Dr. Nwanneka, Victoria Elosiuba

Dr. Nwanneka, Victoria Elosiuba is a LECTURER I in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nwanneka, Victoria Elosiuba

Staff Profile

My name is Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba, a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I joined the University as a Laboratory Technologist I in Dec. 2007 in the Dept. of Human Physiology, C.H.S. N.A.U. I rose to the rank of Chief Laboratory Technologist before being converted to Lecturer II in the Dept. of Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences. I have a Ph.D in Parasitology from the Dept. of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria Nsukka. I am also an Associate of The Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (AMLS) N.A.U.T.H.

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Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2019)
November, 2010 to August, 2019
PhD Parasitology Parasitology
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, May, 1999)
November, 1995 to May, 1999
M.Sc, Parasitology Parasitology
3University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 1991)
September, 1987 to July, 1991
B.Sc.Zoology Zoology
4Federal Government College Minna. (GCE, June, 1986)
November, 1981 to June, 1986
5Federal Government College, Minna. (SSCE, June, 1986)
November, 1981 to June, 1986
6Nnewichi Central School Nnewi. (FSLC, July, 1980)
September, 1974 to July, 1980

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 2, Dept Of Parasitology And Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
May, 2021 to Present
2Laboratory Technologist, Dept Of Human Physiology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nnewi Campus
December, 2007 to May, 2021
3MD/Lab Scientist in Charge, Kenvic Medical Laboratory
January, 2005 to December, 2014
4Biology Teacher, Standard Secondary School Ichi, Ekwusigo LGA
September, 1998 to August, 2000
5Biology Practical Demonstrator, University Of Nigeria Nsukka
October, 1997 to July, 1998

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Elosiuba Nwanneka Victoria, Akulue Justina Chimezie, Imakwu Cyril Ali, Chikwendu Joy Ifeyinwa, Ogbuefi Emmanuel Okwudili and Onyido Angus Ejidikeme. (2023, February), "Abundance and diversity of man-biting mosquto species in the tropical rainforest belt ofSoutheastern Nigeria", Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 52-56
2Ikeh Roseline E, Aleke Emmanuel O, Onyido Angus E, Elosiuba Victoria N, Idigo Mediatrix A and Okoye Michael C.. (2023, November), "Cross-sectional survey of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax malaria among Nnamdi Azikiwe University undergraduates", International Journal of Malaria Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 105 - 110
3Ikponmwosa Owen Evbuomwan, Omokolade Oluwaseyi Alejolowo,Tobiloba Christiana lebiyo,...Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba et alE, Charles O N,Oluwafemi. (2023, March), "In silico modelling revealed phytomolecules derived from Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) leaf extract as promising candidates for malaria therapy", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
4Onwuachusi, G. L., Obiakor, O. B., Umeanaeto. P. U., Irikannu, K. C., Elosiuba, N. V.. (2023, January), "Parasitic Nematodes of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in farmlands at Omowelle-Amansea, Southeast, Nigeria", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 81-89
5Irikannu, K. C., Onyido, A. E., Ogaraku, J. C., Elosiuba, N. V. and Onwuachusi, G. L.. (2023, January), "Seasonal Distribution and Diversity of Mosquito Species in a Rainforest Community of Southeast Nigeria", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 71-80
6M, Akogu, M. O. Iwueze, J. C. Akulue and N. V. Elosiuba. (2022, August), "Malaria and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 28-39
7OGBUEFI, E. O., UMEH, B. C., ELOSIUBA, N. V., UGOEZE, C. P., and OBIEFULA, I. E.. (2022, February), "HOSPITAL BASED STUDY OF MALARIA PARASITES IN AWKA METROPOLIS, AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Animal Research International (2022) 19(1): 4324 - 4332, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 4324 - 4332
8ONYIDO, A. E., ELOSIUBA, N. V., ANYIKWA, N. O., CHIKWENDU, J. I., UMEANAETO, P. U.. (2022, April), "COMMUNITY PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF MORINGA OLEIFERA IN OHAUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA", Animal Research International (2022) 19(1): 4382 – 4389, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 4382 - 4389
9J. I. Chikwendu, V. N. Elosiuba, R. E. Ikeh, F. C. Ezeala, U. c. Ngenegbo, and A. E. Onyido. (2022, January), "Intestinal Parasite infections among Food Vendors at Awkuzu, Nigeria", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 11 - 17
10Chikwendu, J. I., Elosiuba, N. V., Ikeh, R. E., Ngenegbo, U. C. and Onyido, A. E.. (2022, April), "Schistosoma Haematobium Infection among Children of Anam Community, South-Eastern Nigeria", The Bioscientist, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 213 - 222
11Nzeukwu, C. I., Ihejie, P. O., Irikannu, K. C., Umeanaeto, P. U., Nzeukwu, A. C., Elosiuba, N. V. et al.,. (2022, May), "Prevalence and Risk Factors For Soil Transmitted Helminth Infections among Pupils in Awka South L. G. A., Anambra State, Nigeria=Short Communication", The Bioscientist, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 156 - 166
12Irikannu, K. C., Nwalioba, E, C., Umeanaeto. P. U., Nzeukwu, C. I., Elosiuba, N. V. et al.,. (2022, March), "Composition of Mosquito Species and Physiological states of Indoor Man Biting Mosquitoes at Nteje, South-Eastern Nigeria", The Bioscientist, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 113 - 122
13N. V. Elosiuba, K. F. Obiagwu, P. U. Umeanaeto, K. C. Irikannu, G. L. Onwuachusi et al.,. (2022, August), "Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in Urine Samples of Women Attending Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital ,Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 31 - 37
14N. C. Okpala, M. O. Iwueze, J. C. Akulue and N. V. Elosiuba. (2022, February), "Malaria and Associated Risk Factors in Awka, Awka south Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 10
15O.A.Okeke, N.N.Udemba, N.P.Udeh, C.A.Imakwu, C. C. Nwadike, I.O.Nnatuanya, N.V.Elosiuba, C.C.Egwuagu, P.I.Afoemezie and C.Obudulu. (2022, January), "Parasitic Contamination of Fresh Bitter Leaf Vegetables - Onugbu (Vernonia amygdalina): A Case Study of farms in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Annual Research & Review in Biology, Vol. 37, (Issue 1), pp 43-49
16Ifeoma Priscilla Ezeugwunne1, Shehu Idris2, Wuraola Serah Nnaemeka3, Ikedichukwu Chibueze Ejiogu4, Nnanneka Victoria Elosiuba5, Obinna David Ibimere6. (2021, August), "Activities Of Pancreatic Enzymes And Anthropometric Indices In Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, South Eastern, Nigeria", International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, Vol. 4, (Issue -8), pp 991 - 996
17Ifeoma Priscilla Ezeugwunne,Stephen Shehu Idris, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ogbodo, Wurola Serah Nnaemeka, Ibemere Obinna David, Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba,. (2021, October), "Pattern of Alpha Fetoprotein and Activities of Liver Enzymes in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 1 - 11
18Ifeoma Priscilla ezeugwunne, Obinna David Ibemere, Nwanneka Victoria Elosiuba, Blessing K. Myke-Mbata, Ikedichukwu Chibueze Ejiogu, Victor Nwabunwanne. (2021, September), "SERUM LEVELS OF CARDIAC MARKERS AND CD4 COUNTS IN HIV/AIDS SUBJECTS IN PRE AND POST 12 MONTHS ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY USING 1.5NG/ML TROPONIN DIAGNOSTIC CUT-OFF FOR MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN NAUTH NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 1189-1200
19Ezeugwunne, I.P., Ejiogu, I.C., Oguaka, V.N., Ibemere, O.D., Elosiuba, N.V., Myke-Mbata, B.K., EDiangbe, A.P., Ahaneku, J.E., Onyenekwe, C.C., and Aha. (2021, August), "Gender Comparison of Apolipoprotein and Lipid Profiles in HIV Seropositives in NAUTH Nnewi, South Eastern, Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 55-61
20O.A. Okeke, C.C.Igboka, N.P.Udeh, I.o.Nnatuanya, V.N.Elosiuba, C.C.Nwadike, A.C.Imakwu, P.I.Afomezie, and C.C.Egwuagu.. (2021, December), "Prevalence of Infection and Malaria Parasite Density among Under Five Children: A Case Study of Dunukofia Rural Community in Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, Vol. 42, (Issue 18), pp 23-29

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, "Committee on Laboratory Services, Dept of Parasitology & Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences" (October, 2024)
2Secretary, "Practical committee, Department of Parasitology & Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences" (October, 2024)
3Chairman, "Departmental Welfare Committee" (October, 2024)
4Chairman, "Committee on Environmental Sanitation" (October, 2024)
5Time Table Officer, "Practical committee, Department of Parasitology & Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences" (December, 2024)
6Chairman, "Welfare Committee, Dept of Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences, N.A.U. Awka" (May, 2023)
7Chairman, "Committee on Environmental Sanitation, Dept of Parasitology and Entomology, N.A.U.Awka" (May, 2023)
8Member, "Laboratory Practical Committee, Dept of Parasitology and Entomology, N.A.U.Awka" (May, 2023)
9Member, "Committee on Laboratory services" (May, 2023)
10Carrer Officer, "Centre for Counselling and Career Development of The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://www.ppsn,org.ng
2Associate Member, "Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria" - RA 8532 (member since 2003), http://www.mlscn.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"48th Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria Annual General Conference, Uyo Akwaibom State ,Nigeria", (PPSN), 8th October, 2024 to 12th October, 2024; UNIUYO, AKWA IBOM, STATE
2"47th Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria Annual General Conference, Grand Amari Hotels and Resort, Graceland Estate Egbeda, Owerri, Imo State ,Nigeria", (PPSN), 11th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Owerri, Imo State
3"46th Annual Conference & AGBM, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria(PPSN)", (PPSN), 4th October, 2022 to 7th October, 2022; Delta State University, Abraka
4"45Th Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria Conference, Abuja, Nigeria", (PPSN), 5th October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021; Abuja
Workshops
1"DAAD Alumni workshop, Metagenomics in Infectious Disease Research", (DAAD Alumni xchange Services), 19th June, 2024 to 21st June, 2024; Awka, Anambra State
2"Malaria Microscopy Training Workshop; Capacity Development on Malaria Diagnosis", (Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)), 6th May, 2024 to 12th May, 2024; Yaba, Lagos State
3"DAAD Alumni workshop, Global Climate Change and Pest/Vectors", (DAAD Alumni xchange Services), 6th December, 2023 to 9th December, 2023; Awka, Anambra State
4"Hands-on Training on Molecular Techniques and Quantitative Analysis in Phytochemistry", (FMOH, Nat Arbovirus and Vector Research Centre, Enugu), 23rd November, 2023 to 25th November, 2023; NAVRC, Enugu State
5"Hands-on Malaria Microscopy and Molecular detection of Malaria Parasite Workshop", (Fac of Bioscieces, N.A.U.Awka with Molecular Rearsch Foundation for Students and Scientists,Unizik (MRFSS)), 2nd May, 2023 to 6th May, 2023; MRFSS laboratory and Bioscience Laboratory, Unizik
6"Molecular Techniques Workshop for Biomedical Technologists", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists, UNIZIK), 7th February, 2023 to 8th February, 2023; MRFSS Lab, UNIZIK
7"Virtual Training of Doctoral Candidates & Early Career Researcher Training on the Use of Social Media and Networking in Academic Research & Industry", (The Association of Common Wealth Universities & University of Lagos, Nigeria), 24th May, 2022 to 16th June, 2022; Zoom
Other Event
1"1st International Conference, Institute Of Climate Change Studies, Energy And Environment (ICCSEE) UNN Feb.2021", (ICCSEE-UNN), 9th February, 2021 to 10th February, 2021; UNN