Mr. Chinwuba Roy Uchefuna

Mr. Chinwuba Roy Uchefuna is a LECTURER I in HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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I am Roy Chinwuba Uchefuna, a lecturer in the Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. I am a native of Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State. I am married and blessed with four children.

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Human Physiology, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State. (Master Degree, December, 2010)
September, 2017 to August, 2009
M.Sc. Physiology Human Physiology

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Creative Output

Book Chapters
1School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,. (2021, April) Fundamentals of History and Philosophy of Science (GST 104)
Journal Articles
1Dimkpa Uchechukwu, PhD, Okoye Chinelo,BSc, Stephen O. Maduka, PhD, Uchefuna Roy Chinweuba,MSc, Njoku-Oji NancyNjideka, PhD, Uneze Bright, PhD. (2019, April), "Systolic Blood Pressure Responses in relation to Cardiorespiratory Fitness of young adults", Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Vol 8, no. 2, 2019).
2Njoku-Oji N.N, Ifegwu N.O, Umahi G.O, Sobanke A.O, Uchefuna R.C.. (2019, January), "Beneficial Effects of Ethanolic seed extract of cyperus esculentus on blood Glucose and Sperm quality in Alloxan- induced diabetic rats", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue1. Jan-Feb.2019, PP 84-90)., Vol. 14, (Issue 1)
3Njoku-Oji N.N., Omoloye G.A., Sobanke A.O., Umahi G.O., Uchefuna R.C., Ifegwu N.O. (2018, June), "Effects of Hibiscus Sabdariffa calyx extract on male reproductive organ weight and Testosterone in normal wistar rat", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 7, Issue 13, 88-98, June, 2018)., Vol. 7, (Issue 13)
4Uchefuna Roy Chinwuba, Egwurugwu Jude Nnabuife, Ohamaeme Moses Chukwuemeka, Oha Kingsley, Anyasodor Prince, Akunne-Wariso Chris Chinedum, Egwurugwu Ugonne Frances, , Azudialu Bede Chinedu. (2017, March), "Assessment of Anti-Inflamaatory and Anti-nociceptive Properties of Aqueous seed extract of Carica papaya in Albino Wistar rats.", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 21(1):1-8,2017, Article no. BJMMR, 32,602
5Njoku-Oji N. N. , Nwike C. V, Dimkpa U., Ifegwu N. O, Anike L. C., Maduka S. O. , Sobanke O. A., Uchefuna R. C.. (2016, January), "Hematological Changes Following Oral Administration of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Ficus capensis in Albino Rats", International Blood Research & Reviews 5(1): 1-7, 2016,
6Ugwu A. C, Dimkpa U., Fotso D. Eteudo A.N., Maduka S.O., Njoku-Oji N.N., Anikeh L.C., Uchefuna R.C.. (2016, February), "Cardiotoxic Assessment of Radiographic Developer Effluent in Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutica Sciences 6(4): 1-11,2016
7Anthony C. Ugwu, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Obianuju N. Agba, Albert N. Eteudo, Livinus C. Anikeh, Stephen O. Maduka, Roy C. Uchefuna, Nancy N. Njoku-Oji. (2016, May), "Splenotoxic effect of radiographic developer effluents on Wistar rats.", International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesVol.4, Issue5 :1625-1631, May 2016)., Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 1625-1631
8Chinko, BC, Dapper, DV, Adienbo, OM, Egwurugwu, JN, Uchefuna, RC. (2016, September), "Biochemical Evaluation of the Effects of Hydromethanolic extracts of Dioscorea bulbifera in wistar rats.", Journal of Dentaland Medical Sciences, Vol. 15,Issue 9 Ver IX,September,2016, PP. 105-110, Vol. 15, (Issue 9)
9Akingboye AJ.,Ezejindu DN., Udemezue O O., Chukwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE.,Ofoego UC., Ogueche PN., Uchefuna RC., Obaji NN., Ezejindu CN., Enemuo EH.. (2015, August), "The Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia Kola on the Testes of Male adult Wistar Rats", Journal of Natural Sciences Research Vol. 5, No. 3, 2015
10Akingboye AJ.,Ezejindu DN., Udemezue O O., Chukwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE.,Ofoego UC., Ogueche ?>N., Uchefuna RC., Obaji NN., Ezejindu CN., Ndukwe GU., Ezejiofor OF. (2015, October), "The Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia Kola on the Spleen of adult Wistar Rats", Advances in Life Science and Technology, Vol 29,2015
11Akingboye AJ.,Ezejindu DN., Udemezue O O., Chukwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE., Uchefuna RC., Obaji NN., Ezejindu CN., Ndukwe GU. (2015, September), "The Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola)on the Liver Enzymes of adult Wistar Rats", International Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Drug Research ,5(l),pp20-23, 2015
12Obaji N.N., lyare E.E., Ifegwu N.O., Ezejindu D.N., Uchefuna R.C. (2015, March), "Effects of Maternal Consumption of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Azadirachta Indica on Postnatal Weight Gain and Neonatal Mortality in Albino Wistar Rats", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research,Volume 4, Issue6,286-295, 2015, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 286-295
13Ezejindu D.N., Udemezue O.O., Chukwujekwu I.E., Uchefuna R.C., Maduka S.O.Nwajagu G.I., Akingboye A.J.. (2014, October), "The effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Annona muricata on liver enzymes of adult wistar rats", Unique Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
14Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO., Chukwujekwu IE., Uchefuna RC., Maduka SO., Akingboye AJ., Ezejindu CN. (2014, October), "The Histological Effects of Annona Muricata (Soursop) Ethanolic Leaf Extract on the Kidneys of adult wistar rats.", International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research. IJBAR
15Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO, Chukwujekwu IE. Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO, Ezejindu CN.,Ndukwe GU. (2014, December), "The Histological effect of Aqueous Extract of Ginger on the kidneys of Adult Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Research IJR Vol. 1, Issue -11 Dec. 2014
16Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO., Chukwujekwu IE.,Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO., Ezejindu CN.,Ndukwe GU. (2014, December), "The Histological effects of Aqueous Extract of Ginger on Testes of Adult Male Wistar Rats", International Journal of Research IJR Vol. 1, Issue -11 Dec. 2014
17Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO., Chukwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE., Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO., Ezejindu CM., Ndukwe GU.. (2014, November), "The Histological Effect of Aqueous Extract of Ginger on Adrenal Gland of adult Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 1 (11), pp 172-177, Nov. 2014
18Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO., Chukwujekwu IE., Uchefuna RC., Maduka S Akingboye AJ., Ezejindu CN. (2014, December), "The Histological Effects of Ethanolic Leaf extract of Annona Muricata (Soursop) on Liver of adult wistar rats", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. Vol. 5, Issue I,ppl25-129 , Jan. 2015.
19Ezejindu DN., Udemezue O 0., Chukwujekwu IE.,Nwajago Gh., Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO, Ezejindu CN. (2014, October), "The Histological Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Annona muricata on the Testes of Adult Wistar Rats", American Journal of Pharmacy and Health Research, Vol. 2 Issue 11 pp64-69, 2014
20Ezejindu DN, Udemezue O O, Chukwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE., Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO., Ezejindu CN., Ndukwe GU. (2014, December), "The Histological Effect of Aqueous Extract of Ginger on the Liver of adult Wistar Rats", American Journal of Pharmacy and Health Research, Vol. 2 Issue 12 pp 170-176, 2014
21Ezejindu DN., Udemezue OO., Chiikwujekwu IE.,Anyagbolu AE., Uchefuna RC, Maduka SO,, Ezejindu CN., Ndukwe GU. (2014, November), "The Effect of Aqueous Extract of Ginger on the Liver Enzymes of adult Wistar Rats", International Journal of Research in Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 7, Nov. 2014
22Ukoha .U., Uchechukwu .D., Onwuegbuna A.A., Asomugha L.A., Anyagbolu A., Uchefuna R.C., Nzeakor H.C., Okoye M.C.. (2013, February), "The Prevalence and Pattern of Human Color Traits in Nigerian adults.", International Journal of Biological and Medical Research, 2013; 4(2) :3032-3036
23Ukoha U.U., Dimkpa U., Ofoego U.C., Eteudo A.N., Asomugha L.A., Egwu O.A., Okafor J.I., Eze A.A., Uchefuna R.C.. (2013, March), "Cephalofacial Characteristics of Children under 6 years of age in East of Nigeria", NJIRM,
24Dimkpa U., Ukoha U.U., Anyagbolu,E.A., Uchefuna R.C., Anike L.C., OjiO.J., BesongE.E., Emenjo O.A. (2013, March), "Hepatotoxic Effects of Potassium Bromate On Adult Wistar Rats", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2013; Vol. 3, No 7- ISSN 2224-3208
25Egwurugwu J.N.,Ifedi C.U., Uchefuna R.C.sEzeokafor E.N., Alagwu E.A.. (2013, June), "Effects of zinc on male sex hormones and semen quality in rats", Nigerian Journal of Physiological. Sciences. 28(June 2013) 017 -022
26Uchefuna R.C., Ufearo C.S., Egwurugwu J.N., Nwafor A., Dapper D.V., Ekweogu C.N.. (2013, January), "The effects of chronic oral dietary zinc supplementation on Semen parameters and testicular histology in adult male albino wistar rats", International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 9(l):l-8, 2013.
27International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research. IJBAR. (2013, October), "The Histological effects of Annona Muricata (Soursop) on the Adrenal gland of Adult Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research. IJBAR 05 (10), 2014.
28Egwurugwu J.N., Chinko B.C., Uchefuna R.C., Alagwu E.A., Ugoeze K.C., Shonbare .B.. (2010, January), "Effects of Carrot Extracted Carotenoid on Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of male Albino Wistar Rats", Research Journal of Health Sciences,
29J.N. Egwurugwu, N.N. Obaji, C.S. Ufearo, OJ. Olorunfemi, O.M. Adienbo, R.C. Uchefuna, S. Iwuji, B.Chinko, and E. Akpan. (2009, May), "The Effects of Crude Extracts of Pterocarpus SoyAUXII on the Hematology of Albino Wistar rats", International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 4)
30N.N.Obaji, J.N. Egwurugwu, B.I. Uche, A.Nwafor, C.S. Ufearo, R.C.Uchefuna, D.C. Nworah, O.M. Adienbo and O.J. Olrunfemi. (2009, April), "Effects of Ocimum Gratissum on the Haematological parameters ofAlbino Wistar rats. { International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems, 3(4)283-285, 2009}.", International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member,, "Expanded EXCO, ASUU NAU. (20.14-Date)" (June, 2014)
2FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, "ASUU NAU: Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus,(2014-To Date) :" (June, 2014)
3Member,, "Curriculum review committee," (September, 2013)
4Deputy Commander, "Mobile Paramedics Initiative of Nigeria (MPIN)" (October, 2013)
5Member,, "Works Committee College of Health Sciences, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. (2013-2015)" (June, 2013)
6Member,, "Departmental Accreditation Committee, Dept. of Human Physiology, Unizik" (October, 2011)
7Member,, "Course Curriculum Committee, Dept. of Human Physiology, NAU.(2011-To Date)" (October, 2011)
8Coordinator, "Course coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (October, 2011)
9Chairman, "Chairman, Equipment/ Furniture Acquisition Subcommittee, Departmental Accreditation Committee, Dept, of Human Physiology, NAU. (2011-To Date)" (October, 2011)
10Member,, "Physiological Society of Nigeria PSN" (October, 2009)

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"FIRST SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE: BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES THE BEDROCK OF MEDICAL AND PARA MEDICAL PROFESSION;", (FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI CAMPUS), 6th May, 2021 to 6th May, 2021; ULI CAMPUS OF COOU