Dr. Amechi Chukwudi Ofodile
Dr. Amechi Chukwudi Ofodile is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Am Ofodile Amaechi Chukwudi, a Medical Laboratory Scientist, an upcoming Researcher and a Lecturer in the Medical Laboratory Science Department of Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
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Address: | Medical Microbiology, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2024) April, 2018 to October, 2024 PhD Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Igbinedion University. (Master Degree, November, 2013) January, 2009 to March, 2011 M.Sc Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Science Vom, Plateau State (An Affiliate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma).. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2008) December, 2001 to December, 2006 BMLS Medical Laboratory Science |
| 4 | Government Secondary School, Kuje, Abuja.. (SSCE, June, 1998) January, 1994 to June, 1998 WAEC WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Siwes Coordinator, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS October, 2022 to November, 2023 |
| 2 | Lecturer I, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Microbiology Specialty Coordinator, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS April, 2020 to January, 2023 |
| 4 | Academic Adviser, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS January, 2020 to June, 2023 |
| 5 | Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA. October, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS August, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 7 | Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA. October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 8 | Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA. October, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 9 | Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Medical Centre December, 2010 to October, 2013 |
| 10 | Laboratory Scientist (National Youth Service Corps), IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING, ORLU, IMO STATE March, 2010 to March, 2011 |
| 11 | Intern Laboratory Scientist, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABAKILIKI, EBONYI STATE November, 2008 to October, 2009 |
| 12 | Intern Laboratory Scientist, IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING, ORLU, IMO STATE July, 2007 to October, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | C. A. Ofodile, I. C. Uzochukwu, F. C. Ezebuo, I. Ejiofor, M. Adebola, I. Okpoli, B. Cubitt, H. Witwit, C. Okwuanaso, N. F. Onyemelukwe, J. De La Torre. (2025, January), "Flunarizine as a Candidate for Drug Repurposing Against Human Pathogenic Mammarenaviruses", viruses, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), https://doi.org/10.3390/v17010117 |
| 2 | Okwuanaso, C. B., Onyemelukwe, N. F., and Ofodile, C, A.. (2025, January), "Food safety knowledge and hygiene practices among food handlers in Nnewi metropolis, southeast Nigeria", African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 21-29 |
| 3 | Okwuanaso, C. B., Onyemelukwe, N. F., and Ofodile, C, A.. (2025, January), "Prevalence and pattern of carriage of Enterobacterales isolates among food handlers in Nnewi metropolis, southeast Nigeria", African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 30-38 |
| 4 | Chinenye Jennifer Mbamalu, Ifeoma Mercy Ekejindu, Ifeoma Bessie Enweani-Nwokelo, Obiefuna Ikechukwu Okeke, Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile and Stephen Okorafor Kalu. (2022, March), "Frequency of hepatitis C and D virus among chronic hepatitis B virus carriers in a Nigerian tertiary hospital", Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 10-15 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Ayomiposi Ibironke Busari, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Pat Uzo Okpala, Chikaodili Nwando Obi-Ezeani, O.. (2021, March), "Gender Based Variations of Haematological Parameters of Patients with Asymptomatic Malaria in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 8), pp 75-80 |
| 6 | Seyi Samson Enitan, John Cletus Ihongbe, Adeolu Sunday Oluremi, Grace Oluwatoyin Mensah-Agyei, Esther Omolara Adetilor, Richard Yomi Akele, Chukwudi A. (2021, February), "Emergence of New Variants of SARS-CoV-2: Current Scenario, Potential Consequences and Future Direction", Annals of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 4-9 |
| 7 | Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Richard Eze, Valerie Esame Ugochi, C.C.N. Vincent4, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Bright Chukwu. (2021, June), "Estimation of Serum Glutathione Peroxidase in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rat Treated with Bitter Leaf Extract", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 30), pp 200-206 |
| 8 | Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, H. U. Nwanjo, D. C. Nwosu, I. N. Nnatuanya, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi, Ogochukwu, Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabuto, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, Nkiruka Millicent Amadi. (2021, May), "Studies on Pancreatic Gene Expression in Diabetic Rats Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaf", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 28), pp 78-86 |
| 9 | Richard Eze, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Arvin Nwakulite, I. L. Okoroiwu, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Udunma Olive Chijioke and Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi. (2021, May), "Evaluation of Copper Status and Some Red Cell Parameters of Pregnant Women in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 33), pp 67-71 |
| 10 | Seyi Samson Enitan, Joan Odigie, Oluyemisi Ajike Adekunbi, Okondu Ogechukwu Emmanuel, Nwachi Idume Ogbonna, Tsague Metago Claudette Laura, Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile, Grace Eleojo Itodo, Marcel Edafetanure-Ibeh, Abiodun Oluwasegun Adetola. (2021, September), "Prevalence of shigellosis and associated risk factors among undergraduate students of a private university in Ogun State, Nigeria", Trends in Infection and Global Health, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 25-36 |
| 11 | Seyi Samson Enitan, Adeolu Sunday Oluremi , Richard Yomi Akele, Ayodeji OluSola Olayanju, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Ayodele Adelakun, Emmanuel Ileoma, Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile, Grace Oluwatoyin Mensah-Agyei, Chioma Jane Agunsoye, Seto Tunrayo Aladenika, Harapan Harapan, Amanda Yufika, Kayhan Ozkan. (2021, July), "The Potentials of Monoclonal Antibodies as a COVID-19 Intervention Tool", Global Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 1, pp 13-23 |
| 12 | Jude Ogechukwu Okoye , Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile , Oluwaseun Kelechi Adeleke , Okechi Obioma. (2021, May), "Prevalence of high-risk HPV genotypes in sub-Saharan Africa according to HIV status: a 20-year systematic review", Epidemiol Health, Vol. 43, (Issue 2021039), pp 11 |
| 13 | Ochiabuto Ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara, Umearigolu Lydia Chidiogo, Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Ofodile Amechi Chukwudi, Ekekwe Evelyn Nkechi, Ogbuogeb. (2020, March), "Attitude, Knowledge, Association and Screening of Human Papilloma Virus-Immunoglobulin M Antibody in Young Females in Nnewi", EC Microbiology, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 47-56 |
| 14 | Seyi Samson Enitan, Surajudeen Alim Junaid, Richard Yomi Akele, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Grace Eleojo Itodo, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Chioma Jane Agunsoye, Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile, Ovye Engom Godiya Alaba and Comfort Bosede Enitan. (2020, October), "Overlapping Impacts of HIV/COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV Vaccine Development", Journal of Virology Research and Reports, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 15 | Aronu, C. O, Ofodile, C. A, Aronu, F. I. (2014, July), "Stress Management amongst Traders and Public Civil Workers in Nigeria", American V-King Scientific Publishing, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 43-52 |
| 16 | Junaid S. A, Abubakar A., Ofodile A. C., Olabode A. O., Echeonwu G. O. N., Okwori A. E. J. and Adetunji J. A. (2008, December), "Evaluation of Securidaca longipenduculata leaf and root extracts for antimicrobial activities", African Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 322-325 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | C. A. Ofodile, I. C. Uzochukwu, F. C. Ezebuo, I. Ejiofor, M. Adebola, I. Okpoli, B. Cubitt, H. Witwit, C. Okwuanaso, N. F. Onyemelukwe, J. De La Torre. (2024, October), "THE VOLTAGE-GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL INHIBITOR FLUNARIZINE INHIBITS CELL ENTRY, REPLICATION AND BUDDING OF THE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER CAUSING MAMMARENAVIRUS LASSA VIRUS", American Society for Microbiology, Virology Symposium, pp 134 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETfund Academic Staff Training and Development (ASTD) Grant" (November, 2023 to November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| 2 | Awardee: "External Graduate Student" (November, 2021 to July, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Scripps Research Institute |
| 3 | Awardee: "Professional Scientific Collaborator/ Visiting Investigator/External Graduate Student" (November, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Scripps Research Institute |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Assessing Human Liver Spheroids as a Model for Antiviral Drug Evaluation Against BSL-3 Haemorrhagic Fever viruses" (February, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "FHST Welfare / Send Forth Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Associate Membership, "NiGERIAN REDCROSS SOCIETY (ANAMBRA STATE)" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "FSHT Covid-19 Monitoring Committee" (January, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Society for Microbiology (ASM)" - 54472044 (member since 2024), https://myasm.asm.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=FullIndInfo |
| 2 | Full Member, "African Science Frontiers Initiatives" - ASFI12929D (member since 2022), https://africansciencefrontiers.com/ |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria" - RA 12266 (member since 2009), https://web.mlscn.gov.ng/index.php/registered-mls-practitioners/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2024 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS)", (American Society for Microbiology), 7th October, 2024 to 10th October, 2024; Long Beach, CA, U.S.A |
| 2 | "5th Annual Andrology Symposium", (Andro Scientific), 14th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; CHEMLINE TRAINING CENTRE: 9 Obasa Close Oba Akran Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS & META-ANALYSIS Training", (Afican Science Frontier Initiatives), 17th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025; ZOOM |
| 2 | "Training on Data Analytics using R software", (Academic Data Analysts (ADA)), 24th January, 2023 to 2nd March, 2023; online |
| 3 | "BIOC300.2x: DNA: Biology's Genetic Code", (Rice University / edX), 17th April, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; online |
| 4 | "Basic to Advanced Molecular Techniques Workshop", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 30th June, 2021 to 2nd July, 2021; The Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | ""In Vivo Preclinical Imaging and Drug Discovery"", (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India), 7th December, 2020 to 11th December, 2020; Virtual |
| 6 | "Hands-on Training on on Virus Cultivation, Isolation and Detection in Viral Research Division of National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom .", (Virology Research Department, Viral Research Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria), 2nd October, 2020 to 13th November, 2020; National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "At the edge of Genomics: Sequencing Single Viral particles, One at a time", (labroots), 2nd June, 2021 to 2nd June, 2021; webinar |