Dr. Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo
Dr. Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2015) January, 2009 to March, 2015 Ph.D. Biochemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, August, 2008) May, 2005 to August, 2008 M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2001) October, 1997 to December, 2001 B.Sc. Biochemistry |
| 4 | Federal Government College Enugu. (SSCE, December, 1997) September, 1991 to June, 1997 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Research Assistant, Jhpiego (John Hopkins University) April, 2022 to April, 2023 |
| 2 | Facilitator, World Health Organisation August, 2020 to August, 2020 |
| 3 | Departmental Exam Monitor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Departmental CEP Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nzube Favour Ekpunobi, Nwasoluchukwu Okemdi Obidi, Oluwatosin Idowu, Lydia Chidinma Okoye, Chukwuebuka Kingsley Agu, Temitope Ogunsanya, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Lawrence Ifeanyi Uwanta. (2025, February), "Knowledge and awareness of breast cancer symptoms, risk factors, and early detection methods among Nigerian university students", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 1129-1138 |
| 2 | Damilola S. Bodun, Damilola A. Omoboyowa, Victor F. Olofinlade, Adeyemi O. Ayodeji, Andrea Mauri, Uchechukwu C. Ogbodo, Toheeb A. Balogun. (2025, January), "In-silico-based lead optimization of hit compounds targeting mitotic kinesin Eg5 for cancer management", In Silico Pharmacology, Vol. 13, (Issue 9), pp 1-19 |
| 3 | Frank Uchenna Eneh, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Chinwe Nonyelum Ezekwesili, Chidozie Godwin Ugochukwu, Chibueze Onwuegbusi and Akudo Ruth Aguedosi. (2025, March), "Phytochemical screening and Blood-Glucose Lowering Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Two Corchorus Species of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Albino Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 4), pp 34-44 |
| 4 | Uchechukwu C. Ogbodo, Ojochenemi A. Enejoh, Chinelo H. Okonkwo, Pranavathiyani Gnanasekar, Pauline W. Gachanja, Shamim Osata, Halimat C. Atanda, Emmanuel A. Iwuchukwu, Ikechukwu Achilonu, Olaitan I. Awe. (2023, November), "Computational identification of potential inhibitors targeting cdk1 in colorectal cancer", Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol. 11, pp 17 |
| 5 | Uchechukwu C. Ogbodo, Sofela Salimat, Damilola S. Bodun, Toheeb A. Balogun, Damilola A. Omoboyowa. (2023, December), "Design of small molecules for CDK-2 inhibition in colorectal cancer based on substructure search", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 6 | Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Toheeb Adewale Balogun, Victor Omoboyede. (2023, April), "Integrated computational approach identifies potential inhibitors of ASK1-(JNK/P38) interaction signaling: new insights into cancer therapeutics", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 696-709 |
| 7 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Gift Nonso Okwuenu, Ezennaya Chidinma Felicia, Ifedilichukwu Nma Helen. (2022, April), "Acute and Sub-chronic Toxicological Studies of Citrus aurantium Fruit Juice in Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 8-17 |
| 8 | Toheeb Adewale Balogun, Onyeka S. Chukwudozie, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Idris O. Junaid et al. (2022, October), "Discovery of putative inhibitors against main drivers of SARS-CoV-2: Insights from quantum mechanical evaluation and molecular modeling", Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol. 10, pp 1-21 |
| 9 | Osuji P. Onuawuchi, Enemor V.H. Azubuike, Ogbunugafor A. Henrietta, Shalom N Chinedu, Akunna T. Ogochukwu and Uchechukwu C. Ogbodo. (2022, February), "Extraction and Partial Purification of Thaumatin from Arils of Thaumatococcus danielli Fruit", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 10 | Enemor, V.H.A., Orji, E.C., Ogbodo, U.C., Nworji, O.F. and Ibeneme, C.L. (2021, June), "Extraction And Comparative Characterization Of Oils From Edible Seeds Of Glycine Max And Sesame Indicum", Science Domain International, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 11 | Oladejo, A.A., Onwubuya, E.I., Ogbunugafor, H.A., Okafor, C.S. and Ogbodo, U.C.. (2021, June), "Inhibitory Effects Of Bryophyllum Pinnatum Leaf Extract On Inflammatory Biomarkers", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 7-13 |
| 12 | Chukwuemeka Sunday Okafor, Chinwe Nonyelum Ezekwesili, Nancy Amalachukwu Mbachu, Kennedy Chigaemezu Onyewuchi, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo. (2021, December), "Anti-diabetic Effects of the Aqueous and Ethanol Extracts of Ipomoea batatas Tubers on Alloxan Induced Diabetes in Wistar Albino Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, Vol. 30, (Issue 10), pp 13 |
| 13 | Ndukwe, J., Okaka, A.N.C., Enemor, V.H.A., Ogbodo, U.C. and Ezeobi P.U.. (2021, September), "Nutritional Compositions And In Vivo Antioxidant Effect Of Corchorus Olitorius Ethanaol Leaf Extract In CCl4-induced Oxidative Stress In Wistar Rats", Science Domain International, Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 73-81 |
| 14 | Ezeobi, P.U., Igwilo, I.O., Ogbodo, U.C. and Ndukwe, J. (2021, September), "Composition And Antioxidant Effect Of The Cotyledon And Pulp Of Chrysophyllum Albidum Fruit", Science Domain International, Vol. 30, (Issue 4), pp 41-52 |
| 15 | Enemor, V.H.A., Nworji, O.F., Ogbodo, U.C., Ngwu, O.R., Orji, E.C., and Ohagim, I.O.. (2020, December), "Screening Of Carica Papaya Seeds For Pharmacologically Bioactive And Nutritionally Beneficial Substances For Optimization Of Its Nutraceutical Potential.", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 11), pp 59-66 |
| 16 | Frank Uchenna Eneh, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo and Chibuike Johnson Ogbu. (2020, March), "Lipid Lowering Potentials Of Lipid Lowering Potentials And Phytochemical Properties Of Colocasia Esculenta Leaf Extract In Rats", Advances in Biochemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 16-20 |
| 17 | Enemor, V.H.A., Okeke, P.E. and Ogbodo, U.C.. (2020, December), "Physicochemical And Microbial Evaluation Of Selected Residential Borehole Water Samples In Awka, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 132-139 |
| 18 | Enemor, V.H.A., Ogbodo, U.C., Nworji, O.F., Ezeigwe, O.C., Okpala, C.O. and Iheonunekwu, G.I.. (2020, August), "Evaluation Of The Nutritional Status And Phytomedicinal Properties Of Dried Rhizomes Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 163-179 |
| 19 | Nnenne, S.K., Ubaoji, K.I., Ogbodo, U.C., Enemor, V.H.A. and Oladejo, A.A.. (2020, December), "Comparative Study On The Nutritional And Antioxidant Components Of Fruit Parts Of Citrullus Lanatus", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 11), pp 39-51 |
| 20 | Ezeigwe, O.C., Okpala, C.O., Ogbodo, U.C., Anwuna, C.D., Ngwu, O.R. and Chigbo, C.M.. (2020, February), "Effect Of A Combination Of Ethanol Extract Of Ficus Capensis And Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius On Liver And Kidney Function Parameters Of Phenylhydrazine-induced Anemic Rats.", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 21 | Ibezim, M.N., Ogbodo, U.C., Ndie, J., Kanu-Oji, O., Oji, N., Dada, M.O. and Ifemenam, E.V.. (2020, February), "Factors Affecting Level Of Adherence Among People Living With HIV Attending Antiretroviral Care At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State", Science Publishing Group, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 80-87 |
| 22 | Michael Olugbamila Dada, Amosu Ademola M., Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo. (2017, September), "Qualitative Assessment Of Factors Affecting Prevention Of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Of HIV Programs In University Teaching Hospitals In Anambra State, Nigeria", Texila International Journal of Public Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 23 | Michael Olugbamila Dada, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo. (2017, March), "Implications For Factors Affecting Prevention Of Mother-to-Child Transmission Of HIV Programs In University Teaching Hospitals In Anambra State", Texila International Journal of Public Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 24 | Uchechukwu C. Ogbodo, John K. Emeh, Emeka E. Neboh, Sunday Ocheni, Ignatius C. Maduka, Ebele J. Ikekpeazu. (2010, November), "Estimation Of Intracellular Magnesium Concentrations And Assay Of ATPase Activity In Red Blood Cells Of Normal And Sickle Cell Subjects Resident In Enugu Urban Area", International Journal of Biological and Medical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 149-152 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "COVID-19 research: ANR Flash COVID 19 call: CoV-E-TARGET – grant number: 2020 07132" (April, 2020 to October, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by French Agence Nationale de la Recherche and the Region Pays de la Loire |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potentials of Wheat-Picralima nitida Composite Flour Blends" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "B7-H3 enhances colorectal cancer progression by regulating HB-EGF via HIF-1α" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Synthesis, biological profile and computational insights of new derivatives of benzo [B][1,4] diazepines as prospective anticancer agents for inhibiting the CDK-2 protein" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Crystallographic mining driven computer-guided approach to identify the ASK1 inhibitor likely to perturb the catalytic region" (December, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Mulberroside A could serve as a pan inhibitor for the tyrosine kinase domains of the HER family" (October, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Application of finite element analysis in biomechanical research of degenerative diseases of lumbar spine" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Photoprotective Effect of the Hydroalcoholic Extract from Red and Black Peruvian Varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris L." (November, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "ASUU Inventory Committee" (January, 2025 to February, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Biosciences Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | LGA Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 4 | CEP Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2019) |
| 5 | Exam Monitor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2019 to April, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network" - NBGNI301 (member since 2020), https://www.nbgn.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "American Association for Cancer Research" (member since 2019), https://www.aacr.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria" (member since 2010), https://www.iccon.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" (member since 2010), https://www.nsbmb.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "15th African Society of Human Genetics Conference (AfSHG) and 1st Ugandan Society of Human Genetics and Bioinformatics (USHGB) Meeting", (African Society of Human Genetics), 3rd February, 2025 to 7th February, 2025; Speke Resort Munyonyo Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda |
| 2 | "Maiden International Conference of TETFund Centre of Excellence for Biomedical, Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies", (TETFund Centre of Excellence for Biomedical, Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Faculty of Biosciences, NAU Awka), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Needs Assessment Building, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "International Conference on Health Advances, Innovations and Research (ICHAIR_NIMR)", (Nigerian Institute of Medical Research), 27th November, 2024 to 29th November, 2024; NIMR Auditorium, Yaba, Lagos |
| 4 | "2nd Conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network", (54gene, H3ABioNet, Landmark University), 11th October, 2021 to 13th October, 2021; Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State |
| 5 | "South East Regional Conference Of The Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 29th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Imo State University |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Polygenic Risk Scores Workshop", (Wellcome Connecting Science, UK), 9th June, 2024 to 15th June, 2024; Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda |
| 2 | "Mendelian Randomization Workshop", (H3Africa Bioinformatics Network, Centre for Genomics Research and Innovation, African Centre for Transition Genomics, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and National Biotechnology Development Agency), 20th March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; DG/CEO Conference Room, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos |
| 3 | "Introduction to Bioinformatics", (H3ABioNet), 12th July, 2022 to 20th October, 2022; University of Cape Town, South Africa |
| 4 | "Grant Writing Workshop", (Molecular Foundation for Students and Scientists), 27th August, 2019 to 28th August, 2019; CHISCO Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |