Pharm. Chukwubuikem Chinaeze Okolo

Pharm. Chukwubuikem Chinaeze Okolo is a LECTURER I in PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Pharm. Chukwubuikem Chinaeze Okolo

Staff Profile

Pharm. Chukwubuikem C. Okolo Chukwubuikem C. Okolo is a lecturer (1) in the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Pharm. Okolo was an active member of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University COVID-19 monitoring team in 2020 and an active member of the professional practice experience/SIWES committee. He is interested in natural product, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical analysis research. He joined UNIZIK in August, 2019 as a lecturer and also a Ph.D researcher under the supervision of Professor FBC Okoye. Okolo is an active member of FBC Okoye's lab with a particular focus on natural product drug discovery. He is a member of the National Association of Pharmacists in academia(NAPA), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (MPSN) and a fellow of Institute of Policy Management and Development (FIPMD). He is currently researching on natural product discovery from natural sources, with emphasis on marine biodiversity.

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Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2018)
February, 2016 to February, 2018
M.Pharm Pharm. And Medicinal Chemistry
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2015)
January, 2010 to September, 2015
B. Pharm Pharmacy
3Boys' Secondary School, Ogbunka. (SSCE, September, 2009)
February, 2003 to September, 2009

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January, 2023 to Present
2lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2019 to Present
3Clinical Pharmacist, National Youth Service Corp
November, 2016 to November, 2017
4Laboratory Instructor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2015 to February, 2016
5Intern Pharmacist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2015 to January, 2016

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Festus BC. Okoye Innocent O Ajawobu, Chika C Abba, Ogechi O Anyanwu, Chukwubuikem C. Okolo, Paul Chinwuba. (2023, July), "Investigation of the chemical composition and anti-inflammatory effects of the crude methanolic extract and fractions of Artocarpus heterophyllus (Fam. Moraceae)", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 02), pp 075–083
2Nnamdi Markben Adione, Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Chika Christiana Abba, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Chukwubuikem C. Okolo, Peter Maduabuchi. Eze, Blessing Ogechukwu Umeokoli , Ogechi Ozioma Anyanwu and Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye. (2022, July), "Detection, isolation and identification of more bioactive compounds from Fusarium equiseti, an endophytic fungus isolated from Ocimum gratissimum", Gsc biological and pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 03), pp 130-140
3Chidera V. Eboh, Chukwubuikem C. Okolo , Ogechi O. Anyanwu, Nkeoma N. Okoye, Chigozie C. Ezeagha and Festus B.C. Okoye. (2022, July), "Metabolites of Colletrotricum species, an endophytic fungus isolated from Vernonia amygdalina Del possess antimicrobial and antioxidant activities", GSC BIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 20, (Issue 03), pp 148-159
4Constance Nneoma Asimole, Chukwubuikem C. Okolo, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Ebere Innocent Okoye, Festus Basden C. Okoye. (2022, November), "Herbal gels of Alchornea cordifolia polyphenols rich fractions displayed promising antimicrobial and wound healing activities", Journal of current biomedical research
5Chinwuba O. Obidiegwu, Chika C. Abba, Nkeoma N. Okoye, Okolo C. Chukwubuikem, Charles U. Nwachukwu, Nonye T. Ujam, Festus B. C. Okoye.. (2022, September), "ACL-4, an endophytic fungus isolated from Ageratum conyzoides leaves possesses the unique potential of generating low molecular weight bioactive lead compounds", Tropical Journal of Natural Products Research
6Chukwubuikem C. Okolo, Nancy A. Mbachu, Ogechi O. Anyanwu, Kenneth G. Ngwoke, Festus B.C. Okoye. (2021, July), "Screening For Anti-inflammatory Activity Of Extract And Fractions Of Morinda Lucida Stem Bark And Detection Of Bioactive Secondary Metabolite", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 031-039
Conference Papers
1Chukwubuikem C. Okolo*, Chidera V. Eboh, Jane TN Okoli, Ogechi O. Anyanwu, Chigozie C. Ezeagha, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Festus Basden C. Okoye. (2022, December), "Secondary Metabolites of Colletrotricum Species, An Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Vernonia Amygdalina Del Possess Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities", American society of pharmacognosy Young members symposium
2Vivian O. Okeke, Chukwubuikem C. Okolo, Nkeoma N. Okoye, Nonye T. Ujam, Sergi Akone, Lai Dawan, Peter Proksch, Rainer kalscheuer, Festus B.C. Okoye. (2022, July), "Citrinin, anthraquinone and quinolactacin derivatives from the endophytic fungus Cladosporium sp. isolated from Newbouldia laevis as potential antimicrobial compounds.",

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "National Association of pharmacists in academia" (member since 2020), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://napanational.org/&ved=2ahUKEwjt74ugppz7AhUNPOwKHb5cBb0QFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19Na7zXjt0xF5PXwTWR8SG
2Full Member, "Pharmaceutical society of Nigery" - 021853 (member since 2017), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://psnnational.org/&ved=2ahUKEwin3PKMo5_zAhW66uAKHcHVBeAQFnoECDgQAg&usg=AOvVaw2HLVOMlcP66hIbWGGY821L

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"Academia-Government-Industry Linkage and Sustainable Development", (Nigerian young academy,), University of Nigeria, Nsukka