Prof. Onyenmechi Johnson Afonne
Prof. Onyenmechi Johnson Afonne is a PROFESSOR in PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pharmacology And Therapeutics, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2007) October, 2002 to March, 2007 PhD Pharmacology & Toxicology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. (Master Degree, December, 1998) October, 1997 to December, 1998 M.Sc. Pharmacology & Toxicology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Associate Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria June, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Subdean Postgraduate, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2015 to May, 2021 |
| 3 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria May, 1999 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC. (2022, November) Natural Does Not Mean Safe IntechOpen |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Afonne OJ, Chukwuka JU, Ifediba EC, Obi E. (2022, August), "Pollution indices of heavy metal contaminants in typical agrarian soil samples in Ihiala, South-East Nigeria", Health and Environment, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 176-185 |
| 2 | Ezeani UU, Afonne OJ, Ezeani MC, Ehigiator BE. (2022, June), "Determination of pesticide residue levels in some common food crops: The suitability for human consumption", Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 10-19 |
| 3 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC, Afonne AJ. (2022, September), "Sleep deprivation: A toxicogenic drive for neurodegenerative diseases and public health issue", Advances in Health and Behaviour, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 233-241 |
| 4 | Irinmwinuwa EO, Afonne OJ,. (2022, August), "Investigation into the effect of ethanol leaf extract and fractions of Justicia Secunda on platelets and WBC counts in mice", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 001-007 |
| 5 | Afonne OJ, Ifediba EC. (2020, August), "Heavy metals risks in plant foods – need to step up precautionary measures", Current Opinion in Toxicology, Vol. 22, pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Afonne OJ, Chukwuka JU, Ifediba EC. (2020, July), "Evaluation of drinking water quality using heavy metal pollution indexing models in an agrarian, non-industrialised area of South-East Nigeria", Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, Vol. 55, (Issue 12), pp 1406-1414 |
| 7 | Afonne OJ, Ehigiator EB, Okafor UU. (2017, May), "Health risk potentials of some metals via consumption of some food crops at Iruekpen, Southern Nigeria", Toxicology International, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 140-149 |
| 8 | Ezeanosike OB, Afonne OJ. (2017, September), "Prognostic significance of micro RNA 150 marker in BCR-ABL positive chronic myeloid leukaemia patients on imatinib mesylate", International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 1557-1561 |
| 9 | Obi E, Okafor C, Igwebe A, Ebenebe J, Afonne OJ, Ifediata F, Orisakwe OE, Nriagu JO, Basu N. (2015, January), "Elevated prenatal methylmercury exposure in Nigeria: Evidence from maternal and cord blood", Chemosphere, Vol. 19, pp 485-489 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Asian Toxicology Research" (September, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society of Toxicology" (member since 2018), https://www.toxicology.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "West African Society of Toxicology" (member since 2016), https://www.wasot.org |