Prof. Okocha Emmanuel Chide

Prof. Okocha Emmanuel Chide is a PROFESSOR in HAEMATOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Okocha Emmanuel Chide

Staff Profile

I am a professor of haematology with a post doctoral fellowship in the genomics and proteomics of sickle cell disease from the University of Duke, Durham, USA. I have worked and published on the MYH9 gene and how it is associated with phenotypes in sickle cell disease nephropathy.  l am still working actively in the field of sickle cell disease phenotypes and its associations

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Haematology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
HAEMATOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Benin. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1991)
May, 1985 to September, 1991
MBBS Medicine
2Western Boys' High School. (SSCE, June, 1985)
June, 1983 to June, 1985
3Western Boys' High School. (GCE, March, 1985)
June, 1983 to June, 1985
4Oliha Primary School, Benin-City. (FSLC, June, 1981)
June, 1977 to June, 1981
Other / Relevant Certificates
1Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria (December, 1999)
June, 1995 to November, 1999
FMCPath Haematology

Relevant/Working Experience

1Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2014 to September, 2015
2Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
December, 2013 to December, 2014
3Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2013 to October, 2014
4Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2011 to October, 2012
5Acting Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2006 to October, 2007
6Chairman, Blood Transfusion Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
June, 2003 to Present
7Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
July, 2002 to Present
8Hospital consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
April, 2000 to July, 2002
9Resident, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City
December, 1994 to December, 1999
10Medical Officer, St. John’s Clinic, Benin City, Edo State
December, 1993 to January, 1994
11NYSC, Kurfi Health Centre, Kurfi, Katsina State
December, 1992 to December, 1993
12Intern, ➢ University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State
December, 1991 to December, 1992

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Macaulay Onuigbo, Nneoma Agbasi, Ogonna Oguejiofor, Emmanuel Okocha, Chinawaeze Aneke, and Charles Odenigbo. (2015, June) Serum Creatinine Trajectories In Kidney Disease
21. Okocha EC, Okpala I, Ajuba IC. (2014, June) Medical Emergencies Caused By Sickle Cell Disease
Journal Articles
1Vivian Paintsil, Prasenjit Mitra, Yvonne Dei-Adomakoh, Mathias Emokpae, Chide Emmanuel Okocha, CE Okocha, PO Manafa, CN Igwe, UP Okite, CE Onah, C Efobi, Southeast Nigeria, Southeast Nigeria, Chide Emmanuel Okocha¹, Patrick O Manafa, Chioma Nkechinyere Igwe, Uchechukwu Prince Okite, Christian Ejike Onah, Chilota Efobi¹. (2023, August), "frontiers ORIGINAL RESEARCH in Genetics", Building capacity for sickle cell disease research and healthcare, pp 32
2NI Ugwu, PO Manafa, SE Agina, CE Onah, EC Okocha. (2023, April), "Evaluation of Homocysteine Status and its Correlation with Disease Severity in Individuals with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Steady State.", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 40, (Issue 4), pp 382-388
3Hezekiah Isa, Emmanuel Okocha, Samuel Ademola Adegoke, Uche Nnebe-Agumadu, Aisha Kuliya-Gwarzo, Alayo Sopekan, Akinyemi Olugbenga Ofakunrin, Ngozi Ugwu, Abdul-Aziz Hassan, Chinatu Ohiaeri, Anazoeze Madu, Ijeoma Diaku-Akinwumi, Lilian Ekwem, Livingstone Gayus Dogara, Dorothy Okoh, James Jasini, Ahmed Girei, Timothy Ekwere, Angela Okolo, Umar Kangiwa, Juliet Lawson, Reuben Chianumba, Biobele Brown, Norah Akinola, Maxwell Nwegbu, Obiageli Nnodu. (2023, February), "Strategies to improve healthcare services for patients with sickle cell disease in Nigeria: The perspectives of stakeholders", Frontiers in Genetics, Vol. 14, pp 1052444
4Emmanuel Chide Okocha, Patrick Onochie Manafa, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Helen Osinakachi Odoemenam, Chukwuma George Okechukwu, Christian Onah. (2022, September), "Levels of Estrogen, Progesterone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone among Nigerian Females Living with Sickle Cell Anaemia", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 34, (Issue 22), pp 10-17
5Emmanuel Chide Okocha, Joyce Gyamfi, Nessa Ryan, Oluwatoyin Babalola, Eno-Abasi Etuk, Reuben Chianumba, Maxwell Nwegbu, Hezekiah Isa, Anazoeze Jude Madu, Samuel Adegoke, Uche Nnebe-Agumandu, Biobele Brown, Emmanuel Peprah, Obiageli E Nnodu. (2022, January), "Barriers to Therapeutic Use of Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey", Frontiers in genetics, Vol. 12, pp 765958
6Chide Emmanuel Okocha, Patrick O Manafa, Chioma Nkechinyere Igwe, Uchechukwu Prince Okite, Christian Ejike Onah, Chilota Efobi. (2022, February), "Adiponectin and disease severity in sickle cell anemia patients attending a tertiary health institution in Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria", Frontiers in Genetics, Vol. 13, pp 799-425
7Manafa Patrick Onochie, Okocha Emmanuel Chide, Ekesiobi Chiazokam Benedette, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Onah Christian Ejike, Ugochi Jane Chilaka, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba. (2022, December), "Evaluation of the Serum Status of E-Selectin and Its Correlation with Disease Severity among Steady State Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 34, (Issue 24), pp 250-257
8Hezekiah Alkali Isa, Uche Nnebe-Agumadu, Maxwell M Nwegbu, Emmanuel C Okocha, Reuben I Chianumba, Biobele J Brown, Samuel A Asala, Emmanuel Peprah, Obiageli E Nnodu. (2022, November), "Determinants of hydroxyurea use among doctors, nurses and sickle cell disease patients in Nigeria", PloS one, Vol. 17, (Issue 11), pp e0276639
9Hezekiah Isa, Samuel Adegoke, Anazoeze Madu, Abdul-Aziz Hassan, Chinatu Ohiaeri, Reuben Chianumba, Biobele Brown, Emmanuel Okocha, Ngozi Ugwu, Ijeoma Diaku-Akinwumi, Titilope Adeyemo, Aisha Kuliya-Gwarzo, Livingstone Dogara, Haliru Lawal, Yohanna Tanko, Adama Ladu, Umar Kangiwa, Lilian Ekwem, Seyi Oniyangi, Tambi Wakama, Dominic Umoru, Olaniyi Olanrewaju, Norah Akinola, Uchenna Nnebe-Agumadu, Samuel Asala, Adekunle Adekile, John Olaniyi, Raphael Sangeda, Sickle Africa Data Coordinating Center, Obiageli Nnodu. (2021, May), "Corrigendum to" Sickle cell disease clinical phenotypes in Nigeria: A preliminary analysis of the Sickle Pan Africa Research Consortium Nigeria database"[Blood Cells, Molecules …", Blood cells, molecules & diseases, Vol. 88, pp 102480
10Biobele J. Brown, Anazoeze Madu, Raphael Z. Sangeda, Siana Nkya, Emmanuel Peprah, Vivian Paintsil, Bruno P. Mmbando, Joyce Gyamfi, Chide E. Okocha, Sa. (2021, June), "Utilization Of Pneumococcal Vaccine And Penicillin Prophylaxis In Sickle Cell Disease In Three African Countries: Assessment Among Healthcare Providers In SickleInAfrica", Hemoglobin, Vol. 45, (Issue 3), pp 163-170
1165. C Okocha, P Manafa, J Anowi, V Manafa, C Efobi. (2020, February), "GDF-15 And Severity Scores In Sickle Cell Disease Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 31-37
1266. Isa H, Adegoke S, Madu A, Hassan AA, Ohiaeri C, Chianumba R, Brown B, Okocha E, Ugwu N, Diaku-Akinwumi I, Adeyemo T, Kuliya-Gwarzo A, Dogara L, La. (2020, September), "Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Phenotypes In Nigeria: A Preliminary Analysis Of The Sickle Pan Africa Research Consortium Nigeria Database", Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases, Vol. 84, pp 102438
13Manafa, P.O1, Onyenekwe, C.C.1, Okocha, E.C2, Eze, S.C1, Ekuma-Okereke, O1, Chukwuma, G.O1, Ibe N.C1, Chukwuanukwu, R.C1, Nwene, K.E3, Mbachu N.A4, Eb. (2019, June), "Evaluation Of Procalcitonin Levels In Sickle Cell Disease Subjects In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 2617-4421
14Obiageli Nnodua,⁎, Hezekiah Isaa, Maxwell Nwegbua, Chinatu Ohiaerib, Samuel Adegokec, Reuben Chianumbaa, Ngozi Ugwud, Biobele Browne, John Olaniyie, E. (2019, June), "HemoTypeSC, A Low-cost Point-of-care Testing Device For Sickle Cell Disease: Promises And Challenges", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 78, pp 22-28
1563. Chide Okocha, Ann Abiola Ogbenna, Nkiru Ezeama, John Aneke, Theodora Ezeh.. (2019, June), "Pattern Of Blood Procurement And Utilization In A University Hospital In Southeast Nigeria. Annals Of Tropical Pathology", Annals of Tropical Pathology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 63
16PO Manafa, IG Mouneke, O Ekuma-Okereke, RS Ebugosi, GO Chukwuma, NC Ibe, RC Chukwuanukwu, OS Ogbuowelu, EC Okocha, KE Nwene, VI Manafa, CC Manafa. (2019, April), "Levels of testosterone, progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone in male sickle cell subjects in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi", Acta Scientific Medical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 11-20
17Patrick Manafa, Chide Okocha, Benedict Nwogho, John Aneke, Paul Smith Davis Okpara, Nancy lbeh, George Chukwuma, Vera Manafa, Ejike Nwane. (2018, December), "A Comparative Study Of Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 In Sickle Cell Disease Subjects And Controls In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", African Health Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 1003-1009
18Obiageli E. Nnodu , Samuel A. Adegoke , Osita U. Ezenwosu , Ifeoma I. Emodi , Ngozi I. Ugwu , Chinatu N. Ohiaeri , Biobele J. Brown , John A. Olaniyi. (2018, March), "A Multi-centre Survey Of Acceptability Of Newborn Screening For Sickle Cell Disease In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 3)
19Patrick O Manafa, Chide E Okocha, John C Aneke, Chijindi Nwakor, Nancy C Ibeh, George O Chukwuma, Ejike K Nwene. (2017, April), "Serum bladder tumor antigen levels in subjects with sickle cell anemia: A preliminary report", Sudan Medical Monitor, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 56
20Patrick O. Manafa, Chide E. Okocha1, John C. Aneke1, Ujunwa Obiano, Nancy C. Ibeh, George O. Chukwuma, Vera I. Manafa2. (2017, September), "Low Serum Glutathione‑S‑transferase Activity And Vitamin E Levels Do Not Correlate With Disease Severity In Steady State Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia", Medknow, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 110-115
21Maxwell M. Nwegbu, Hezekiah A. Isa, Biyaya B. Nwankwo, Chinedu C. Okeke, Uduak J. Edet-Offong, Norah O. Akinola, Adekunle D. Adekile, John C. Aneke, E. (2017, June), "Preliminary Evaluation Of A Point-of-Care Testing Device (SickleSCAN™) In Screening For Sickle Cell Disease", Taylor & Francis, Vol. 41, (Issue 2), pp 77-82
22John C. Aneke, Patrick O. Manafa1, Chide E. Okocha, Obiora C. Celestine1, Vera I. Manafa2, George O. Chukwuma1, Nancy C. Ibeh1. (2017, June), "Serum Cardiac Troponin I And Alpha Fetoprotein Levels In Adults With Sickle Cell Anaemia In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria", Wolters Kluwer – Medknow, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 55-58
23Patrick O Manafa, John C Aneke, Chide E Okocha, Stella-Maris C Okeke, Nancy C Ibeh, George O Chukwuma, Ejike K Nwene. (2017, May), "The human immunodeficiency virus infection is associated with positive iron balance among subjects in Nnewi, South East Nigeria", J HIV Hum Reprod, Vol. 4, pp 8-12
24Chide Okocha E, Patrick Manafa O1, John Aneke C, Chizoba Onwuzuruike E2, Nancy Ibeh C1, George Chukwuma O1. (2017, October), "Serum Superoxide Dismutase Activity: A Predictor Of Disease Severity In Nigerian Sickle Cell Anemia Patients In Steady State", Dr. DY Patil University, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 406-411
25Patrick O. Manafa, John C. Aneke1, Chide E. Okocha1, Stella‑Maris C. Okeke, Nancy C. Ibeh, George O. Chukwuma, Ejike K. Nwene2. (2017, June), "The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Is Associated With Positive Iron Balance Among Subjects In Nnewi, South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 8-12
26Nancy C. Ibeh, John C. Aneke1, Chide E. Okocha1, Chidinma Mmaduka. (2017, September), "The Assessment Of Systemic Inflammatory Response In Apparently Healthy Adult Smokers In Nnewi, South East Nigeria", Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 158-162
27Chide E. Okocha, Nkiru N. Ezeama1, John C. Aneke, Chinyere U. Onubogu2, Charles I. Okafor3, Chijioke G. Egbunike. (2017, February), "Knowledge And Attitude Of Donating And Using Cord Blood For Transfusion Among Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East Nigeria", Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 162
28John C. Anekea, Nkiru Ezeamab, Chide E. Okochaa, Adaora N. Onyeyilic, Christian E. Onahd, Nancy C. Ibehe, Ugochinyere J. Chilakaa, Geoffrey C. Egbunik. (2017, September), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Haemovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", Medknow Publications, Vol. 42, (Issue 3), pp 108
29John C Aneke, Chide E Okocha. (2017, January), "Blood transfusion safety; current status and challenges in Nigeria", Asian journal of transfusion science, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1
30PATRICK O. MANAFA, CHIDE E. OKOCHA, JOHN C. ANEKE , NANCY C. IBEH , GLORY U. UDUMA. (2017, September), "Assessment Of Plasma Fibrinogen And Vitamin D Levels Among Participants With Different Haemoglobin Phenotypes In A Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Facility", Sub-Saharan African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 69
31John C. Aneke, Chide E. Okocha. (2017, June), "Comorbid Depression In Sickle Cell Disease: An Overview Of Determinants And Need For Early Detection", Sudan Med Monit, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 66, 12:66-73.
32John C Aneke, Nancy C Ibeh, Chide E Okocha, Ebelechukwu Orakpor. (2017, September), "Evaluation Of Glucose‑6‑phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Deficiency And Methemoglobin Concentration In Blood Donors In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital‑based Blood Bank", Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 137-142
33Nancy Ibeh1, John Aneke2, Chide Okocha2, Emmanuel Obeagu3. (2016, November), "Occupational Exposure To Welders’ Flame Could Predispose To Macrocytic Anemia In Welders In Nnewi, South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 66-70
34Nancy Ibeh, John Aneke1, Okocha E. Chide1, Emeka Enemuo2, Uche Chukwuemeka, Christain Ibeh3. (2016, January), "Plasma Fibrinogen Correlates With Lipid Profile In Nigerian Patients With Hypertension And Diabetes Coexisting With Hypertension", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 1-6
35Okocha Chide, Onubogu Chinyere Ukamaka, Aneke John, Onah Christian, Ajuba Ifeoma, Ibeh Nancy, Egbuonu Ifeoma. (2016, June), "Prevalence Of Sickle Cell Gene Among Apparently Healthy Under-two South-east Nigerian Children: What Is The Role Of Parental Premarital Counselling And Socio-demographic Characteristics? A Pilot Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 176-181
36Chide E. Okochaa, John C. Anekea, Patrick O. Manafac, Samuel C. Nwogboc, Nancy C. Ibehc, Christian E. Onahb. (2016, September), "Serum Micronutrient Levels And Disease Severity Score In Patients With Sickle Cell Anaemia", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 41, (Issue 3), pp 144
37John C. Aneke, Chide E. Okocha. (2016, June), "Sickle Cell Disease Genetic Counseling And Testing: A Review", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 50-57
38Nancy C. Ibeh, John C. Aneke1, Chide E. Okocha1, Samuel I. Ogenyi. (2016, December), "Study Of Haematological Parameters Of Lubricating Engine Oil Factory Workers And Controls In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Trop J Med Res, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 124-7
39Nancy Ibeh1, John Aneke2, Chide Okocha2, Chizoba Okeke1, Joseph Nwachukwuma1. (2016, April), "The Influence Of Occupational Lead Exposure On Haematological Indices Among Petrol Station Attendants And Automobile Mechanics In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria”", Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-6
40Madu Anazoeze1, Galadincci Najibah2, Umar Garba3, Abdulahi Shehu4, Fowodu Florence5, Hassan Abdulaziz6, Inyama Marcus7, Akinpelu Oluwaseun8, Nwagha Th. (2016, June), "Is Renal Medullary Carcinoma The Seventh Nephropathy In Sickle Cell Disease? A Multicenter Nigerian Survey", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 490-496
41John C Aneke, Adegbola O Adegoke, Patrick O Osho, Emmanuel C Okocha, Ibeh C Nancy, Norah O Akintola, Muheez A Durosinmi. (2016, June), "Blood pressure indices and disease severity in patients with sickle cell anaemia", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 60-69
42Okocha Chide. (2016, January), "Serum Copper Level Significantly Influences Platelet Count, Lymphocyte Count and Mean Cell Hemoglobin in Sickle Cell Anemia", ZAHEDAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES (TABIB-E-SHARGH), Vol. 18, (Issue 12), pp 0-0
43E Okocha, E Onwubuya, C Osuji, G Ahaneku, U Okonkwo. (2015, December), "Disease Severity Scores and Haemogram Parameters in Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients. J Blood Disord Transfus 6: 324. doi: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000324 Page 2 of 5 J Blood …", Parameters Pearson’s correlation P-Value Severity score vs MCH-0.025 0.885 Severity score vs, Vol. 1105, pp 0.025
44EC Okocha, NC Ibeh, EO Ukaejiofor, JC Ebenebe, JC Aneke, KU Okonkwo, C Onah. (2015, December), "Serum Levels of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in relationship to outcomes in Children with P. falciparum malaria, in Nnewi-South east Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 142-146
45JO Ogamba, PC Unekwe, EC Okocha. (2015, December), "COMPARATIVE STUDIES ON THE EFFICIENCY AND TOLERABILITY OF FOUR ANTIMALARIALS IN MALARIAL PATIENTS OF DIFFERENT HAEMOGLOBIN GENOTYPES (AA, AS, AND SS)", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 61-67
46IC Ajuba, AJ Madu, C Okocha, OG Ibegbulam, I Okpala, OE Nna. (2015, May), "Frequency And Clinical Impact Of ETV6/RUNX1, AF4‑MLL, And BCR/ABL Fusion Genes On Features Of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia At Presentation", Nigerian journal of clinical practice, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 237-241
47Odunukwe Nkiruka Nnonyelum 1,&, Madu Jude Anazoeze2, Nnodu Obigeli Eunice3, Okocha Onyichide Emmanuel4, Akingbola Titilola Stella5, Asuquo Inyama. (2015, November), "Multiple Myeloma In Nigeria: A Multi-centre Epidemiological And Biomedical Study", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 22, (Issue 1)
48C. Aneke John1,2, O. Adegoke Adegbola3, C. Okocha Emmanuel1*, E. Onah Christian4, C. Ibeh Nancy5 and A. Durosinmi Muheez2. (2015, September), "Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio In Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients With Nephropathy", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 11), pp 1-6
49Nancy Ibeh, Chide Emmanuel Okocha, Chinawaeze John Aneke, Christian Ejike Onah, Agatha Oluchi Nwosu, Kenneth Amobi Nkwazema. (2015, January), "Normal pregnancy and coagulation profile: from the first through the third trimester.", Nigerian journal of medicine: journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 54-57
50E. C. Okocha1*, E. I. Onwubuya2, C. U. Osuji2, G. Ahaneku2, U. C. Okonkwo3, N. C. Ibeh4, J. C. Aneke1, P. E. Nwachukwu5 and C. Onah5. (2015, September), "Serum Ferritin And Severity Scores In Sickle Cell Disease Patients In Nnewi (South East Nigeria)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
51EC Okocha, JC Aneke, TO Ulasi, CE Ezeudu, EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, CO Ukah, ME Onwukamuche, DC Anyiam, IV Onyiaorah, CO Ndukwe, JO Ugwu, OH Ekwunife. (2015, December), "Pattern of childhood and adolescent malignancies at a tertiary health institution in South-east Nigeria: A ten year study", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 111-115
52Nancy C IBEH John C ANEKE Chide E OKOCHA. (2015, June), "Prevalence Of Haemolysins In Blood Donors In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 34-39
53Chide E OKOCHA1 John C ANEKE1 Emeka P OKWUMMUO1 Nancy C IBEH2. (2015, June), "Allopurinol Induced Stevens - Johnson Syndrome In A Nigerian Woman With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 61-64
54Charles U. Osuji, Gladys I. Ahaneku, Emmanuel I. Onwubuya, Emeka C. Okocha1, Cornelius Ukah2, Chinemelum D. Emegoakor3, Emeka G. Omejua. (2015, September), "Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Of The Breast", Wolters Kluwer – Medknow, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 526-528
55Emmanuel C. Okocha, John C. Aneke, Theodora U. Ezeh, Nancy C. Ibeh1, Gloria A. Nwosu, Israel O. Okorie, Christian E. Onah2. (2015, December), "The Epidemiology Of Transfusion-transmissible Infections Among Blood Donors In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Afr J Med Health Sci, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 125
56Aneke John C.a, Oyekunle Anthony A.b, Adegoke Adegbola O.c, Sanusi Abubakr A.d, Okocha Emmanuel C.a, Akinola Norah O.b, Durosinmi Muheez A.. (2015, August), "The Utility Of The CKD-EPI Formula For Determination Of Glomerular Filtration Rate In Nigerians With Sickle Cell Disease", The Egyptian Journal of Haematology, Vol. 40, (Issue 4), pp 185-189
57Okocha Chide Emmanuel,Aneke Chinawaeze John, Ibeh Nancy, Onah Christian Ejike, Okafor Ndidiamaka. (2015, March), "Evaluation Of Serum Ferritin Levels And Blood Counts In Apparently Normal Individuals In Nnewi, South-east Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Medicine: Journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 664-704-70
58Ibeh Nancy,Aneke John, Okocha Chide, Nkwazema Amobi. (2015, September), "Hematological Indices In Automotive Technicians In Nnewi, South-east Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 256-260
59Emmanuel Okocha1, Emmanuel Onwubuya2, Charles Osuji2, Gladys Ahaneku2, Uche Okonkwo3, Nancy Ibeh4, John Aneke1*, Ebele Nwachukwu5 and Christian Onah5. (2015, June), "Disease Severity Scores And Haemogram Parameters In Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients", J Blood Disord Transfus, Vol. 6, pp 324
60John C ANEKE, Adegbola O ADEGOKE Anthony A OYEKUNLE2 Patrick O OSHO2 Abubakra A SANUSI4 Emmanuel C OKOCHA Kenneth U OKONKWO1 Nancy C IBEH Norah O AKIN. (2014, September), "Haematological And Clinical Profile In Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients With And Without Chronic Kidney Disease", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 88-93
61Manafa, P.O1, Onyenekwe, C.C.1, Okocha, E.C2, Eze, S.C1, Ekuma-Okereke, O1, Chukwuma, G.O1, Ibe N.C1, Chukwuanukwu, R.C1, Nwene, K.E3, Mbachu N.A4, Eb. (2014, December), "Evaluation Of Procalcitonin Levels In Sickle Cell Disease Subjects In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 6)
62EC Okocha, T Ulasi, JC Aneke, IC Ajuba, EP Okwummuo. (2014, June), "Unusual presentations of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: A case report", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 41, (Issue 3), pp 244-246
63Madu Anazoeze Jude1, Galadanci Najiba Aliyu2, Aisha Mohammed Nalado2, Kangiwa Umar Garba3, Fowodu O Florence4, Ahmed Hassan5, Marcus Inyama6, Oluwaseu. (2014, June), "Stroke Prevalence Amongst Sickle Cell Disease Patients In Nigeria: A Multi-centre Study", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 446-452
64John C Aneke, Adegbola O Adegoke, Anthony A Oyekunle, Patrick O Osho, Abubakra A Sanusi, Emmanuel C Okocha, Nancy C Ibeh, Norah O Akinola, Muheez A Durosinmi. (2014, May), "Degrees of kidney disease in Nigerian adults with sickle-cell disease", Medical Principles and Practice, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 271-274
65Okocha CE, Manafa PO, Ozomba JO, Ulasi TO, Chukwuma GO, Aneke JC. (2014, October), "C‑reactive Protein And Disease Outcome In Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 701-705
66Eleje GU, Ele PU, Okocha EC, Iloduba UC. (2014, March), "Epidemiology And Clinical Parameters Of Adult Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome At The Initiation Of Antiretroviral Therapy In South Eastern Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 217-2214
67Nnadi EE, Manafa PO, Okocha EC, Chukwuma GO, Aneke JC. (2014, October), "Evaluation Of Creatine Kinase Activity And Inorganic Phosphate Concentration In Adult Nigerian Homozygous And Heterozygous Hemoglobin Phenotypes", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 697-700
68Okocha E.Chide1, Odenigbo U. Charles2 and Aneke C. John1. (2013, December), "Non Secretory Multiple Myeloma In A Nigerian: A Case Report", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
69Manafa P.O1, Okocha C.E2, Nwogbo S.C1, Chukwuma G.O1*, Ihim A.C1, Ebugosi R.S1, Onyemelukwe A.O1, Chukwuanukwu R.C1, Iloghalu E.U1, Ochiabuto O.M.T.B1. (2013, September), "The Status Of Some Trace Elements In Sickle Cell Homozygous And Heterozygous Subjects Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nigeria", Archives of Basic and Applied Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 73-75
70Dr John Chinawaeze Aneke , Dr Ebele Adaobi Muoghalu, Dr Emmanuel Chide Okocha.. (2013, December), "Digital Gangrene In Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia", African Journal Of Haematology And Oncology, Vol. 3
71EC Okocha, OA Ejele, CC Ibeh, JC Aneke. (2013, December), "Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seropositivity in sickle cell anaemia patients in Benin City, mid-western Nigeria", Medknow Publications, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 24
72E. C. Okocha, O. C. Oguejiofor1, C. U. Odenigbo1, U. C. Okonkwo1, L. Asomugha1. (2012, October), "Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Seropositivity Among HIV‑infected And Non‑infected Individuals In Nnewi, Nigeria", Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 25-29
73OKOCHA EC **OKONKWO UC **ODENIGBO CU.. (2011, September), "HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN ASSOCIATION WITH OUTCOMES IN SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA PATIENTS IN NNEWI.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 65, (Issue 9), pp 393-398
74Allison E. Ashley-Koch, Emmanuel C. Okocha, Melanie E. Garrett, Karen Soldano, Laura M. De Castro, Jude C. Jonassaint, Eugene P. Orringer, James R. Ec. (2011, April), "MYH9 And APOL1 Are Both Associated With Sickle Cell Disease Nephropathy", British journal of haematology, Vol. 155, (Issue 3), pp 386-394
75C Odenigbo, C Oguejiolor, U Okonkwo, A Asamugha, T Ezeh, E Okocha. (2011, April), "Prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus in blood donors in Nnewi, south East Nigeria: in association with blood groups", Intern J Gastroenterol, Vol. 10, pp 55 -80
76Emmanuel Okocha, Melanie Garrett, Karen Soldano, Laura M De Castro, Jude Jonassaint, Eugene P Orringer, James R Eckman, Marilyn J Telen, Allison E Ashley-Koch. (2010, November), "Genetic Variation In MYH9 Is Associated with Sickle Cell Disease Nephropathy", Blood, Vol. 116, (Issue 21), pp 1648
77Prof Muheez A Durosinmi*1, Prof Julius O Faluyi2, Dr Anthony A Oyekunle1, Dr Lateef Salawu1, Dr Ismail A Adediran1, Dr Norah O Akinola1, Oluwakemi O B. (2008, December), "The Use Of Imatinib Mesylate In Nigerians With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia", Cellular Therapy and Transplantation, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 58-62
78Muheez A Durosinmi, Julius O Faluyi, Anthony A Oyekunle, Lateef Salawu, Ismail A Adediran, Norah O Akinola, Oluwakemi O Bamgbade, Charles C Okanny, Sulaiman Akanmu, Oche P Ogbe, Tambi T Wakama, Chijoke A Nwauche, Matthew E Enosolease, Daye NK Halim, Godwin N Bazuaye, Chide E Okocha, JA Olaniyi, Titi S Akingbola, Victor O Mabayoje, Ajani A Raji, Aisha Mamman, Aisha Kuliya-Gwarzo, Obike G Ibegbulam, Sunday Ocheni, Yohanna Tanko, Oladimeji P Arewa, Rahman AA Bolarinwa, Davidson O Kassim, Mohammed A Ndakotsu, Omotilewa A Amusu, OO Akinyanju. (2007, August), "Durosinmi et al.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
79Okocha E. Chide1,* and Orish E. Orisakwe. (2007, February), "Structural Development, Haematological Immunological And Pharmacological Effects Of Quinolones", Bentham Science Publishers, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 157-168
80R Uwakwe, P Ele, C Okocha, A Ilika. (2007, April), "The pattern of mental symptoms in patients with HIV/AIDS seen at a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 31-37
81EC Okocha, OA Ejele. (2006, August), "Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) seropositivity in sickle cell anaemia patients in Benin city", BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, Vol. 91, pp 60-60
82EC Okocha, AL Asomogha, RN Asomogha. (2006, August), "The use of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) for monitoring diabetic control in Nnewi, south-east Nigeria", BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, Vol. 91, pp 143-143
83J-MU Maduabuchi, CN Nzegwu, EO Adigba, RU Aloke, CN Ezomike, CE Okocha, E Obi, OE Orisakwe. (2006, August), "Lead and cadmium exposures from canned and non-canned beverages in Nigeria: a public health concern", Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 366, (Issue 3), pp 621-626
84E.C. Okochaa, C.C. Ibehb, P.U. Elec & N.C. Ibeha. (2005, March), "The Prevalence Of Malaria Parasitaemia In Blood Donors In A Nigerian Teaching Hospital", Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, Vol. 42, (Issue 1), pp 21

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Collaborator: "PREVALENCE OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION OF DUAL AND TRIPLEX INFECTION OF HIV, HEPATITIS B AND C VIRUSES IN NIGERIA" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND
Editorships
1Editor, "ASIAN HAEMATOLOGY RESEARCH JOURNAL" (January, 2018)
2Editor, "NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY" (July, 2017)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa" for Advances in Public Health" (January, 2019)
2Reviewer, "Impact of aerobic exercises on selected inflammatory markers and immune system response among patients with sickle cell anemia in asymptomatic steady state" for the African Health Scienc" (March, 2018)
3Reviewer, "Evaluation of the Effects of Clerodendrum polycephalum Baker Leaf Extracts on Sickle Red Blood Cells" (June, 2018)
4Reviewer, "Sickle Cell Anemia Therapeutic Approach Based on Drepanoalpha®: About 34 Cases" (November, 2017)
5Reviewer, "The cost effectiveness of pre-donation screening for transfusion transmissible infections using rapid test kits in a hospital based blood transfusion center"" (October, 2017)

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"External Examiner, 3rd MBBS Professional Examination", (University of Benin.), 7th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Benin- City, Edo state.
2"Part One Fellowship Examination", (National Postgraduate Medical college of Nigeria, Faculty of Pathology), 22nd April, 2014 to 27th April, 2014; Lagos
3"The Responsible Conduct Of Research: 4th March- 8th April 2008. Duke University Medical Centre", (Duke University Medical Centre), 4th March, 2008 to 8th March, 2008; Duke University, Durham, USA
4"External Examiner, 3rd MBBS Professional Examination.", (University of Benin.), 17th April, 2007 to 21st April, 2007; Benin- City, Edo state.
5"Technique And Applications Of Molecular Biology.", (Short Course Unit, Department of Biological Sciences. The University of Warwick.), 5th April, 2005 to 8th April, 2005; The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4, 7AL, United Kingdom