Pharm. Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye
Pharm. Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye is a SENIOR LECTURER in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Trained as a pharmacist, experienced in laboratory, clinical and marketing research with a genuine interest in identifying public health gaps within the Nigerian society in aspects of virology, antimicrobial resistance and emerging infectious diseases.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2024) October, 2017 to June, 2024 Ph.D Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology |
| 2 | University of Manchester. (Master Degree, November, 2023) October, 2020 to September, 2023 Master Of Public Health Public Health |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2017) December, 2013 to May, 2017 M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013) November, 2008 to August, 2013 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2002 to June, 2008 WASSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2017 to September, 2021 |
| 3 | Pharmacist Analyst, Sanisphere Ops Ltd November, 2016 to December, 2017 |
| 4 | Pharmacist, Pharma Trust Ltd September, 2016 to October, 2016 |
| 5 | Pharmacist, Braunx Pharmacy May, 2016 to July, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye, George O. Chukwuma, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Ejike C. Onah, Ikenna M. Anagboso, Obiamaka A. Ezeome, Miriam G. Nwaneri, Godwin Nchinda, Charles O. Esimone. (2024, May), "Evaluation of the immunological response to HIV-Nef antigen among HIV positive clients in Anambra state Nigeria: A pilot study", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Science, Vol. 27, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye, George O. Chukwuma, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu , Ejike C. Onah, Ikenna M. Anagboso, Obiamaka A. Ezeome, Chidimma Omeni, Godwin Nchinda, Charles O. Esimone. (2024, April), "Assessment of HIV p24 antibody response in HIV discordant couples in Anambra state, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Yusha Tao, Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Megan Wohlfarth, Emmanuel Ahumuza, Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor, Jose Rene Bagani Cruz, Marvinson See Fajardo, Malida Magista, Gifty Marley, Jana Deborah Mier-Alpaño, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Kathleen Agudelo Paipilla, Charlotte Pana Scott, Allan Ulitin, Elizabeth Chen, Dan Wu, Phyllis Awor, Weiming Tang, Meredith Labarda, Joseph D Tucker. (2024, March), "Social innovation in health training to engage researchers in resource-limited settings: process description and evaluation", Health Promotion International, Vol. 39, (Issue 2), https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daae025 |
| 4 | George Uchenna Eleje, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye,..., Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2023, July), "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Triplex Infections (Combined Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus) among Pregnant Women in Nigeria", Obstetrics and Gynecology International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3551297 |
| 5 | Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Miriam GU Nwaneri, Loveline N Umeugoji, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Ugonna C Morikwe, Chinelo K Ezejiegu, Ijeoma N Ebenebe, Chidimma R Chukwunwejim. (2023, July), "Antifungal Activity Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Justicia Carnea On Candida Albicans", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies |
| 6 | Miriam GU Nwaneri, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Ijeoma N Ebenebe, Chidimma R Chukwunwejim, Chinelo K Ezejiegu, Charles O Esimone. (2023, July), "Topical Antifungal Herbal Formulations With Broad Spectrum Activity", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies |
| 7 | George Uchenna Eleje, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Ayyuba Rabiu, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Aishat Ahmed, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8587-289X, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Chisom God’swill Chigbo, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1682-4728, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, and Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2022, April), "Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis", SAGE Open Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221095411 |
| 8 | Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Ogechukwu Benedicta Aribodor, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife, Chinyere Stella Okunna, Obioma Nwaorgu. (2022, April), "Approaching healthcare delivery through a new lens: a crowdsourcing challenge to identify health-related social innovations to increase universal health coverage in Nigeria", BMJ Innovations, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000869 |
| 9 | Chinelo K Ezejiegu, Angus N Oli, Chinwendu N Ezomike, Christian C Uba, Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Charles O Esimone. (2022, November), "Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination for Non-Comorbid Falciparum Malaria: A Clinico-Parasitological Efficacy Study.", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 11) |
| 10 | Oli, A. N., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Onubogu, C. U., Ozumba, A. F., Agbaenyi, O. H., Okeke, K. N., Onah, S. K., Okoro, J. C., Ifezulike, C. C., & Emeche. (2021, February), "Public Knowledge And Opinion On Childhood Routine Immunizations In Two Major Cities Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Vol. 14, pp 247-257 |
| 11 | Eleje, G. U., Rabiu, A., Mbachu, I. I., Akaba, G. O., Loto, O. M., Usman, H. A., Fiebai, P. O., Joe-Ikechebelu, N. N., Ogwaluonye U. C., et al.. (2021, July), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Women's Health, Vol. 17 |
| 12 | Eleje, G. U., Rabiu, A., Mbachu, I. I., Akaba, G. O., Loto, O. M., Usman, H. A., Fiebai, P. O., Joe-Ikechebelu, N. N., Ogwaluonye U. C., et al.. (2021, July), "Pregnant Women’s Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study.", Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy., Vol. 9 |
| 13 | Eleje, G.U., Mbachu, I.I., Ogwaluonye, U.C. et al. (2020, September), "). Prevalence, Seroconversion And Mother-to-child Transmission Of Dual And Triplex Infections Of HIV, Hepatitis B And C Viruses Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: Study Protocol.", BMC Reproductive Health, Vol. 17, (Issue 144) |
| 14 | Emmanuel, E., Eze, P. M., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Iloh, E. S., Nwankwo, O. L., Okoye, F. B. C., Esimone, C. O.. (2019, January), "Antimicrobial, Antioxidant And Cytotoxic Properties Of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Fungi Of Psidium Guajava", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Ugwu, M. C., Muoka, O., Okezie, U. M., Chimezie, C., Dan John, Ilo-Nnabuife, E., Stanley, C., Ogwaluonye, U.C.. (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) |
| 16 | Ugwu, M. C., Nnoli, A., Ezejiegu, C. K., Jibuaku, C., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Ejikeugwu, C. P. & Okolie, P. I.. (2019, October), "Prevalence And Antibiogram Of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among University Students In Agulu, Anambra, Nigeria", Annals of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Anagu, L. O., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Ikegbunam, M. N., Unachukwu, C. K., Esimone, C. O.. (2016, January), "Microbial Evaluation And Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile Of Isolates From Popular Sachet Water Brands Sold In Anambra State", British Microbioloogy Research Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 18 | Anagu, L. O., Ikegbunam, M. N., Unachukwu, C. K., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Esimone, C. O.. (2015, August), "Comparison Of Microscopic Determination And Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDTs) In The Detection Of Plasmodium Infection", Advances in Mirobiology, Vol. 5, (Issue 8) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uchenna Ogwaluonye, George Chukwuma, C Onah , Ikenna Anagbaoso, Godwin Nchinda, Charles Esimone. (2024, July), "Immune response patterns among HIV-1 serodiscordant couples in Anambra state Nigeria", International AIDS Society |
| 2 | Ogwaluonye U.C, Okezie, U. M., Nnaji, H, Ezeagu, C. C., Ugwu, M. C., Nwanegbo, E.. (2020, November), "Molecular Characterization Of ESBL Producing Escherichia Coli Among Women In Anambra State, Nigeria", American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene |
| 3 | Ogwaluonye, U. C., Eleje, G., Ikegbunam M. N., Ibeagha I., Ikechebelu, N., Ikechebelu, J. I., Esimone, C. O.. (2019, November), "A Randomized Pilot Clinical Study On The Use Of A Herbal Product, HB01, For The Treatment Of Adult HIV Patients In Anambra State, Nigeria. (PACTR Reg Number: PACTR201704001a120121)", American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Eleje, G. U., Rabiu, A., Mbachu, I. I., Akaba, G. O., Loto, O. M., Usman, H. A., Fiebai, P. O., Joe-Ikechebelu, N. N., Ogwaluonye U. C., et al.. "Mother-to-Child Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) And Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Among Pregnant Women With Dual Or Triplex Infections Of HIV, HBV And HCV In Nigeria: A Systematic Review", (Preprint, 2021 April) |
| 2 | Nwankwo, E.J., Oli, A. N, Umeyor C. E., Ogwaluonye, U. C., Umeh, U. S.. "An Evaluation Of Public Opinion On Quality Of Pharmaceutical Products Marketed In Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Preprint, 2020 November) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria." (August, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund 2019 call) |
| 2 | Awardee: "ACGH Award for Research Support" (June, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID-19 among infected cases: a nationwide Tunisian analysis" (February, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "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) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | SIHI fellow, "Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) Fellowship" (January, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 2 | South-East Zonal Coordinator, "Pharmacist Society of Nigeria - Young Pharmacists' Group (PSN-YPG)" (October, 2018 to November, 2019) |
| 3 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology, N.A.U, Awka" (December, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)" (member since 2019), https://www.astmh.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Pharmacists Society of Nigeria" (member since 2017), https://www.pcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "University Of The Future. Pandemic Lessons. On Way To The Education Of The Future", (The Academic Union Oxford University), 25th June, 2021 to 25th June, 2021; Virtual Conference |
| 2 | "American Society For Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2020 Virtual Conference", (American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene), 15th November, 2020 to 19th November, 2020; Virtual Conference |
| 3 | "National Association Of Pharmacists In Academia Conference", (National Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; National Merit Award Centre, Abuja |
| 4 | "Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigeria Annual Conference", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 29th October, 2018 to 3rd November, 2018; University of Ibadan International Conference Centre |
| 5 | "Drug Discovery And Pathogen Box Conference And Workshop", (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2018 to 6th July, 2018; Agulu Campus |
| 6 | "Introductory Molecular Technique Workshop", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists, Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 27th June, 2018 to 29th June, 2018; Awka |
| 7 | "African Centre Of Excellence In Phytomedicine Research And Development (ACEPRD) Regional Conference On Phytomedicine From Farm To End User", (University of Jos, Nigeria), 23rd June, 2015 to 27th June, 2015; University of Jos |