Professor Victor Kuete is a distinguished Cameroonian scientist and Full Professor of Pharmacognosy at the University of Dschang, where he also serves as Director of the Centre for Study, Research, and Development of Natural Resources and Technologies. His career spans over two decades of groundbreaking research in natural product pharmacology, with a particular focus on African medicinal plants as sources of antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents. Kuete’s research program emphasizes the mechanisms of action of bioactive compounds, especially against multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotypes, and has contributed significantly to the global understanding of ethnopharmacology. He has authored more than 500 scientific publications, over 120 book chapters, and several influential books, including Medicinal Plant Research in Africa (2013), Biodiversity, Natural Products and Cancer Treatment (2014), Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants (2014), and African Medicinal Spices and Vegetables (2017). His more recent works, such as African Plants to Fight Bacterial Resistance (2023) and African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and Their Chemoresistance (2024–2025), further consolidate his reputation as a leading voice in pharmacognosy. Internationally, Kuete has been awarded numerous prestigious fellowships, including TWAS (2007), AUF (2008), DAAD (2009), Alexander von Humboldt (2012–2014, 2015–2018), and Tubitak (2016). These fellowships facilitated collaborations with leading scientists across Europe, Asia, and Africa, strengthening his global research network. His work has been widely cited, with over 26,000 citations and an h-index above 95, placing him among the top 100 African scientists according to the AD Scientific Index. Beyond research, Professor Kuete plays a vital role in mentorship and academic leadership, having supervised dozens of Master’s and PhD theses, many of whose graduates now hold senior academic positions across Africa. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, alongside editorial roles in several international journals, reinforcing his influence in shaping the field of ethnopharmacology and drug discovery. Professor Kuete’s career exemplifies the integration of traditional African medicine with modern pharmacological science, positioning him as a global leader in the search for novel therapeutic agents to address pressing health challenges such as cancer, infectious diseases, and drug resistance.

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• 1. Toxicological Societies in Africa and Their Implication in Policy Making and Living Conditions2. Advancements in Managing Ethical Concerns Regarding Animal Use in Toxicological Research in Africa3. Critical Review of the Guidelines and Methods in Toxicological Research in Africa: New Advances4. Discordant Results in Plant Toxicity Studies in Africa: Established Standards and Recent Advances5. Acute and Subacute Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants6. Subchronic and Chronic Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review7. Toxic Plants Used in African Traditional Medicine: An Update8. Cytotoxicity of African Medicinal Plants Against Normal Animal and Human Cells: An Updated Review9. Genotoxicity and Teratogenicity of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review10. Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity of African Medicinal Plants: An Update11. Hepatotoxicity and Hepatoprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants: An Update From 2014 To Present12. Nephrotoxicity and Nephroprotective Potential of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review13. Cardiotoxicity and Cardioprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants14. Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants15. Toxicity and Beneficial Effects of Some African Plants on the Reproductive System16. Update on African Plants Relevant to Dermatology and Ophthalmology17. Toxicity and Protective Effects of African Medicinal Plants on the Spleen and Lung: An Updated Review18. Safe African Medicinal Plants for Clinical Studies19. Update on the Harmful and Protective Effects of Terpenoids from African Medicinal Plants20. Harmful and Protective Effects of Phenolic Compounds from African Medicinal Plants21. Health Effects of Alkaloids from African Medicinal Plants: A Review from 2014 to Present22. Physical, Hematological, and Histopathological Signs of Toxicity Induced by African Medicinal Plants23. Biochemical Parameters in Toxicological Studies in Africa: An Update for their Significance, Principle of Methods, Data Interpretation, and Use in Plant Screenings

Professor Victor Kuete is a distinguished Cameroonian scientist and Full Professor of Pharmacognosy at the University of Dschang, where he also serves as Director of the Centre for Study, Research, and Development of Natural Resources and Technologies. His career spans over two decades of groundbreaking research in natural product pharmacology, with a particular focus on African medicinal plants as sources of antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents. Kuete’s research program emphasizes the mechanisms of action of bioactive compounds, especially against multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotypes, and has contributed significantly to the global understanding of ethnopharmacology. He has authored more than 500 scientific publications, over 120 book chapters, and several influential books, including Medicinal Plant Research in Africa (2013), Biodiversity, Natural Products and Cancer Treatment (2014), Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants (2014), and African Medicinal Spices and Vegetables (2017). His more recent works, such as African Plants to Fight Bacterial Resistance (2023) and African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and Their Chemoresistance (2024–2025), further consolidate his reputation as a leading voice in pharmacognosy. Internationally, Kuete has been awarded numerous prestigious fellowships, including TWAS (2007), AUF (2008), DAAD (2009), Alexander von Humboldt (2012–2014, 2015–2018), and Tubitak (2016). These fellowships facilitated collaborations with leading scientists across Europe, Asia, and Africa, strengthening his global research network. His work has been widely cited, with over 26,000 citations and an h-index above 95, placing him among the top 100 African scientists according to the AD Scientific Index. Beyond research, Professor Kuete plays a vital role in mentorship and academic leadership, having supervised dozens of Master’s and PhD theses, many of whose graduates now hold senior academic positions across Africa. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, alongside editorial roles in several international journals, reinforcing his influence in shaping the field of ethnopharmacology and drug discovery. Professor Kuete’s career exemplifies the integration of traditional African medicine with modern pharmacological science, positioning him as a global leader in the search for novel therapeutic agents to address pressing health challenges such as cancer, infectious diseases, and drug resistance.

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• 1. Toxicological Societies in Africa and Their Implication in Policy Making and Living Conditions2. Advancements in Managing Ethical Concerns Regarding Animal Use in Toxicological Research in Africa3. Critical Review of the Guidelines and Methods in Toxicological Research in Africa: New Advances4. Discordant Results in Plant Toxicity Studies in Africa: Established Standards and Recent Advances5. Acute and Subacute Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants6. Subchronic and Chronic Toxicities of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review7. Toxic Plants Used in African Traditional Medicine: An Update8. Cytotoxicity of African Medicinal Plants Against Normal Animal and Human Cells: An Updated Review9. Genotoxicity and Teratogenicity of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review10. Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity of African Medicinal Plants: An Update11. Hepatotoxicity and Hepatoprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants: An Update From 2014 To Present12. Nephrotoxicity and Nephroprotective Potential of African Medicinal Plants: An Updated Review13. Cardiotoxicity and Cardioprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants14. Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotective Effects of African Medicinal Plants15. Toxicity and Beneficial Effects of Some African Plants on the Reproductive System16. Update on African Plants Relevant to Dermatology and Ophthalmology17. Toxicity and Protective Effects of African Medicinal Plants on the Spleen and Lung: An Updated Review18. Safe African Medicinal Plants for Clinical Studies19. Update on the Harmful and Protective Effects of Terpenoids from African Medicinal Plants20. Harmful and Protective Effects of Phenolic Compounds from African Medicinal Plants21. Health Effects of Alkaloids from African Medicinal Plants: A Review from 2014 to Present22. Physical, Hematological, and Histopathological Signs of Toxicity Induced by African Medicinal Plants23. Biochemical Parameters in Toxicological Studies in Africa: An Update for their Significance, Principle of Methods, Data Interpretation, and Use in Plant Screenings