Dr. Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu

Dr. Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu is a READER in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Rebecca  Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu

Staff Profile

Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu is currently a Reader in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. She is an Immunologist with research focus on host-pathogen interaction. Her major research focuses on malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and immune responses in co-infected disease states. She is also involved in research collaborations on vaccine design and coverage. Dr. Chukwuanukwu is also on dual appointment to the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics where she was the immediate past Head of Department.

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Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department/Sub-Unit:
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2014)
December, 2010 to March, 2014
2University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, December, 2013)
September, 2006 to December, 2013
Haematology
3University Of Nottingham. (Master Degree, December, 2010)
October, 2009 to July, 2010
Immunology & Allergy
4Queen's School Enugu. (SSCE, October, 1995)
January, 1989 to June, 1994
SSCE Certificate
5Command Children's School, Enugu. (FSLC, May, 1992)
September, 1982 to December, 1988
Elementary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1Senior Experienced Research Fellow, Immunology, Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
November, 2023 to Present
2Head of Department Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2023 to September, 2023
3Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2021 to Present
4Member, Faculty office allocation committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
May, 2021 to September, 2023
5Member, Accreditation committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
April, 2021 to Present
6Chairman, Faculty Seminar committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
April, 2021 to Present
7Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka
February, 2021 to Present
8Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
January, 2020 to April, 2021
9Member, board of Biotechnology centre, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka
November, 2019 to Present
10Member, Creche project committee, College of Health Sciences and Technology
October, 2019 to Present
11Member, Provost's committee on College Welfare, College of Health Sciences and Technology
October, 2019 to Present
12Senior Lecturer, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences01
October, 2018 to Present
13Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Medical Laboratory Science
April, 2018 to January, 2021
14Chairman, Faculty welfare Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
August, 2017 to April, 2021
15Lecturer I, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences
October, 2015 to October, 2018
16Lecturer II, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences
January, 2012 to October, 2015
17Assistant Lecturer, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences
January, 2011 to January, 2012
18Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences
October, 2010 to January, 2011
19Senior Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Faculty of Health Sciences
October, 2007 to October, 2010
20Technologist 1, Anatomy Department, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2004 to October, 2007

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Rebecca C.Chukwuanukwu, Alfred Ehiaghae, Adekunle Rowaiye, Angus Oli. (2022, August) Vaccinology and Methods in Vaccine Design Elsevier
Journal Articles
1Ehiaghe Friday Alfred , Ehiaghe Imuetinya Joy , Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu , Onah Ejike Christian , Ihim Augustine Chinedu , Ochiabuto Mary-Theodora Ogochukwu1 , Unaeze Chukwuebuka Bright1 , Obi Chioma Maureen1 , Ukibe Rose Nkiruka1 , Osakue Omoyemen Nosahkare1 , Onyenekwe Charlse Chinedum1 , Meludu Chukwuemeka Samuel1 Manafa Patrick Onochie 1 and Emeje Paul Isaac3. (2023, January), "Identification of Single-nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) of Enterococcus faecalis Isolated from HIV Seropositive Nigerian Patients with CD4+ Cells of<200 Cells/μl: A Possible Vaccine Target", Journal of Molecular and Genetic Medicine
2George Uchenna Eleje , Olabisi Morebise Loto,Hadiza Abdullahi Usman,Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu,Preye Owen Fiebai, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba,Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu , Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu , Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu,Emeka Philip Igbodike et al .. (2023, September), "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Triplex Infections (Combined Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus) among Pregnant Women in Nigeria", Obstet Gynecol Intl
3Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu , Ngozi Bernice Nwosu , Martin Ositadinma Ifeanyichukwu , Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu , Patrick Onochie Manafa. (2023, April), "Evaluation of some immune and inflammatory responses in diabetes and HIV co-morbidity", African Health Sciences
4Eleje G, Onubuogu C,…Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ikechebelu N, Nwankwo C. et al and the Triplex Infection Research Group. (2022, April), "Mother-to-child Transmission Of HIV,Hepatitis B And Hepatitis C Virus Among Pregnant Women With Dual Or Triplex Infections Of HIV,HBV And HCV In Nigeria. A Systematic Review.", Sage Open Medical
5Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Grace Ifechukwudelu Amilo , Nancy Chiatogu Ibeh , Alfred Friday Ehiaghe, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu , Joy Imuetiyan Ehiaghe , Usiosefe Raphael Erhunmwunse , Osakue Omoyemen Nosahkare , Samuel Ogenyi and Agiande Oscar Unimnebeshi. (2022, December), "Evaluation of Some Haemostatic Parameters as Co-Markers to Viral Load in the Management of HBV Infection Treatment Outcome in Delta State, Nigeria", Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine
6Frank C. Ogbo, Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Ogechukwu B. Aribodo, Chifumnanya Odiaka. (2022, September), "Factors affecting the consumption of edible mushrooms in South-East Nigeria", Journal of Basic and Applied Research
7Frank Ogbo, Rebecca Chukwuanukwu, James Okafoanyali. (2022, November), "Knowledge about relationship of diets with non-communicable disease and prospects for amelioration by consuming mushrooms in South-East Nigeria", Nutrition and health
8Nsonwu-Anyanwu A.C, Usoro C.,Etuk E.B, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Usoro C.A. (2021, April), "Evaluation Of Biomarkers Of Oxidative Stress And Female Reproductive Hormones In Post-menopausal Women With Breast Cancer In Southern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
9George Uchenna Eleje, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen Feibai, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, and the Triplex Infection study Group. (2021, June), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Women's Health
10Titus O CHUKWUANUKWU, Obasikwe N UBA, Comfort N AKUJOBI, Rebecca C CHUKWUANUKWU, Evaristus E AFIADIGWE, Simon N USHIE.. (2021, July), "Variation In The Antimicrobial Potency Of Honey Samples From Different Sources", Orient Journal of Medicine
11Onyeka S. Chukwudozie , Clive M. Gray, Tawakalt A. Fagbayi, Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Victor O. Oyebanji, Taiwo T. Bankole, Richard A. A. (2021, March), "Immuno-informatics Design Of A Multimeric Epitope Peptide Based Vaccine Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein", PLOS ONE
12George Uchenna Eleje , Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Ayyuba Rabiu, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen F. (2021, June), "Pregnant Women’s Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Therapeutic Advances in vaccines and Immunotherapy
13Titus Osita Chukwuanukwu, Evaristus Anthony Afiadigwe, Akunne I Apakamac, Rebecca Chukwuanukwu, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Chinedu Nnaemeka Ilo. (2021, May), "Epidemiology Of Cleft Lip And Palate In Nigeria: A Data-Based Study", International Journal of Research in Dental and Medical Sciences
14Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Charles C. Onyenekwe , Arthur E. Anyabolu, Maria C. Onwunzo , Okonkwo Robert C. , Okeke Chizoba O. , Manafa Patrick O. , Eze Ukpai A., Omigie Ngozi M.. (2021, May), "Active case finding and evaluation of IL-6 production among household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in a high disease setting", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
15Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Charles C. Onyenekwe, Arthur E. Anyabolu, Maria C. Onwunzo, Okonkwo Robert C., Okeke Chizoba O., Manafa Patrick O.. (2021, May), "Active Case Finding And Evaluation Of IL-6 Production Among Household Contacts Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients In A High Disease Setting", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
16Manafa P.O, Okocha E.C,Aneke J…Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ekuma-Okereke O et al. (2020, July), "Assessment Of Thyroid Hormone Levels Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients In Steady Clinical State At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.", Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
17Ibeh N.C, Ibekie A, Amilo G.I, Chukwuanukwu RC. (2020, September), "Evaluation Of The Diagnostic Utility Of Leucocyte In Comparison To Other Biomarkers In The Management Of Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis.", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
18Chukwuma G. O, Manafa P.O...Chukwuanukwu R.C, Manafa V, Nwene K.E et al. (2020, May), "Evaluation Of Carbohydrate Antigen19-9 Levels In Subjects With Diabetes Mellitus.", Medical Journal of Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth
19Manafa P.O, Njoku J.C, Onyenekwe C.C,..Chukwuanukwu R.C, Nwene K.E et al.. (2020, August), "Assessment Of Inflammatory And Cardiac Status Of Echis Ocellatus Snake Bite Victims In Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria.", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research
20Ndiokwere Cynthia K., Ifeanyichukwu Martin, Nnatuanya Isaac N, Ndiokwere Akaolisa O.,Chukwuanukwu Rebecca C. , Akosile Christopher O., Osuafor Ogechi Christine.. (2020, March), "Selected Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) and Lambda Free Light Chain Levels in Persons with HIV-Malaria Co-infection", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research
21Onyeka S. Chukwudozie ,Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Onyekachi O. Iroanya, Daniel M. Eze, Vincent C. Duru,Temiloluwa O. Dele-Alimi, Busuyi D. Kehin. (2020, September), "Attenuated Subcomponent Vaccine Design Targeting The SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Phosphoprotein RNA Binding Domain: In Silico Analysis", Journal of Immunology Research
22George Uchenna Eleje, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu , Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye , Stephen Okoroafor Kalu , Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu , ...Rebecca Chukwuanukwu. (2020, March), "Prevalence, Seroconversion And Mother-tochild Transmission Of Dual And Triplex Infections Of HIV, Hepatitis B And C Viruses Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: Study Protocol", Reproductive Health
23Patrick O. Manafa, Charles C. Onyenekwe, Anselem C. Igwe, Nancy A. Mbachu, George O. Chukwuma, Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu, Vera I. Manafa.. (2019, October), "Assessment Of Antioxidant Status And Lipid Peroxidation In Pre-Eclampsia", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Science
24Manafa, P.O., Ikeabunze, M.O., Ekuma-Okereke, O., Chukwuma, G.O., Chukwuanukwu, R.C., Ibeh, N.C., Okocha, E.C., Mbachu, N.A. , Nwene, K.E.4,. (2019, June), "The Status Of Cancer Antigen 15-3 And Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 In Menopausal Women In Nnewi Metropolis", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal
25Chukwuanukwu Rebecca C, Nkemjika Uchennab, Mbagwu Smart I,Chukwuanukwu Titus O, Onyenekwe Charles C.. (2019, October), "Cryptococcus Neoformans Seropositivity And Some Haematological Parameters In HIV Seropositive Subjects", Journal of Infection and Public Health
26ManafaPO,Mouneke G,Ekuma-OkerekeO,Ebugosi R,Chukwuma G,Ibe N C,Chukwuanukwu R C, Ogbuowelu O S,Okocha E C,Nwene K E,Manafa V.. (2019, October), "LevelsofTestosterone,ProgesteroneandFollicleStimulatingHormoneinMaleSickle CellSubjectsinNnamdiAzikiweUniversityTeachingHospital,Nnewi", Acta Scientific Medical Sciences
27Manafa, P.O., Nwankwo, N.B. , Ekuma-Okereke, O. , Chukwuma, G.O. , Ibe N.C. , Okocha, E.C. , Chukwuanukwu, R.C. , Nwene, K.E. , Ebugosi, R.S. , Ma. (2019, April), "Evaluation Of Serum Levels Of LP-PLA2 And CA-24 In Adult Male Cigarette Smokers In Nnewi Metropolis.", Journal of Medical Research
28Ehiaghe A, Ehiaghe J, Digban A, Ihim, A.C, Ifeanyichukwu M.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C et al. (2019, September), "The Pattern Of Some Cytokines, Liver Enzyme And Haematological Changes In Adults With Uncomplicated Malaria", African Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences
29Manafa PO, Umeilechukwu CV, Ekuma-Okereke O, Chukwuma G, Ibe NC, Chukwuanukwu RC, Nwene KE, Mbachu NA, Ebugosi RS, Manafa VI. Manafa CC6. (2019, June), "Evaluation Of Procalcitonin Levels In HIV Seropositive Subjects In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", Clinical and HIV AIDS Journal
30Ngu L.N Ngu L., Nji N., …Chukwuanukwu R, Tebit D.,Esimone C., Waffo A., Park C., Uberla K, Nchinda. (2018, August), "Dendritic Cell Targeted HIV-1 Gag Vaccine Provides Help To A Recombinant Newcastle Disease Virus Vectored Vaccine Including Mobilization Of Protective CD8+ T Cells.", Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
31Ezeugwunne I.P, Onyenekwe C.C, Ogbodo E.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Njoku-Oji N, Analike R.A. (2018, April), "The Impact Of HIV And Malaria Co-infection On Apolipoprotein Profile And CD4 T Cell Counts In Adult HIV Seropositives In NAUTH Nnewi South-East Nigeria.", International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences
32Alain Bopda Waffo, Loveline Ngu,Rana Singleton, Timothy Egbo,…Charles Esimone, Rebecca Chukwuanukwu… Lazare Kaptue,Godwin Nchinda.. (2017, September), "Surface Engineering Of Recombinant RNA Coliphage Qβ To Display Gp41 Membrane Proximal External-Region Epitopes From HIV-1", Journal of Clinical and Experimental Immunology
33Chukwuanukwu T.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Okeke A.C,Adirika BN, Okika IC, Oguejiofor JO. (2017, July), "Knowledge, Attitude And Assessment Of General Study Courses By Students Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies
34R. C. Chukwuanukwu, C. C. Onyenekwe, L. Martinez-Pomares, R. Flynn, S. Singh, G. I. Amilo, N. R. Agbakoba and J. O. Okoye. (2017, February), "Modulation Of The Immune Response To Mycobacterium Tuberculosis During Malaria/M. Tuberculosis Co-infection", Clinical and Experimental Immunology
35Chukwuanukwu R. C,Ukaejiofo E., Ele P, Onyenekwe C., Chukwuanukwu T., Ifeanyichukwu M.. (2016, August), "Evaluation Of Some Haemostatic Parameters In Falciparum Malaria And HIV Co-infection", British Journal of Biomedical Sciences
36Ukibe N.R, Ukibe S.U, Onyenekwe C.C, Ahanekeu J.E, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ifeanyichukwu M.O et al. (2016, July), "Evaluation Of Thyroid Hormone Changes In And CD4+ T Cell Count During Menstrual Cycle In Pulmonary TB Infected Women In Nnewi, Nigeria.", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research
37Ogenyi S.I, Ndubuisi H.O, Ngokere A.A, Onyemelukwe A.O, Choji T.P.P, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Okeke C.O, Okoye J.O. (2016, September), "Pap Smear Pattern Of Women Attending Family Planning Clinic In A Tertiary Healthcare Facility In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Health Sciences Research
38Rebecca C. Chukwuanukwu* Patrick O. Manafa Nweke J.O, Charles C.Onyenekwe Augustine C. Ihim Nkiruka R. Ukibe George O.Chukwuma Emmanuel U. Iloghalu.. (2016, May), "Assessment Of Alpha Fetoprotein Levels And Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Activity In Hepatitis B And Hepatitis C Seropositive Subjects In Nnewi, Nigeria", Advances in Life Sciences and Technology
39Ukibe N.R. Ukibe S.N, Onyenekwe C.C, Ahaneku J.E, Igwegbe A.O, Ifeanyichukwu M.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C. (2015, April), "Evaluation Of Zinc And Copper And Immunological Implication In Menstrual Cycle Of HIV Infected Females In Nnewi, Nigeria", Advances in Life Sciences and Technology
40Ngokere A, Ezeofor P, Okoye J, Chukwuanukwu R.. (2015, November), "Artheromic And Lymphoplasmacytic Effects Of Mangifera Indica Methanolic Leaf Extracts On The Heart Of Chinchilla Rabbits", Journal of Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol.
41Chukwuanukwu R, Odido S, Onyenekwe C, Anyabolu A, Onwunzo M, Okonkwo R, Ifeanyichukwu M, Ifediata F.. (2015, April), "Assessment Of The Validity Of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits For Tuberculosis And Factors Affecting Performance In South-East Nigeria.", Intl. Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences
42Manafa P.O, Okor L.O, Okwor E.C, Okeke C.O, Manafa C.C, Ihim A.C, Chukwuma G.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ogenyi S.I, Akulue J.C. (2015, October), "Assessment Of Glutathione Peroxidise Activity And Vitamin E Levels In Pre-menopausal And Menopausal Women At Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital, Onitsha.", Sky Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
43Ifeanyichukwu M.O, Osakue S.I, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Okeke C.O, Nworie A. (2015, December), "Effect Of HIV Infection And Anti-retroviral Therapy On Lipid Profile Of HIV Subjects In Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
44Ogenyi S.I, Ngokere A.A, Onyemelukwe A.O, Choji T.P.P, Oluboyo A.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ekekwe E.N, Manafa P.O. (2015, May), "Effect Of Ethanolic Crude Extract Of Nauclea Latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) Leaves, Fruits,stem And Root Barks On The Liver Of Chinchilla Rabbits.", European Journal of Medicinal Plants
45Chukwuanukwu R.C, Chukwuanukwu T.O, Afonne O.J. (2015, June), "Evaluation Of Barr Bodies And Its Clinical Application.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation
46Ezeugwunne I.P, Onyenekwe C.C, Ahaneku C.C, Ahaneku G, Ifeanyichukwu M., Meludu S.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Nnaemeka W.S, Dike C, Onah C.E. (2014, June), "Pattern Of Lipid Profile In Adult HIV Seropositives In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Food Science and Quality Management
47Ezeugwunne I.P, Onyenekwe C.C, Ahaneku C.C, Ahaneku G, Ifeanyichukwu M., Meludu S.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Nnaemeka W.S, Okwara J.E, Nnadozie O, Onah E.O. (2014, April), "Assessment of some Cardiac Biomarkers In Adult HIV Seropositives In Nnewi, Nigeria", Chemistry and Materials Research
48Manafa P.O, Chukwuma G.O, Eze V.O, Onyenekwe C.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C., Ogenyi S.I, Oluboyo A.O, Ochiabuto O.M.T.B, Akulue J.C, Odiegwu C.N.C. (2014, December), "The Comparative Study Of Prostate Specific Antigen Levels And Acid Phosphatise Activity In Patients With Prostate Hypertrophy.", Archives of Basic and Applied Medicine
49Chukwuanukwu R.C, Manafa P.O, Onyenekwe C.C, Aneto E.C, Chukwuma C.M, Oluboyo A.O, Ochiabuto O.M.T.B.. (2013, June), "An Assessment Of Renal, Liver Functions And Cryptococcus Neoformans Seropositivity In HIV Seropositive Individuals In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State", Intl. Journal of Innovations in Medical Sciences
50Oluboyo A.O, Ikechukwu C.K, Onyenekwe C.C, Oluboyo B.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Manafa P.O, Ogenyi S.I, Ezekwueme E.N.. (2013, November), "The Serum Levels Of Bone Minerals And Alkaline Phosphatise Activity In HIV-seropositive Subjects In Nnewi, Nigeria.", International Journal of Innovations in Medical Sciences
51Manafa P.O, Okocha C.E, Nwogbo S.C, Chukwuma G.O, Ihim A.C, Ebugosi R.S, Onyemelukwe A.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Iloghalu E.U, Ochiabuto O.MT.B. (2013, July), "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
52Chukwuanukwu R.C, Manafa P.O, Ugwu E.E, Onyenekwe C.C, Oluboyo A.O, Ezeugwunne I.P, Ogenyi S. (2013, June), "The Incidence Of Diabetes Mellitus Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive Patients On Therapy In Nnewi.", IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
53Oluboyo A.O, Onyekachi U.N, Onyenekwe C.C, Oluboyo B.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Odiegwu C.N.C,Chukwuma G.O, Onwuasoanya U.F, Onyemelukwe A.O. (2013, February), "Can Serum Concentration Of C-reactive Proteins, Albumin And Body Weight Serve As An Index Of Disease Assessment In HIV/AIDS Subjects?", Orient Journal of Medicine
54Amilo G.I, Anokwute M.U, Ifeanyichukwu M.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Onyenekwe C.C, Ifediata F.C, Ezeah S.C. (2013, August), "Fibrinogen Concentration And Thrombin Levels In Pregnant Women In Nnewi, Anambra State, South –Eastern Nigeria.", Intl. Journal of Biology and Healthcare
55Rebecca Chukwuanukwu , Patrick Manafa , Emmanuel Iloghalu ,Charles Onyenekwe, Martin Ifeanyichukwu, Chinenye Mbamalu. (2013, August), "Cryptococcus Neoformans Antigenemia In HIV Positive Pregnant Women Attending A PMTCT Clinic In South-East Nigeria", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare
56Ezeugwunne I.P, Onyenekwe C.C,Ahaneku J.E, Ifeanyichukwu M, Meludu S.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Onwurah W.O, Osuji F.N, Okwara E.. (2012, October), "Evaluation Of PCV, CD4 T Cell Counts, ESR AndWBC Counts In Malaria Infected Symptomatic HIV (Stage II) Male HIV/AIDS Subjects On Anti-retroviral Therapy(ART) In Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy
57Manafa P.O, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Ugochukwu P.U, Ikechebelu J.I, Onyenekwe C.C, Oluboyo A.O, Ezekwueme N.E, Onyemelukwe A.O, Ezeugwunne I.P, Ibeh N.C. (2012, April), "Assessment Of Lipid Profile In HIV Seropositive Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine
58Ochiabuto O.M.T.B, Onyemelukwe N.F, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Onwuasoanya U.F, Chukwuma C.M, Akulue J.C (2012) Prevalence of Enteric Organisms in Public grind. (2012, September), "Prevalence Of Enteric Organisms In Public Grinding Machines Used In Enugu Metropolis, South-East Nigeria.", International Journal of advancement in Biological Science
59Ezeugwunne I.P, Onyenekwe C.C,Ifeanyichukwu M, Meludu S.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C. (2012, May), "Serum Fertility Hormonal Levels In Malaria Infected Symptomatic HIV Male Subjects In Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences
60Manafa P.O, Ezeokafor J.I, Onyenekwe C.C, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Chukwuma G.O, Okeke A.C. (2011, December), "The Incidence Of Jaundice And Acute Pancreatitis In HIV Positive Patients On Anti-retroviral Therapy In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.", International Journal of Biological Sciences
61Chukwuanukwu R.C, Meludu S.C, Chukwuanukwu T.O, Ifeanyichukwu M.O, Ezeugwune I.P. (2007, June), "CD4+ Counts In HIV Positive Subjects Before And During Anti-retroviral Therapy.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation
Other Relevant Publications
1Chukwuanukwu R.C. "Ethics And Medical Laboratory Jurisprudence, 2016.", (Others, 2016 July)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Pattern of CD4 lymphocyte counts, HIV viral, total and specific Immunoglobulins in HIV positive subjects" (2021). Completed Masters project by Achugwo Chibuzo E.(2013616047P
2"C-reactive protein, Immunoglobulin G and M in subjects with HIV and metabolic disorders" (2019). Completed Masters project by Nwosu Ngozi Bernice
3"The pattern of cervical dysplasia among women attending family planning clinic" (2019). Completed Masters project by Ebo Ndubuisi E (2012345001
4"Speed of capillary blood flow on D-dimer level in Sickle cell anaemia patients in Calabar, Cross-River" (2022). Completed Masters project by Effiong Ofonime Lawrence, 2013616048F
5"Complement, inflammatory and metabolic parameters in Diabetic subjects" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Okafor Chinaza V.
6"LEVELS OF VIRAL LOAD, CD4+, CD8+, CRP & LIVER ENZYMES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HBV INFECTION IN YABA, LAGOS" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by ONWUZULIKE JANE IFEOMA 2013616019P
7"LEVELS OF SOME MICRONUTRIENTS AND CYTOKINES IN ADULT HIV-POSITIVE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN NAUTH NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by ONUKWUGHA ANTHONY CHINEDU, REG NO: 2015616048E
8"SERUM LEVELS OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA, INTERFERON-GAMMA, INTERLUEKIN-10 AND IMMUNE CELL RATIOS IN CHILDREN WITH COMPLICATED AND UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA IN ENUGU" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by UGWU ANGELA OGECHUKWU 2016616001P
Grants
1Awardee: "Fellowship grant" (April, 2016 to February, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Merck KGAA Germany
2Awardee: "Postdoctoral training grant" (April, 2016 to October, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by UNESCO Interdisciplinary Chair in Biotechnology
3Awardee: "Grant to pursue Masters Degree in UK" (September, 2009 to October, 2010). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund
4Awardee: "Senior Experienced Research Fellow" (November, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
5Collaborator: "Prevalence of Mother to child transmission of Dual and triplex infections of viruses in Nigeria HIV, Hepatitis B and C" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust fundd
Editorships
1Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2024)
2Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2023)
3Editor, "Immunotherapy advances(Published by British Society for Immunology)" (August, 2021)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2023)
2Reviewer, "HIV AIDS Research and palliative care" (May, 2021)
3Reviewer, "Journal of current biomedical research" (August, 2021)
4Reviewer, "BMC HaematologyEffect of malaria infection on hematological profiles of people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Gambella, southwest Ethiopia" (July, 2018)
5Reviewer, "Journal of public health in Africa : "Systematic-Demographic Analysis Of The Prevalence Of Diabetes mellitus In Africa." (February, 2017)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Defence" (December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Internal External Examination" (March, 2021 to March, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Defence" (May, 2018 to May, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "Internal Internal postgraduate examiner" (August, 2018 to August, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Internal External Examination" (August, 2018 to August, 2018). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023)
2Member Disciplinary committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
3Member FHST Sanitation committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
4Member Lecture Seminar Committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
5Member Health Committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
6Member Int'l collaboration committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
7Member Accreditation committee, "Faculty of Health sciences and Technology" (June, 2023)
8Session Chair, "International Union of Immunological Societies" (December, 2023 to December, 2023)
9External Peer Reviewer for Stars in Global Health, "Grand Challenges Canada" (April, 2023)
10Council and executive member representing Nigeria, "Federation of African Immunology Societies" (February, 2022)
11Grant Expert Reviewer, "South African Medical Research Council" (April, 2021)
12Chair, Fellowship gradient review, "Novartis/ GSK/SAMRC" (September, 2021 to September, 2021)
13Speaker ( Soapbox Science Lagos event), "Soapbox Women in Science International" (July, 2021)
14Member, University committee on Orientation of new staff, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021)
15Member, Accreditation committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2021)
16Member, Biotechnology centre board 2021, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021)
17Chairman, Faculty Seminar Committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2021)
18Member, Faculty Accreditation committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2021)
19Acting Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2021)
20Ambassador, "International Union of Immunology Societies and Immunopaedia" (August, 2020)
21Faculty Examination Officer, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (January, 2020 to May, 2021)
22Faculty Examination Officer, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (January, 2020 to May, 2021)
23Guest speaker, "Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria" (April, 2019 to April, 2019)
24Member, Biotechnology board, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2019)
25Chairman, Faculty welfare Committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (September, 2019)
26Member College Welfare committee, "College of Health Sciences and Technology" (October, 2019)
27Member, Provost's committee on Creche, "College of Health Sciences and Technology" (October, 2019)
28Facilitator, "LifePorte Science advocacy program for youngsters" (March, 2018)
29Postgraduate Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2018 to February, 2021)
30Member, Faculty Ethics and code of conduct committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (September, 2014 to April, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "FAIS Council" - Member Representing Nigeria/Anglophone West Africa (member since 2022), https://www.faisafrica.com/about-fais/
2Full Member, "British society for Immunology" - 65635 (member since 2021), https://www.immunology.org/news/immunotherapy-advances-ecr-editorial-board
3Full Member, "Nigeria Society for Immunology" - 2621 (member since 2021), https://iuis.org/societies/nigeria-society-for-immunology/
4Full Member, "Federation of African Immunology Society" (member since 2020), https://www.faisafrica.com/
5Affiliate Member, "American Society for Microbiology" (member since 2014), https://asm.org/
6Full Member, "Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigerai" - RF 1484 (member since 2001), https://amlsn.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"International Union of Immunological Societies Congress", (International Union of Immunological societies(IUIS)), 27th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Cape Town, South Africa
2"Infections in Pregnancy", (Keystone Conference), 16th January, 2023 to 20th January, 2023; Albuqurqee New Mexico, USA
3"Federation Of African Immunological Societies Conference", (FAIS/Int'l union of Immunology Societies), 2nd August, 2021 to 6th August, 2021; Malawi
4"Symposium on HIV vaccines", (Bill and Melinda Gates and Keystone Symposium), 22nd March, 2021 to 27th March, 2021; British Columbia, Canada
5"World Biomedical Laboratory Science Day", (Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria), 18th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Nnewi
6"Keystone Symposium on Tuberculosis", (Bill and Melinda Gates and Keystone Symposium), 14th January, 2017 to 19th January, 2017; Vancouver, Canada
7"UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit", (Merck Pharmaceuticals Germany and UNESCO), 24th November, 2015 to 28th November, 2015; Switzerland
8"American Society for Microbiology General meeting", (American Society for Microbiology), 25th May, 2015 to 29th May, 2015; New Orleans, USA
9"Scientific Meeting of British Society of Haematology", (British Society for Haematology), 16th April, 2012 to 18th April, 2012; Glasgow, United Kingdom
Workshops
1"Authentic Assessment for online Learning", (Common Wealth of Learning), 9th October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Online Course
2"International Vaccinology Course", (International Vaccine Institute.), 26th September, 2022 to 30th September, 2022; South Korea
3"Advanced course in clinical Immunology", (Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies), 1st March, 2021 to 3rd March, 2021; Online training
4"Volkswagen Foundation sponsored International Union of Immunology course on Neglected Tropical diseases and malaria challenges in sub Saharan Africa", (International Union of Immunology Societies, Volkswagen Foundation), 23rd February, 2020 to 29th February, 2020; Bahir-Dar, Ethiopia
5"Africa Immunobiology of parasites, pathogens and pathogenesis", (Wellcome Trust/University of Gladgow), 24th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Kilifi, Kenya
6"Jurisprudence: Legislation and rules governing the practice of Medical Laboratory Science", (Medical Laboratory Science Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada), 12th January, 2016 to 14th January, 2016; Online Course
7"New Insights into Immunothrombocytopaenia", (British Society for Haematology), 17th April, 2012 to 17th April, 2012; Glasgow, Scotland
Webinars
1"Nigeria Code of corporate governance", (Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria), 24th August, 2021 to 24th August, 2021; Zoom
2"Clinical trials training", (Association of good clinical practice of Nigeria), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Zoom