Prof. Nneka Regina Agbakoba
Prof. Nneka Regina Agbakoba is a PROFESSOR in MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Medical Microbiology, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2007) October, 2000 to July, 2007 PhD Medical Microbiology Medical Bacteriology |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, December, 1996) October, 1992 to July, 1996 M. Sc. Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1984) October, 1981 to July, 1984 B.Sc. Microbiology Microbiology |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Molecular Epidemiology of Rotavirus and Adenovirus Diarrhoea among Children Under Five Years of Age in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Southern Nigeria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by John Osilume Dirisu (2016617021F) |
| 2 | "Clonal Analysis and Pathogenicity Potentials of genital mycoplasma recovered from couples and neonates in Eastern Nigeria." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Chukwuka Chiamaka P. (20115070001P) |
| 3 | "Isolation, Identification and drug susceptibility profile of Dermatophytes and yeast from school children in Anambra East Local Govt. and Iyi-enu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Samuel N. Nwankpa (2014817001) |
| 4 | "Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Blood Donors and Transfusion Transmissible Viral Infections Risk at Two Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Ahaneku Iherue Osuji (2014617013F) |
| 5 | "Detection and Molecular Characterization of Mycoplasma genitalium from Female Students in A Tertiary Institution in Benin City, Nigeria." (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Chinyere Charity Ezeanya (2015617001F) |
| 6 | "Perceived Stress, Stressors, Stress Response and Coping Strategies among Student Nurses Undergoing Training in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Anulika Afonne Johnson (2015636028F) |
| 7 | "Isolation and Identification of pathogens from Fresh and Commercial Dairy Products" (2019). Completed Masters project by Nnenna Victoria Nwafor (2015616044F) |
| 8 | "Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Uropathogenic Escherichia coli in NAUTH, Nnewi ." (2022). Completed Masters project by Ifeoma Gladys Nwafulaku (2014616300P) |
| 9 | "Isolation and Determination of Antimicrobial Properties of Actinomycetes and Fungi from Soil Samples in Nnewi, Nigeria." (2019). Completed Masters project by Dorothy N. Ogude (2011506002F) |
| 10 | "Evaluation of Chomogenic and Conventional Phenotypic Methods in the Identification of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical and Environmental Sources in Anambra State." (2019). Completed Masters project by Ukamaka Ruphina Ezemouka (2013616023F) |
| 11 | "Comparative Evaluation of some selected Bacteria Pathogens in Packaged and Unpackaged Herbal Products sold in Nnewi and subchronic Effects in Animal Models" (2019). Completed Masters project by Victus Chidozie Udeogu (201461623F) |
| 12 | "Molecular Characterization of Rotavirus and Adenovirus Diarrhoea Among Under fives in two Tertiary Hospitals in Southern Nigeria." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by John Osilume Dirisu (2016617021F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Approval as contributing author for Basic Textbook to be entitled “Introductory Microbiology”" (October, 2020 to November, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Microbiome Metagenomics using 16S rRNA sequencing techniques to study influence of probiotics on reproductive health care and urinary tracts." (June, 2019 to September, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by uBiome Inc. California, USA |
| 3 | Collaborator: "2021 National Research Fund (NRF) Internention" (February, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) |
| 4 | Collaborator: "2021 National Research Fund (NRF) Internention" (February, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "PhD Defense at the University of Jos, Nigeria" (May, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "PhD Defense at the University of Jos, Nigeria" (March, 2022 to May, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Defense" (March, 2021 to March, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State" (January, 2021 to February, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria." (August, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "PhD. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria." (December, 2021 to February, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State" (March, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Chief Examiner, "B.MLS Project Defense, Enugu State University of Science And Tech, Enugu." (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 9 | Chief Examiner, "PhD Defense at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria." (May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 10 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Ebomyi State University, Abakaliki" (July, 2018 to August, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 11 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State" (August, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 12 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State" (October, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 13 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt" (August, 2015 to September, 2015). Completed External Exam |
| 14 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State" (June, 2014 to July, 2014). Completed External Exam |
| 15 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State" (May, 2014 to June, 2014). Completed External Exam |
| 16 | Chief Examiner, "ExternaL Exam at the University of Ibadan (PhD)" (February, 2013 to March, 2013). Completed External Exam |
| 17 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt" (September, 2013 to September, 2013). Completed External Exam |
| 18 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State" (January, 2013 to February, 2013). Completed External Exam |
| 19 | Chief Examiner, "M.Sc. Defense at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State." (January, 2013 to March, 2013). Completed External Exam |
| 20 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner at University of Forte Hare, South Africa" (January, 2012 to February, 2012). Completed External Exam |
| 21 | Examiner, "Faculty PG Proposal Defense" (August, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Team Leader, "Prof. Nneka R. Agbakoba / Accreditation to Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu State." (September, 2022) |
| 2 | Team Member 2, "Prof. Nneka R. Agbakoba / Accreditation Panel to Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State." (December, 2021) |
| 3 | Team Leader / 1, "Prof. nneka R. Agbakoba / NUC Resource Verification Visit to Ajayi Crowther Univeristy, Oyo State." (December, 2020) |
| 4 | Resource Person 2, "Prof. nneka R. Agbakoba / NUC Resource Verification Visit to Baze Univeristy, Abuja, FCT." (November, 2019) |
| 5 | Panel Member 2, "Prof. Nneka R. Agbakoba / Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State" (December, 2017) |
| 6 | Panel Member 4, "Prof. Nneka R. Agbakoba / Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State." (October, 2012) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Lead Discussant, PG Research Workshop, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2024 to August, 2024) |
| 2 | Registrar (Nigeria Chapter), "West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Coordinator, "Molecular research Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Research Professor, "Molecular Research Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus." (October, 2022) |
| 5 | Deputy Provost, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi." (January, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 6 | Acting Provost, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi." (June, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 7 | Deputy Provost, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi." (October, 2018 to January, 2021) |
| 8 | Dean of Faculty, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi." (October, 2012 to November, 2014) |