Dr. Chigozie Malachy Ugwu
Dr. Chigozie Malachy Ugwu is a READER in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | University Of Benin, EDO State. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2019) March, 2018 to February, 2019 PharmD Doctor Of Pharmacy |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2015) February, 2011 to April, 2015 PhD Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka ,Enugu State. (Master Degree, February, 2011) February, 2009 to February, 2010 M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka ,Enugu State. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008) April, 2001 to April, 2007 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
| 5 | Boys' High School Orba, Udenu L.G.A , Enugu State. (SSCE, October, 2000) October, 1994 to July, 2000 SSCE |
| 6 | Union Primary School Ohom-Orba,Udenu L.G.A Enugu State. (FSLC, November, 1994) January, 1988 to July, 1994 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Centre for Environmental impact Analyses and Laboratory services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member , implementation Committee TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Biomedical , Enginnering and Agricultural Translational Studies (TCE-BEATS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to February, 2025 |
| 3 | Sub-Dean , implementation Committee TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Biomedical , Enginnering and Agricultural Translational Studies (TCE-BEATS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2022 to December, 2022 |
| 5 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria February, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 6 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria October, 2019 to January, 2021 |
| 7 | SENIOR LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 8 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria September, 2018 to September, 2019 |
| 9 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria October, 2014 to September, 2018 |
| 10 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria October, 2011 to September, 2014 |
| 11 | Medical Sales Representative, Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited, Lagos Nigeria June, 2010 to November, 2011 |
| 12 | National corps Pharmacist, General Hospital, Wukari Taraba State, Nigeria. March, 2009 to March, 2010 |
| 13 | Intern Pharmacist, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka March, 2008 to February, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Charles O. Esimone & Malachy C. Ugwu. (2019, May) Antibacterial Agents : A handbook of Techniques in Experimental Pharmacology. |
| 2 | Charles O. Esimone & Malachy C. Ugwu. (2019, May) .Antifungal Agents: A handbook of Techniques in Experimental Pharmacology. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chika Ejikeugwu, Carissa Duru, Euslar Onu, Cyril Adonu, Nonye Ujam, Emmanuel Nwakaeze, Ndidiamaka Okorie, Ijeoma Ebenebe, Theodora Mba, Anthonia Mba, Chika Ezeador, Chijioke Edeh, Malachy Ugwu, and Michael Adikwu. (2024, February), "Food chain milieus: Potential reservoirs and sources of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Southeast Nigeria", Microbes & Immunity |
| 2 | S. C. Eluu , J. D. Obayemi , A. A. Salifu , D. Yiporo , A. O. Oko , T. Aina , J. C. Oparah , C. C. Ezeala , P. O. Etinosa , C. M. Ugwu , C. O. Esimone & W. O. Soboyejo. (2024, January), "In‑vivo studies of targeted and localized cancer drug release from microporous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) devices for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer", Scientific reports, Vol. 14, (Issue 31) |
| 3 | Ifeanyi Emmanuel Nwike, Malachy Chigozie Ugwu , Peter Chika Ejikeugwu, Nonye Treasure Ujam, Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha and Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2023, July), "Phenotypic and molecular characterization of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. causing childhood diarrhoea in Awka, South‑Eastern Nigeria", Bulletin of the National Research Centre, Vol. 47, (Issue 97), pp 1-10 |
| 4 | C.S. Iroha, M. C. Ugwu , C. O. Esimone , I. R. Iroha , F. A. Ibiam and P. C. Ejikeugwu. (2023, June), "Molecular Characterization of Esbl and Colistin Resistance Genes Among Clinical Isolates of Gram-Negative Bacteria in A Tertiary Hospital In Abakaliki, Nigeria", Int J Pharm Sci & Res, Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 3063-3069 |
| 5 | Enebechi Charles Kenechukwu, Ugwu Malachy Chigozie, Nwobodo David Chinemerem, Enebechi Godson Uchenna, Emencheta Stephen Chijioke, Ugwu Chiamaka Belinda, Okoye Festus Basden Chiedu. (2023, February), "Immunostimulatory and Antimicrobial Claims of Super-7 Herbal Mixture (SHM) and Odogwu Cleanser Herbal Mixture (OCHM) Commercially Available in Enugu State, Nigeria", American Journal of BioScience |
| 6 | Ugwu MC, Demola OT, Ugwu CB, Ejikeugwu CP. (2023, January), "Perceptions and Practices of Antimicrobial Stewardship among Community Pharmacists in Abuja, Nigeria.", Arch Clinic Microbio,, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Chidinma Iroha, Malachy Ugwu, Ifeanyichukwu Iroha, Charles Esimone and Chika Ejikeugwu. (2023, January), "Detection and Dissemination of MCR-1 Colistin Resistance Genein a Hospital Setting in Abakaliki, Nigeria.", J.Med.Sci, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 8 | Emekekwue AS, Ugwu MC, Ejikeugwu CP, Nwobodo DC, Ujam NT, Okezie UM, et al.. (2022, December), ". Prevalence and Antibiogram of ESBL-positive Uropathogenic Escherichia coli in Pregnant Women in Onitsha Metropolis, Nigeria", . Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res |
| 9 | Ejikeugwu Ch, Obum-Nnadi Ch, Onu E, Adonu C, Ujam N, Iroha C, Ugwu M. et al.. (2022, October), "Livestock and Poultry Milieus as Non-Hospital Sources of AmpC and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Producers in Southeast Nigeria", Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 10 | Chikaodili J. Nwokolo, Malachy C. Ugwu, Chika P. Ejikeugwu ,Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha, Charles O. Esimone. (2022, June), "Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility profile of uropathogenic Escherichia coli positive for extended spectrum β-lactamase among HIV/AIDS patients in Awka metropolis, Nigeria", Iran Jou of Microbiol, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 334-340 |
| 11 | David Chinemerem Nwobodo Malachy Chigozie Ugwu Clement Oliseloke Anie Mushtak T. S. Al-Ouqaili Joseph Chinedu Ikem Uchenna Victor Chigozie Morteza Sak. (2022, August), "Antibiotic resistance: The challenges and some emerging strategies for tackling a global menace", J Clin Lab Anal |
| 12 | Chinedu J Ezeibe, Malachy C Ugwu, Nonye T Ujam, David C Nwobodo, Chiamaka B Ugwu, Anthony A Attama. (2022, July), "Antidiarrheal and immunomodulatory activities of probiotic lactobacillus species isolated from palm wine, fowl gut and rotten banana fruit", Asian J Biomed Pharmaceut Sci., Vol. 12, (Issue 91), pp 1-8 |
| 13 | Chinedu Joseph Ikem , Emmanuel Atada , Nnamdi Angus Oli , Chinemerem David Nwobodo , Chiagozie Malachy Ugwu and Okechukwu Charles Esimone. (2022, April), "Microbial quality of five selected commercially herbal formulations sold in Anambra State, Nigeria.", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Vol. 21, pp 134–139 |
| 14 | . David Chinemerem Nwobodo Malachy Chigozie Ugwu Clement Oliseloke Anie Mushtak T. S. Al-Ouqaili Joseph Chinedu Ikem Uchenna Victor Chigozie Morteza Sak. (2022, August), "Antibiotic resistance: The challenges and some emerging strategies for tackling a global menace", J Clin Lab Anal |
| 15 | Chikaodili J. Nwokolo, Malachy C. Ugwu, Chika P. Ejikeugwu ,Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha, Charles O. Esimone. (2022, March), "). Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility profile of uropathogenic Escherichia coli positive for extended spectrum β-lactamase among HIV/AIDS patients in Awka metropolis", Iran Jou of Microbiol, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 334-340 |
| 16 | Anucha JC, Morikwe UC, Ikegbunam MN, Ezejiegu, CK , MC Ugwu. (2021, September), "Age And Gender- Based Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Staphylococcus Aureus Among HIV Patients In Some Selected Hospitals In Anambra Central, Nigeria", Genetics & Molecular Medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 17 | Okoli MF, Ugwu MC, Ezejiegu KC, Morikwe UC. (2021, September), "Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile Of Salmonella Spp And Shigella Spp Isolated From Commercial Frozen Chicken Sold In Three Markets Within Awka Metropolis.", Clinical Immunology & Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-4 |
| 18 | Ugwu, M. C., Ochiaja, D. E., Nwobodo, D. C., Chimezie, C., & Ugwu, C. B. (2021, June), "Antimicrobial Potentials Of Idiolites Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From The Leaves Of Dacryodes Eduli", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 20, (Issue 6), pp 251-255 |
| 19 | Ugwu MC, Shinkafi TS, Dandare SU, Abubakar IB, Muhammad A,Dodo MB, Kankia IH, Malami I, Mustapha M, Kazeem MI, Bello TK and BC Ugwu. (2020, October), "Perception, Attitude And Practice Of Personal Protective Measures By Nigerians During The COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Study", Virol Immunol J, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 20 | Malachy C Ugwu, Ebube Ofoegbu and Kene C Ezejiegu. (2020, October), "Spectrum And Antibiogram Of Bacteria Isolated From Commercially Available Stockfish In Eke-Awka Market, Anambra Nigeria", ACTA SCIENTIFIC MICROBIOLOGY, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 22-26 |
| 21 | Malachy C Ugwu, Lynda U Ndunagu, Chika P Ejikeugwu, Charles O Esimone. (2020, June), "First Phenotypic And Molecular Characterization Of Clinical Isolates Of Drug Resistant Providencia Rettgeri In Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria", Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 70), pp 1-5 |
| 22 | Ibe Veronica, Ihim Stella Amarachi, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Malachy & Nworu Chukwuemeka Sylvester. (2020, July), "Influence Of Nigerian Jelly Ear Culinary–Medicinal Mushroom, Auricularia Auricula-judae (Agaricomycetes), On Humoral And Cellular Immunity", International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms,, Vol. 22, (Issue 5), pp 467 – 478 |
| 23 | Ujam NT, Abba CC, Eze PM, Oli AN, Ejikeugwu CE, Ugwu MC, Okoye Festus BC and Esimone CO. (2020, July), "The Isolation, Identification And Antimicrobial Activities Of Endophytic Fungi From Azadirachta Indica", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 115-124 |
| 24 | M. C. Ugwu , M. Shariff , C.M. Nnajide, K Beri, U. M. Okezie, I. R. Iroha, and C. O. Esimone. (2020, February), "Phenotypic And Molecular Characterization Of β-Lactamases Among Enterobacterial Uropathogens In Southeastern Nigeria", Hindawi publishers |
| 25 | Chinemerem David Nwobodo and Malachy Chigozie Ugwu. (2020, March), "Immunomodulatory Potentials Of Probiotics: A Review", Asian Journal of Immunology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 26 | Christopher E. Enemor, Malachy Ugwu and Chukwuemeka Nworu. (2019, November), "Evaluation Of The Immunomodulatory Properties Andmicrobial Bioburden Of Three Commercial Herbal Mixtures Sold In Awka, Anambra State Nigeria", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 13, (Issue 17), pp 297-313, |
| 27 | Angus N. Oli , Vitalis I. Ogbuagu, Chika P. Ejikeugwu , Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha , Malachy C. Ugwu , Chijioke M. Ofomata, Kenneth N. Okeke, George O. Em. (2019, November), "Multi-Antibiotic Resistance And Factors Affecting Carriage Of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae In Pediatric Population Of Enugu Metropolis,Nigeria.", Med. Sci. |
| 28 | Ugwu MC, Nnoli A, Ezejiegu CK, Jibuaku C, Ogwaluonye UC, Ejikeugwu. (2019, November), "Prevalence And Antibiogram Of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among University Students In Agulu, Anambra, Nigeria", Annals of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology |
| 29 | Chika Ejikeugwu, Malachy Ugwu, Gerald C. Nwoke, CHijioke Edeh, Felix Nwezeagu, Peter Eze. (2019, October), "Preliminary Study On Constitutive –Clindamycin Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus Isolates Of Nosocomial Origin", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 48-53 |
| 30 | Ugwu MC , Muoka O, Okezie UM, Chimezie C, John D, Ilo-Nnabuife, Stanley C, Ogwaluonye U. (2019, May), "Perceptions, Attitude And Knowledge Of Five Moments Of Hand Hygiene Practices Among HealthCare Workers In Awka Anambra Nigeria", Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 31 | Ugwu MC, Omanukwue C, Chimezie C, Okezie U, Ejikeugwu CP, Nnabuife-Iloh E and Esimone CO. (2019, March), "Poultry Farm And Poultry Products As Sources Of Multiple Antimicrobial –Resistant Salmonella And S.aureus", Journal of Tropical Diseases, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-6 |
| 32 | Chika Ejikeugwu, Charles Esimone, Ifeanyichukwu Iroha, Peter Eze, Malachy Ugwu and Michael Adikwu. (2018, December), "Genotypic And Phenotypic Characterization Of MBL Genes In Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates From The Non-hospital Environment", Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1877-1885 |
| 33 | Stanley CN, Diorgu FC and Ugwu MC. (2018, March), "Prevalance And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Potential Pathogens At Some Selected Abattiors In Port Harcourt, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 196-208 |
| 34 | Ugwu MC, UU Okafor, Nworu CS, Ugwu BC, Ejikeugwu CP, Esimone CO, Nwanegbo. (2018, January), "Evaluation Of The Efficacy And Safety Of Hepatitis B Vaccines Sold In Open Markets In South Eastern Nigeria", Symbiosis, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 35 | Malachy C Ugwu, Joy Ogechi Igbokwe, Ugochukwu Okezie, Peter Mmaduabuchi Eze, Chika Peter Ejikeugwu and Charles Okey Esimone. (2018, May), "Prevalence Of ESBLs And MBLs Among Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates From A Nigerian Abattoir", Journal of Tropical Diseases, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 36 | Okezie UM, Eze PM, Okoye FBC, Ikegbunam MN, Ugwu MC, Esimone CO. (2017, September), "Biologically Active Metabolites Of An Endophytic Fungus Isolated From Vernonia Amygdalina", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 24-26 |
| 37 | Chika J. Ifediba, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Felix A. Onyegbule, T.H. Gugu, T.C Egbuim, M.C Ugwu. (2017, October), "Antifungal Activity Of The Methanol Tuber Extract Of Dioscorea Dumetorum (Pax", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 376-380 |
| 38 | Malachy C. Ugwu, Ryan Pelis, Charles O. Esimone & Remigius U. Agu. (2017, June), "Fluorescent Organic Cations For Human OCT2 Transporters Screening: Uptake In CHO Cells Stably Expressing HOCT2", ADMET & DMPK, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 135-145 |
| 39 | Angus N. Oli, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Eunice O. Osuala, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor, George Uchenna Eleje, Felix N. Osuala and Malachy C. Ugwu. (2017, July), "Antibiogram Of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Amongst Pharmacy Undergraduates In A Nigerian University", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 12), pp 1-10 |
| 40 | Ugwu MC, Edeani GI, Ejikeugwu CP, Okezie U, Ejiofor SO. (2017, April), "Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile Of Escherichia Coli And Salmonella Causing Childhood Diarrhoea In Awka Municipality, South-eastern", Clinical Microbiology: Open Access, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 41 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Duru Carissa, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Oguejiofor Benigna, Okoro Loveday, Ugwu Malachy. (2017, January), "Detection Of Escherichia Coli Strains Producing AmpC Enzymes Using Ceftazidime-Imipenem Antagonism Test (CIAT", International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 41-45 |
| 42 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu,Amaechi Clement O, Ugwu Malachy, Eze Peter, Iroha Chidinma S, Ogene Lilian and Orinya Chinedu. (2017, August), "Multiple Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiogram And Phenotypic Detection Of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase (MBL) From Escherichia Coli Of Poultry Origin", Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-5 |
| 43 | Chinyere M Ogbedi, Malachy C. Ugwu, Charity C Ezea, Ugochukwu Okezie1 and Chika P Ejikeugwu. (2017, October), "Antibacterial Evaluation Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Gongronema Latifolium Benth On MDR Bacteria From Clinical Specimens", Clinical Biotechnology and Microbiology, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 156-164 |
| 44 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Esimone Charles, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Okonkwo Eucharia C, Gugu Thaddeus, Oli Angus N, Ugwu Malachy, Ezeador Chika, Moses N Ikegbunam. (2017, November), "Detection Of Metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) Among Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria From Rectal Swabs Of Cow And Cloacae Swabs Of Poultry Birds", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 7, pp 51-57 |
| 45 | C. O. Anie, M. C. Ugwu, E. C. Ibezim and C. O. Esimone. (2017, September), "Antibiogram Of Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates Among Healthy Human Subjects In Oleh, South-Southern Nigeria", Excellent publishers, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 3710-3716 |
| 46 | Nwobodo DC, Ihekwereme CP, Ugwu MC and Okoye FBC. (2017, September), "Screening Of Endophytic Fungal Secondary Metabolites From Garcinia Kola And Cola Nitida For Antioxidant Properties", Medwin Publishers, Vol. 1, (Issue 6) |
| 47 | Blessing Ike, Malachy C. Ugwu, Moses N. Ikegbunam, David Nwobodo, Chika Ejikeugwu, Thaddeus Gugu and Charles O. Esimone. (2016, November), "Prevalence, Antibiogram And Molecular Characterization Of Comunity-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus In AWKA", The Open Microbiology Journal, pp 211-221 |
| 48 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Ugwu Malachy, Oguejiofor Benigna, Eze Chinemelum Adaora, Araka Olisa, Orji Okoro, Esimone Charles and Adikwu Mic. (2016, April), "Phenotypic Detection Of AmpC Enzymes And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Klebsiella Spp. Isolated From Abattoir", Int. J. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res, pp 117-121 |
| 49 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Duru Carissa, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Ugwu Chigozie, Nwakaeze Emmanuel, Oguejiofor Benigna, Esimone Charles, Adikwu Michael. (2016, February), "Phenotypic Screening Of Clinical Isolates Of Escherichia Coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa For Metallo-Beta-Lactamase", Life Science Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 10) |
| 50 | Malachy C. Ugwu, Angus Oli , Di Shao, Charles O. Esimone, and Remigius U. Agu. (2016, May), "Organic Cation Rhodamines For Screening Organic Cation Transporters In Early Stages Of Drug Development. Journal Of Pharmacological And Toxicological Methods", Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, pp 9-19 |
| 51 | Perpetua A. Ekwealor, Malachy C. Ugwu, Ifeanyi Ezeobi, George Amalukwe,Belinda C. Ugwu, Ugochukwu Okezie, Catherine Stanley, and Charles Esimone. (2016, March), "Antimicrobial Evaluation Of Bacterial Isolates From Urine Specimen Of Patients With Complaints Of Urinary Tract Infections In Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Microbiology |
| 52 | Uzoma Abuchi, Thaddeus Gugu, Belinda C. Ugwu Ugochukwu Okezie, Chinelo Unachukwu, Catherine Stanley and Malachy C. Ugwu. (2016, March), "Incidence and Antibiotic susceptibility Pattern of Gram negative Bacteria isolated from Aprons of Meat vendors in Awka, Anambra Nigeria", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 269-277 |
| 53 | Ugwu MC, Anie CO, Ibezim EC and Esimone CO. (2016, February), "Antimicrobial Evaluation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage amongst Healthy Students in Agbor, Delta State", Arch Clin Microbiol, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-4 |
| 54 | Ejikeugwu Chika,Esimone Charles,Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Ugwu Chigozie, Ezeador Chika,Duru Carissa and Adikwu Micheal. (2016, February), "Phenotypic Detection of AmpC Beta-Lactamase among Anal Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates in a Nigerian Abattoir", ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-4 |
| 55 | TN Akagha, TH Gugu, EC Enemor, PC Ejikeugwu, BC Ugwu and MC Ugwu. (2016, April), "Prevalence and Antibiogram of Salmonella species and Staphylococcus aureus in Retail meats sold in Awka metropolis, Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 924-929. |
| 56 | Ugwu MC, Mokwe NM, Ejikeugwu PC, Enemor EC, Eze CO, Ugwu BC, and Gugu TH. (2015, May), "Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus from Healthy School Pupils in Agulu, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 5-9 |
| 57 | . E. Evwierhurhoma, M. C. Ugwu, C. O. Eze, C. Annie, F. O. Enwa, P. M. Eze and C. O. Esimone. (2015, April), "Antibacterial Evaluation of Aqueous and Ethanol Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Carica papaya", Annual Research & Review in Biology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 54-60, |
| 58 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Ugwu Malachy, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Gugu Thaddeus,Duru Carissa, Eze Peter, Esimone Charles. (2015, April), "Detection and antimicrobial susceptibility of some Gram negative bacteria producing carbapenemases andextended spectrum β-Lactamases", International Journal of Microbiology and Immunology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 064-069 |
| 59 | Enemor EC, Akagha TN, Ngwoke KG, Gugu TH,Oli AN, ,Eze CO, Ugwu BC, Ejikeugwu P C and Ugwu MC. (2015, March), "Phytochemical analysis and Antimicrobial Activityof Ethanolic Stem Extracts of Cnestis ferruginea on Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Raw Retail Meat Sold in Awka, Nigeria", J. Pharm. Sci. & Res, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 1044-1049 |
| 60 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu ,Orji Jerry,Ugwu Malachy, Okonkwo Eucharia, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugbo Emmanuel , Moses Ikechukwu, Nwakaeze Emmanuel. (2015, June), "Antibiogram of ESBL –Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates of Noscomial Origin", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 92-99. |
| 61 | Akachukwu Amara, Gugu Thaddeus and Malachy Ugwu. (2015, May), "Biochemical Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Three Gram Negative Bacteria of Clinical Origin", International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-4 |
| 62 | Ngwoke KG, Ikeanyi AU, Eze PM, Ezemokwe IC, Abba CC and Ugwu MC. (2015, May), "Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Xylopia aethiopica Fruits.", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 267-270 |
| 63 | Linda Anagu, Emeka Okolocha, Moses Ikegbunam, Malachy Ugwu, Angus Oli and Charles Esimone. (2014, November), "Potential Spread of Pathogens by Consumption of Locally Produced Zobo and Soya Milk Drinks in Awka Metropolis, Nigeria", British Microbiology Research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 424-431 |
| 64 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Umeokoli Blessing, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Ugwu Malachy, Esimone Charles. (2014, September), "Phytochemical and antibacterial screening of crude extracts from leaves of wonderful kola", American Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 5-8 |
| 65 | Utkarshini Anand, Ankit Parikh, Malachy C. Ugwu, and Remigius U. Agu. (2014, June), "Drug transporters in the Nasal epithelium: An Overview for Strategies in Targeted drug Delivery", Future Med. Chem., Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 1381–1397 |
| 66 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Ugwu Malachy, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Eze Peter, Gugu Thaddeus, Esimone Charles. (2014, June), "Phenotypic Detection of Metallo-β-Lactamase (MBL) Enzyme in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.", American Journal of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 6, |
| 67 | Ankit Parikh , Utkarshini Anand , Malachy C. Ugwu , Tiam Feridooni , Emad Massoud and Remigius U. Agu. (2014, May), "Drug-Eluting Nasal Implants: Formulation, Characterization, Clinical Applications and Challenges", Pharmaceutics, (Issue 6), pp 249-267; |
| 68 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Chigozie, Eze Peter, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, and Esimone Charles. (2014, January), "Phenotypic Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains - Producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Enzymes", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 20-23. |
| 69 | N.M. Ikegbunam, S.C. Onuorah, I.O. Asikwor and M. Ugwu. (2013, April), "Microorganisms in Stored Tenera Variety of Nigerian Palm oil", World Journal of Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 64-69 |
| 70 | Ejikeugwu Chika, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Chigozie, Eze Peter, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, and Esimone Charles. (2013, July), "Phenotypic Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains - Producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Enzymes", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 20-23. |
| 71 | A.N Oli, J.N Nweke, M.C Ugwu, L.O.Anagu, A.H. Oli and C.O. Esimone. (2013, March), "Knowlegde and Use of Disinfection Policy in Some Government Hospitals in South-East Nigeria.", British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1097-1108, |
| 72 | Ugwu M.C, Ikegbunam M.N., Nduka S.O.,Ibezim E.C.,Attama A.A. and Esimone C.O. (2013, January), "Molecular Characterization and Efficaccy of Antibiotic Combinations on Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Nostrils of Healthy Human Volunters", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 32 |
| 73 | Eze C.C. ,Anowi F.C. ,Nwakile C.D., Ugwu M.C., Umeyor C.E., Uronnachi E.M., Ndula S.O., Ugwuozor G.P.L, Eze S.C and Ezugwu C.0. (2013, February), "Evaluation of anti-ulcer properties of the methanol extract of Prosopis africana taubert leaf.", IJPRD, Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 001-006 |
| 74 | Ejikeugwu PC, Ugwu MC, Ikegbunam NM, Araka CO, Iroha IR, Adikwu MU, Esimone CO. (2012, December), "Evaluation of antibacterial activity of the lesf extracts of Buchholzia coriacea.", Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 183-187 |
| 75 | Ejikeugwu P.C, Ugwu C.M, Araka C.O, Gugu T.H, Iroha I.R, Adikwu M.U ,and Esimone C.O. (2012, October), "Imipenem and meropenem resistance amongst ESBL producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia Clinical Isolates", International Research Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 339-344 |
| 76 | Peter C. Ejikeugwu, Nkechukwu M. Ikegbunam , Chigozie M. Ugwu, Ifeanyichukwu R. Iruoha, Charles O.Esimone. (2012, May), "Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Esherichia coli Isolates From Suspected Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infections", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 84, (Issue 4), pp 565-571 |
| 77 | Malachy C Ugwu, Damian C Odimegwu, Emmanuel C Ibezim, and Charles O Esimone. (2009, October), "Antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from nostrils of healthy human subjects in a southeastern Nigerian locality", Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 294-300 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Malachy C. Ugwu , Charles O. Esimone & Remigius U. Agu. (2015, February), "Characterization of Organic Cation/Multidrug and Toxin Extrusion Transporters in Respiratory Epithelial cells". |
| 2 | Malachy C. Ugwu , Charles O. Esimone & Emmanuel C.Ibezim. (2010, April), "Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic resistant profile of Staphylococuss aureus isolated from healthy subjects". , Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 32 |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Malachy C.Ugwu , David Uzuegbu. (2007, September), "Antibiotic resistant Pattern of Staphylococuss aureus isolated from Nostrils of healthy human subjects in Nsukka Metropolis". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "PHENOTYPIC AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DRUG RESISTANT PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA IN IMO STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA" (2019). Completed Masters project by NDUNAGU, LYNDA (201665C6009F) |
| 2 | "DETECTION OF EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA -LACTAMASE (ESBL) GENES AMONG UROPATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM HIV PATIENTS ATTENDING ARV CLINICS IN AWKA METROPOLIS" (2021). Completed Masters project by NWOKOLO, CHIKAODILI JANE(201765C6003F) |
| 3 | "EPIDEMIOLOGY, PHENOTYPIC AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND SALMONELLA SPP. CAUSING CHILDHOOD DIARRHOEA IN AWKA, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA" (2021). Completed Masters project by NWIKE, IFEANYI EMMANUEL (201665C6007F) |
| 4 | "ANTI-DIARRHEAL AND IMMUNOMODULATORY EVALUATION OF PROBIOTICS ISOLATED FROM PALM WINE , FOWL GUT AND ROTTEN BANANA" (2019). Completed Masters project by EZEIBE, CHINEDU JOHN (20164866013F) |
| 5 | "Seroprevalence, pathogenicity and molecular characterization of Cryptococcus neoformans infection among people living with HIV/AIDS who are on Combination Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Abuja, Nigeria" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Ifiora Gloria Chinwe (201365C7001F), |
| 6 | "BIOFILM PRODUCTION AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF UROPATHOGENS ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2018). Completed Masters project by NNAJIDE, CHINENYE ROSEMARY 201565C6002F |
| 7 | "Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases Resistance In Klebsiella Pneumoniae isolated From HIV Patients In Awka Nigeria”" (2021). Completed Masters project by Onwe Faith Sorochim (201765C6005F) |
| 8 | "Molecular Characterization of Colistin Resistant Genes in Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Clinical Isolates of Gram-negative Bacteria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Iroha, Chidimma Stacy 201765C7002F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "First One Hundred Scholars In Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka" (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy,aAwka |
| 2 | Awardee: "Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS) for the year 2016-17." (September, 2016 to July, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries, India |
| 3 | Awardee: "Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program(CCSP)" (September, 2012 to August, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (January, 2023 to February, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (July, 2023 to March, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (February, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner For Undergraduate Program In The Department Of Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical SCIENCES ,University Of Nigeria Nsukka" (July, 2019 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner For Postgraduate Program In The Department Of Pharmaceutics ,University Of Nigeria Nsukka,Enugu State" (November, 2018 to December, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Master Internal Examiner" (October, 2016 to May, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Master Internal Examiner" (October, 2015 to March, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "Doctoral Internal Examiner" (October, 2015 to November, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member of Accrediatation Panel, "Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Acreditation panel to Madonna University,Elele Rivers state ." (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Member of the PCN Accreditation team to UDU, Sokoto SOKOTO STATE, "Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Acreditation panel to UDU, Sokoto Sokoto State" (August, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairman of the Accrediatation Committee, "Chairman Faculty Accrediataion Committe on PCN" (November, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman of the Accrediatation Committee, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (October, 2023 to November, 2023) |
| 2 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (February, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 3 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (May, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 4 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (May, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 5 | Commiittte memebr, "Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigeria,Anambra State Chapter" (September, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 6 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (October, 2019 to January, 2021) |
| 7 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (September, 2018 to September, 2019) |
| 8 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to October, 2014) |
| 9 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
| 10 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
| 11 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
| 12 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
| 13 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka Nigeria" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "NAPA NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE , 2021", (NAPA, FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA), 20th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA |
| 2 | "Nigerian Association Of Pharmacists In Academia (NAPA) 17Th National Scientific Conference", (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development,Abuja), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Nigerian Merit Award House,Abuja |
| 3 | "American Society Of Microbiology Conference", (American Society of Microbiology Indian Chapter), 15th April, 2017 to 16th April, 2017; All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
| 4 | "Iosafety And Biosecurity Training, Dalhousie University, Halifax NS Canada.", (Office of Environmental Health and Safety), 25th March, 2013 to 25th March, 2013; Dalhousie University, Halix Canada |