Dr. Chioma Maureen Obi
Dr. Chioma Maureen Obi is a READER in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Chioma Maureen Obi is a senior lecturer and currently the Head of Department of Medical Laboratory Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. A Medical Microbiologist and Medical Laboratory Scientist. Specializes in Medical mycology and Parasitology.
Personal Information
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Address: | 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 |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2019) October, 2007 to September, 2019 Ph.D. Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2004) September, 2000 to September, 2004 M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1999) October, 1995 to August, 1999 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 4 | Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School. (SSCE, July, 1993) September, 1988 to June, 1993 Senior School Certificate Examination |
| 5 | Udoka Primary School. (FSLC, June, 1987) September, 1981 to June, 1987 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | member, Project 200/Quality Control Committee June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Ekwueme Centre For Multidisciplinary Research and Journal Committee April, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Associate Professor, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE October, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | ASSOCIATE EDITOR, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL INVESTIGATION July, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Associate Editor, Journal of Biomedical Investigation July, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Member, College staff disciplinary committee May, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Member, Accreditation committee Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology May, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Faculty Office Allocation Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | member, Provost's Merit Award/Commendation committee April, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Member, Merit Awards/Commendation Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | Head of Department, Medical Laboratory science January, 2020 to February, 2022 |
| 12 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Laboratory Science October, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 13 | Member, College Students Disciplinary committee June, 2015 to Present |
| 14 | Member, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology Ethical committee April, 2014 to Present |
| 15 | Lecturer 1, Department of Medical Laboratory Science October, 2009 to October, 2019 |
| 16 | Departmental Exam Officer, Medical Laboratory science Department October, 2007 to July, 2012 |
| 17 | Lecturer II, Department of Medical Laboratory Science October, 2007 to October, 2008 |
| 18 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Medical Laboratory Science October, 2005 to October, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chioma Maureen Obi , Ifeoma Bessie Enweani-Nwokelo , Ejeguo Ogheneovo and Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim. (2023, February), "Pathogenic potentials and DNA sequencing of airborne Aspergillus species from Indoor environments in Nigeria", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences |
| 2 | Ehiaghe Friday Alfred, Ehiaghe Imuetinya Joy , Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu , Onah Ejike Christian , Ihim Augustine Chinedu, Ochiabuto Mary-Theodora Ogochukwu , Unaeze Chukwuebuka Bright , Obi Chioma Maureen , Ukibe Rose Nkiruka , Osakue Omoyemen Nosahkare , Onyenekwe Charlse Chinedum , Meludu Chukwuemeka Samuel and Manafa Patrick Onochie.. (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 VaccineTarget", Journal of Molecular and Genetic Medicine., Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 592 |
| 3 | Jude Ogechukwu Okoye , Anthony Ajuluchukwu Ngokere , Chinedum Charles Onyenekwe , Olaposi Idowu Omotuyi , Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi , Chioma Maureen Obi and Samuel Ayobami Fasogbon. (2023, June), "Modulatory Effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on Circulating p53, miR-21, and miR-125b: Any Diagnostic Implication?", venereology |
| 4 | Chioma Maureen Obi, Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Chukwudi Ofordile, Okwuanaso Blessing Chetachi, Okeke Monique Ugochukwu, Uduchi Immaculata Ogochukwu. (2023, March), "BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF ISOLATES FROM THE HANDS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND FOMITES AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY NNEWI CAMPUS ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Biomedical Investigation |
| 5 | Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Nneka Regina Agbakoba, Kingsley C Anukam, Ajirioghene Obroh, Chioma Maureen Obi and Amaechi Chukwudi Ofodile Chioma Maureen Obi,. (2023, March), "Association of proteobacteria and Bacteriodetes with obese related Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus", International journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 38-44 |
| 6 | Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Chioma Maureen Obi, Ogechi Christine Osuafor, Evelyn Ukamaka Urama, Benedictta Chinweoke Okeke-Nwolisa and Clinton Chinedu Ngwoke.. (2022, July), "Monkeypox cases: Emerging infectious disease, risk factors and diagnosis", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 15), pp 459-465 |
| 7 | Chioma Maureen Obi, Chioma Chimeluogo Ezenwa, Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Chukwudi Ofordile. (2022, April), "Onychophagia Associated with Bacterial Infection Among school Children and Teenagers in Nnewi Metropolis", World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 87-91 |
| 8 | Obi Chioma Maureen, Johnbosco Nonso Isiogu, Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Blessing Chetachi Okwuanaso, Immaculata Ogochkwu Uduchi and Chukwudi Ofordile. (2022, July), "Formites in Fungal transmission in college of Health Sciences Nnewi Campus", World Journal of Advanced Healthcare Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 1-5 |
| 9 | Odiegwu C.N.C, Emenuga V. N, Ogamba S. E, Obi C. M. and Ejike C. E.. (2021, January), "Microbial agglutination and lymphocyte blastogenesis potentials of isolated Achatina achatina snail lectin", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 9), pp 104-113 |
| 10 | Chioma M. Obi, Ifeoma Bessie Enweani-Nwokelo, Ifeanyi Oshim, Monique Ugochinyere Okeke. (2021, November), "Assessment of fungal concentration Associated with relative humidity and Temperature variation in the indoor environment", International Journal of Tropical Disease., pp 30-34 |
| 11 | Chioma Maureen Obi, Anikpe Chinwoke Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Okeke Monique Ugochukwu. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Diagnostic Utility of Geohelminthes from Environmental and Stool samples from Nnewi metropolis", Microbiology Research Journal |
| 12 | Chioma Maureen Obi, Onyekachi Patrick Amakor , Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Okeke Monique Ugochukwu, Barbara Ogochukwu Ochiabuto.. (2021, October), "Quantitative Measurement of Enteric Bacteria Load From Public Surfaces in Restaurants in Nnewi Town", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Chukwuemeka Chidera Godson, Chioma Obi, Ochiabuto Ogochukwu Barbara, Nwachukwu Chinaza.. (2021, November), "Assessment of Airborne fungal spores in indoor Environments of Libraries in Nnamdi Azikiwe University", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Obi, Chioma Maureen, Enweani, Ifeoma Bessie, Ochiabuto,Ogochukwu Barbara, Agbakoba, N. R, Chukwuma, G.O., Ejeguo Ogheneovo, Unaeze Bright.. (2019, November), "Adverse Health Effects of Indoor fungi during a Rainy season in Northern part of Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Science and Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 203-210 |
| 15 | Bright Chukwuebuka Uneze., Ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabuto., Ebele Chinwe Ejike., Maureen Chioma Obi., and Samuel Nwanneamaka Nwankpa,. (2019, March), "Antimicrobial Activities of Irvingia gabonensis Leaf Against Diarrhoea Causing Agents.", International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 16 | Ogalue Uchenna M , Ekejindu Ifeoma M , Ochiabuto OMTB, Obi MC , Obeagu Emmanuel and Ekelozie Ifeoma .S. (2018, April), "). Intestinal Parasites, Malaria and Anemia among School Children in Some Flood Affected Areas of Ogbaru Local Government Anambra State, Nigeria", Archives of Clinical Microbiology, Vol. 2, (Issue 9) |
| 17 | Bright Chukwuebuka Uneze., Ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabuto., Ebele Chinwe Ejike., Maureen Chioma Obi., and Samuel Nwanneamaka Nwankpa. (2018, July), "Antimicrobial Activities of Psidium Guajava (Guava) Leaf Against Diarrhoea Causing Agents", Asian Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Medicinal Foods |
| 18 | Ogalue Uchenna M, Ekejindu Ifeoma M, Ochiabuto OMTB and Obi MC. (2018, April), "Environmental Assessment in some Schools of Flood affected areas of Ogbaru Local Government, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Comprehensive Research in Biological Sciences. |
| 19 | Bright Chukwuebuka Uneze., Ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabuto., Ebele Chinwe Ejike., Obi, C.M, and Samuel Nwanneamaka Nwankpa,. (2018, August), "Antimicrobial properties of Carica Papaya leaf against diarrhea causing agents.", International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 5) |
| 20 | Ekelozie Ifeoma Stella., Ekejindu Ifeoma M., Ochiabuto, O.M.T.B., Obi .M.C., Onwuasoanya U.F., and Obeagu E.I.. (2018, January), "Evaluation of Salmonella Species in Water sources in Two Local Government Areas of Anambra State.", Cohesive Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases., Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 21 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B,Obeagu E.I,Obi C.M,Unaeze B.C,Nwobodo H.A,Obika Chinelo.J, and Nwosu C.C. (2017, July), "Seroprevalence of Bladder Tumour Antigen in Hospitalized Catheterized Patients And Healthy Indiviuals of Different Professional Groups in Nnewi", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences., Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 50-54 |
| 22 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B,Obeagu E.I, Obi C.M, Unaeze B.C,Nwobodo H.A, and Emmanuel C.B.. (2017, July), "14) Risk Factor for Serocarriage of Ureaplasma urealyticum Among women of various Age Range, Proffesion", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B,Ugwuja Jennifer O, Obi C.M, Onwuasoanya U.F, and Akulue. (2017, March), "Carriage Status Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Acinetobacter spp on Hands and Nostrils of staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi,Neni, and Oba,Anambra State.", International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences. |
| 24 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B,Ugwuja Jennifer O, Obi C.M, Onwuasoanya U.F, and Akulue T.. (2017, June), "16) Streptococcus Pharyngitis in School Children in Oraukwu South –East Nigeria:A risk Factor for Development of Rheumatic Fever.", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
| 25 | 17) Obi M.C, Ochiabuto,OMTB,Chukwuma L.N, Onwuasoanya U.F, Ekwunoh P.O, Unaeze B.C and Obeagu E.I. (2017, August), "Dtermination of Aflatoxins in Groundnut(Arachis hypogea) sold in Nnewi Market,Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences. |
| 26 | Obi M.C, Ochiabuto,OMTB, Odili F, Onwuasoanya U.F., Ekekwe E.N., Akulue T, Ekwuno P.O, Chijioke O.U, and Obeagu E.I.. (2017, August), "Isolation and Identification of Helicobacter pylori from cultivated and commercially sold vegetables and salad from some selected Towns(Nnewi and Odekpe) in Anambra State.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences |
| 27 | Ezulumalu.B.,Okeke C.O.,Okoli, O., Obi C. M., Akulue J.C., Ezekwueme E.N and Onwuasoanya U.F.. (2014, August), "19) Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Fairly Used Shoes sold in Nnewi Markets,South-Easthern Nigeria", International Journal of Biological Sciences. |
| 28 | 20) Ochiabuto O.M.T.B.,Ogadi A.C.,Okeke O.C,,Obi C.M.,Oluboyo A.O.,Ogueyi S.I.,and Onwuasoanya U.F. (2014, October), "Assesment of Faecal Occult Blood Test and Helicobacter pylori infection in School Children in Oraukwu, Anambra State,Nigeria.", Journal of Research in Bioscience, Vol. 1, (Issue 10) |
| 29 | Ochiabuto O.M.T.B, Nwankwo A, .Enweani I.B.,Okoye J.O.,Okeke C.O.,Nwankwo M.,Nwafuluaku I.,Obi C.M.. (2014, January), "21) Fungal Isolation in HIV patients and CD4 Count.", International Standards Research Reviews., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 111-122 |
| 30 | 22) Ochiabuto O.M.T.B., Okwuolisa A.J., Obi C.M, Umedum C.U, and Onwuasoanya U.F. (2014, June), "Prevalence of Different Candida Species in Restaurants in four Villages in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian journal of Mycology |
| 31 | Chukwuanukwu R.C,Manafa P.O,Onyenekwe C.C, Anetoh,E.C, Chukwuma C.M, Oluboyo A.O,O.M.T.B Ochiabuto.. (2013, March), "23) An assessment of the renal ,liver functions and Cryptococcus neoformans seropositivity in HIVseropositive individuals in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital,Nnewi,Anambra State", International Journal of Innovations in Medical Science |
| 32 | 24) Ochiabuto,O.M.T.B,Onyemelukwe N.F.,Chukwuanukwu R.C,Onwuasoanya U.F,Chukwuma M.C ,Akulue, J.C.. (2013, April), "Prevalence of Enteric Organisms In Public Grinding Machines Used In Enugu Metropolis,South-EastNigeria.", International Journal of Advancement in Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, pp 21-27 |
| 33 | Okwuosa O.M.T.B,Chukwura,Chukwuma M.C,. (2012, December), "25) Phtochemical and Antifungal activities of UVARIA CHAMAE(Leaves and roots)And COMBRETUM RACEMOSUM LEAVES.", African Journal of Medcine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 41, pp 99-103 |
| 34 | Umedum C.U, Ekejindu I.M,Ekwudo, O., Mezie, N. E, Obi,M.C, Okwuosa,OMTB.. (2012, September), "26) Prevalence of Intestinal parasites among pregnant women with PICA in Anambra State Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Advancement in Microbiology |
| 35 | N.R. Agbakoba; A.I .Adetosoye; I.F.Adewole; C.M. Obi; S.C.C Enemuor.. (2011, June), "Prevalence of Genital Mycoplasmas in Women of Various Socio-Economic Status", International journal of Microbiological Research |
| 36 | C.N.C Odiegwu,C.A. Oranekwulu, C.M. Obi, P.O. Manafa,C.N. Adike.. (2011, June), "28) A survey of Presence Of Lectins in Some Tropical Cucurbitaceae.C.N.C", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 37 | Oluboyo,A.O,Nnamah,N.K,Oranusi,C.K, Mbaeri T.U, Ochiabuto M.T.B, Obi C.M, Akulue, J.C.. (2011, March), "29) Serum Prostate Enzymes And Semen Analysis of Infertile Males In Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Biological Science |
| 38 | Odiegwu C.N.N,Nzewi C.W, Onyemelukwe A.O, Obi C.M.,Onwurah, W.O.. (2011, April), "Potential Lectinic Activities of Extracts of Some Tropical Leguminoceae", African Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 4, pp 23-28 |
| 39 | Chukwuma, M.C; Ekejindu, I.M.; Agbakoba, N.R.; Nwosu, D.C.;; Anahalu, I.C.;Ezeagwuna D.A.. (2009, April), "The Prevalence and Risk factors of Geohelminths infections among primary school children in Ebenebe Town,Anambra State", Middle East Journal of Scientific Research (MEJSR) |
| 40 | Agbakoba NR, Adetosoye A.I, Adewole I.F and Chukwuma M.C.. (2008, January), ") Isolation of Vaginal Pathogens along with Genital Mycoplasmas from Asymptomatic Gynaecology and Antenatal clinic Attendees", American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 2, pp 195-198 |
| 41 | Chukwuma, M.C; Oyeka, C.A.; Nwosu, D.C; Enweani, I.B; Agbakoba, N.R.; Okwuosa, M.T.B.. (2008, January), "The Isolation and Identification of Dematiaceous Fungi from Soil and their pathogenic potentinal", Journal of Biomedical Investigation (JBI), pp 10-13 |
| 42 | Chukwuma G.O; Emele,F.E; Enweani,I.B; Agbakoba,N.R; Manafa,P.O; Chukwuma,C.M; Okwuosa,M.T.B;Akujiobi,C.N.. (2008, June), ") Relationship between Chlamydia seropositivity and presence of symptoms of sexually transmitted infection among students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation |
| 43 | Nwosu D.C., Epoke J., Kalu, P.U., Anosike, J. C., Nwoke, B. E. B., Ojiegbe, G.C., Okolie N. J., Nwanjo, H.U., Ajero, C.M., Ukaga, C.N.; Enweani, I. B., and Chukwuma, M.C.. (2006, March), "Evaluation of the efficacy of two disinfectants commonly used in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria", Journal of Biological and Environmental Sciences |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Bacterial contamination and antibiogram of isolates from the hands of undergraduate students and fomites at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Biomedical Investigation (JBI)" (March, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Risk Factors Associated with Leptospirosis in Si Sa Ket Province, Thailand" (February, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Final Examination" (February, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria First and Final Professional Examination" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Project 200/Quality Control Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Ekwueme Centre For Multidisciplinary Research and Journal Committee" (April, 2023) |
| 3 | member, "Provost's Merit Award committee" (May, 2021) |
| 4 | member, "Member Faculty Accreditation Committee." (June, 2021) |
| 5 | member, "Faculty Office Allocation committee" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | member, "Member College staff disciplinary committee" (March, 2015) |
| 7 | member, "Member College students disciplinary committee." (June, 2015) |
| 8 | member, "Member College Voice" (May, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "Nigerian society for Microbiology" (member since 2008), https://nsm.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Member Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria." - RA:(MLS)10718 (member since 2006), http://www.mlscn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Virtual Conference on chemistry and it's Applications", (VCCA), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; ZOOM |
| 2 | "Medical Research Society, College of Health Sciences.", (Medical Research Society(MRS)), 8th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; ANAMBRA |
| 3 | "World Microbe Forum", (ASM and FEMS), 20th June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; ZOOM |
| 4 | "American Society for Microbiology ASM Microbe", (ASM), 20th June, 2019 to 24th June, 2019; San Francisco, California, |
| 5 | "Mycological Society of Nigeria 10th Annual Scientific Conference", (MYCOSAN), 7th October, 2018 to 11th October, 2018; ABUJA |
| 6 | "Nigerian Society of Microbiology", (NSM), 3rd September, 2018 to 7th September, 2018; KATSINA |
| 7 | "1st OWSD South East International Conference", (OWSD), 27th November, 2017 to 1st December, 2017; ANAMBRA |
| 8 | "OWSD fifth International conference Women Scientists", (OWSD), 16th May, 2016 to 19th May, 2016; KUWAIT |
| 9 | "Bioscience Research Group NAUTH in collaboration with Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria", (MLSCN), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; ANAMBRA |
| 10 | "The International Society For Human and Animal Mycology Conference", (ISHAM), 4th May, 2015 to 8th May, 2015; Melbourne Australia |
| 11 | "A paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development", (IMSU), 13th January, 2014 to 16th January, 2014; OWERRI |