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Meet the New President of Mauritius: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

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 According to the 2011 census made by Statistics Mauritius, Hinduism is the major religion at 48.5%, followed by Christianity (32.7%), Islam (17.3%) and Buddhism (0.4%). Those of other religions accounted for 0.2% of the population, which non-religious individuals were 0.7%. Finally, 0.1% refused to fill in any data.[1]
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (born October 17, 1959)[3] is a Mauritian Biodiversity Scientist. She is the Managing Director of CIDP Research & Innovation. In 2015, she was brought to the public’s attention after her nomination as the succeeding President of Mauritius,[4] she is expected to be inaugurated as the sixth President on the 5th of June 2015.[5] She will be the first woman to ever hold the title of President of Mauritius.[5]

Honors and awards

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has received several accolades and honours.[6][7][8]

  • 2007: Laureate for the L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award for Africa
  • 2007: Laureate for the National Economic and Social Council – Gov. of Mauritius
  • 2008: Elevated to the Order of the ‘Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ by the Government of Mauritius
  • 2008: Awarded the ‘Emma Award’ by Bank One Ltd. ‘For Outstanding achievement and accomplishment’
  • 2009: Laureate for the CTA/NEPAD/AGRA/RUFORUM for ‘African Women in Science’
  • 2009: Elevated to the Order of the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques’ Government of France
  • 2009: African Union Award for ‘Women in Science’ for the Easter African Region

Bibliography

Academic works[9]

  • Aumeeruddy-Elalfi, Z.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Mahomoodally, F. “Antimicrobial, antibiotic potentiating activity and phytochemical profile of essential oils from exotic and endemic medicinal plants of Mauritius”. Industrial Crops and Products. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.03.058. 
  • Seebaluck, R.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Mahomoodally, F. “Medicinal plants from the genus Acalypha (Euphorbiaceae)–A review of their ethnopharmacology and phytochemistry”. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.040. 
  • Rangasamy, O.; Mahomoodally, F. M.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Quetin-Leclercq, J. “Two anti-staphylococcal triterpenoid acids isolated from Psiloxylon mauritianum (Bouton ex Hook.f.) Baillon, an endemic traditional medicinal plant of Mauritius”. South African Journal of Botany. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.03.017. 
  • ElSawy, N. A.; Hadda, T. B.; Bakr, E. H.; Header, E.A.M.; Fakim, A. G.; Mabkhot, Y. N.; Aljofan, M. “Effects of Crude Aqueous Extract of Origanum vulgaris in Developing Ovary of Rabbits Following in Utero, Adolescent and Postpubertal Exposure.”. doi:10.14259/pm.v2i3.142. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Mahomoodally, M. F. “African Flora as Potential Sources of Medicinal Plants : Towards the Chemotherapy of Major Parasitic and Other Infectious Diseases : A Review”. doi:10.12816/0000263. 
  • Mahomoodally, F. M.; Subratty, A. H.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Choudhary, M. I. “Antioxidant, antiglycation and cytotoxicity evaluation of selected medicinal plants of the Mascarene Islands”. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-165. 
  • Mahomoodally, F.; Mesaik, A.; Choudhary, M. I.; Subratty, A. H.; Gurib-Fakim, A. “In vitro modulation of oxidative burst via release of reactive oxygen species from immune cells by extracts of selected tropical medicinal herbs and food plants”. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. doi:10.1016/S1995-7645(12)60075-3. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Subratty, A. H.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Choudhary, M. I.; Khan, S. N. “Traditional Medicinal Herbs and Food Plants Have the Potential to Inhibit Key Carbohydrate Hydrolyzing Enzymes In Vitro and Reduce Postprandial Blood Glucose Peaks In Vivo”. The Scientific World Journal. doi:10.1100/2012/285284. 
  • MAHOMOODALLY, M.; GURIB FAKIM, A.; SUBRATTY, A. H. “INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF A TRADITIONAL ANTIDIABETIC MEDICINAL FRUIT EXTRACT ON THE TRANSPORT OF INORGANIC PHOSPHATE AND D‐GLUCOSE ACROSS RAT EVERTED INTESTINAL SACS‐ POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP WITH A “CRABTREE EFFECT””. Journal of Food Biochemistry. doi:10.1111/j.1745-4514.2010.00504.x. 
  • Leyssen, P.; Litaudon, M.; Guillemot, J.; Rasoanaivo, P.; Smadja, J.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Canard, B.; Guéritte, F. “PHYTOCHIK: Biodiversity As A Source of Selective Inhibitors of CHIKV Replication”. Antiviral Research. doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2011.03.048. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Screening for Alternative Antibiotics: An Investigation into the Antimicrobial Activities of Medicinal Food Plants of Mauritius”. Journal of Food Science. doi:10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.01555.x. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Antimicrobial Activities and Phytochemical Profiles of Endemic Medicinal Plants of Mauritius”. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Gueho, J.; Sewraj-Bissoondoyal, M. “The Medicinal Plants of Mauritius – Part 1”. Pharmaceutical Biology. doi:10.1076/phbi.35.4.237.13313. 
  • Jelager, L.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Adsersen, A. “Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Medicinal Plants of Mauritius”. Pharmaceutical Biology. doi:10.1076/phbi.36.3.153.6345. 
  • Dutta, A.; Sarkar, D.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Mandal, C.; Chatterjee, M. “In vitro and in vivo activity of Aloe vera leaf exudate in experimental visceral leishmaniasis”. Parasitology Research. doi:10.1007/s00436-008-0899-2. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Effect of exogenous ATP on Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae) induced inhibition of D-glucose, L-tyrosine and fluid transport across rat everted intestinal sacs in vitro”. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2006.09.020. 
  • Rangasamy, O.; Raoelison, G.; Rakotoniriana, F. E.; Cheuk, K.; Urverg-Ratsimamanga, S.; Quetin-Leclercq, J.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Screening for anti-infective properties of several medicinal plants of the Mauritians flora.”. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2006.08.002. 
  • Marie, D.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Gray, A.; Waterman, P. “Constituents of Psiadia terebinthina AJ Scott, an endemic Asteraceae from Mauritius”. Natural Product Research. doi:10.1080/14786410600898847. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A. “Medicinal plants: traditions of yesterday and drugs of tomorrow.”. doi:10.1016/j.mam.2005.07.008. 
  • Kotowaroo, M. I.; Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Screening of traditional antidiabetic medicinal plants of Mauritius for possible alpha-amylase inhibitory effects in vitro”. Phytotherapy Research. doi:10.1002/ptr.1839. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F; Gurib Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Stimulatory effects of Antidesma madagascariense on D-glucose, L-tyrosine, fluid and electrolyte transport across rat everted intestine, comparable to insulin action in vitro.”. British journal of biomedical science. 
  • Subratty, A. H.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Mahomoodally, F. “Bitter melon: an exotic vegetable with medicinal values”. Nutrition & Food Science. doi:10.1108/00346650510594886. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty., A. H. “Experimental evidence for in vitro fluid transport in the presence of a traditional medicinal fruit extract across rat everted intestinal sacs”. Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology. doi:10.1111/j.1472-8206.2004.00311.x. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, H.; Narod, F.; Govinden-Soulange, J.; Mahomoodally, F. “Biological activity from indigenous medicinal plants of Mauritius”. Pure and Applied Chemistry. doi:10.1351/pac200577010041. 
  • Govinden-Soulange, J.; Magan, N.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Gauvin, A.; Smadja, J.; Kodja, H. “Chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activities of the essential oils from endemic Psiadia species growing in Mauritius”. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin. doi:10.1248/bpb.27.1814. 
  • Mahomoodally, M. F.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Subratty, A. H. “Momordica charantia extracts inhibit uptake of monosaccharide and amino acid across rat everted gut sacs in-vitro.”. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin. doi:10.1248/bpb.27.216. 
  • Besse, P.; DaSilva, D.; Humeau, L.; Govinden-Soulange, J.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; Kodja, H. “A genetic diversity study of endangered Psiadia species endemic from Mauritius Island using PCR markers”. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology. doi:10.1016/S0305-1978(03)00131-5. 
  • Pedersen, O.; Gurib-Fakim, A.; H., Subratty; Adsersen, A.; Figier, J. “Pharmacological Properties of Seven Medicinal Plants of the Rubiaceae from Mauritius”. Pharmaceutical Biology. doi:10.1076/phbi.37.3.202.6300. 
  • Kodja, H.; Robene-Soustrade, I.; L., Humeau; Dulloo, E.; Figier, J.; Govinden-Soulange, J.; Gurib-Fakim, A. “Micropropagation of Psiadia arguta through cotyledonary axillary bud culture”. Plant Growth Regulation. doi:10.1023/A:1005913116300. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A. “Volatile Constituents of the Leaf Oil of Artemisia verlotiorum Lamotte and Ambrosia tenuifolia Sprengel (Syn.: Artemisia psilostachya auct. non L.)”. Journal of Essential Oil Research. doi:10.1080/10412905.1996.9700689. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Sewraj, M.; J., Gueho; Dulloo, E. “Medicinal Plants of Rodrigues”. Pharmaceutical Biology. doi:10.1076/phbi.34.1.2.13177. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Bourrel, C.; H., Kodja; Govinden, J. “Chemical Composition of the Essential Oils of Psiadia lithospermifolia (Lam.) Cordem. and P. viscosa (Lam.) A. J. Scott of the Asteraceae Family”. Journal of Essential Oil Research. doi:10.1080/10412905.1995.9698579. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Sewraj, M.; F., Narod; Menut, C. “Aromatic Plants of Mauritius: Volatile Constituents of the Essential Oils of Coleus aromaticus Benth., Triphasia trifolia (Burm.f.) and Eucalyptus kirtoniana F. Muell”. Journal of Essential Oil Research. doi:10.1080/10412905.1995.9698504. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Demarne, F. “Constituents of the Essential Oil of the Leaves of Pittosporum balfourii Growing in Rodrigues.”. Planta Medica. doi:10.1055/s-2006-959581. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Demarne, F. “Aromatic Plants of Mauritius: Volatile Constituents of the Leaf Oils of Citrus aurantium L., Citrus paradisi Macfad and Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck”. Journal of Essential Oil Research. doi:10.1080/10412905.1995.9698477. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Demarne, F. “Volatile Constituents of Dracaena reflexa Lam. var. angustifolia Baker”. Planta Medica. doi:10.1080/10412905.1994.9699363. 
  • Gurib-Fakim. “Constituents of the Essential Oils from Piper sylvestre Growing in Mauritius.”. Planta Medica. doi:10.1055/s-2006-959506. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Demarne, F. “Essential Oil of Terminalia bentzoë (L.) L. f. subsp. rodriguesensis Wickens”. Journal of Essential Oil Research. doi:10.1080/10412905.1994.9698443. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Sewraj, M.; Gueho, J.; Dulloo, E. “Studies on the Antisickling Properties of Extracts of Sideroxylon puberulum, Faujasiopsis flexuosa, Cardiospermum halicacabum , and Pelargonium graveolens”. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. doi:10.1016/0378-8741(93)90034-3. 
  • Gurib-Fakim, A.; Sewraj, M. “Studies on the Antisickling Properties of Extracts of Sideroxylon puberulum, Faujasiopsis flexuosa, Cardiospermum halicacabum , and Pelargonium graveolens”. Planta Medica. doi:10.1055/s-2006-961657. 

Popular publications[10]

  • Plantes médicinales de l’Ile Rodrigues (1994)
  • Plantes médicinales de Maurice (1995)
  • Natural toxins and poisonous plants of Mauritius (1999)
  • Maurice par des plantes médicinales (2002)
  • Mauritius through its medicinal plants (2002)
  • Molecular and therapeutic aspects of redox biochemistry (2004)
  • An illustrated guide to the flora of Mauritius and the Indian Ocean Islands (2003)
  • Medicinal Plants of the Indian Ocean Islands (2004)
  • Guide illustré de la Flore de Maurice et des îles de l’Océan Indien (2004)
  • Biodiversity towards drugs development (2005)
  • Booklet on ‘Medicinal Plants at the state House, Le Réduit’ (2005)
  • Lesser-known and under-utilised plant resources (2005)
  • Ressources végétales méconnues et sous-utilisées (2005)
  • Guide illustré de la Flore de Maurice et des îles de l’Océan Indien (2006)
  • Medicinal Plants of Mauritius and of the World (2007, 2011)
  • Plantes Médicinales de Maurice et d’ailleurs (2007, 2011)
  • Plantes d’hier et médicaments d’aujourd’hui (2008)
  • Mieux connaitre les Arbres et Arbrisseaux de Maurice et des Iles de l’Ocean Indien(2008)
  • Towards a better undersatnding of Trees and Shrubs of Mauritius and the Indian Ocean Islands (2009)
  • African Herbal Pharmacopoeia (2010)
  • Guide des Plantes Tropicales de l’Ile Maurice et de La Réunion (2011)
  • Trees of the World (2013)

See also

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References

  1. Jump up ^ “Ameenah Gurib-Fakim – Publications”. http://www.researchgate.net. Retrieved 2015-05-31. 
  2. Jump up ^ “ameenah gurib-fakim | LinkedIn”. http://www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2015-05-31. 
  3. Jump up ^ “Ameenah Gurib-Fakim : ” Je suis une emmerdeuse, c’est ça ? “”. Retrieved 2015-05-31. 
  4. Jump up ^ S, Harshna (May 29, 2015). “Kailash Purryag Resigns & Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Prepares To Take Over”. Island Crisis. 
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b “Mauritius designates first woman president”. Port-Louis: Yahoo! News. AFP. June 1, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015. 
  6. Jump up ^ “Professor Ameenah Gurib-Fakim – Managing Director”. Centre de Phytothérapie et de Recherches de Maurice. Retrieved 2 June 2015. 
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