Prof. Ozobia Cornelius Ukah
Prof. Ozobia Cornelius Ukah is a PROFESSOR in ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY/FORENSIC MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Anatomic Pathology/forensic Medicine, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY/FORENSIC MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Egbu. (GCE, August, 1987) September, 1982 to June, 1987 O' LEVEL GCE O'LEVEL GCE |
| 2 | Ezelukwu Primary School, Emekuku. (FSLC, September, 1982) September, 1976 to July, 1982 First School Leaving Testimonial First School Leaving Testimonial |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | University of Dundee (July, 2011) June, 2011 to July, 2011 Postgraduate Certificate Epidemiology & Global Health |
| 2 | West African Bioethics Training Program & The University of Miami, Florida, United States of America (October, 2009) October, 2009 to October, 2009 Postgraduate Certificate Of Completion Good Clinical Practice/ICH-E6 Guidelines |
| 3 | National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (December, 2007) February, 2002 to November, 2007 FMCPath Anatomic Pathology & Forensic |
| 4 | University of Benin (May, 1998) September, 1990 to May, 1998 MB;BS Medicine & Surgery |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor and Head of Department on Sabbatical Appointment, University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo March, 2019 to February, 2020 |
| 2 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi-Campus October, 2017 to January, 2046 |
| 3 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi-Campus October, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 4 | Visiting Clinician, Nottingham University Hospital, England, United Kingdom November, 2012 to December, 2012 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi-Campus October, 2011 to September, 2014 |
| 6 | Visiting Clinician, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America October, 2010 to November, 2010 |
| 7 | Honorary Consultant Pathologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi October, 2008 to January, 2046 |
| 8 | Lecturer One, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi-Campus August, 2008 to September, 2011 |
| 9 | Senior Resident (Post-fellowship) in Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi November, 2007 to August, 2008 |
| 10 | Senior Resident in Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan June, 2005 to November, 2007 |
| 11 | Junior Resident in Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife March, 2003 to May, 2005 |
| 12 | Junior Resident in Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi February, 2002 to March, 2003 |
| 13 | Senior Medical Officer, Zuma Medical Centre, GRA, Benin-City, Nigeria January, 2001 to January, 2002 |
| 14 | Youth Corps Medical Officer, Primary Health Care Centre, Mpkat-Enin, Akwa Ibom December, 1999 to December, 2000 |
| 15 | House officer, University of Benin Teaching Hospital May, 1998 to April, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Chijioke Elias Ezeudu, ThomasObiagulu Ulasi, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah. (2021, April), "Clinicopathological Features, Management and Outcome of Pediatric Solid Renal Tumors in Southeast Nigeria: The Need for Protocol and Multidisciplinary Collaboration", Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 15-19 |
| 2 | FE Menkiti, CO Ukah, KA Adelusola, IF Ezejiofor. (2021, January), "Human herpesvirus-8 latent nuclear antigen-1 expression in kaposi’s sarcoma cases seen in Nnewi, Anambra State: (A 10-year retrospective study)", Journal of Scientific Society, Vol. 47, (Issue 3), pp 153-157 |
| 3 | Felix Emeka Menkiti, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Ifeoma Oluchukwu Menkiti, Ifeoma Florence Ezejiofor, Kayode A. Adelusola. (2021, September), "Immunohistochemical characterization of KS cases seen in Nnewi Anambra State using HHV- LNAI and HIV-1p24 antibodies", World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 120-126 |
| 4 | FE Menkiti, CO Ukah, KA Adelusola, IF Ezejiofor. (2020, September), "The Usefulness of HIV-1 P24 in detecting the Presence of HIV infection in Histopathology Tissue Specimens", Asian Journal of Oncology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 40-44 |
| 5 | GU Eleje, CO Ukah, IV Onyiaorah, EC Ezugwu, EO Ugwu, SR Ohayi et al.. (2020, July), "Diagnostic value of Chorioquick for detecting chorioamnionitis in women with premature rupture of membranes", International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Vol. 149, (Issue 1), pp 98-105 |
| 6 | C. Okoli, U Ebubedike, S. Anyanwu, G. Chianakwana, C. Emegoakor, C. Ukah. (2020, July), "Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy of Breast Lesions in a Resource Limited Setting: Initial Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team", European Journal of Breast Health, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 171 |
| 7 | I.F. Ezejiofor, G.U. Chianakwana, C.O. Ukah, M.E. Onwukamuche, O.A. Egwuonwu, C.C. Ogbu, C.C. Okoli. (2019, April), "Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast misdiagnosed as metastatic carcinoma in a 64-year-old female: A case report and review o literature", Journal of Dr. NTR Universities of Health Sciences, Vol. 8, pp 129-133 |
| 8 | CO Ukah, FE Menkiti, VC Ofoegbu, I Achusi. (2019, December), "Thyroid-like low grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma in a 20 year old student: A case report and review of literature", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 28, (Issue 4), pp 560-565 |
| 9 | Felix Emeka Menkiti, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu. (2019, December), "Mesenteric Cyst in a 6-Year Old: A Case Report and Review of Literature", 9.Annals of Tropical Pathology, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 163-165 |
| 10 | CO Ndukwe, LA Asomugha, CO Ukah. (2018, July), "Profile of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression in epithelial ovarian carcinomas: A multicenter study from Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Scientific Society, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 57 |
| 11 | Michael E ONWUKAMUCHE, Chinedu O NDUKWE, Cornelius O UKAH. (2017, June), "Histologically Diagnosed Cases of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Two Nigerian Children Within One year Period: Case Reports and Review of Literature", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 63-66 |
| 12 | Onwukamuche ME, Ndukwe CO, Ukah CO, Aneke JC. (2017, February), "Urinary Schistosomiasis misdiagnosed clinically as Advanced bladder malignancy at a tertiary hospital in South Eastern Nigeria: A case report", The Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 6-7 |
| 13 | Madubogwu CI, Ukah CO, Anyanwu SNC, Chianakwana GU, Onyiaorah IV, Anyiam DCD. (2017, July), "Sub-classification of Breast Masses by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology", European Journal of Breast Health, Vol. 13, pp 194-199 |
| 14 | Ebubedike UR, Umeh EO, Anyanwu SNC, Ihekwoaba E., Egwuonwu OA, Ukah CO, Onwukamuche ME, Emegoakor CD, Onyiaorah IV, Anyiam DC, Chianakwanam GU. (2017, July), "Accuracy of Clinical and Ultrasound Examination of Palpable Breast Lesions in a resource poor society", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 20, pp 166-170 |
| 15 | CI Okafor, CO Okafor, CO Ukah, IC Obionwu, VN Oguaka. (2017, July), "Prolonged Retention of Foetal Bones Following Induced Abortion as a Possible Cause of Secondary Infertility: A Case Report", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 7, pp 432-434 |
| 16 | Ukah CO; Emegoakor CD; Anyiam DC; Onyiaorah IV; Onwukamuche ME; Egwuonwu OA; Ihekwoaba E.; Umeh EO; Chianakwanam GU; Anyanwu SNC. (2017, July), "The Immunohistochemical Profile of Breast Cancer in Indigenous Women of Southeast Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 7, pp 83-87 |
| 17 | CO Ukah, AM Nwofor. (2017, July), "Issuing and Appropriate Completion of Medical Certification of Cause-Of-Death Forms by Physicians at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 3), pp 78-84 |
| 18 | CO Ukah, AM Nwofor. (2017, July), "Cancer incidence in south-east Nigeria: a report from Nnewi Cancer Registry", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 48-55 |
| 19 | S.U. Mbamara, C.O. Ukah, I.V. Onyiaorah, Ikpeze Okay, Okonkwo Jen. (2014, July), "The Pattern of Cervical Cytology in Women Attending Various Clinics at a Tertiary Hospital in Anambra Southeast, Nigeria", British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 33), pp 5218-5228 |
| 20 | Chidi-Kingsley Oranusi, Igwebuike V. Onyiaorah, Cornelius O. Ukah. (2014, December), "Pattern of Testicular Biopsies as Seen in a Tertiary Institution in Southeast Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 55-58 |
| 21 | Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Daniel Chukwuemeka Anyiam, Adaorah Amaoge Onyiaorah, Chilota Chibuife Efobi. (2013, May), "Statistical Comparison of Clinical and Histologic Diagnoses of Breast Tumours in Public and Private Hospitals", American Journal of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, Vol. 1, pp 23-29 |
| 22 | Chimezie I Madubogwu, Cornelius O Ukah, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Igwebuike V Onyiaorah. (2013, December), "Diagnostic accuracy of clinical breast examination for breast cancer in patients with palpable breast lumps in a middle income country", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 4), pp 113-118 |
| 23 | Christopher Nonso Ekwunife, Alexander Emeka Chukwulebe, Chukwudi Francis Nwabueze,Cornelius Ozobia Ukah. (2012, June), "Leiomyoma of the greater omentum presenting with massive ascites", International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, Vol. 3, pp 513-515 |
| 24 | Igwebuike V Onyiaorah, Cornelius O Ukah, Daniel CD Anyiam, Maxy AC Odike, Ikewelugo CA Oyeka. (2012, July), "Effect of remedial measures on inadequacies in the completion of laboratory request forms by clinicians", Clinical Audit, (Issue 4), pp 9-14 |
| 25 | Jedy-Agba Elima, Curado Maria-Paula, Oga Emmanuel, Samaila Modupeola, Ezeome Emmanuel, Obiorah Christopher, Erinomo Olagoke, Ekanem Ima-Obong, Ukah Co. (2012, July), "The role of hospital-based cancer registries in low an middle income countries - The Nigerian Case Study", The International Journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Detection and Prevention, Vol. 5, pp 10-16 |
| 26 | Cornelius O Ukah, Okechukwu C Ikpeze, George U Eleje, Ahizechukwu C Eke. (2011, July), "Adult granulosa cell tumor associated with endometrial carcinoma: a case report", Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 340 |
| 27 | Jude-Kennedy C Emejulu, Igwebuike V Onyiaorah, Cornelius O Ukah, Titus OG Chukwuanukwu, Nneka JF Osuigwe, Effiong E Akang, Adefolarin O Malomo. (2011, November), "Diagnostic dilemma; report of a bizarre case of a scalp and facial angiosarcoma and literature review", International Medical Case Reports Journal, Vol. 4, pp 473-477 |
| 28 | Evaristus E Affiadigwe, Basil C Ezeanolue, Cornelius C Ukah, Victor I Onyiaorah, Titus O Chukwuanukwu, Thomas O Ulasi. (2011, December), "Infantile Fibrosarcoma", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 23, pp 1-4 |
| 29 | Mbamara S.U., Ukah C.O., Ikpeze O., Okonkwo Jen, Onyiaorah V.. (2011, January), "Correlation between visual inspection of the cervix and pap smear test for cervical cancer screening", Journal of Cancer Research and Experimental Oncology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-13 |
| 30 | Cornelius O Ukah, Olayiwola A Oluwasola. (2011, July), "The cytological effectiveness of fine needle aspiration biopsy in patients with palpable breast lesions seen at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria: A 10-year retrospective study", Journal of Cytology, Vol. 28, (Issue 3), pp 111-113 |
| 31 | Ezem BU, Onyiaorah IV, Ukah CO. (2011, July), "Primary Ovarian Rhabdomyosarcoma: A case report", AFRIMEDIC Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 34-38 |
| 32 | A. Olayiwola Oluwasola, John A. Olaniyi, Jesse A. Otegbayo, Gabriel O. Ogun, Titi S. Akingbola, Cornelius O. Ukah, Effiong E.U. Akang, Yetunde A. Aken. (2011, August), "Declining incidence of lymphomas in Nigeria", Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 310-316 |
| 33 | CK Oranusi, AME Nwofor, IV Onyiaorah, CO Ukah. (2011, October), "Schistosomal stricture of the ureter - diagnostic dilemma", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 495-498 |
| 34 | SU Mbamara, OC Ikpeze, JEN Okonkwo, IV Onyiaorah, CO Ukah. (2011, December), "Knowledge, attitude and practice of cervical cancer screening among women attending gynecology clinics in tertiary level medical care center in southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 56, pp 491-496 |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2008), https://www.mdcan.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Academy of Pathology" (member since 2007), https://www.iapcentral.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "west African Division of the International Association of Pathology" (member since 2007), https://www.wadiap.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 1998), https://nationalnma.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Second Annual Medicaid Cancer Foundation Summit 2018. Theme: Surveillance of Cancer Survival in Low Resource Settings", (Medicaid Cancer Foundation), 10th December, 2018 to 13th December, 2018; Abuja |
| 2 | "Fifth Annual Conference of the African Society of Dermatopathology", (African Society of Dermatopathology), 8th January, 2018 to 12th January, 2018; Moshi, Tanzania |
| 3 | "Oncology Experts Forum: Breast Cancer Management", (Roche Multinational), 26th July, 2017 to 27th July, 2017; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Pre-Cancer Summit Workshop and Cancer Summit", (Cancer Education and Advocacy of Nigeria), 5th October, 2016 to 6th October, 2016; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 5 | "31st Congress of The International Academy of Pathology and 28th Congress of European Society of Pathology", (International Academy of Pathology), 25th September, 2016 to 29th September, 2016; Cologne, Germany |
| 6 | "The 29th Congress of The International Academy of Pathology", (International Academy of Pathology), 30th September, 2012 to 5th October, 2012; Cape Town, South Africa |
| 7 | "15th Ottawa Conference on Medical Education (Assessment of Competence in Medicine & the Healthcare Professions)", (International Association for Medical Education), 9th March, 2012 to 13th March, 2012; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 8 | "Scientific Conference/CPD/CME on Philosophy and Gains", (Nigerian Medical Association Anambra State Branch), 24th August, 2011 to 26th August, 2011; Nnewi, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Biennial Meeting", (Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene), 8th September, 2010 to 10th September, 2010; Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| 10 | "5th Annual Scientific Conference on Forensic Pathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 23rd August, 2010 to 27th August, 2010; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 11 | "The 17th International Congress of Cytology", (International Academy of Cytology), 16th May, 2010 to 20th May, 2010; Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| 12 | "The 4th Annual Scientific Conference on Pathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 24th August, 2009 to 28th August, 2009; Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "External Quality Assessment in Surgical Pathology Workshop 15", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 19th November, 2018 to 30th November, 2018; Kumasi, Ghana |
| 2 | "External Quality Assurance Workshop in Diagnostic Gynaecologic Pathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 4th June, 2018 to 5th June, 2018; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 3 | "External Quality Assurance Workshop in Diagnostic Gynaecologic Pathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 1st June, 2017 to 2nd June, 2017; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 4 | "National Immunohistochemistry Workshop", (Roche Multinational), 23rd May, 2017 to 24th May, 2017; Port-Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Advanced Digital Appreciation Program For Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) Course", (The Digital Bridge Institute), 12th May, 2017 to 12th May, 2017; Awka, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Cancer Registry Training and Lunching of Nigerian National System of Cancer Registry Website Book", (Federal Ministry of Health), 29th November, 2016 to 30th November, 2016; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 7 | "Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Awka, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Workshop in Diagnostic Breast Pathology & Male External Genitalia Lesions", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 30th May, 2016 to 31st May, 2016; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Workshop in Diagnostic Breast Pathology & Soft Tissue Sarcomas", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 26th May, 2014 to 27th May, 2014; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 10 | "Workshop in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology", (British Society of Gastroenterology), 5th September, 2013 to 13th September, 2013; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 11 | "Diagnostic Histopathology with Emphasis on the use of Immunohistochemistry", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 29th May, 2013 to 30th May, 2013; Enugu, Nigeria |
| 12 | "Scientific Conference & External Quality Assessment in Diagnostic Histopathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 28th May, 2012 to 29th May, 2012; Calabar, Nigeria |
| 13 | "Scientific Manuscript/Grant Proposal Writing Workshop", (Science Editors Consult), 12th April, 2012 to 14th April, 2012; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 14 | "Total Quality Management, Clinical Governance & Patient Safety", (Federal Medical Centre Owerri), 30th November, 2011 to 1st December, 2011; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 15 | "Cancer Registration & Epidemiology (Quality Control in Cancer Registries)", (The International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI)), 21st February, 2011 to 23rd February, 2011; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 16 | "Cancer Detection and Diagnostics of AIDS & Non-AIDS Lymphomas", (Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium), 27th September, 2010 to 28th September, 2010; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 17 | "Cancer Registration & CanReg4 Software Implementation", (The International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI)), 14th December, 2009 to 16th December, 2009; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 18 | "The 1st Biennial Conference & Cytology", (The West African Society of Cytology), 30th March, 2009 to 4th April, 2009; Kano, Nigeria |
| 19 | "Oncologic Surgical Pathology", (Anglophone West African Division of International Academy of Pathology &The Specialist Laboratory), 25th August, 2008 to 29th August, 2008; Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Regional Oncology Experts Symposium", (Roche Multinational), 3rd August, 2016 to 3rd August, 2016; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Symposium on Breast Pathology", (British Division of the International Academy of Pathology), 23rd November, 2012 to 24th November, 2012; London, United Kingdom |
| 3 | "Symposium on the Pathology of Infectious Diseases", (British Division of the International Academy of Pathology), 25th November, 2011 to 26th November, 2011; London, United Kingdom |