Monday Stephen Suru
Monday Stephen Suru is a SENIOR LECTURER in HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Human Biochemistry, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) February, 2011 to August, 2021 PhD (Medical And Clinical Biochemistry)) Medical And Clinical Biochemistry |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan. (Master Degree, August, 2006) April, 2004 to March, 2006 M.Sc. Biochemistry |
| 3 | Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2002) February, 1998 to February, 2002 B.Sc BIOCHEMISTRY |
| 4 | College Of Education Secondary School, Warri. (SSCE, June, 1993) June, 1992 to June, 1993 |
| 5 | Ugbogbo Primary School, Igarra, Edo State. (Bendel State). (FSLC, July, 1984) September, 1978 to June, 1984 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State August, 2010 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 2, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State February, 2008 to August, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Suru SM, Ugwu CE. (2025, May) Function of lycopene as an antioxidant agent. In: Lycopene: An update on the health and nutritional benefits. Charles OluwaseunAdetunji, Stephen Adeniyi Adefegha, Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Ganiyu Oboh, OlatundeFarombi (Eds). CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA |
| 2 | Ugwu CE Suru SM. (2021, June) Cosmetic, Culinary and Therapeutic Uses of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). In: Cucumber Economic Values and Its Cultivation and Breeding. Haiping Wang (Editor). IntechOpen Limited, London, pp 39-49 |
| 3 | Chidiebere E Ugwu, Enerst Tambo, Stephen M Suru. (2019, October) Preventive And Control Measure Of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreaks. A Race Against Time And Cultural Practices. Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York. |
| 4 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM. (2016, March) Medicinal Use And Health Benefits Of Allium Sativum : A Comparative Review Of The Whole Extract Vs Bioactive Constituents. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp 15-42 |
| 5 | Suru SM, Ugwu CE. (2016, April) Historical Perspective And Folkloric Use Of Garlic Nova Science Publisher, Inc, pp 1-13 |
| 6 | Asagba SO, Suru SM. (2013, October) Cadmium In The Food Chain: An Insidious Pathway Of Exposure. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp 349-364 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ugwu CE, Igbokwe AM, Suru SM., Dike CC, Mbachu AN, Maduka HCC. (2024, May), "Evaluating the human health risks of heavy metal contamination in copper and steel factory effluents in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Toxicology Reports, Vol. 12, pp 614-621 |
| 2 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM. (2023, December), "Traditional Medicinal Plants with Significant Protection Against Antitubercular Drug-induced Liver Injury: A Systematic Review.", Future Integrated Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 227-258 |
| 3 | Onah CE, Onah CF, Suru SM, Olisah CM, Ehiaghe AF, Ogbodo CE, Nnaemeka WS, Ijeomah UA, Meludu CS, Dioka CE.. (2023, May), "The Effects of Lead on Some Markers of Liver and Kidney Functions of Lead Recycling Factory Workers are Mediated through Increased Oxidative Stress"", Avicenna Journal of Medical Biochemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 42-45 |
| 4 | Ugwu, C. E., Maduka, I. C., Suru, S. M., & Anakwuo, I. A.. (2022, April), "Human health risk assessment of heavy metals in drinking water sources in three senatorial districts of Anambra State, Nigeria.", Toxicology Reports, Vol. 9, pp 869-875 |
| 5 | Ukachi N, Ugwu CE, Mbachu AN, Suru SM.. (2022, February), "Occupational health risk assessment of automobile painters in Owerri metropolis, Nigeria", Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 118-126 |
| 6 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM, Dike CC. (2022, April), "Antioxidant activity of raw and roasted peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) skins extracts.", Free Radicals and Antioxidants, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 63-69 |
| 7 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM. (2021, December), "Medicinal plants with hepatoprotective potentials against carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity: a review.", Egyptian Liver Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 88 |
| 8 | Ogbonna Nwabueze Daniel, Ugwu Chidiebere Emmanuel,, Obi Ejeatuluchukwu, Meludu Samuel Chukwuemeka, Suru Stephen Monday, Oguaka Victor Nwabunwanne,. (2019, January), "Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metal Mining On Some Oxidative Parameters In Artisan Miners Of Enyigba, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Journal of Environmental Pollution and Human Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 9 | Ogbonna Nwabueze Daniel, Ugwu Chidiebere Emmanuel, Obi Ejeatuluchukwu, Suru Stephen Monday, Oguaka Victor Nwabunwanne, Ogueche Peter Nnamdi, and M. (2019, June), "Impact Of Heavy Metal Mining On Hepato-Renal Indices In Inhabitants Of Enyigba, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Journal of Environmental Pollution and Human Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 34-38 |
| 10 | Nnaemeka WS, Olisekodiaka MJ, Onuegbu AJ, Ezeugwunne IP, Maduka IG, Suru SM, NnodimJk.. (2018, May), "Evaluation of Serum Levels of Fasting Lipid Profile in Pre-eclamptic Women".", IRO International Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences. |
| 11 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM, Dike CC, Okpogba AN, Egba S. (2018, April), "Phytochemical And In Vitro Antioxidant Activities Of Methanol Leave Extract Of Alternanthera Basiliana.", Journal of Pharmacy Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 6), pp 835 - 839 |
| 12 | Ugwu CE, Suru SM. (2016, October), "The Functional Role Of Garlic And Bioactive Components In Cardiovascular And Cerebrovascular Health: What We Do Know", Scientific Research Publishing Inc., Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 28-42 |
| 13 | Suru SM, Ugwu CE. (2015, December), "Comparative Assessment Of Onion And Garlic Extracts On Endogenous Hepatic And Renal Antioxidant Status In Rat.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 26, (Issue 4), pp 347-354 |
| 14 | Ola-Mudathir FK, Suru SM. (2015, November), "Onion And Garlic Extracts As Potential Antidotes For Cadmium-induced Biochemical Alterations In Prostate Glands Of Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 47, (Issue 9), pp 1075–1082 |
| 15 | Obioha UE, Suru SM, Ola-Mudathir KF, Faremi TY. (2009, December), "Hepatoprotective Potentials Of Onion And Garlic Extracts On Cadmium-induced Oxidative Damage In Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 129, pp 143–156 |
| 16 | Obioha UE, Suru SM.. (2009, April), "Cadmium-mediated oxidative stress in proximal duodenum of rats: Attenuation by onion and garlic extracts.", Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment), Vol. 8, pp 72-83 |
| 17 | Suru SM. (2008, June), "Onion And Garlic Extracts Lessen Cadmium-induced Nephrotoxicity In Rats.", SpringerLink, Vol. 21, pp 623–633 |
| 18 | Faremi TY, Suru SM, Obioha UE, Fafunso MA. (2008, August), "Hepatoprotective Potentials Of Phyllanthus Amarus Against Ethanol-induced Oxidative Stress In Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 46, (Issue 8), pp 2658-2664 |
| 19 | Ola-Mudathir KF, Suru SM, Fafunso MA, Obioha UE, Faremi TY. (2008, December), "Protective Roles Of Onion And Garlic Extracts On Cadmium-induced Changes In Sperm Characteristics And Testicular Oxidative Damage In Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4612, (Issue 12), pp 3604-3611 |
| 20 | Onyesom I, Oshunloye AE, Uzuegbu UE, Suru SM. (2008, May), "Effect Of Maternal Age On Cord Blood Nutrients And Birth Weight At Term.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 27-30 |
| 21 | Onyesom I, Opajobi AO, Uzuegbu UE, Ebeigbe PN, Anyanwu BE, Suru SM, Fadairo EA, Ebite LE.. (2008, March), "Relationship Between Placental Alkaline Phosphatase Activity And Some Biochemical Indices Of Foetal Nutrition Among The Ethnic Groups In The Western Niger Region Of Nigeria.", IDOSI Publications, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 39-42 |
| 22 | Asagba SO, Emudainohwo JOT, Ejebe DE, Suru MS, Olise CC.. (2008, April), "Comparative Effect Of Coconut Oil And Palm Kernel Oil Supplemented Diets On Na+/K+ –ATPase Activity In The Liver, Kidney And Heart Of Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 31-36 |
| 23 | Faremi TY, Suru SM. (2008, September), "Phyllanthus amarus attenuates ethanol-induced oxidative stress in rat intestine.", Continental Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 2, pp 32-43 |
| 24 | Asagba SO, Eriyamremu GE, Onyeneke EC and Suru M. (2006, November), "Influence Of A Nigerian-like Diet On Calcium, Phosphate And Alkaline Phosphatase Levels In The Plasma And Bone Of Cadmium-exposed Rats", Asian Network for Scientific Information, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 758-764 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ofoego UC, Anyaorah GU, Obinwa BN, Ekwujuru EU, Ofoego AN, Mbagwu SI, Suru SM. (2025, April), "Allium sativum (garlic) protects against formalin-induced damage in wistar rats", Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomist of Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Aluminum migration into food from cooking practices in Nigeria: A quantitative analysis and health risk assessment" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Anene Ifeanyi (Reg No: 2023475002PA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Biomedical Investigation" (July, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "MOLECULAR DETECTION OF CEFOTAXIMASE MUNICH (CTX-M) RESISTANT ACINETOBATER BAUMANNII IN A TERTIARYCARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "THE USE OF GENE XPERT MTB/MTB RIF ASSAY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF EXTRA-PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AT NAUTH, NNEWI" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF PRE-AND POST-OPERATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTIONS AMONG MEDICAL DOCTORS IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE" (March, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Immune cell count, blood pressure, serum zinc, selenium and copper levels in HIV subjects on ART in NAUTH" (February, 2025 to February, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Modulating methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity: Topiramte’s role in amygdalo-hippocampal oxidative stress and apoptotic markers in male Wistar rats" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "The effect of vitamin B complex on the cerebrum and cerebellum of methamphetamine-induced toxicity in adult male Wistar rats" (March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Evaluation of the toxicological and environmental effects of industrial waste of a copper and steel factory in Nnewi" (March, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Assessment of vitamin D status, phosphate, and calcium in people living with HIV in Nnewi, Anambra State" (May, 2024 to June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Evaluation of some inflammatory markers and proteins in malaria and HIV co-infected pregnant women attending NAUTH Nnewi antenatal clinic" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "QUALITY ASSURANCE/CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION COMMITTEE" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Curriculum Committee", Department of Human Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus"" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Committee on animal house" (July, 2023 to February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Course UMMIT Committee" (July, 2023 to February, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" - MNSBMB/24/01328 (member since 2024), https://www.nsbmb.com.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Orientation Workshop for the University's Quality Assurance Committees", (Directorate of Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th March, 2024 to 26th March, 2024; In-Person (Physical) |
| 2 | "BVGH 2023 Introduction to Grant Writing Digital Lecture Series", (BIO Ventures for Global Health), 13th November, 2023 to 5th February, 2024; Virtual |
| 3 | "Re-engineering the University System through Quality Assurance", (Workshop of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certificate Verification, UNIZIK), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; In-Person (Physical) |
| 4 | "A Three Month Virtual Internship on Metagenomics (16sRNA)", (Helix Biogene Institute), 1st November, 2023 to 29th February, 2024; Virtual |
| 5 | "2023 African Genomic Medicine Training Initiative course", (African Genomic Medicine Training Initiative), 13th March, 2023 to 14th June, 2023; Videoconferencing |
| 6 | "Training on Biosafety, Molecular Biology Applications and Bioinformatics", (Molecular Research Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus), 6th February, 2023 to 10th February, 2023; In-Person Hands On Training |
| 7 | "2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; In-Person Training |
| 8 | "Bioinformatic Workshop on Sequence Analysis", (NAFDAC Zonal Laboratory, Agulu, Anambra State, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu Campus), 28th March, 2014 to 28th March, 2014; In-Person (Physical) |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "2024 World Microbiome Day", (Unizik Microbiome Research Unit), 27th June, 2024 to 27th June, 2024; Virtual |
| 2 | "Rethinking Malaria in the Context of COVID-19", (Harvard University), 28th September, 2021 to 29th September, 2021; Videoconferencing |