Mr. Amechi Chukwudi Ofodile

Mr. Amechi Chukwudi Ofodile is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Amechi Chukwudi Ofodile

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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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Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department/Sub-Unit:
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Igbinedion University. (Master Degree, November, 2013)
January, 2009 to March, 2011
M.Sc Medical Microbiology
2 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
3 Government Secondary School, Kuje, Abuja.. (SSCE, June, 1998)
January, 1994 to June, 1998
WAEC WAEC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA.
October, 2019 to December, 2019
2Lecturer II, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA, NNEWI CAMPUS
August, 2019 to Present
3Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA.
October, 2016 to October, 2019
4Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Medical Centre, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERIST AWKA.
October, 2013 to October, 2016
5Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Medical Centre
December, 2010 to October, 2013
6Laboratory Scientist (National Youth Service Corps), IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING, ORLU, IMO STATE
March, 2010 to March, 2011
7Intern Laboratory Scientist, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ABAKILIKI, EBONYI STATE
November, 2008 to October, 2009
8Intern Laboratory Scientist, IMO STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING, ORLU, IMO STATE
July, 2007 to October, 2009

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chinenye 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
2Emmanuel 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
3Seyi 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
4Arvin 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
5Arvin 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
6Richard 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
7Seyi 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
8Seyi Samson Enitan1*, Adeolu Sunday Oluremi1 , Richard Yomi Akele2 , Ayodeji OluSola Olayanju2 , Esther Ngozi Adejumo1 , Ayodele Adelakun1 , Emmanuel Ileoma1 , Chukwudi Amaechi Ofodile3 , Grace Oluwatoyin Mensah-Agyei4 , Chioma Jane Agunsoye5 , Seto Tunrayo Aladenika6 , Harapan Harapan7 , Amanda Yufika8 , Kayhan Ozkan9. (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
9Jude 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
10Ochiabuto 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
11Seyi 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
12Aronu, 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
13Junaid 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

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Collaborator: "Graduate Student short Research Visit" (November, 2021 to July, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Scripps Research Institute , La Jolla CA / Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2Awardee: "2022 Tertiary Education Trust Fund Academic Staff Training and Development" (September, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate 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

Other Events
1"5th Annual Andrology Symposium", (Andro Scientific), 14th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; CHEMLINE TRAINING CENTRE: 9 Obasa Close Oba Akran Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
2"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
3"At the edge of Genomics: Sequencing Single Viral particles, One at a time", (labroots), 2nd June, 2021 to 2nd June, 2021; webinar
4""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
5"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