Dr. Onyeka Linda Anagu is a SENIOR LECTURER 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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | Keele University. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2020) September, 2015 to May, 2020 Molecular Parasitology |
2 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 2011) August, 2010 to March, 2011 M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2008) September, 2003 to September, 2008 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
1 | Member, ASUU NAU Grant & Research committee August, 2023 to Present |
2 | Affiliated research staff, Molecular Research Laboratory, CHS, NAU January, 2023 to Present |
3 | Research Development Fellow, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine September, 2021 to October, 2022 |
4 | Member of Exam Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2012 to May, 2015 |
5 | National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Pharmacist, National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria September, 2010 to August, 2011 |
Books | |
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1 | Linda Anagu, Nana Efua Andou. (2022, March) Vaccine development: from the laboratory to the field Elsevier |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Chikwado A. Okpala, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Adaeze H. Oli, Linda O. Anagu, Angus N. Oli. (2025, April), "Intellectual Capacity and Emerging Trends of Research on Honey as an Antimicrobial Agent: A Bibliometric Analysis", Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 376 - 381 |
2 | 2. Moses Ikegbunam, Daniel Eze, Makuachukwu Ezissi, Linda Anagu, Angus Oli, Uzochukwu Ikemefuna. (2024, October), "Over fifteen years of chloroquine withdrawal in Nigeria: a qualitative investigation into the execution of this policy by healthcare providers and amongst patients in a rural community.", Open Res Africa, Vol. 7, (Issue 9) |
3 | Moses N Ikegbunam, Linda O Anagu, Carrisa Duru, Chukwuemeka S Nworu, Charles O Esimone, Olusola Ojurongbe. (2022, March), "Genetic diversity and allelic frequency of antigenic markers in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Nnewi district in Nigeria", The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 557-563 |
4 | Linda O.Anagu, David R.Hulse, Paul D.Horrocks, Srabasti J.Chakravorty. (2022, January), "Alteration of the expression of sirtuins and var genes by heat shock in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum", Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, Vol. 248 |
5 | Linda O Anagu. (2021, April), "Development Of A Reporter Line For Assessing The Changes In Gene Expression Of PfSir2a", protocols.io |
6 | O. Anagu Linda, C. Ogwaluonye Uchenna, N. Ikegbunam Moses, K. Unachukwu Chinelo, O. Esimone Charles. (2016, January), "Microbial Evaluation And Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile Of Isolates Of Popular Sachet Water Brands Sold In Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 1 - 9 |
7 | Uduma E. Osonwa, Linda O. Anagu, Thaddeus H. Gugu, Uchenna C. Okoye. (2015, July), "Potential Use of Chlorpheniramine as a Curing Agent for Multi-Drug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
8 | Linda Anagu, Emeka Okolocha, Moses Ikegbunam, Malachy Ugwu, Angus Oli and Charles Esimone. (2015, November), "Potential Spread of Pathogens by Consumption of Locally Produced Zobo and Soya Milk Drinks in Awka Metropolis, Nigeria.", BMRJ, pp 424-431 |
9 | Onyeka Linda Anagu, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Chinelo Kene Unachukwu, Ogwaluonye Uchenna C, Charles Okey Esimone. (2015, August), "Comparison of Microscopic Determination and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) in the Detection of Plasmodium Infection", Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 5, pp 604 - 609 |
10 | Uduma Eke Osonwa, Michael Umale Adikwu, Stanley Chijioke Eluu, Linda Onyeka Anagu, Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2015, December), "Potentiation Of Antimalarial Activity Of Chloroquine By Chlorpheniramine In Plasmodium Berghei-Infected Mice", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 77 - 86 |
11 | Ikegbunam M N, Anagu L O, Nwakile C D, Afunwa R A and Esimone C O.. (2014, July), "Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants of South-Eastern Nigeria on Pseudomonas species Expressing Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL).", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 1367 - 1377 |
12 | Ikegbunam M N, Anagu L O, Nwakile C D, Afunwa R A and Esimone C O. (2014, July), "Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants of South-Eastern Nigeria on Pseudomonas species Expressing Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL)", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, pp 1367 - 1377 |
13 | L Anagu, A A Attama, V C Okore, H T Gugu, A A Ngene, C O Esimone. (2014, July), "Azadirachta Indica Extract–artesunic Acid Combination Produces Increased Cure Rate Of Plasmodium Berghei-infected Mice", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 52, (Issue 7), pp 883 - 889 |
14 | Ikegbunam MN, Anagu LO, Iroha IR, Ejikeugwu CE, Esimone CO. (2014, April), "Abattoirs As Non-Hospital Source Of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producers: Confirmed By The Double Disc Synergy Test And Characterized By Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometry", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 4) |
15 | Ujam Nonye T., Oli Angus N., Uzodinma Samuel U, Ikegbunam Moses N., Anagu Linda O., Adikwu Micheal U. and Esimone Charles O.. (2013, June), "Antimicrobial activities of some herbal anti-infectives manufactured and marketed in south-east Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 24), pp 1632 - 1639 |
16 | Ikegbunam M N, Metuh R C, Anagu L O and Awah N S. (2013, August), "Antimicrobial Activity of some cleaning products against selected bacteria.", International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences |
17 | Ikegbunam MN, Onyia R C, West OP, Anagu LO, Anyaneme CO. (2013, September), "Investigations into the antimicrobial activity of methanol leaf extract of Callistemon rigidus", INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PHARMACY, Vol. 4, (Issue 9) |
18 | AN Oli, JN Nweke, MC Ugwu, LO Anagu, AH Oli, CO Esimone. (2013, October), "Knowledge and use of disinfection policy in some government hospitals in South-East, Nigeria", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
19 | AN Oli, RA Iyinagolu, UJ Ichoku, MC Ugwu, I Ezeobi, OS Ejiofor, LO Anagu, CO Esimone. (2013, July), "Antibiotic susceptibility profile of community isolates of Staphylococcus aureus", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Opinion, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 42 - 47 |
20 | Ikegbunam MN, Onyia R C, West OP, Anagu LO, Anyaneme CO. (2013, October), "Investigations into the antimicrobial activity of methanol leaf extract of Callistemon rigidus", International-Research-Journal-of-Pharmacy, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 51-53 |
21 | Esimone C. O, Attama A. A, Ngwu G, Iloabanafo C. A, Momoh M. A and Onaku, L. O. (2011, October), "Mosquito repellent activity of herbal ointments formulated with Occimum gratissimum oil", Journal of Pharmacy Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 3442 - 3444 |
22 | David B Uzuegbu, Linda Onyeka Onaku, Charles O Esimone. (2011, April), "Isolation, Characterization and Antibiotic Susceptibility Studies of Clinical Isolates of Steptocococcus mutans Obtained from Patients Visiting Major Dental Clinics in Nsukka, Nigeria", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
23 | LO Onaku, AA Attama, VC Okore, AY Tijani, AA Ngene, CO Esimone. (2011, June), "Antagonistic Antimalarial Properties Of Pawpaw Leaf Aqueous Extract In Combination With Artesunic Acid In Plasmodium Berghei – Infected Mice", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 96 - 100 |
Conference Papers | |
1 | 1. Linda Anagu, Samuel Wassmer, Ikenna Anagboso, Jacinta Elo-Ilo, Dorothy Ezeagwuna and Alfred Amambua-Ngwa. (2024, November), "Transcriptional analysis of differentially expressed genes and pathways in the development of severe malaria.", , pp 4 |
2 | Linda Anagu. (2022, May), "Alteration of the expression of sirtuins and var genes by heat shock in Plasmodium falciparum", |
3 | Linda O Anagu and Catherine J Merrick. (2018, April), "Stress, Sirtuins and Severe Malaria, an update", |
4 | Linda O Anagu and Catherine J Merrick. (2018, August), "Stress, Sirtuins and Severe Malaria, an update", |
5 | Linda O Anagu and Catherine J Merrick. (2017, April), "Stress, Sirtuins and Severe Malaria", |
6 | Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu, Anagu Linda Onyeka, Nwakile Calistus D, Afunwa Ruth A and Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2015, May), "Antimicrobial activity of selected medicinal plants of south-eastern Nigeria on Pseudomonas species expressing extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL)", |
7 | Eluu S. C., Osonwa U., Adikwu M. U., Anagu L O, Ikegbunam M N and Esimone C. O. (2013, November), "Enhancement of Antimalaria activity of chloroquine with chlorpheniramine in Plasmodium berghei infected mice.", |
8 | LO Onaku, AA Attama, VC Okore, CO Esimone. (2010, October), "Effect of combination of neem leaf extract and artesunic acid on suppression of parasitemia in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei.", |
Other Relevant Publications | |
1 | Linda Anagu. "Epigenetics and the Clinical Outcome of Plasmodium falciparum infection", (Presentation, 2022 March) LSHTM Malaria Laboratory Seminar presentations |
2 | Linda Anagu. "Lactate, a friend or foe", (Presentation, 2019 May) Natural Science Symposium in Keele University, UK. |
Supervisions | |
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1 | "In vitro assessment of hypoxia induced endothelial damage in the brain during cerebral malaria" (2022). Completed Masters project by Asma Shariff (211007) |
Grants | |
1 | Awardee: "Severe malaria: An ex vivo investigation into the factors influencing its development, in the view of reducing malaria mortality" (April, 2023 to March, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Africa Research Excellence Fund |
2 | Awardee: "AREF Research Development Fellowship" (September, 2021 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Africa Research Excellence Fund |
Editorships | |
1 | Editor, "Vaccinology and Methods in Vaccine Research" (March, 2022) |
Reviewerships | |
1 | Reviewer, "Molecular Tools are Crucial for Malaria Elimination" (April, 2024) |
2 | Reviewer, "Genotyping var Gene DBL1α Domain of Severe and Non-severe Plasmodium falciparum Patients" (June, 2024) |
3 | Reviewer, "A Novel Approach on the Sensitivity of Preserved Plasmodium falciparum Positive RDT kits for the Molecular Detection of Pfmdr 1 and Pfcrt Genes in Pregnant Women" (September, 2023) |
4 | Reviewer, "ZnO-chlorogenic acid nanostructured complex inhibits Covid-19 pathogenesis and increases hydroxychloroquine efficacy" (November, 2022) |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | Scientific Chair, "Antimicrobial Resistance Conference of the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, NAU" (February, 2024 to July, 2024) |
2 | Affiliate Research Staff, "Molecular Research Laboratory, CHS, NAU" (January, 2023) |
3 | Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Website updating group" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
4 | Malaria champion, "Malaria No More" (March, 2022) |
5 | Speaker, "Soapbox Science" (July, 2019 to July, 2019) |
6 | Member, "Examination misconduct" (September, 2014 to August, 2015) |
7 | Member, "Examination/Timetable Committee" (September, 2014 to August, 2015) |
8 | Member, "Oat-taking committee" (September, 2014 to July, 2015) |
9 | Exam Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology" (September, 2014 to July, 2015) |
10 | Member, "Library and Publications committee" (September, 2013 to July, 2014) |
11 | Exam Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology" (September, 2013 to July, 2014) |
12 | Exam Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology" (September, 2012 to July, 2013) |
1 | Graduate Member, "American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" - #83671 (member since 2024), https://www.astmh.org/ |
2 | Research Member, "Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, CHS, NAU" (member since 2022), https://unizik.edu.ng/ncdc-team-visits-molecular-research-laboratory-okofia-for-optimisation-exercise-for-the-commencement-of-research-activities-and-moleculardiagnosis/#:~:text=This%20is%20to%20infor |
3 | Full Member, "British Society for Parasitology" (member since 2016), https://bsp.uk.net/ |
4 | Full Member, "Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia" (member since 2012), https://napanational.org/ |
5 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2009), https://psnnational.org/ |
Conference | |
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1 | "American Society of Trop. Med. & Hygiene Annual Meeting", (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene), 12th November, 2024 to 17th November, 2024; New Orleans, USA |
Workshops | |
1 | "• VEuPathDB Training Workshop", (British Society of Parasitology certified by the Royal Society of Biology), 2nd April, 2024 to 2nd April, 2024; University of Liverpool |
2 | "An Introduction and Practical Guide for Community Engagement and Involvement in Global Health Research", (Global Health Network Training Centre), https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tghn.org/introduction-and-practical-guide-cei-health-research |