioral and neuroimaging approaches to examine cigarette craving and assess differences in fMRI signal changes in predetermined areas of the brain in response to smoking cues and neutral cues. The study was extended to compare cue-elicited activation of pre-determined areas of the brain among carriers and non-carriers of the CYP2A6 nicotine metabolism, dopamine D2 receptor TaqI RFLP A1 and transporter (SLC6A3) VNTR 9-repeat polymorphisms in the smoking and nonsmoking participants.

Role: Project Director

R21 DA0187120                                      Okuyemi (PI)            05/01/2005 – 02/28/2008

National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Drug Abuse            Direct Cost $275,000

Effects of Menthol on Bupropion Pharmacokinetics           

This study was designed to provide information needed about interaction between menthol in mentholated cigarettes and bupropion. We evaluated the effects of menthol in mentholated cigarettes on the pharmacokinetics profile of bupropion and its 3 principal metabolites: hydroxybupropion, theohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion.

Role: Project Director

K30 HL0454      Ellerbeck (PI)               07/01/2005 – 06/30/2010

National Institutes of Health                                    Direct cost $1,393,705

School of Medicine Clinical Research Curriculum Program

This program is designed to support the development of new clinical investigators at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Role:  Research Fellow

Clendening Summer Fellowship            Faseru (PI), Kennedy (Mentee)                         05/01/2010- 08-01/2010

Observation of Nutrition and Cooking Methods in Las Nubes, Guatemala      Direct cost $2,000

This fellowship provided support for mentored research work for first year KU Medical students to travel and do research in a foreign country. I mentored Jenna Kennedy in the development and implementation of her above-named project in Las Nubes, Guatemala. This experience also provided her with an opportunity to learn Spanish, a language that is extremely useful in medical practice in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Role: Principal Investigator/Mentor

Publications

Full length, peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals:

1. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T. & Faseru, B.  HIV/AIDS knowledge and information sources among deaf students in a half-way school in Ibadan, Nigeria. Epidemiology and Prevention. XV International AIDS Conference, Medimond International Proceedings, 2004; 195-200.
2. Quaghe, J.K., Olumide, E.A.A. & Faseru, B. Health Needs and Care-seeking Behavior of People living with HIV/AIDS and attending national antiretroviral treatment in Abuja, Nigeria. Social and Economic Issues. XV International AIDS Conference, Medimond International Proceedings, 2004; 149-154.
3. Sangowawa, A.O., Onadeko, M.O., Ekanem, S.E.U. & Faseru, B. Knowledge and attitudes of staff of health facilities in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria about female genital cutting (F.G.C.).  Social and Economic Issues. XV International AIDS Conference, Medimond International Proceedings, 2004; 241-246.
4. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B., Fajola, A. & Uchendu, O.  Attitudes of women affected by smoking to tobacco use and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) – preliminary findings. The Net: A Publication of the International Network of Women against Tobacco, 2005 15th Anniversary Edition, Sept 2005 – February 2006; 17.
5. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Alagh, B.T., Ebong, I.P., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle, B.J., Shaahu, V., Fajola, A. & Ogbole, G.I. (2005).  Use of seatbelts by vehicle occupants in University College Hospital, Nigeria. Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine December 2005, 3 (2), 57-62. http://indexmedicus.afro.who.int/iah/fulltext/road%20safety.pdf
6. Sangowawa, A.O., Faseru, B., Fajola, A. & Adiakpan, N. (2006).  Characteristics of women smokers in Ibadan, Nigeria: Results from key informant interviews with tobacco vendors. The Net: A Publication of the International Network of Women against Tobacco, Sept 2006 – February 2007 Edition; 14.
7. Faseru, B., Barengo, N.C., Sandström, H.P. & Omokhodion, F.O. Smoking behavior and perception of risk among Nigerian medical students. Prevention and Control 2006; 2(2) 103-109.
8. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Alagh, B.T., Ebong, I.P., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle, B.J., Shaahu, V. & Fajola, A. Child seating position and restraint use in the Ibadan Metropolis, South-Western Nigeria. Afr Safety. Promot 2006; 4(3) 37-49.
9. Sangowawa, A.O, Alagh, B.T, Fatiregun, A.O, Adekunle, B.J & Faseru, B. Attitudes of Pillion Passengers in Ibadan, Nigeria to Helmet use. Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, 2006; 56 – 60.
10. Okuyemi, K.S., Faseru, B., Cox, L.S., Bronars, C.A. & Ahluwalia, J.S. Relationship between Menthol Cigarettes and Smoking Cessation among African American Light Smokers. Addiction 2007; 102: 1979-1986.
11. Omokhodion, F.O. & Faseru, B. Perception of Cigarette Smoking and Advertisement among Senior Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. West African Journal of Medicine 2007; 26 (3) 206-209.
12. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T, Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B. & Adekunle, B.J. Reasons for poor/non-use of Crash Helmets by Commercial motorcyclists in Oyo state, Nigeria. Conference proceedings, 14th International Conference on Road Safety on Four Continents 2007; 486-497.
13. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ekanem, S.E.U. & Adekunle, B.J. Perceived causes of motorcycle crashes in Oyo state, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care. 2008; 20 (2) 8-13.
14. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P. & Adekunle, B.J. Sexual Practices of Deaf and Hearing Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Nigeria. Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine 2009 Jun;7(1):26-30
15. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A. & Richter, K.P. Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Treatment in an Academic Medical Center Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2009; 35(11):551-557. PMCID: PMC2796192
16. Ho, M., Faseru, B., Choi, W.S., Nollen, N.L., Mayo, M.S., Thomas, J.L., Okuyemi, K.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Benowitz, N.L. & Tyndale, R.F. Utility and relationships of biomarkers of smoking in African-American Light Smokers. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2009;18(12):3426-3434. PMCID: PMC2791893
17. Faseru, B., Cox, L.S., Bronars, C.A., Opole, I., Reed, G.A., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S. & Okuyemi, K.S. Design, recruitment, and retention of African-American smokers in a pharmacokinetic study. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2010, 10(1):6 PMCID: PMC2850393
18. Sangowawa, A.O., Alagh, B.T., Ekanem, S.E., Ebong, I.P., Faseru, B., Adekunle, B.J. & Uchendu, O.C. An observational study of seatbelt use among vehicle occupants in Nigeria. Inj Prev. 2010 Apr;16(2):85-9.
19. Faseru, B., Daley, C.M., Gajewski, B., Pacheco, C.M. & Choi, W.S. A longitudinal study of tobacco use among American Indian and Alaska Native tribal college students BMC Public Health 2010, 10(1):617 PMCID: PMC2964633
20. Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B., Sangowawa, A.O. & Owoaje, E.T. Tobacco use amongst out of school adolescents in a Local Government Area in Nigeria. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2010, 5(1):24. PMCID: PMC2978201
21. Engelman, K.K., Daley, C.M., Gajewski, B.J., Ndikum-Moffor, F., Faseru, B., Braiuca, S., Joseph, S., Ellerbeck, E.F. & Greiner, K.A. An Assessment of American Indian Women’s Mammography Experiences BMC Women’s Health 2010, 10:34 PMCID:  PMC3018433
22. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P. & Alagh, B.T. A comparative study of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes of hearing-impaired and non-hearing-impaired secondary school students in Ibadan. Niger J Clin Pract. 2010; 13 (4):453-458.
23. Cox, L.S., Faseru, B., Mayo, M.S., Krebill, R., Snow, T.S., Bronars, C.A., Nollen, N.L., Choi, W.S., Okuyemi, K.S., Salzman, G.A., Benowitz, N.L., Tyndale, R.F. & Ahluwalia, J.S.  Design, baseline characteristics, and retention of African American light smokers into a randomized trial involving biological data.  Trials.  2011 Jan 25;12:22.  PMCID: PMC3038942
24. Daley, D.M., Faseru, B., Nazir, N., Solomon, C., Greiner, K.A., Ahluwalia, J.S. & Choi, W.S.  Influence of traditional tobacco use on smoking cessation among American Indians.  Addiction. 2011;106(5):1003-1009. Epub 2011 Feb 10 doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03391.  PMCID: PMC3074043
25. Wright, K.O., Faseru, B., Kuyinu, Y.A. & Faduyile, F.A. Awareness and uptake of pap smear among market women in Lagos-Nigeria. Journal of Public Health in Africa. 2011 Feb;2(1):e14.
26. Faseru B, Turner M, Casey G, Ruder C, Befort CA, Ellerbeck EF, Richter KP. Evaluation of a hospital-based tobacco treatment services: Outcomes and lessons learned. J Hosp Med. 2011 Apr;6(4):143-150. Epub 2010 Nov 24. PMCID: PMC3081657
27. Choi WS, Faseru B, Beebe LA, Greiner KA, Yeh HW, Shireman T, Talawyma, M, Cully L, Kaur B, Daley CM Culturally-Tailored Smoking Cessation for American Indians: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 12(1), 126. PMCID: PMC3117716
28. Katz, D., Tang, F., Faseru, B., Horwitz, P., Decker, C., Jones, P., Spertus, J.  Prevalence and correlates of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in hospitalized smokers with AMI. American Heart Journal  2011 Jul; 162(1): 74-80
29. Sangowawa AO, Adebiyi AO, Faseru B, Popoola O. An Observational study of road safety around selected primary schools In Ibadan municipality, Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine (in press)
30. Faseru B, Choi WS, Krebill R, Mayo MS, Nollen NL, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS, Cox LS. Factors associated with smoking menthol cigarettes among treatment-seeking African American light smokers. Journal Addictive Behaviors.  (in press)

            Media reports of first-authored published works

1. NewsRx. Researchers at University of Kansas Medical Center target pharmacokinetics. 2010; http://www.newsrx.com/article.php?articleID=1839052.

Article: Faseru, B., Cox, L.S., Bronars, C.A., Opole, I., Reed, G.A., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S. & Okuyemi, K.S. Design, recruitment, and retention of African-American smokers in a pharmacokinetic study. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2010, 10(1):6 PMCID: PMC2850393

2. Heart Disease Weekly. Research from University of Kansas Medical Center yields new findings on health facilities 2010; http://www.pharmacychoice.com/News/article.cfm?Article_ID=583096.

Article: Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A. & Richter, K.P. Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Treatment in an Academic Medical Center Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2009; 35(11):551-557. PMCID: PMC2796192

CME article for Journal of Hospital Medicine’s April 2011 issue.

Article: Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, G., Ruder, C., Befort, C.A., Ellerbeck, E.F. & Richter, K.P. Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Tobacco Treatment service: Outcomes and Lessons Learned. J Hosp Med. 2011 Apr;6(4):143-150. Epub 2010 Nov 24. PMCID: PMC3081657

            Invited or non-peer-reviewed articles or reviews:

1      Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Adebiyi, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B. & Adekunle, B.J. Patterns of injury from commercial motorcycle crashes in Oyo state, Nigeria. DOKITA – A Journal of the University of Ibadan Medical Students Association (UIMSA). Vol. 32. No.1, 2007.

2      Faseru, B. The Downside of population growth in the developing world. IFEMED A Journal of the Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students Association (IFUMSA) 2005; 12(1) 17-20.

3      Faseru, B. High Blood Pressure in African-Americans. Cover story of July- August 2009 Edition of Our Health Matters. Kansas City Health Magazine.

      Published peer-reviewed abstracts:

1. Faseru, B., Barengo, N.C., Sandstrom, P.H., Omokhodion, F.O. Medical students’ views on anti-tobacco Policy in Nigeria. The 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Helsinki, Finland, Conference Proceedings and Abstract Book, 2003; 193.
2. Faseru, B., Sangowawa, A.O., Okoro, C.A., Lawoyin, T.O. Sexual behaviour of female undergraduates of the freshman year at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. International Conference AIDS, Jul 11-16, 2004; Abstract No. C10282. URL: http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102277067.html
3. Olumide, E. A., Quaghe, J.K., Faseru, B. Self-Reported Perceived Health-Related Needs and Care-Seeking Behavior of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Abuja, Nigeria: Implications for Health Policy. Annual General and Scientific Meeting of West African College of Physicians, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2004.
4. Faseru, B., Barengo N., Sandstrom, P.H., Omokhodion, F. Medical students support FCTC in Nigeria. In: Book of Abstracts: The Third World Assembly on Tobacco Counters Health (WATCH 2004); March 7-11, 2004:194.
5. Faseru, B., Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Health seeking behavior of mothers of children aged 6-59 months in Igbo ora, Nigeria.   The 18^th World Conference on Health Promotion and Education, Melbourne, Australia, 2004; Abstract # 581.                                                 
6. Quaghe, J.K., Olumide, E.A., Faseru, B. Health needs and care seeking behaviour of people living with HIV/AIDS receiving treatment and care under the Federal Government anti retroviral treatment programme in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria.  International Conference AIDS, Jul 11-16, 2004; Abstract No. TuPeD4986. URL: http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102282796.html
7. Sangowawa, A.O., Onadeko, M.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B. Knowledge and attitudes of staff of health facilities in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria about female genital cutting (F.G.C.). International Conference AIDS, Jul 11-16, 2004; Abstract No. WePeD6366. URL: http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102284281.html
8. OlaOlorun, F.M., Lawoyin, T.O., Faseru, B., MacQueen, K.M., Guest, G. Emerging Theme: the stigma issue. International Conference AIDS, Jul 11-16, 2004; Abstract No. D12710.  http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102278319.html
9. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B.  HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Information Sources among Deaf Students in a Half-way School in Ibadan, Nigeria.  International Conference AIDS, Jul 11-16, 2004; Abstract No. TuPeC4765. URL: http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102282583.html
10. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Ekanem, S., Ebong, I. Factors Influencing Access of People with HIV/AIDS in Ibadan, Nigeria to Anti-Retroviral Drugs. 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment. 2005; Abstract No. MoPe11.1C38.  http://www.aegis.com/conferences/iashivpt/2005/MoPe11-1C38.html
11. Sangowawa, A.O., Alagh, B.T., Ebong, I.P., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O.  Child Passenger Safety Practices in Ibadan Municipality, Oyo State, Nigeria. 14th International Conference on Safe Communities, Bergen, Norway, 2005. URL: http://www.safebergen.com/news.asp?DocumentID=22
12. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Uchendu, O., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P., Ekanem, S.E.U., Fajola A.  Attitudes of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria to Medical Care They Receive.  HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Africa: From Knowledge Sharing to Implementation Conference, Durban, South Africa, 2005.
13. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru ,B., Ebong, I.P., Alagh, B.T., Fajola, A. Attitudes of Deaf and Hearing Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Nigeria to People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria (ACPN), Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Ibadan 2005.
14. Faseru, B., Okuyemi, K.S., Hall, S.B., Powell, J.N., Nollen, N.L., Ahluwalia, J.S. (2006). Differences in smoking topography between menthol and non-menthol smokers. 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Orlando, FL, February 2006; RPOS3-43, 12.
15. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Alagh, B.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P.  Helmet Use among Motorcyclists in Ibadan, North West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3^rd Public Health Conference, Midrand, South Africa, May 15-17, 2006; Conference Proceedings, 125.
16. Oyebola, F.O., George, F.S., Faseru, B. Advocacy Tool for Tobacco Control among West Africa Health Care Professionals. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006.  http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P1500.HTM
17. Sangowawa, A.O, Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Fajola, A.O.  Prevalence of Smoking among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria.  13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006. http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P3644.HTM
18. Fajola, A.O., Faseru, B., Sangowawa, A.O., Uchendu, O. Tobacco Smoking and Environmental Tobacco Smoke among out of School Youths and Shop Apprentices in an Inner City Bus Terminus in Ibadan, Nigeria. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006.  http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P1888.HTM
19. Faseru, B., Barengo, N.C., Sandstrom, P.H., Omokhodion, F.O. Smoking behavior of Nigerian Medical Students and their attitudes towards anti-tobacco policy. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006.  http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P5151.HTM
20. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Shaahu, V.N., Faseru ,B., Ebong, I.P, Ekanem, S.E.U., Uchendu, O. Socio-demographic Profile of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Ibadan: Implications for treatment and support. Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria (ACPN), Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Abakaliki 2006.
21. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Shaahu, V.N., Adekunle, B., Ebong, I.P., Ekanem, S.E.U., Uchendu, O.C., Adekunle, B.J. Social problems of people living with HIV/AIDS in Ibadan, Nigeria . : Toronto – AIDS 2006: Abstract no. CDD0879 http://library.iasociety.org/AbstractView.aspx?confID=2006&abstractId=11968
22. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Alagh, B.T, Ebong, I.P, Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle, B.J., Shaahu, V., Fajola, A. Use of Age-appropriate Restraint by Child Vehicle Occupants in Ibadan, Nigeria, 8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Durban, South Africa, 2-5 April 2006.
23. Faseru, B., Bronars, C.A., Cox, L.S, Opole, I., Reed, G., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Okuyemi, K.S. Medication Adherence and Smoking Topography among African-American Smokers in a Pharmacokinetics Study. 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Portland, Oregon, February 2008. PA9-5, 28.
24. Faseru, B., Bronars, C.A., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Reed, G., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Okuyemi, K.S. Recruitment And Retention of African-American Smokers in a Pharmacokinetics Study. 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Portland, Oregon, February 2008. POS3-40, 96.
25. Sangowawa, A.O., Asuzu, M.C., Kale, O.O., Owoaje, E.T., Adekunle, B.J., Faseru, B.  Are commercial long-distance drivers willing to be taught first aid for accident victims? 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion. Merida, Mexico, 15-18 March 2008.
26. Sangowawa, A.O.,  Owoaje, E.T.,  Ekanem, S.E.,  Faseru, B.,  Adekunle, B.J.  Economic costs of motorcycle injury among crash-involved commercial motorcyclists in Oyo State, Nigeria. 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion. Merida, Mexico, 15-18 March 2008.
27. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P.  Knowledge of Deaf and Hearing Secondary School Students in a Half-way School in Ibadan, Nigeria about HIV/AIDS. Investing in young people’s health and development: research that improves policies and programs, An International Conference, Abuja, Nigeria, April 27-29, 2008 Poster session 4.10 http://www.jhsph.edu/gatesinstitute/_pdf/policy_practice/adolhealth/presentations/Posters/P4.10.pdf
28. Sangowawa, A., Adekunle, B.,  Faseru, B., Ajayi, O. Pattern of Injury among Building Construction Workers in Iddo Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, Seoul, Korea, June 29 – July 2, 2008. SC04-03
29. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E.T., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B., Adekunle, B. Outcomes of Road Crashes among Commercial Motorcyclists in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, Seoul, Korea, June 29 – July 2, 2008. SC19-03
30. Fajola, A., Uchendu, O., Faseru, B., Fajola, O., Sangowawa, D. Sexual practices and HIV/AIDS knowledge among out -of -school youths in an inner city bus terminus in Ibadan, Nigeria. : Mexico City – AIDS 2008: Abstract no. WEPE0845 http://library.iasociety.org/AbstractView.aspx?confID=2008&abstractId=9489
31. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E., Faseru, B., Adekunle, B. Reasons for undergoing HIV/AIDS test: a study of PLWHA in Ibadan, Nigeria. : Mexico City – AIDS 2008: Abstract no. MOPE0143 http://library.iasociety.org/AbstractView.aspx?confID=2008&abstractId=10393
32. Sangowawa, A.O., Fatiregun, A.A., Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B., Oke, J.A., Adekunle, B.J.  Improving Awareness of HIV vaccine:  Lessons from the Polio Eradication  Initiative National Immunization Days  (NIDs) in Nigeria. Abstracts from AIDS Vaccine 2008, Cape Town South Africa October 13-16 2008. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. October 2008, 24 (s1): 115 http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/aid.2008.9997a
33. Adebiyi, A.O., Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B. Tobacco use amongst out of school youth in a Local Government Area in Nigeria, 14^th World conference on Tobacco or Health March 18-20, 2009 Mumbai, India Paper number 749
34. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P. Prevalence and predictors of tobacco treatment in hospitals: the role of JCAHO core measure status. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-7, 62
35. Faseru, B., Mussulman, L.M., Nazir, N., Cox, L.S., Ellerbeck, E.F. Factors associated with implementing home smoking restrictions among smokers enrolled in a two year clinical trial. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-4, 62
36. Faseru, B., Snow, T., Krebill, R., Mayo, M.S., Cox, L.S., Okuyemi, K.S., Ahluwalia, J.S. Factors associated with not returning for randomization during clinical trials, 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-73, 78
37. Mussulman, L.M., Faseru, B., Cupertino, P., Nazir, N., Ellerbeck , E.F.  Relationship between spousal smoking status and abstinence among rural smokers 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS3-68, 100
38. Cupertino, A.P., Nollen, N., Cox , L.S., Faseru, B., Choi, W., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S.  Experiences of Discrimination among African American Light Smokers, 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-2, 61
39. Okuyemi, K.S., Reed, G., Faseru, B., Mayo, M., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Ahluwalia, J.S., Benowitz, N.  Effects of Menthol on Bupropion Pharmacokinetics. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS 4-74, 131
40. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P.  Predictors of nicotine dependence treatment among hospitalized smokers. 2009 National Clinical & Translational Research Education Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C April 14-15, 2009 Scholar Abstracts Book page 162
41. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P.  Referral and Treatment for Nicotine Dependence among Hospitalized patients. Substance Abuse January-March 2009; 30(1) 94-95
42. Richter, K., Faseru, B., Ellerbeck, E.F.  UKanQuit, A Hospital Inpatient Tobacco Treatment Program. Substance Abuse April-June 2009; 30(2) 194.
43. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B.  Condom use among hearing-impaired and non-hearing impaired secondary school students in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. Fifth Regional Congress of Medical Women Association for Near East and African Region July 15-17 2009, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
44. Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, G., Ruder, C., Ellerbeck, E.F., Richter, K.P. Implementation and Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Tobacco Treatment Service. 33rd Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse, Bethesda, Maryland, November 5-7, 2009. Book of Abstracts, POS-32, 44.
45. Faseru, B., Cox, L., Krebil, R., Mayo, M., Okuyemi, S., Ahluwalia, J.S. Factors associated with smoking menthol cigarettes in African-American light smokers. 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland, February 24-27, 2010 POS3-46.
46. Ho, M.K., Faseru, B., Choi, W.S., Nollen, N.L., Mayo, M.S., Thomas, J.L., Okuyemi, K.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Benowitz, N.L., Tyndale, R.F. Utility and relationships of biomarkers of smoking in African-American light Smokers 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland February 24-27, 2010  POS4-104.
47. Cox, L.S., Mayo, M.S., Krebill, R., Nollen, N.L., Faseru, B., Benowitz, N., Ahluwalia, J.S. Assessment of Daily smoking using Timeline follow-back (TLFB) among African-American smokers 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland, February 24-27, 2010. POS2-65
48.  Katz, D., Tang, F., Faseru, B., Horwitz, P., Decker, C., Jones, P., Spertus, J.  Prevalence and correlates of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in hospitalized smokers with AMI. Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke 2010 Scientific Sessions. May 19-21, 2010 Abstract ID #553
49. Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, M.A., Ruder, C., Ellerbeck, E., Richter, K.  Implementation and Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Tobacco Treatment Service. Substance Abuse July-Sept 2010; 31(3) 217
50. Sangowawa, A.O., Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle, B.  Perception of Violence and Safety among Street Youth In Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria ISCAIP Biennial Meeting September 20, 2010, Bristol, UK http://www.iscaip.net/iscaipconference/index.php/conferences/ISCAIP-2010/paper/view/7
51. Deculus, K., Ramaswamy, M., Faseru, B., Jones, M., Freudenberg, N.  Examining Smoking Trends among Adolescent Men Leaving Jail. 67^th Annual KPHA meeting and Fall Conference, Topeka, Kansas Sept 29-30, 2010
52. Daley, D.M., Faseru, B., Nazir, N., Solomon, C., Greiner, K.A., Ahluwalia, J.S. & Choi, W.S.  Influence of traditional tobacco use on smoking cessation among American Indians. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. PA16-4
53. Cox LS, Nollen NL, Mayo, MS, Choi WS, Faseru B, Snow TS, Bronars CA, Tyndale R, Benowitz N, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS. Bupropion for treatment of African American light smokers 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. SYM8D
54. Choi WS, Nazir N, Faseru B., Gauthier M, Talawyma M, Pacheco C, Greiner KA, Daley C. Light versus heavy smoking among American Indian smokers. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. SYM8C
55. Hui, S.A., Nazir, N., Faseru, B., and  Ellerbeck, E. Predictors of successful quitting and self-engagement among recalcitrant smokers after a two-year smoking cessation trial. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. POS1-76
56. Faseru B, Choi WS, Krebill R, Mayo MS, Nollen NL, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS, Cox LS. Factors associated with smoking menthol cigarettes among treatment-seeking African American light smokers. 32nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Washington DC, April 27-30, 2011. POS B-177c
57. Faseru B, Nazir N. Choi WS, Daley C.M., Greiner KA, Comparison of cancer risk perception and cancer fatalism between American Indian Smokers and Non-Smokers. NCI Cancer Health Disparities Program Meeting, Bethesda Maryland July 12-15, 2011

Other scholarly publications:

Thesis and Dissertation

1. Faseru, B., Odejide, T.T., Isawumi, O., Komolafe, O. (1997). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Contraception amongst Students of Osun State College of Education, Ilesa. (A dissertation submitted to the Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, O.A.U, Ile-Ife in partial fulfillment of the Medical degree program).
2. Faseru, B. (2005). Smoking behavior, knowledge of health effects of smoking and attitudes of Ibadan medical students to anti-tobacco policy in Nigeria. (MPH Thesis submitted to the Department of Public Health and General Practice, University of Kuopio, Finland).

            E-letters and Bulletins:

1. 1.     Sangowawa, A.O., Adekunle, B.J., Faseru, B., Alagh, B.T. Motorcyclists Helmets in Ibadan, Nigeria. World Health Organization Helmet Initiative Fall 06 Newsletter  http://www.whohelmets.org/headlines/06_fall_sangowawa.htm
2. 2.     Faseru, B. Provider Attitudes Are Impediment. Digest 1 FHI Pregnancy Prevention Forum. http://www.fhi.org/en/Youth/YouthNet/Publications/pregprevforum/digest1.htm
3. 3.     Faseru, B. Training Available for Traditional Birth Attendants. Digest 10 FHI Pregnancy Prevention Forum.   http://www.fhi.org/en/Youth/YouthNet/Publications/pregprevforum/digest10.htm
4. Faseru, B. Response to BAT Nigeria: Experience It, Die From It. Tobacco Control (2003), 12, 250 http://tc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/12/3/250
5. 5.     Faseru, B. Why the Kyoto Protocol must not be ignored   http://lollyfash.tigblog.org/cats

Presentations and posters

Oral paper presentations:

Scientific papers presented at national and international meetings:

1. Faseru, B.  Nigerian Health System and the HIV/AIDS Scourge. The District Conference of Rotary International District, 7370 Penn State University, Central Pennsylvania, USA, March 2003.
2. Olumide, E.A., Quaghe, J.K., Faseru, B.  Self-Reported Perceived Health-Related Needs and Care-Seeking Behavior of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Abuja, Nigeria: Implications for Health Policy. Annual General and Scientific Meeting of West African College of Physicians, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2004.
3. Faseru, B.  Rotary Group Study Exchange – a laudable capacity building program. Rotary International Centennial District Conference, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, April 30, 2005.
4. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P., Alagh, B.T., Fajola, A.  Attitudes of Deaf and Hearing Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Nigeria to People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria (ACPN), Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Ibadan 2005.
5. Sangowawa, A.O., Ekanem, S.E.U., Alagh, B.T., Ebong, I.P., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle ,B.J., Shaahu, V., Fajola, A. Use of Age-appropriate Restraint by Child Vehicle Occupants in Ibadan, Nigeria, 8th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Durban, South Africa, 2-5 April 2006.
6. Ellerbeck, E.F., Richter, K.P., Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, G.  UKanQuit at the University of Kansas Hospital. 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Minneapolis MN October 2007.
7. Faseru, B., Bronars, C.A., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Reed, G., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Okuyemi, K.S.  Medication Adherence and Smoking Topography among African-American Smokers in a Pharmacokinetics Study. 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Portland, Oregon, February 2008.
8. Sangowawa, A.O., Asuzu, M.C., Kale, O.O., Owoaje, E.T., Adekunle, B.J., Faseru, B. Are commercial long-distance drivers willing to be taught first aid for accident victims? The 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Merida, Mexico, 15-18 March 2008.
9. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Ekanem, S.E.,  Faseru, B., Adekunle, B.J.  Economic costs of motorcycle injury among crash-involved commercial motorcyclists in Oyo, state, Nigeria The 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Merida, Mexico, 15-18 March 2008.
10. Sangowawa, A., Adekunle, B.,  Faseru, B., Ajayi, O.  Pattern of Injury among Building Construction Workers in Iddo Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria SC04-03 XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, Seoul, Korea, June 29 – July 2, 2008.
11. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E.T., Ekanem, S.E.U., Faseru, B., Adekunle, B.  Outcomes of Road Crashes among Commercial Motorcyclists in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State SC19-03 XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, Seoul, Korea, June 29 – July 2, 2008.
12. Sangowawa, A.O., Fatiregun, A.A., Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B., Oke, J.A., Adekunle, B.J.  Improving Awareness of HIV vaccine:  Lessons from the Polio Eradication Initiative National Immunization Days (NIDs) in Nigeria. Abstracts from AIDS Vaccine 2008, Cape Town South Africa October 13-16 2008. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. October 2008, 24 (s1): 115 http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/aid.2008.9997a
13. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P.  Referral and Treatment for Nicotine Dependence among Hospitalized patients. The 32nd Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research on Substance abuse (AMERSA) Washington, D.C. November 6-8, 2008 (Best Abstract Award presentation)
14. Adebiyi, A.O., Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B. Tobacco use amongst out of school youth in a Local Government Area in Nigeria, 14th World conference on Tobacco or Health Mumbai, India, March 18-20, 2009 Paper number 749.
15. Faseru, B.  Genetic Polymorphisms associated with persistent smoking in highly dependent smokers. A research proposal presented at SIPID-GE, Washington University in St Louis, MO. August 2009
16. Sangowawa, A.O., Adebiyi, A.O., Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Adekunle, B. Perception of Violence and Safety among Street Youth In Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria ISCAIP Biennial Meeting September 20, 2010, Bristol, UK http://www.iscaip.net/iscaipconference/index.php/conferences/ISCAIP-2010/paper/view/7
17. Daley, D.M., *Faseru, B., Nazir, N., Solomon, C., Greiner, K.A., Ahluwalia, J.S. & Choi, W.S.  Influence of traditional tobacco use on smoking cessation among American Indians. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. PA16-4 (*presenting author)
18. Cox LS, Nollen NL, Mayo, MS, Choi WS, Faseru B, Snow TS, Bronars CA, Tyndale R, Benowitz N, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS. Bupropion for treatment of African American light smokers 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. SYM8D
19. Choi WS, Nazir N, Faseru B, Gauthier M, Talawyma M, Pacheco C, Greiner KA, Daley C. Light versus heavy smoking among American Indian smokers. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. SYM8C

Scientific papers presented at local and regional meetings:

1. Faseru, B.  Smoking behavior and attitudes towards anti-tobacco policy among Nigerian medical students. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA, June 7, 2005.
2. Faseru, B.  Effects of Menthol on Bupropion Pharmacokinetics. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA, February 15, 2007.
3. Faseru, B.  African Americans and Tobacco-related Health Disparities. Swope Health Services, Swope Parkway, Kansas City Missouri, October 4, 2007.
4. Faseru, B., Ellerbeck, E.F.  Hospital Systems for Smoking Cessation. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas city, Kansas, November 20, 2007.
5. Faseru, B., Cox, L.S.  Smoking Bans Promote Public Health. United Way Wyandotte County Faith Committee. Kansas City KS, April 8, 2008.
6. Faseru, B.  Smoking Ordinances and Public Health. Kansas City, Missouri Health Department, Kansas City Missouri. May 2, 2008.
7. Faseru, B.  Examining the reach of smoking cessation treatment for hospitalized patients. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. USA. October 23, 2008.
8. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P.  Referral and Treatment for Nicotine Dependence among Hospitalized patients. Cultivating Healthy Kansans. A Leadership Summit on Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention, 2009 Summit, Topeka, Kansas December 2, 2009.
9. Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, G., Ruder, C., Ellerbeck, E.F., Richter, K.P. Implementation and Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Tobacco Treatment Service. Cultivating Healthy Kansans. A Leadership Summit on Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention, 2009 Summit, Topeka, Kansas December 2, 2009.
10. Faseru, B. Genetic Polymorphisms associated with persistent smoking in post MI patients. A research proposal presented at Mid American Heart Institute, St Lukes Health Services, Kansas City, MO. November 24, 2009
11. Faseru, B.  Evaluation of UKanQuit: A hospital-based smoking cessation service. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. USA. April 8, 2010

Poster presentations:

Poster presentations at national and international meetings:

1. Faseru, B., Barengo, N.C., Sandstrom, P.H., Omokhodion, F.O.  Medical Students views on Anti-Tobacco Policy in Nigeria .The 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Helsinki, Finland, 2003.  Conference Proceedings and Abstract Book, 193.
2. Faseru, B., Okuyemi, K.S., Hall, S.B., Powell, J.N., Nollen, N.L., Ahluwalia, J.S. Differences in smoking topography between menthol and non-menthol smokers. 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Orlando, Florida, February 2006. RPOS3-43, 12.
3. Oyebola, F.O., George, F.S., Faseru, B.  Advocacy Tool for Tobacco Control among West Africa Health Care Professionals. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006.   http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P1500.HTM
4. Sangowawa, A.O, Faseru, B., Uchendu, O., Fajola, A.O.  Prevalence of Smoking among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria.  13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006. URL:  http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P3644.HTM
5. Fajola, A.O., Faseru, B., Sangowawa, A.O., Uchendu, O.  Tobacco Smoking and Environmental Tobacco Smoke among out of School Youths and Shop Apprentices in an Inner City Bus Terminus in Ibadan, Nigeria. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006.  http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P1888.HTM
6. Faseru, B., Barengo, N.C., Sandstrom, P.H., Omokhodion, F.O.  Smoking behavior of Nigerian Medical Students and their attitudes towards anti-tobacco policy. 13^th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, Washington D.C., July 8-15, 2006. URL: http://2006.confex.com/uicc/wctoh/techprogram/P5151.HTM
7. Faseru, B., Bronars, C.A., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Reed, G., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Okuyemi, K.S. Smoking Topography among African American Smokers in a Pharmacokinetics Study. POS 89. 2007 Faculty Research Day and Poster Session. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City KS. November 8, 2007.
8. Faseru, B., Bronars, C.A., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Reed, G., Mayo, M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Okuyemi, K.S.  Recruitment And Retention of African-American Smokers in a Pharmacokinetics Study. 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Portland, Oregon, February 2008. POS3-40, 96.
9. Sangowawa, A.O., Owoaje, E.T., Faseru, B., Ebong, I.P.  Knowledge of Deaf and Hearing Secondary School Students in a Half-way School in Ibadan, Nigeria about HIV/AIDS ∙Investing in young people’s health and development: research that improves policies and programs, An International Conference, Abuja, Nigeria, April 27-29, 2008 Poster session 4.10 http://www.jhsph.edu/gatesinstitute/_pdf/policy_practice/adolhealth/presentations/Posters/P4.10.pdf
10. Fajola, A., Uchendu, O., Faseru, B., Fajola, O., Sangowawa, D.  Sexual practices and HIV/AIDS knowledge among out -of -school youths in an inner city bus terminus in Ibadan, Nigeria WEPE0845 XVII International Aids Conference Mexico City 3-8 August 2008 http://www.aids2008.org/Pag/Abstracts.aspx?AID=9489
11. Sangowawa, A., Owoaje, E., Faseru, B., Adekunle, B.  Reasons for undergoing HIV/AIDS test: a study of PLWHA in Ibadan, Nigeria MOPE0143 XVII International Aids Conference Mexico City 3-8 August 2008 http://www.aids2008.org/Pag/Abstracts.aspx?AID=10393
12. Faseru, B., Yeh, H., Ellerbeck, E.F., Befort, C.A., Richter, K.P.  Prevalence and predictors of tobacco treatment in hospitals: the role of JCAHO core measure status. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-7, 62.
13. Faseru, B., Mussulman, L.M., Nazir, N., Cox, L.S., Ellerbeck, E.F.  Factors associated with implementing home smoking restrictions among smokers enrolled in a two year clinical trial. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-4, 62.
14. Faseru, B., Snow, T., Krebill, R., Mayo, M.S., Cox, L.S., Okuyemi, K.S., Ahluwalia, J.S.  Factors associated with not returning for randomization during clinical trials, 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-73, 78.
15. Mussulman, L.M., Faseru, B., Cupertino, P., Nazir, N., Ellerbeck, E.F.  Relationship between spousal smoking status and abstinence among rural smokers 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS3-68, 100.
16. Cupertino, A.P., Nollen, N., Cox, L.S., Faseru, B., Choi, W., Mayo. M.S., Ahluwalia, J.S. Experiences of Discrimination among African American Light Smokers, 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, April 27-30, 2009 Dublin, Ireland. POS2-2, 61.
17. Okuyemi, K.S., Reed, G., Faseru, B., Mayo, M., Cox, L.S., Opole, I., Ahluwalia, J.S., Benowitz, N.  Effects of Menthol on Bupropion Pharmacokinetics. 15th Joint Conference of SRNT and SRNT Europe, Dublin, Ireland, April 27-30, 2009. POS 4-74, 131.
18. Faseru, B., Turner, M., Casey, G., Ruder, C., Ellerbeck, E.F., Richter, K.P. Implementation and Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Tobacco Treatment Service. 33rd Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse 2009; Bethesda, Maryland, November 5-7, 2009. Book of Abstracts, POS-32, 44.
19. Faseru, B., Cox, L., Krebil, R., Mayo, M., Okuyemi, S., Ahluwalia, J.S. Factors associated with smoking menthol cigarettes in African-American light smokers. 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland, February 24-27, 2010 POS3-46.
20. Ho, M.K., Faseru, B., Choi, W.S., Nollen, N.L., Mayo, M.S., Thomas, J.L., Okuyemi, K.S., Ahluwalia, J.S., Benowitz, N.L., Tyndale, R.F. Utility and relationships of biomarkers of smoking in African-American light Smokers 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland February 24-27, 2010  POS4-104.
21. Cox, L.S., Mayo, M.S., Krebill, R., Nollen, N.L., Faseru, B., Benowitz, N., Ahluwalia, J.S.  Assessment of Daily smoking using Timeline follow-back (TLFB) among African-American light smokers 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland, February 24-27, 2010.
22. Katz, D., Tang, F., Faseru, B., Horwitz, P., Decker, C., Jones, P., Spertus, J.  Prevalence and correlates of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in hospitalized smokers with AMI. Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke 2010 Scientific Sessions. May 19-21, 2010
23. Deculus, K., Ramaswamy, M., Faseru, B., Jones, M., Freudenberg, N.  Examining Smoking Trends among Adolescent Men Leaving Jail. 67^th Annual KPHA meeting and Fall Conference, Topeka, Kansas Sept 29-30, 2010
24. Deculus, K., Ramaswamy, M., Faseru, B., Jones, M., Freudenberg, N.  Examining Smoking Trends among Adolescent Men Leaving Jail. 2010 Kansas Tobacco Control Summit Building on Success A new Decade for Tobacco Control in Kansas Oct 26-27, 2010
25. Daley, C.M., Faseru, B., Nazir, N., Daley, S., Gauthier, M., Solomon, C., Greiner, A., Choi, W.  Influence of Traditional Tobacco Use on Smoking Cessation among American Indians. 2010 University of Kansas Medical Center Faculty Research Day and Poster Sessions November 12, 2010
26. Hui, S.A., Nazir, N., Faseru, B., and Ellerbeck, E. Predictors of successful quitting and self-engagement among recalcitrant smokers after a two-year smoking cessation trial. 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011. POS1-76
27. Faseru B, Choi WS, Krebill R, Mayo MS, Nollen NL, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS, Cox LS. Factors associated with smoking menthol cigarettes among treatment-seeking African American light smokers. 32nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Washington DC, April 27-30, 2011. POS B-177c
28. Faseru B, Nazir N. Choi WS, Daley C.M., Greiner KA, Comparison of cancer risk perception and cancer fatalism between American Indian Smokers and Non-Smokers. NCI Cancer Health Disparities Program Meeting, Bethesda Maryland July 12-15, 2011

Previous International Research Collaborations (Role):

1. Effects of Water, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene on Girls’ Education in Nigeria: A UNICEF Project done in collaboration with Centre for African Studies Settlements and Development 2002 (Co- Principal Investigator, Sokoto-State, Nigeria)
2. A formative research for the clinical trial of Tenofovir Disoproxyl Fumarate as pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV infection 2003 (Interviewer and Data Analyst)
3. A Nigerian-Canadian Partnership to improve aspects of infection control and reduce the risks of occupational transmission of TB, HIV, Hepatitis B and C and other infectious diseases 2004 (Data Analyst)
4. Attitudes, Knowledge and Practices related to HIV/AIDS among automobile mechanics and allied workers in Ibadan, Nigeria- a Nigerian-Finnish Project (NiFi Project) 2004 (Field workers Trainer)
5. Childhood leukemia in relation to pregnancy, birth and parental exposures- Epidemiological study of childhood cancer in Nordic countries 2005 (Research Associate)

Other research training and workshops

• Qualitative Data Analysis Including the Use of QSR N6 Software. Family Health International, June 2003
• Research Ethics Training Curriculum. Family Health International, February 2003
• Qualitative Research Methodology. Family Health International, February 2003
• · World Health Organization/Framework Convention Alliance capacity building workshop on Tobacco Control and WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Jinja, Uganda, June/July 2004
• · Ethics Training for Researchers. Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA in collaboration with College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria and Welcome Trust, UK. January 2004
• · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH/NIDA) conference on Bridging Science and Culture to Improve Drug Abuse Research in Minority Communities. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 24-26, 2005
• · National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) 2nd Biennial Career Development Workshop to Increase Diversity in Research Funding. Desert Spring, California, USA, September 6-8, 2006
• · Write Winning Grants: Grant writers’ Seminars and Workshops in Association with University of Kansas and KU Medical Center. Lawrence, KS, USA, June 29, 2006
• · Society of Behavioral Medicine Cancer Special Interest Group Pre-conference day on “Health Disparities: Future Directions for Behavioral Medicine.” San Francisco, California, USA, March 22, 2006
• · National Cooperative Drug Discovery Groups for Nicotine Addiction- A NIDA Synthesis Meeting. Orlando, Florida, February 14, 2006
• · Clinical Training Educational Lecture Series: Advancing Development Candidates from Discovery into Humans. KU Medical Center Research Institute, University of Kansas, January 25, 2007
• · Functional Genomics and Data Analysis workshop at the Kansas University Genomics Facility and Applied Bioinformatics Laboratory in Lawrence, Kansas January 7, 2009
• · NIH Regional Seminar for Program Funding and Grants administration, Weston, Florida, June 23-24, 2011

 Scientific conferences and workshops

1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH/NIDA) Conference on Bridging Science and Culture to improve Drug Abuse research in minority communities. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 24-26, 2005
2. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Orlando, Florida, USA, February 15-18, 2006
3. Society for Behavioral Medicine 27^th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, California, USA, March 22-25, 2006
4. International Cancer and Tobacco conferences. Washington D.C., USA, July 8-15, 2006
5. National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) 2^nd Biennial Career Development Workshop to Increase Diversity in Research Funding. Desert Spring, California, USA, September 6-8, 2006
6. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Austin, Texas, USA, February 21-24, 2007
7. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Center for Health Disparities Legislative Awareness Training, Wichita, Kansas, May 5, 2007
8. NIH/NCRR Workshop on Fostering Collaborative Community-Based Clinical and Translational Research, Bethesda, Maryland, May 15, 2007
9. Kansas City Black Healthcare Coalition Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, September 17, 2007
10. Kansas Public Health Association Fall Conference Wichita, Kansas .September 18-20, 2007
11. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 14th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Portland, Oregon, USA, February 27- March 1, 2008
12. United States Army Medical Service Corps Educators’ Tour, San Antonio Texas May 19-23, 2008
13. Upper Midwest Consortium Annual Meeting 2008. Building Inter-Institutional Collaborations for Clinical and Translational Education and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, June 16-17, 2008
14. Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations: Partnerships for the future: supporting practitioners and advancing the field through innovation, policy and research. Minneapolis, Minnesota September 21-24, 2008
15. Thirty second Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research on Substance Abuse (AMERSA), Washington DC, November 6-8, 2008
16. NIH Summit: The science of Eliminating Health Disparities, Washington DC, December 15-18, 2008

1. Functional Genomics and Data Analysis workshop at the Kansas University Genomics Facility and Applied Bioinformatics Laboratory in Lawrence, Kansas, January 7, 2009
2. Cultivating Healthy Kansans. A Leadership Summit on Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention, 2009 Summit, Topeka, Kansas, December 2, 2009
3. Challenges in Research Collaborations with Underserved Population. Kansas City Kansas February 5, 2010
4. The 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Baltimore, Maryland February 24-27, 2010
5. The 67^th Annual KPHA meeting and Fall Conference, Topeka, Kansas Sept 29-30, 2010
6. Kansas Tobacco Control Summit. Building on Success A new Decade for Tobacco Control in Kansas Oct 26-27, 2010
7. The 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Toronto, Canada, February 16-19, 2011
8. The 32^nd Annual meeting and scientific Sessions of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, Washington DC, USA, April 27-30, 2011.
9. Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities Cancer health Disparities Meetings. Bethesda Maryland, USA, July 12-15, 2011

18. National Institute on Drug Abuse Medications development workshop: smoking cessation & Beyond, Dublin, Ireland, April 26, 2009
19. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 15th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Dublin, Ireland, April 27-30, 2009
20. Developing Healthy People 2020 Public Meeting. Kansas City, Kansas October 22, 2009
21. The 33rd Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research on Substance abuse (AMERSA), Baltimore, Maryland, November 5-7, 2009

27. The 34rd Annual National Conference of the Association for Medical Education and Research on Substance abuse (AMERSA), Bethesda, MD. November 4 – 6, 2010.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

Professional Service:

Scientific Journal Peer Review Activities

2005-Present             Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal

2007-Present             American Journal of Preventive Medicine

2010-Present             American Journal of Epidemiology

2010-Present             Journal of General Internal Medicine

2010-Present     International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

2011-Present     Substance Abuse Journal

2011-Present     Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

2011-Present     Journal of Addiction Medicine

2011-Present     The Journal of Bioscience and Medicine

Conference Abstract and Scholarship Review

2006-Present             World Conference on Tobacco or Health

2007-Present             National Conference on Tobacco or Health

2007-Present             Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Conference

2009-Present             SRNT Tobacco Related Health Disparities Scholarship

2010-Present    Society for Behavioral Medicine

Grant Review Experiences

2007      Kansas Department of Health & Environment Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant applications

2010      NCI CRCHD Professional Development Workshop Mock review session

Scientific Committees and Community Service Networks

Member, SRNT Tobacco Related Health Disparities Program Committee and Scholarship Workgroup

Member, Kansas City Health Commission Tobacco Use Reduction Committee

Member, HR4D-net International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications INASP

Member, Network for Accountability of Tobacco Transnational

Member, UICC GlobaLink, International Union against Cancer,

Member, Global Partnerships for Tobacco Control

Member, African Networks for Health Research and Development

Member, Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS

Member, Rotary Club of Kansas City, Kansas

Member, Program Committee, Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse

Member-at-Large, Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse

Academic Service:

Tutor, Community Medicine and Public Health Tutorial for Medical Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria during Residency Program November 2001- August 2004

Facilitator, Public Health Seminar for Medical Students at the University of Kuopio, Finland during Masters of Public Health Program September 2004 – June 2005

Member, Research Curriculum Development Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center August 2005- February 2006.

Judge, Clinical Studies, Students Research Forum, University of Kansas Medical Center, April 10, 2008

Judge, Clinical Studies, Students Research Forum, University of Kansas Medical Center, April 17, 2009

Member, KU MPH Epidemiology Concentration Curriculum Committee 2009

Scientific Advisor, Tobacco Control Research Group, University College Hospital and College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria 2009

Judge, Resident, Postdoc and Fellow (RPF) Research Day University of Kansas Medical Center, May 6, 2010

Member, University of Kansas MPH Students Komen Scholarship Application Review Board 2010 till date

Member, Planning Committee KUMC African American Academic-Community Alliance 2010 till date

Member, Planning Committee, KUMC Center for Health Equality 2010 till date

Member Underrepresented Minority Faculty Career Development Planning Committee 2011 till date

Judge, Clinical Studies, Students Research Forum, University of Kansas Medical Center, March 31, 2011

Judge, Resident, Postdoc and Fellow (RPF) Research Day University of Kansas Medical Center, May 5, 2011