Dr. Nkechukwu Moses Ikegbunam

Dr. Nkechukwu Moses Ikegbunam is a READER in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nkechukwu Moses Ikegbunam

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Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
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PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator, NAU Genomic and Bioinformatic Consortium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
October, 2019 to Present
2Examination Officer, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
November, 2014 to July, 2017
3National Assistant Secretary, Nanomedicine Society of Nigeria
November, 2013 to September, 2021

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Amarachi Akachukwu, Moses Ikegbunam, Emmanuel Enyi, Theresa Osarunwese Ifeyinwa Onochie-Igbinedion, Harrison Abone, Dorothy Ezeagwuna, Joy Nnanna, Chibueze Ihekwereme, Sylvester Nworu. (2023, June), "Evaluation of Antiplasmodial Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract and Fractions of Eucalyptus camadulensis (Denhn) in Albino Wistar Mice", American Journal of Plant Sciences
2Izuchukwu Ibeagha, Evelyn Ada Kyrian-Ogbonna, Felix Emelike, Ekene Ibeagha, Emmanuel Enyi, Theresa Osarunwese Ifeyinwa Onochie-Igbinedion, Harrison Abone, Dorothy Ezeagwuna, Chinwe Chukwuka, Moses Ikegbunam. (2023, June), "HIV-1 RNA Viral Load, CD4 Count and Some Haematological Parameters of People Living with HIV in the Enugu Metropolis", World Journal of AIDS, Vol. 13, pp 57-69
3Chioma Igwilo; Moses Ikegbunam; Stella A. Ihim, Collins A. Onyeto; Christopher E.C. Ugwoke; Njideka Onyia, Chukwuemeka S. Nworu. (2023, July), "Modulatory Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Gongronema latifolium (asclepiadaceae) on Some Natural and Adaptive Immune Responses in Rodents", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 3215 -3222
4Tina Krueger, Moses Ikegbunam, Abel Lissom, Thaisa Lucas Sandri, Jacques Dollon Mbama Ntabi, Jean Claude Djontu, Marcel Tapsou Baina, Roméo Aimé Laclong Lontchi, Moustapha Maloum, Givina Zang Ella, Romuald Agonhossou , Romaric Akoton , Luc Djogbenou, Steffen Borrmann, Jana Held, Francine Ntoumi, Ayola Akim Adegnika , Peter Gottfried Kremsner and Andrea Kreidenweiss. (2023, March), "Low Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 and 3 Gene Deletions-A Multiregional Study in Central and West Africa", Unknown Journal or Publisher
5Nsofor, Chijioke A.; Moses, Abasiodiong; Onyeakazi, Chidera M.; Okeke, Chiamaka J.; Ikegbunam, Moses N. (2023, April), "Detection of bla CTX-M , bla TEM , and bla SHV genes in clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from Nigeria", Reviews and Research in Medical Microbiology
6Moses N Ikegbunam, Chibuzo Uba, Judith Flügge, Harrison Abone, Dorothy Ezeagwuna, Simeon Ushie, Charles Esimone. (2022, June), "Malaria surveillance amongst pregnant women attending antenatal care in private hospitals in Onitsha metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria", MalariaWorld Journal
7Moses N Ikegbunam, Ifeyinwa TO Onochie-Igbinedion, Nzube F Ekpunobi, Abone Harrison, Enyi Emmanuel, Simon Nkpeh Ushie, Micheal U Adiukwu, Charles O Esimone. (2022, May), "Comparison of Four Diagnostic Tests Methods for the Detection of Dengue Virus Non-Structural-1 Antigen and IgM/IgG Antibodies", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines
8Onochie-Igbinedion Ifeyinwa Theresa Osarumwense, Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu,Ekpunobi Nzube Favour, Ibeagha Izuchukwu, Chukwuma Okechukwu George,Adikwu Micheal Umale, Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2022, June), "The Prevalence of Dengue Virus and MalariaCo-Infection among HIV-Infected Patientswithin South Eastern Nigeria", Advances in Infectious Diseases
9Ngozi Dorathy Udem Michael Umale Adikwu, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam , 4 Samuel Chukwuneke Udem. (2021, September), "Formulation and evaluation of capsules and suppositories containing Gongrenema Latifolium", The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy
10Joy Ogugua Igwe, Ugochukwu Moses Okezie , Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam and Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2021, August), "Synergistic activities of methanol leave extracts of Acalypha wilkesiana, Senna alata, Psidium guajava against selected resistant bacteria isolates", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
11Ifeanyi Thaddeus Nzekwe, Esther Chimee Azubogu , Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam , Chukwuemeka Christian Mbah , Kokonne Elizabeth Ekere , Chukwuma Obumneme. (2021, April), "Ecofriendly design of nanosilver-polymethyl methacrylate self-disinfecting film", Journal of Pharmaceutical Development and Industrial Pharmacy
12Josephine C. Anucha, Ugonna C. Morikwe, Moses N. Ikegbunam, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu and Malachy C. Ugwu. (2021, August), "Age and Gender-Based Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus among HIV Patients in Some Selected Hospitals in Anambra Central, Nigeria", Genet Mol Med
13Roseline Ngozi Asomugha, Augustina Ifeyinwa Ijomah, Ugochukwu Moses Okezie, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye, Azuoma Lasbrey. (2021, May), "ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRACTS OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ISOLATED FROM THE LEAVES OF SPONDIAS MOMBIN IN NIGERIA", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
14Joy Nnanna, Ebere Okoye, Charles Esimone, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam. (2021, November), "Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Optochin Resistant Viridan Streptococci In Sputum Samples Of Patients In Central Hospital, Warri, Delta State.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research
15Chibuzo Christian Uba, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam,Emmanuel Chigozie Udegbunam, Chioma Abana, Stephen Nnaemeka Ezekwueche, Ogadinma Daughter Okengwu and Gaber El-Saber Batiha. (2021, October), "Epidemiology of Malaria in Pregnancy and Associated Risk Factors in Nigeria: a Review", International Journal of Pathogen Research
16Ibe Veronica, Ihim Stella Amarachi, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Malachy, & Nworu Chukwuemeka Sylvester. (2020, May), "Influence of Nigerian Jelly Ear Culinary−Medicinal Mushroom, Auricularia auricula-judae (Agaricomycetes), on Humoral and Cellular Immunity", International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms
17Moses N Ikegbunam, Charles N Nkonganyi, Bolaji N Thomas, Charles O Esimone, Thirumalaisamy P Velavan, Olusola Ojurongbe. (2019, October), "Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 genes in parasite isolates from asymptomatic individuals in Southeast Nigeria 11 years after withdrawal of chloroquine", Malaria Journals
18Christian Chibuzo Uba, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Ifeoma Sandra Anagor, Lilian Chinyere Eleanya, Eucharia Nkiruka Ezeumeh, Stephen Nnaemeka Ezekwueche, Edith Chinenye Okechukwu, Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2019, September), "Comparative Performance of Different Malaria Diagnostic Tools among Pregnant Cohorts in Onitsha Southeast Nigeria", Advances in Infectious Diseases
19ACHUGBU ADAEZE NNEDINMA1, AMADI JUDE EJIOFOR1, UKONZE CHIKODILI BLESSING AND IKEGBUNAM MOSES NKECHUKWU. (2019, July), "Identification and control of specific aflatoxin-producing fungi in stored maize seeds in awka using azadirachta indica (neem) and garcinia kola seeds", Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
20ONYIA CHUKWUEBUKA FELIX, IKEGBUNAM NKECHUKWU MOSES, OKAFOR MARIS-STELLA CHIBUANULI, & ESIMONE CHARLES OKECHUKWU. (2019, February), "Assessment of the Quality of Water for Injection Marketed in South-Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Biology
21Christian N. Nguetse, Johnson Adeyemi Ojo,Charles Nchotebah, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Christian G. Meyer, Bolaji N. Thomas, Thirumalaisamy P. Velava. (2018, January), "Genetic Diversity of the Plasmodium falciparum Glutamate-Rich Protein R2 Region Before and Twelve Years after Introduction of Artemisinin Combination Therapies among Febrile Children in Nigeria", The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
22IKEGBUNAM MOSES N., ACHUGBU ADAEZE N ,NWACHUKWU JUDITH C, OKOYE ADAORA M AND UBA CHIBUZO C. (2018, September), "Combined Activities of Some Selected Nigerian Medicinal Plants against ESBL Producing Strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia", EC Microbiology
23EBENEBE I NGOZI, IKEGBUNAM N MOSES, MADUAGWU N UKAMAKA AND ESIMONE C OKECHUKWU. (2018, August), "The antimicrobial screening and preservative efficacy of essential oils from the dried fruits of Piper guineense and Xylopia aethiopica in contaminated herbal preparation.", Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies
24JOY C. NNANNA, PETER M. EZE, OGECHI O. ANYANWU, TREASURE N. UJAM, MOSES N. IKEGBUNAM, FESTUS B. C. OKOYE, CHARLES O. ESIMONE. (2018, May), "Screening of Metabolites of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Leaves of Azadirachta indica for Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities.", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal
25Ejikeugwu Chika, Esimone Charles, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Okonkwo Eucharia C, Gugu Thaddeus, Oli Angus N, Ugwu Malachy, Ezeador Chika and Moses N Ikegbun. (2017, July), "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
26UM Okezie, PM Eze, FBC Okoye, MN Ikegbunam, MC Ugwu, CO Esimone. (2017, January), "Biologically active metabolites of an endophytic fungus isolated from Vernonia amygdalina", Afr J Pharm Res Dev
27UMEOKOLI B.O, IKEGBUNAM M.N, ONYEGBULE F. (2016, June), "Phytochemical Evaluation and Antimicrobial screening of Leaf and Root Bark of Newbouldia laevi", Anachem Journal
28Blessing Ike, Malachy C Ugwu, Moses N Ikegbunam, David Nwobodo, Chika Ejikeugwu, Thaddeus Gugu, Charles O Esimone. (2016, December), "Prevalence, antibiogram and molecular characterization of comunity-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in AWKA, Anambra Nigeria", The open microbiology journal
29Moses Ikegbunam, Maduagwu Ukamaka, Osazuwa Emmanuel. (2016, January), "Evaluation of the antifungal activity of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of six spices", American Journal of Plant Sciences
30Uzochukwu IC, Olubiyi OO, Ezebuo FC, Obinwa IC, Ajaegbu EE, Eze PM, Orji CE, Onuoha MC, Ejiofor II and Ikegbunam MN. (2016, December), "Ending the Ebola virus scourge: a case for natural products", J Pharm Res
31O. 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", British Microbiology Research Journal
32AN Achugbu, JE Amadi, CV Ilodibia, MN Ikegbunam. (2016, August), "Effects of Garcinia kola and Azadirachta indica Seeds in the Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus Isolated from Zea mays L. Awka, Nigeria", American Journal of Plant Sciences
33Onyeka Linda Anagu, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Chinelo Kene Unachukwu, C Ogwaluonye Uchenna, Charles Okey Esimone. (2015, August), "Comparison of microscopic determination and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) in the detection of Plasmodium infection", Advances in Microbiology
34Ejikeugwu Chika , Iroha Ifeanyichukwu , Orji Jerry , Ugwu Malachy , Okonkwo Eucharia , Ikegbunam Moses , Ugbo Emmanuel , Moses Ikechukwu , Nwakaeze. (2015, June), "ANTIBIOGRAM OF ESBL-PRODUCING PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA ISOLATES OF NOSOCOMIAL ORIGIN", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICALAND MEDICAL RESEARCH
35C. E. Onyia, C. U. Anyawu, M. N. Ikegbunam. (2015, July), "Ability of Fungi, Isolated from Nsukka Peppers and Garden-Egg Plant Rhizospheres, to Solubilize Phosphate and Tolerate Cadmium", Advances in Microbiology
36Linda Anagu, Emeka Okolocha, Moses Ikegbunam, Malachy Ugwu, Angus Oli, Charles Esimone. (2014, November), "Potential Spread of Pathogens by Consumption of Locally Produced Zobo and Soya Milk Drinks in Awka Metropolis,", British Microbiology Research Journal
37Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam,Linda Onyeka Anagu ,Ifeanyi R. Iroha,Chika Ebiye Ejikeugwu,Charles Okey Esimone. (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", PlosOne
38Chinyere Jennifer Igbonekwu, Uduma Eke Osonwa, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Umeyor, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Emmanuel Maduabuchi Uronnachi, Charles Okechukw. (2014, January), "Biosurfactant produced by novel halo-thermophilic bacterial strain from unconventional substrates", Int J Pharmacogn
39Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu, Anagu Linda Onyeka, D Nwakile Calistus, A Afunwa Ruth, Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (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
40Ebele Linda Okoye, PC Uhobo, AN Oli, MN Ikegbunam. (2014, November), "Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of methanol and chloroform extracts of Alchornea cordifolia leaves", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports
41IKEGBUNAM M.N, ONYIA R.C, WEST O.P, ANAGU L.O AND ANYANEME C.O.. (2013, August), "Investigations into the Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol Leaf Extract of Callistemon rigidus", International Research Journal of Pharm
42S.C. ONUORAH, M.N. IKEGBUNAM, S.N, AWAH, AND J.O EZEADILA. (2013, August), "Microbial Contamination of Stored Diesel Oil in Nigeria", World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
43N.M.IKEGBUNAM S.C. ONUORAH, I.O. ASIKWOR, AND M. UGWU. (2013, March), "Microorganisms in Stored Tenera Variety of Nigerian Palm Oil", World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
44EJIKEUGWU CHIKA, IKEGBUNAM MOSES, UGWU CHIGOZIE, EZE PETER, IROHA IFEANYICHUKWU, ESIMONE CHARLES. (2013, January), "Phenotypic Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains - Producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Enzymes.", Sch. Acad. J. Biosci
45Nonye T Ujam, Angus N Oli, Samuel U Uzodinma, Moses N Ikegbunam, Linda O Anagu, Michael U Adikwu, Charles O Esimone. (2013, June), "Antimicrobial activities of some herbal anti-infectives manufactured and marketed in South-East Nigeria", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
46MC Ugwu, MN Ikegbunam, SO Nduka, AA Attama, EC Ibezim, CO Esimone. (2013, July), "Molecular characterization and efficacy of antibiotic combinations on multiple antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from nostrils of healthy human volunteers", Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
47Ikegbunam Moses N, Metuh Rosemary c, Anagu Linda O, Awah Nsikak S. (2013, August), "Antimicrobial activity of some cleaning products against selected bacteria", International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences
48Esimone Charles Ejikeugwu Chika, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Chigozie, Eze Peter, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu. (2013, June), "Phenotypic Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains - Producing Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Enzymes", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB)
49J.O Okeke, J.J, Ikegbunam, N.M, Umeaniebue, A. C, Ezeonyejiaku D.C and Ezeadila. (2013, October), "A Survey on the Ectoparasites and Haemoparasites of Grasscutter (Thryonomys Swinderianus) Reared under Captive Conditions", Journal of Natural Sciences Research
50Nonye T Ujam, Angus N Oli, Samuel U Uzodinma, Moses N Ikegbunam, Linda O Anagu, Michael U Adikwu, Charles O Esimone. (2013, June), "Antimicrobial activities of some herbal anti-infectives manufactured and marketed in South-East Nigeria", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
51Oli Angus Nnamdi, Icheoku Uju Joy, Oli Adaobi Helen, Ikegbunam Moses. (2013, March), "SHORT TIME KILLING RATE OF COMBINATIONS OF SELECTED ANTIBIOTICS ON TWO STRAINS OF E. COLI", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
52EJIKEUGWU, P.C, UGWU C.M, IKEGBUNAM N.M, ARAKA C.O, IROHA I.R, ADIKWU C.O AND ESIMONE C.O.. (2012, April), ". Evaluation of antibacterial activity of the leave extracts of Buchholzia coriacea", Asian J.Pharm Biol Res
53IKEGBUNAM NM, OKPATA O.O, UGWU, M.C AND ESIMONE C.O. (2012, December), "AUTHENTICATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SOME INDIGENOUS HERBAL REMEDIES USED IN THE TREATMENT OF TYPHOID AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
54Peter C. Ejikeugwu, Nkechukwu M. Ikegbunam, Chigozie M. Ugwu, Ifeanyichukwu R. Iroha, Charles O. Esimone. (2012, April), "Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolates from Suspected Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infections", European Journal of Scientific Research
55Moses N Ikegbunam, Calistus D Nwakile, Malachy C Ugwu, Daniel L Ajaghaku, Charles O Esimone. (2012, August), "Sensitivity of Pseudomonas Species Expressing Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase to Different Solvent Fractions of Milletia Aboensis", Journal of Natural Sciences Research
56CF Anowi, MN Ikegbunam, CO Ezugwu, G Oche. (2012, October), "Antimicrobial Activity of Ethyl Acetate Extract of the Leaves of Ritchea Longipedicellata Fam. Capparidaceae", International Journal of Pharmacy
57RUTH AFUNWA, *IKEGBUNAM N.M, IROHA I.R AND ESIMONE C.O. (2011, September), "Evaluation of Combined Activity of Gentamicin and some selected β-lactam Antibiotics against Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Organisms.", Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
58R. Afunwa, Moses Ikegbunam, I.R. Iroha and C.O. Esimone. (2011, September), "Evaluation of Combined Activity of Gentamicin and some selected β-lactam Antibiotics against Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Organisms", Nigeria Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 86-94
59JM Okonta, SU Uzodinma, M Ikegbunam, MU Anetoh, AO Maduka. (2011, March), "Drug Prescribing Pattern in a Satellite Campus Clinic of a University Medical Centre in Nigeria", Nigerian Hospital Practice
Conference Papers
1RUTH AFUNWA, *IKEGBUNAM N.M, IROHA I.R AND ESIMONE C.O. (2020, October), "Evaluation of Combined Activity of Gentamicin and some selected β-lactam Antibiotics against Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Organisms",
2IBEGHA I.O, EMELIKE F.O, IKEGBUNAM M.N, IBEGHA E.N, ESIMONE C.O AND CHUKWUKA C.. (2018, April), "Hiv-1 RNA Viral Load, Cd4 Count and Some Haematological Parameters of People Living with HIV in Enugu Metropolis. Keystone Symposium on ‘HIV and Co-infections: Pathogenesis, Inflammation and Persistence",
3IKEGBUNAM MOSES NKECHUKWU, ANAGU O.LINDA, NWOKOYE O. CHARLES, OBIKWELU E CHARLES, OKOLI O.ANTHONY, EZENNIA C. CYNTHIA, UCHE M. ABEL, EZISSI CHRISTOL AND ESIMONE O.CHARLES. (2016, June), "Continual Circulation of Chloroquine Resistance Marker Pfcrt K76T among P.falciparum isolates recovered from a District in South Eastern Nigeria.",
4IKEGBUNAM MOSES NKECHUKWU,ANAGU LINDA ONYEKA,NWAKILE CALISTUS,AFUNWA RUTH 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)",
5EMEKA, A,N., AMADI, J.E., IKEGBUNAM, M.N., ILODIBIA, C.V. (2015, July), "Crude Extracts of Neem (azadirachtaindica a. Juss) and Bitter Kola ( garcinia kola h) seeds in the Control of Aflatoxin-producing Fungi of zea mays in Awka, Nigeria.",
6UZOCHUKWU IKEMEFUNA C., OLUBIYI, OLUJIDE O., EZEBUO, FORTUNATUS C., OBINWA, IFEYINWA C., AJAEGBU, EZE E., EZE, PETER M., ORJI, CHIMA E., ONUOHA, MAXWELL C., EJIOFOR, INNOCENTMARY I. AND IKEGBUNAM, MOSES N.. (2015, July), "In silico determination of the binding affinities of ethnomedicinal antiviral compounds against five Ebola viral proteins",
7N.T UJAM, A.N. OLI, M.N IKEGBUNAM, M.U. ADIKWU and C.O ESIMONE. (2014, August), "Antimicrobial Resistance Evaluation of Organisms Isolated from Liquid Herbal Products Manufactured and Marketed in South Eastern Nigeria",
8UJAM NONYE T, OLI ANGUS N, UZODINMA SAMUEL U, IKEGBUNAM MOSES N, ANAGU LINDA O, ADIKWU MICHAEL U AND ESIMONE CHARLES O.. (2014, August), "Antimicrobial Activities of some Herbal Anti-Infectives Manufactured and Marketed in South-East Nigeria.",
9IKEGBUNAM MOSES, OYEKANMI NASH, ANGELA MAKOLO AND RAPHEAL ISOKPEHI. (2014, August), "The Presence of Putrecine Oxidase gene and Aminoacid Permease gene in muti-gene transcription unit provided insight in the function of USP in C. Genitalum",
10Ebenebe I. Ngozi, Ikegbunam N. Moses and Esimone O. Charles. (2013, June), ". Investigation into the Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil from the Dried Fruits of Piper guineense and Xylopia aethiopica",
11UGWU M.C, IKEGBUNAM N.M*, NDUKA S.O, ATTAMA A.A, IBEZIM, EC AND ESIMONE C.O. (2013, November), "Molecular Characterization and Efficacy of Antibiotics Combination on Multiple Antibiotics Resistance Staphlococcus aureus Isolated from Nostriles of healthy Human Volunteers",
12IKEGBUNAM M.N*, UGWU M.C, UBANATU U.L and Esimone C.O. (2013, November), "Investigation into the Antimicrobial Activity of Different Solvent fractions of Boswellia Dalzielli (Stem bark) on strains of Escheriachia Coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa expressing ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase)",
13OSONWA U.E, IKEGBUNAM M.N, OKPALA C.C AND ANAGU, L.O. (2013, November), "Goat Fat and Shea Butter Ampicillin/Cloxacillin Sodium Nanosphere Formulations",
14OSONWA U.E, ELUU S.T, IKEGBUNAM M.N, ADIKWU M.U AND ESIMONE C.O.. (2013, November), "Enhancement of Antimalarial Effects of Chloroquine with Chlorphenimine in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. 1st International Conference on Nanomedicine",
15IKEGBUNAM, N.M, NWAKILE, C.D, UGWU, M.C AND ESIMONE, C.O.. (2012, October), "Sensitivity of Pseudomonas species Expressing Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase to Different Solvent Fractions of Milletia aboensis",
16P. C. EJIKEUGWU; *N.M. IKEGBUNAM; C.M. UGWU, I.R.IROHA AND C.O. ESIMONE. (2012, November), "Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia Coli Isolates from Suspected Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infections",
17IKEGBUNAM, M .N; OKPATA, O; UGWU, M.C. AND ESIMONE, C.O. (2012, November), "Authentication Of The Antimicrobial Activity Of Some Indigenous Herbal Remedies Used In The Treatment Of Typhoid And Urinary Tract Infections In Anambra State, Nigeria",
Other Relevant Publications
1Moses Ikegbunam, InnocentMary Ejiofor, Vincent Duru, Amarachi Akachukwu, Emmanual Oranu, Jude Nnaemeka Okoyeh, Samuel Egieyeh. "Virtual Screening of Selected Phytochemicals From Four Antimalarial Plants Predicted Potential Inhibitors of Wild Type and Mutant Forms of Dihydrofolate Reductase-Thymidylate …", (Preprint, 2022 February)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Molecular Epidemiology of resistant drug markers in P. falciparum among pregnant women in Onitsha district area" (2021). Completed Masters project by Uba, Christian Chibuzo (201565C6005F)
2"EVALUATION OF ANTIPLASMODIAL EFFECT OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF EUCALYPTUS CAMADULENSIS (Denhn) IN ALBINO WISTAR MICE" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Akachukwu Amarachi Cynthia ( 201565F005F)
3"Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch 13 mutations in Isolates recovered from Patients attending Outpatient clinic in Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Hospital, Awka Nigeria" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Ezennia Cynthia Chinazor (201865F6008F)
4"PREVALENCE OF GLUCOSE 6 PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH HAEMOGLOBIN LEVEL AMONG UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA PATIENTS IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by Nwokike Uchechukwu Faustina
5"Incidence and Distribution of Malaria, Pfcrt Gene mutations in Onitsha North Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria." (2022). Ongoing Masters project by Ezisi Makuachukwu Stephen, 201865C6012F
6"Detection of extended spectrum bête-lactamase producing E. coli from market ready chickens in Onitsha metropolis" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by AFER Emmanuel Ayashagba 201865C6004F
7"PREVALENCE OF CHLOROQUINE RESISTANCE ALELLES IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAUTH), 14 years a AFTER THE DISCONTINUATION OF CHLOROQUINE USE IN MALARIA TREATMENT in south east Nigeria" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by EZE DANIEL UCHECHUKWU
8"Evaluation of the natural immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum vaccine candidate antigens from individuals in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria." (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Chikodiri Samuel Chukwu
9"Genetic diversity of Glurp antigen in Plasmodium falciparum isolates recovered from patients with uncomplicated malaria in Awka." (2022). Ongoing Masters project by Judith Nwachukwu
Grants
1Awardee: "Travel Grant" (August, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Royal Society for tropical medicine
2Awardee: "Research Grants-Short-Term Grants, 2019 (57442045)" (January, 2020 to September, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by DAAD
3Awardee: "Travel grant" (May, 2018 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Wellcome Trust
4Awardee: "Travel Grant" (August, 2017 to October, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Wellcome Trust
5Awardee: "Abstract Travel Schorlarship" (December, 2017 to April, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Keystone Symposium
6Awardee: "Travel Grant" (March, 2015 to June, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by American Society for Microbiology
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Insufficient tuberculosis treatment leads to earlier and higher mortality in individuals co-infected with HIV in Southern China: A cohort study" (November, 2020)
2Reviewer, "Acceptability of on-site rapid HIV/HBV/HCV testing and HBV vaccination among three at-risk populations in distinct community-healthcare outreach centres: The ANRS-SHS 154 CUBE study." (November, 2020)
3Reviewer, "Molecular surveillance of the Pfmdr1 N86Y allele among Congolese pregnant women with asymptomatic malaria" (May, 2020)
4Reviewer, "Prevalence of Malaria Infection and Reliability of ACCUCARE One Step Malaria Test® for Diagnosing Malaria in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Cameroon" (January, 2017)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "Anti-Diarrhoea and Immunomodulatory Evaluation of Probiotics Isolated from Palm wine, Fowl gut and Rotten Banana fruit" (October, 2018 to June, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Coordinator, NAU Genomic and Bioinformatics consortium, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2019)
2Member, "Faculty Adhoc committee on Security and Students Disciplinary Regulation" (April, 2018 to May, 2018)
3ICT Officer, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotech, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2017 to September, 2018)
4Exam Officer, Department of Pharmaceutical Micro and Biotech, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (November, 2016 to October, 2017)
5Member, "Faculty Committee on Industrial Pharmaceutical Starch Production" (September, 2016 to October, 2016)
6Exam Officer, Department of Pharmaceutical Micro and Biotech, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (November, 2015 to October, 2016)
7Member, "Faculty Postgraduate Committee" (October, 2015 to October, 2016)
8Member, "Faculty Harmonization of Religious Activities Committee" (October, 2015 to October, 2016)
9Secretary, "Faculty Innovation, Adaptation and Commercialisation Committee" (September, 2015 to October, 2016)
10Exam Officer, Department of Pharmaceutical Micro and Biotech, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (October, 2014 to October, 2015)
11Assistant National Secretary, "Nanomedicine Society of Nigeria" (November, 2013 to October, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Affiliate Member, "American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)" - 74594 (member since 2022), https://www.ajtmh.org/
2Full Member, "Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" - 0018909 (member since 2019), https://rstmh.org/users/dr-moses-ikegbunam
3Full Member, "American Society for Microbiology" - 32038830 (member since 2009), https://myasm.asm.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=ASM&WebKey=729706c0-1749-4c57-9680-0670f078fd81

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2022 Annual Meeting of ASTMH", (American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)), 30th October, 2022 to 3rd November, 2022; Seattle Convention Centre, WA; USA
2"Topical issues in malaria and in resistance", (Royal Society for Tropical medicine and Hygience), 11th October, 2022 to 12th October, 2022; Museum of Liverpool, UK
3"12th International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal diseases", (International Society of Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases), 19th June, 2022 to 23rd June, 2022; Toronto Canada
4"Genomic Epidemiology of Malaria Conference", (WEllcome Trust Cambridge London), 9th June, 2018 to 11th June, 2018; Wellcome Genome Campus. Cambridge, London
5"Keystone Symposium on ‘HIV and Co-infections: Pathogenesis, Inflammation and Persistence", (Keystone), 15th April, 2018 to 19th April, 2018; Whistler British Columbia, Canada
6"Genomic Epidemiology of Malaria Conference", (Welllcome Trust Cambridge London), 5th June, 2016 to 8th June, 2016; Wellcome Genome Campus. Cambridge, London
7"International Scientific Conference", (Nigerian Institute for Medical Research), 5th November, 2012 to 8th November, 2012; Nigerian Institute for Medical Research Yaba Lagos
8"Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Pharmacists", (Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 3rd October, 2010 to 7th October, 2010; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka