Dr. Izuchukwu Azuka. Okafor
Dr. Izuchukwu Azuka. Okafor is a LECTURER I in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Anatomy, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Pan African University/University of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2022) June, 2019 to October, 2022 PhD Reproductive Biology |
| 2 | University Of Lagos. (Master Degree, December, 2016) December, 2015 to December, 2016 M.Sc. Anatomy |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013) September, 2009 to August, 2013 B.Sc. Anatomy |
| 4 | Federal Government College Nise. (NECO, September, 2007) September, 2001 to September, 2007 |
| 5 | Federal Government College Nise. (SSCE, September, 2007) September, 2001 to September, 2007 |
| 6 | Central School Awka. (FSLC, August, 2001) August, 1995 to August, 2001 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator/Head Gross Anatomy Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Governing Council Member, Pan African University November, 2020 to December, 2023 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2018 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2017 to December, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Izuchukwu Okafor. (2014, June) Induced Nephrotoxicity – A New Approach. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Mehnosh Toback, Azam Asemi Rad, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Mohammad Allahtavakoli, Kambiz Zangeneh, Tabrez J Siddiqui, Hassan Marzban. (2023, February) Neurodevelopmental Disorders of the Cerebellum: Autism Spectrum Disorder Springer Nature, pp 477-498 |
| 2 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2022, October) Phytochemical Studies on Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Plant UNESCO-EOLSS Publishers Paris, France |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | 1. Izuchukwu Okafor, Ndubuisi Obi, Kingsley Ibeabuchi. (2023, July), "Herbal treatment options for female fertility disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials", Physiology and Pharmacology |
| 2 | Samuel Aguwa, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Ejike Udokanma, Jude Okolie, David Izuchukwu, Ovie Ogbo, Dorothy Nwosu, Uchechi Aguwa. (2023, February), "COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns: Perspectives of Youths in a Developing Nation’s Context", Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 7-21 |
| 3 | 2. Okafor IA, Mbagwu SI, Okafor US, Nweke J, Ibeabuchi K, Ogbonna S. (2023, July), "The methanolic extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa downregulates the relative expression of Kiss1 gene in the hypothalamus of Wistar rats: A preliminary report", Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine |
| 4 | 1. Obi Ndubuisi Paris, Okafor Izuchukwu Azuka, Okeke Chijioke. (2023, June), "Fingerprint Patterns in Students with Learning Disability: Evidence of Sexual Dimorphism and Potential for Diagnosis in a Nigerian Population", Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 153-161 |
| 5 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Okafor, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Kingsley Chinemerem Ibeabuchi. (2023, June), "Kiss1 gene expression, sperm indices and testicular histopathology following the administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa in rats", JBRA Assisted Reproduction, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 226-233 |
| 6 | Okafor, I.A., Nnaka, J.A. & Chia, T. (2023, November), "Cadaver Dissection Experience for First-Time Dissectors: a Hypothetical Three-Pronged Approach for Student Preparation", Medical Science Educator |
| 7 | Okafor I.A., Saanu O.O., Olayemi O and Omigbodun A. (2022, August), "Characterization of primary female infertility in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A case-control study", African Journal of Reproductive Health, Vol. 26, (Issue 8), pp 66-82 |
| 8 | Izuchukwu A. Okafor, Oluseun O. Saanu, Oladapo Olayemi, Akinyinka Omigbodun. (2022, May), "The role of Kisspeptin, KISS1 and KISS1R genes in primary female infertility: a case-control study of a Nigerian population", The FASEB Journal, Vol. 26, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Ugochukwu Damian Okpara, Kingsley Chinemerem Ibeabuchi. (2022, June), "The reproductive functions of the human brain regions: A systematic review", Journal of Human Reproductive Science, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 102-111 |
| 10 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Okafor, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Kingsley Chinemerem Ibeabuchi. (2022, September), "Kiss1 gene expression, sperm indices and testicular histopathology following the administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa in rats", JBRA Assisted Reproduction |
| 11 | Jemima A. Chukwu, Ambrose E. Agulanna, Izuchukwu A. Okafor, Agnes A. Nwakanma, Blessing C. O. Osuji. (2022, January), "A decade study of the incidence and clinical analysis of ectopic pregnancy at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Nigeria", International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 315-322 |
| 12 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Terkuma Chia. (2022, January), "The need to preserve the humanistic nature of medical education amidst covid-19-induced learning strategies.", Medical Teacher |
| 13 | Okafor IA, Mbagwu SI, Chia T, Hasim Z, Udokanma EE, Chandran K. (2022, April), "Institutionalizing Open Science in Africa: Limitations and Prospects.", Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics, Vol. 7, (Issue 855198) |
| 14 | Okafor IA.. (2021, June), "Oxidative Stress Profile Following The Co-administration Of Cisplatin And Resveratrol In Female Rats: A Preliminary Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Okafor, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Selasie Ahiatrogah, Chibugo Ekene Chukwuanu, Ifeoma Fidelia Ekwomadu, Ifun. (2021, July), "The Comparative Evaluation Of The Effects Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa On Inflammatory Cytokines, Duodenal Antioxidants And Histoarchitecture In Wistar Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Selasie Ahiatrogah, Dorcas Serwaa, Jude Nnaka. (2021, May), "Reproductive Toxicity Potentials Of Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea In Adult Male Wistar Rats: An Experimental Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Smart Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Chinyere Elizabeth Eze, Oluwatayo Jennifer Chizoba, Anachuna Obinna Nonso, Chris Okwuchukwu Obialor. (2021, January), "Train-the-trainers Biology Workshop As An Effective Science Advocacy Tool: An Impact Assessment And Emerging Issues For Science Education.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Jude Amechi Nnaka. (2021, January), "The Fertility Assessment Of Normal Cyclic Wistar Rats Following The Administration Of Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea: An Experimental Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Terkuma Chia. (2021, February), "Covid-19: Emerging Considerations For Body Sourcing And Handling; A Perspective View From Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Okafor, Victor Ndukwe. (2021, November), "Portulaca oleracea shows no ameliorative potential on ovariectomy-induced hormonal and estrous cycle dysregulation in normal cyclic rats: An experimental study", International journal of reproductive biomedicine, Vol. 19, (Issue 10), pp 899-908 |
| 21 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Okafor. (2021, November), "The methanolic extract of Zingiber officinale causes hypoglycemia and proinflammatory response in rat pancreas. Physiology and pharmacology", Physiology and Pharmacology |
| 22 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Jude Amechi Nnaka. (2020, December), "Background Music: The Missing Stress Antidote In Cadaver Dissection Laboratories.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | Hibiscus sabdariffa shows the potential of downregulating the expression of the Kiss1 gene in the ovary of Wistar rats.. (2020, November), "Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Jude Amechi Nnaka, Selasie Ahiatrogah, Uche Valentine Okeke", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Nnaka Jude. (2020, June), "Lipid And Cardiac Profile Assessment Following The Co-administration Of Cisplatin And Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea In Adult Wistar Rats: An Experimental Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2020, July), "Bringing OSCEs Into The 21st Century: The Need To Tread With Caution,", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 26 | Okafor, Izuchukwu Azuka; Nnamah, Uchenna Somtochukwu; Nnaka, Jude Amechi. (2020, March), "Liver Function Analyses And Spleen Histology Assessment Following The Co-administration Of Cisplatin And Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea In Wistar Rats: An Experimental Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 27 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Jude Amechi Nnaka, Selasie Ahiatrogah and Uche Valentine Okeke. (2020, April), "Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract Has No Effect On Kiss1 Gene Expression In The Testis And Blood But May Cause Inflammation-induced Morphological Sperm Disruptions In Wistar Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Jude Amechi Nnaka, Selasie Ahiatrogah, Uche Valentine Okeke and Chukwuemer. (2020, November), "The Role Of Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract In The Kiss1 Gene Expression In The Ovary And Blood Of Wistar Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 29 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Anthony Ugwu, Fidelis Odoh, U Dimkpa, Chijioke Okeke, Christian Okafor, Ijeoma Enemuo, Chidimma Mmaju. (2020, January), "Cytotoxic Effect Of Radiographic Fixer Effluent On Testicular Tissues Of Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Reproduction, Fertility & Sexual Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 131-135 |
| 30 | Smart I. Mbagwu, Izuchukwu A. Okafor, Chinyere E. Eze, Osmond Anokwulu. (2020, April), "Anatomical Sciences Educational Outreach: A Tool For Boosting Science Education", The FASEB Journal, Vol. 34 |
| 31 | Nancy N. Njoku-Oji, Scholastica O. Ahiwe, Stephen O. Maduka, Peter N. Ogueche, Izuchukwu A. Okafor, Ijeoma C. Enemuo, Johnson U. Agbai and Njoku O. If. (2019, December), "Effects Of Ethanolic Seed Extract Of Tetracarpidium Conophorum On Body Weight, Food-Intake, Water-Intake And Blood Glucose Level Of Female Wistar Rats.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 46-51 |
| 32 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Johnson Okwudili Nweke, Uchenna Somtochukwu Nnamah. (2019, July), "Hematological Dynamics Following The Co-administration Of Resveratrol And Cisplatin In Sprague–Dawley Rats.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 33 | Okafor, IA and Gbotolorun, SC.. (2018, January), "Resveratrol Prevents Cisplatin-induced Lipid Peroxidation In The Non-gravid Uterus Of Sprague-Dawley Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 34 | Gbotolorun Stella Chinwe Ph.D., Okafor Izuchukwu Azuka M.Sc., Ndoeche Chidinma Adaeze M.Sc.. (2018, January), "Resveratrol Supplementation Rescues Pool Of Growing Follicles And Ovarian Stroma From Cisplatin-induced Toxicity On The Ovary In Sprague-Dawley Rats: An Experimental Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 35 | Elioku O. Grace, Anyabolu A. E, Ofoego U. C., Okafor I. A. (2015, September), "A Histological Studies Of The Ameliorative Effect Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) On The Liver Of Metronidazole-Treated Albino Wistar Rats.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 311-320 |
| 36 | Okafor I. A., Ezejindu D.N., Chukwujekwu I. E. & Dikeh C. C.. (2014, August), "Evaluation Of The Side Effects Of Cisplatin Drug In A Nephrotoxicity Model Of Wistar Rats", Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol. 4, (Issue 8) |
| 37 | Okafor I. A., Ejimofor O. C., Ezejindu D.N., Chukwujekwu I. E., & Dikeh C. C.. (2014, June), "The Renoprotective Effect Of Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea On Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity In Wistar Rats.", Advances in Life Science and Technology, Vol. 19 |
| 38 | Okafor I. A. & Ezejindu D. N.. (2014, January), "Phytochemical Studies On Portulaca Oleracea (purslane) Plant.", GJBAHS, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 132-136 |
| 39 | Ezejindu D. N., Okafor I. A. and Nwokoro Tochukwu. (2014, January), "Evaluation Of Antioxidant Potentials Of Carotenoid On The Spleen Of Adult Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Medicine and Medical Science Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 007-013 |
| 40 | Okafor Izuchukwu Azuka., Ayalokunrin Mary B., Orachu Lovina Abu. (2014, February), "A Review On Portulaca Oleracea (purslane) Plant – Its Nature And Biomedical Benefits.", International Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 41 | Ezejindu D. N., Okafor I. A., Anibeze C.I.P., Uloleme G. C.. (2013, February), "The Effects Of Rauwolfia Vomitoria Extract On The Liver Enzymes Of Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Adult Wistar Rats.", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 18-22 |
| 42 | Ezejindu D. N., Okafor I. A., Anibeze C.I.P.. (2013, July), "The Effects Of Carotenoid On Liver Enzymes Of Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Adult Wistar Rats.", IJESI, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 69-73 |
| 43 | Ezejindu D. N., Okafor I. A., Anibeze C.I.P., Ihentuge C. J.. (2013, July), "Histological Effects Of Carotenoid On Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Adult Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Engineering Science Invention, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 58-63 |
| 44 | Ezejindu D. N., Okafor I. A., Anibeze C.I.P. (2013, February), "Histological Effects Of Rauwolfia Vomitoria Extract On Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity In Adult Wistar Rats.", GJBAHS, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 73-77 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okafor, Izuchukwu; Nnaka, Jude; Suileman, Muritala; Erekosima, Boma; Mbagwu, Smart; Ibeabuchi, Kingsley; Gbadegesin, Ojo; Uzomba, Godwin; Aliyu, Aliyu.. (2024, March), "Beyond the Blade: Unveiling the Nexus of Spirituality and Cadaver Dissection among Nigerian Medical and Allied Health Students", Wiley |
| 2 | Mbagwu, Smart; Nnaka, Jude; Ibeabuchi, Kingsley; Ezeike, Victor; Suleiman, Muritala; Gbadegesin, Ojo; Okafor, Izuchukwu. (2024, March), "Sacred Choices and Willing Hearts: Exploring Spiritual Beliefs in Body Donation - A Cross-Sectional Study of Nigerian Medical and Allied Health Students.", Wiley |
| 3 | Izuchukwu Okafor, Jude Nnaka. (2023, October), "Cadaver-dissection-related stress is linked to students' learning conditions: a cross-sectional study of students and graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Anatomical Sciences Education, Education Abstract,", Wiley |
| 4 | Izuchukwu Okafor, Jude Nnaka. (2023, October), "Students' perception of the use of background music during cadaver dissection and its prevalence in Sub-Saharan African medical schools: a multicountry study.", Wiley |
| 5 | Okafor, I.A., Nnaka, J.A. & Chia, T. (2023, October), "A review of pre-cadaver dissection interventions: recommendations for a three-step student preparatory process for first-time dissectors.", Wiley |
| 6 | Izuchukwu Okafor, Chrys Promesse Kaniki, Victor Oyelade, Uchenna Okafor, Mazo Kone, Victor Ezeike. (2023, November), "Safeguarding Africa’s Health Security: Repurposing the African Union COVID-19 Vaccination Bingwa Initiative for a Prolonged and Sustainable Impact", AOSIS |
| 7 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2022, September), "Open Science in Research Assessment: the Nigerian Perspective", Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association |
| 8 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Smart Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Chinyere Elizabeth Eze, Oluwatayo Jennifer Chizoba, Anachuna Obinna Nonso, Chris Okwuchukwu Obialor. (2021, April), "Train-the-trainers Biology Workshop As An Effective Science Advocacy Tool: An Impact Assessment And Emerging Issues For Science Education.", Experimental Biology |
| 9 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2019, October), "Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea (MEPO) Shows No Ameliorative Potential In Ovariectomy-induced Reproductive Toxicity In Normal Cyclic Adult Wistar Rats.", |
| 10 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2019, August), "Resveratrol Supplementation Rescues Pool Of Growing Follicles And Ovarian Stroma From Cisplatin-induced Toxicity On The Ovary In Sprague-Dawley Rats: An Experimental Study.", International Conference on Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care, Singapore |
| 11 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2019, August), "Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea (MEPO) Shows No Ameliorative Potential In Ovariectomy-induced Reproductive Toxicity In Normal Cyclic Adult Wistar Rats.", Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists |
| 12 | Smart I Mbagwu, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Osmond I Anokwulu, Chibundo M Okoji. (2019, April), "Improving Science Education From The Grassroots Through Science Advocacy Program For Youngsters (SAPFY).", Experimental Biology, Orlando, US |
| 13 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2018, March), "Subchronic Safety Study Of Mucuna Pruriens Extract On Liver Profile.", 17th Annual scientific conference, Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria |
| 14 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2018, March), "Oral Versus Intraperitoneal Routes Of Administration Of Amodiaquine On Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Sprague-Dawley Rats: A Comparative Study", 17th Annual scientific conference, Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria |
| 15 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2017, August), "Resveratrol Ameliorates Cisplatin-Induced Lipid Peroxidation In The Non-gravid Uterus Of Sprague-Dawley Rats", 14th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 16 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2017, April), "Resveratrol Supplementation Protects The Ovary Against Cisplatin Toxicity In Sprague-Dawley Rats", 16TH Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria, Osun State University, Oshogb |
| 17 | Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor. (2016, September), "Evaluation Of The Hepatoprotective Activity Of Portulaca Oleracea In Cisplatin-induced Hepatotoxicity", 13th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, Ekiti State, University, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Andrew Cale, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Kristjan Thompson. "How to Make Your Mark on the Association", (Presentation, 2022 September) |
| 2 | Okafor, Izuchukwu; Obi, Ndubuisi; Ezejindu, Damian; Okeke, Chijioke. "Evidence Of Sexual Dimorphism In Fingerprint Patterns Of Children With Learning Disability", (Code, 2021 June) |
| 3 | Okafor, Izuchukwu Azuka; Aguwa, Ugochukwu; Okolie, Ikechukwu; Ogbo, Felix; Udokanma, Echezona. "A Survey On The Willingness To Take Covid-19 Vaccine Amongst Nigerian Youths And Associated Attitudes And Perceptions", (Code, 2021 June) |
| 4 | Okafor, Izuchukwu Azuka; Nnamah, Uchenna Somtochukwu; Nnaka, Jude Amechi. "Biochemical And Histological Changes Following The Co-administration Of Cisplatin And Methanolic Extract Of Portulaca Oleracea In Adult Wistar Rats: An Experimental Study.", (Code, 2020 July) |
| 5 | Okafor, Izuchukwu Azuka; Nnamah, Uchenna Somtochukwu; Nnaka, Jude Amechi. "Dataset For Preliminary Study On The Oxidative Stress Profile Of Selected Body Tissues Following The Co-administration Of Cisplatin And Resveratrol In Sprague-Dawley Rats.", (Code, 2020 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Surgical Anatomy" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ichie Kelechi Emmanuel (2023706001FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Child and Dependent Care Grant" (January, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 2 | Awardee: "Early Career Travel Grant" (January, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 3 | Awardee: "Building Community Scholarship (International Travel Grant)" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 4 | Awardee: "Child and Dependent Care Grant" (February, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 5 | Awardee: "Building Community Scholarship (International Travel Grant)" (January, 2022 to April, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 6 | Awardee: "Visiting Scholarship" (May, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 7 | Awardee: "PhD Research Grant" (January, 2020 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by African Union Commission |
| 8 | Awardee: "Education Outreach Grant" (September, 2019 to January, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by American Association for Anatomy |
| 9 | Awardee: "PhD Study Grant" (June, 2019 to May, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Pan African University |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "eLife" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Anatomical Sciences" (January, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Assessment of Oestrus Cycle Regularity and Toxicity Markers in African Giant Rat (Cricetomys Gambianus) Receiving Ethanolic Extract of Senecio Biafrae" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Therapeutic Response of Sulforaphane on Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Impairment in Aluminum-Induced Alzheimer-Type Hippocampal Neurodegeneration in Adult Wistar Rats" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Histological Assessment of Cannabis Sativa on the Lungs of Neonatal Albino Wistar Rats" (January, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Lentinan Regulated Glioma Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis By Activating P53 and Caspases Pathways" (December, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Plap Immunohistochemical Study Following Oral Administration of 3- Methylmorphine (Dihydrocodeine) in the Testicular Germ Cells and the Interstitial Cells of Leydig" (November, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Kaempferide Inhibits DOX Induced Liver Inflammation By Activating AMPKα/SIRT1" (October, 2023) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Toxicological evaluation of aqueous extracts of Clematis hirsuta and Rhamnus prinoides" (September, 2023) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "No cuts, no buts: Satisfaction of first-year medical students with a hybrid prosectionbased model for learning gross anatomy during the Covid-19 pandemic" (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Carica Papaya modulates the organ histology, biochemicals, estrous cycle and fertility of Bandicota bengalensis rats" (May, 2022) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Association Between Vitamin D, Parameters of Semen and Reproductive Hormones in Iranian Men with Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Study" (May, 2022) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "No cuts, no buts: Satisfaction of first-year medical students with a hybrid prosection-based model for learning gross anatomy during the Covid-19 pandemic" (August, 2020) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "The Effects of Robot-Assisted Movement Training on Daily Life Activities and Hopelessness Levels in Neurorehabilitation Patients" (January, 2019) |
| 13 | Reviewer, "Necroptosis of Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Its Role in Intestinal Inflammation" (January, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSC Human Biochemistry - Faculty External Defense" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSC ANATOMY FACULTY DEFENSE" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Basic Medical Science Lecture Series Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "MBBS Accreditation Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Lecture Monitoring and Students Attendance Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Chairman, "BSc Anatomy Accreditation Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Curriculum Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Staff Adviser 300 Level, "Department of Anatomy" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "Neuro-G Foundation Board Member" (March, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty Examination Misconduct Committee" (August, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "eLife Global South Committee on Open Science" (July, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Labour and Trade Unions, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (October, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University CCMAS Committee - Anatomy Department" (March, 2023 to May, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Body donation, handling and sourcing committee of Anatomy department" (April, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Department of Anatomy Alumni Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 14 | President, "PAULESI Alumni Association" (November, 2022 to August, 2023) |
| 15 | Chairman, "PAULESI Alumni Association Constitution Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 16 | Member Orientation Committee, "Pan African University" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 17 | Ambassador Committee Member, "American Association for Anatomy (AAA)" (January, 2021) |
| 18 | Member Graduation Committee, "Pan African University" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 19 | Council Member, "Pan African University" (October, 2020) |
| 20 | Member Fund drive Committee, "Pan African University" (January, 2020 to December, 2020) |
| 21 | Member African Union Day Committee, "Pan African University" (January, 2020 to December, 2020) |
| 22 | Students Representative, "Pan African University" (July, 2019 to November, 2022) |
| 23 | Collation Officer Awka 1 Ward, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 24 | Collation Officer Ukpor Ward, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)" (member since 2021), https://www.eshre.eu/en |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "American Association for Anatomy (AAA)" (member since 2019), https://www.anatomy.org/ |
| 3 | Associate Member, "International Society for Development and Sustainability" (member since 2016), https://www.isdsnet.com/index.html |
| 4 | Full Member, "Anatomy Society of Nigeria" (member since 2016), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Young African Leaders Initiative Network" (member since 2015), https://yali.state.gov/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068292515432&_rdr |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Anatomy Connected 2024", (American Association for Anatomy), 22nd March, 2024 to 25th March, 2024; Toronto, Canada |
| 2 | "Anatomy Connected 2023", (American Association for Anatomy), 25th March, 2023 to 27th March, 2023; Washington DC, USA |
| 3 | "Conference Panelist - 'Has Open Science Failed to Influence Research Assessment?' Presentation Title: Open Science in Research Assessment: the Nigerian Perspective", (Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association), 20th September, 2022 to 22nd September, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Annual Meeting and Conference - Experimental Biology 2022", (American Association for Anatomy (AAA)), 2nd April, 2022 to 5th April, 2022; Philadelphia |
| 5 | "Summer School on Innovative Science without animals", (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Centre for Alternatives Animal Testing, Johns Hopkins University, USA), 22nd June, 2020 to 26th June, 2020; Online |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Scientific writing workshop", (International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA)), 21st May, 2024 to 21st May, 2024; Online |
| 2 | "Systematic review and meta-analysis workshop", (African Community for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (ACSRM)), 1st September, 2023 to 1st September, 2023; Online |
| 3 | "Health sciences education research faculty development program", (Flinders University/International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA)), 1st July, 2023 to 21st December, 2023; Online |
| 4 | "Impact and Sustainability Workshop", (Fallings Walls Engage, Falling Walls Foundation), 1st October, 2022 to 1st October, 2022; Online |
| 5 | "Workshop on Bioinformatics", (Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, India), 1st December, 2020 to 1st December, 2020; Online |
| 6 | "IFAA Education Workshop, Quality Qualitative Research in Anatomy", (International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA)), 1st December, 2020 to 1st December, 2020; Online |
| 7 | "Conference workshop on Body painting as a tool for anatomy learning and teaching", (17th Annual scientific conference, Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 1st April, 2018 to 1st April, 2018; Nnewi |
| 8 | "MASTERCLASS in DNA Analysis", (Bioscience Research Education and Advisory Centre), 1st July, 2017 to 30th July, 2017; Ibadan |
| 9 | "Pre-conference Workshop on i) Stereological Methods in Research ii) Research Grant Writing and management iii) Experimental Andrology and iv) Developing Anatomical Services of Commercial value", (14th Annual Scientific Conference, Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 21st May, 2017 to 21st May, 2017; Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 10 | "Levels of Research Investigation, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills", (National Christian Basic Medical Scientists), 1st October, 2014 to 1st October, 2014; University of Benin, Nigeria |
| 11 | "Scientific Writing Workshop", (IFAA President's Emergent Anatomists Program), Online |
| 12 | "Pre-conference workshop in Manuscript writing, Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis", (5th Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos), Lagos |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Beyond the Surface: Transforming Anatomy Education in Nigeria", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 24th May, 2024 to 24th May, 2024; Online |
| 2 | "How to Make Your Mark on the Association", (American Association for Anatomy (AAA)), 9th September, 2022 to 9th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "How to secure funding – ECR Edition", (Elsevier Research Academy), 1st June, 2020 to 1st June, 2020; Online |
| 4 | "Training on Nigerian National Code of Research Ethics", (CITI Program), 21st May, 2020 to 21st May, 2024; Online |
| 5 | "West African Bioethics Training Program", (CITI Program), 21st May, 2020 to 21st May, 2020; Online |
| 6 | "Implementation Research (with a focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty)", (Joint program by International Institute of Global Health, the United Nations University (UNU-IIGH), the Monash University Malaysia, and the WHO Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Disease (TDR)), 17th May, 2018 to 30th May, 2018; Online |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Experimental Biology Conference And American Association For Anatomy (AAA) Annual Meeting", (American Association for Anatomy (AAA)), 27th April, 2021 to 29th April, 2021; Virtual |
| 2 | "2nd Nigeria Academy Of Science Scientific Conference", (Nigeria Academy of Science), 26th January, 2021 to 27th January, 2021; Virtual |
| 3 | "Australian And New Zealand Association Of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) EConference", (• Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA)), 1st December, 2020 to 3rd December, 2020; Virtual |
| 4 | "American Association For Anatomy Virtual Annual Meeting", (American Association for Anatomy (AAA)), 6th April, 2020 to 10th April, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "16th Annual Scientific Conference/Annual General Meeting Of Anatomical Society Of Nigeria (ASN)", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 13th November, 2019 to 15th November, 2019; Calabar, Nigeria |
| 6 | "NAU Genomics And Bioinformatics Conference: Building Capacity In Genomics And Bioinformatics", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium), 31st May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Awka |
| 7 | "17th Annual Scientific Conference, Society Of Experimental And Clinical Anatomists’ Of Nigeria", (Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria), 7th March, 2018 to 10th March, 2018; Nnewi |
| 8 | "14th Annual Scientific Conference, Anatomical Society Of Nigeria", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 7th August, 2017 to 11th August, 2018; Ilishan-Remo |
| 9 | "13th Annual Scientific Conference, Anatomical Society Of Nigeria", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 21st September, 2016 to 23rd September, 2016; Ado-Ekiti |
| 10 | "5th Scientific Conference Of The Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, College Of Medicine Of The University Of Lagos", (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos), 12th May, 2016 to 13th May, 2016; Lagos |
| 11 | "National Association Of Christian Basic Medical Scientist Conference", (National Association of Christian Basic Medical Scientist Conference), 4th November, 2014 to 8th November, 2014; Benin |
| 12 | "13th Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting Of The Society Of Experimental And Clinical Anatomists Of Nigeria (SECAN)", (Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria), 31st July, 2014 to 31st July, 2014; Enugu |
| 13 | "11th Annual Conference And Scientific Session Of The Society Of Experimental And Clinical Anatomists Of Nigeria (SECAN)", (Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria), 20th June, 2012 to 22nd June, 2012; Owerri |
| 14 | "10th Annual Conference And Scientific Session Of The Society Of Experimental And Clinical Anatomists Of Nigeria (SECAN)", (Society of Experimental and clinical Anatomists’ of Nigeria), 10th June, 2011 to 12th June, 2011; Enugu |