Dr. Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike 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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | University of Calabar, Calabar. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2021) December, 2017 to December, 2021 Ph.D Forensic Anatomy |
2 | University Of Nicosia, Cyprus. (Master Degree, June, 2021) November, 2014 to May, 2021 MBA Business Administration |
3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, March, 2018) May, 2015 to May, 2017 B.Sc Anatomy |
4 | Anambra State University, Uli. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2011) December, 2006 to March, 2011 B.Sc Anatomy |
5 | Bishop Crowther Seminary Awka. (SSCE, July, 2005) September, 1999 to June, 2005 |
1 | Board member, College of Health Sciences Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2024 to January, 2026 |
2 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa January, 2024 to December, 2024 |
3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to September, 2026 |
4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra state March, 2020 to September, 2023 |
5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra state March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
6 | Guest Lecturer, School of Dental Health Sciences, Iyienu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria December, 2018 to March, 2019 |
7 | Guest Lecturer, School of Medical Laboratory Technicians, Iyienu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, Anambra state June, 2018 to March, 2019 |
8 | Chief Executive Officer, Sanitas Farms and Allied Products, Ekwulumili, Anambra state October, 2014 to March, 2019 |
9 | Chief Executive Officer, Royal Bar and Wines, Umunya, Anambra state June, 2014 to December, 2015 |
10 | Guest Investigator, Hosanna Hospital and Maternity, Ekwulumili, Anambra state November, 2013 to Present |
11 | Anatomy Tutor, Benue State University, Makurdi (National Youth Service Corps, Benue State) December, 2011 to October, 2012 |
12 | Technical Auditor (South-south / South-east Nigeria), Transglobal Projects and Allied Services, Gudu district, Abuja January, 2010 to October, 2011 |
Journal Articles | |
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1 | Obun, C. O., Ibegbu, A. O., Onyejike, D. N., Egwu, O. A., Esomonu, U. G., Nwamaradi, A. T., and Udunze, M. C.. (2023, August), "Predicting post mortem interval of hanged and surface carrions in a Nigerian Savannah: A comparative study", Forensic Science International: Reports, Vol. 8, (Issue 2023), pp 100333 |
2 | Onyejike, D. N., Akukwu, D. C., Idoniboye-Obu, S. R., Onyejike, I. M., Agulanna, A. E., Obiesie, I. J. and Aguwa, U. S.. (2023, April), "Specialist embalming of burnt bodies in Nigeria using porcine analogues: A validation study", Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences, Vol. 20, pp 24-29 |
3 | Onyejike, D. N., Fischer, V. A., Esomonu, U. G. and Onyejike, I. M.. (2023, March), "Post mortem interval of buried homicides in Okuku, Nigeria", Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 15), pp 1-9 |
4 | Onyejike, D. N., Esomonu, U. G., Fischer, V. A., and Onyejike, I. M.. (2023, July), "Post Mortem Interval of Buried Carcasses in a Tropical Rainforest Vegetation of Nigeria", Journal of Forensic Sciences and Medicine |
5 | Onyejike DN, Akukwu DC, Onyejike IM, Okeke SN, Agulanna AE. (2022, December), "Modern method of commercial embalming of poisoned decomposing carcasses in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 65-76 |
6 | DN Onyejike, UG Esomonu, VA Fischer, IM Onyejike, EN Ezenwatu, KE Nwaefulu, GC Ojemeni, EA Okubike, AE Agulanna, C Obun, OC Onyeme and DC Akukwu. (2022, May), "Visible post mortem changes as a tool for decomposition timeline estimation in a Tropical rainforest vegetation of Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 49-60 |
7 | CO Obun, UG Esomonu, ME Nandi, DN Onyejike and DC Nwabufo. (2022, March), "Comparing the decomposition patterns between hanged and surface carrions in a Tropical Nigerian Climate", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 80-91 |
8 | DC Akukwu, DN Onyejike, CM Iwuala, IM Onyejike, SN Okeke, AE Agulanna, EN Ezenwatu, EA Okubike, GC Ojemeni, and US Aguwa. (2022, May), "Embalming of Early decomposing strangled homicides in Anambra state, Nigeria: A validation study", Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 83-92 |
9 | Aladeyelu SO, Ojewale A, Onyejike DN, Obi C, Akintayo O, and Arusiwon J. (2022, May), "Ameliorative activities of Moringa oleifera ethanolic leaf extract on Cadmium chloride-induced toxicity in the kidney of adult Wistar rats: A microscopic assessment", Egyptian Journal of Histology |
10 | DN Onyejike, VA Fischer, UG Esomonu, US Aguwa, EN Ezenwatu, DC Akukwu, SN Okeke, IJ Obiesie, EA Okubike, GC Ojemeni, AE Agulanna, and IM Onyejike. (2022, September), "Estimation of time since death of bodies above soil surface in a Guinea forest-savannah vegetation of Nigeria using visible post mortem changes", International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8398-8407 |
11 | Akukwu DC, Onyejike DN, Okwuonu FO, Obiesie IJ, Okubike EA, Ojemeni GC, Ezenwatu EN, Agulanna AE, Okeke SN, and Onyejike IM. (2022, August), "Validation study on the embalming of lynched early decomposing bodies in Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 57-63 |
12 | DN Onyejike, DC Akukwu, O Ijike, IM Onyejike, US Aguwa, EA Okubike, EN Ezenwatu, GC Ojemeni, SN Okeke, and AE Agulanna. (2022, September), "Efficacy of embalming mixture containing formalin, methanol and water on early stage of decomposition: A validation study", International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8430-8438 |
13 | US Aguwa and DN Onyejike. (2022, July), "Neurobehavioural effect of anterior, superior and lateral head injuries on adult male Wistar rats", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 17-26 |
14 | DN Onyejike. (2022, June), "Factors that influence estimation of PMI in Guinea forest-savannah", Forensic Science International: Reports, Vol. 5, (Issue 2022), pp 100278 |
15 | Onyejike DN, Fischer VA, Esomonu UG, Nwamaradi AT, Onyejike IM. (2022, December), "Factors that influence decomposition timeline estimation in Anambra state, Nigeria.", Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
16 | Onyejike DN, McWilliams WC, Mmaju CI, Okeke SN, Obiesie IJ and Eze CE. (2021, January), "Haematological Study On The Effects Of Goko Cleanser (Herbal Mixture) On Adult Female Wistar Rats", PKP Publishing Services, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 8-19 |
17 | U.S. Aguwa, S.M. Okeke, C.M. Okeke, C.E. Eze, B.N. Obinwa, M. Izuogu, F.O. Ovie, D.N. Onyejike, D.K. Ogbuokiri, D.N. Ezejindu. (2020, July), "Comparing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Of Vernonia Amygdalina On The Cerebellum Of Adult Male Wistar Rats", International Annals of Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 145-159 |
18 | Aladeyelu S.O., Onyejike, D.N., Ogundairo, O.A., Adeoye, O.A., Gbadamosi, M.T., Ogunlade, B. Ojewale A. O.. (2018, March), "HEPATOPROTECTIVE ROLE OF MORINGA OLEIFERA ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT ON LIVER FUNCTIONS (BIOMARKERS) IN CADMIUM CHLORIDE INDUCED HEPATOTOXICITY IN ALBINO WISTAR RATS", International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 12-17 |
19 | Onyejike DN, U Ukoha, Aladeyelu SO. (2018, June), "Evaluating The Embalming Procedures Of Putrefying Bodies In Relation To Gender In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Invention of Scientific Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 213-222 |
20 | DN Onyejike, SO Aladeyelu, IM Onyejike, OK Nwankwo. (2018, April), "Biochemical Effects Of Goko Cleanser Herbal Mixture On The Kidney Of Adult Female Wistar Rats", International Invention of Scientific Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 4) |
21 | Onyejike DN, Aladeyelu SO, Onyejike IM, Nwankwo OK. (2018, May), "Biochemical Effects Of Goko Cleanser (Herbal Mixture) On The Liver Of Adult Female Wistar Rats", International Invention of Scientific Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 164-176 |
22 | Onyejike DN, Aladeyelu SO, Onyejike IM, Ogbo, FO. (2018, May), "Effects Of Goko Cleanser Herbal Mixture On The Microarchitecture Of The Liver Of Adult Female Wistar Rats", International Invention of Scientific Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 184-200 |
23 | Onyejike DN, Aladeyelu SO, Onyejike IM. (2018, June), "Histopathological Of Goko Cleanser (Herbal Mixture) On The Kidney Of Adult Female Wistar Rats", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 254-262 |
24 | DN Onyejike, U Ukoha, UG Esomonu. (2017, August), "Evaluating The Embalming Procedures Of Putrefying Bodies In Relation To Age In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Anatomical Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 143-150 |
Grants | |
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1 | Collaborator: "Institution Based Research Grant" (January, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Abuja. |
2 | Awardee: "Emergent Anatomists Award" (June, 2022 to August, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) |
3 | Awardee: "Staff Support Research Grant" (October, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Prof Jerome Nriagu Research Grant |
4 | Awardee: "Staff Training Needs Assessment Support" (May, 2019 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Abuja. |
Reviewerships | |
1 | Reviewer, "Gender Estimation from Morphometric Measurements of Mandibular Lingula by Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Artificial Neural Networks" (January, 2024) |
2 | Reviewer, "Phenotypic and Allelic Frequency of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Group Among Whole Blood Donors in a Teaching Hospital of Chhattisgarh" (April, 2023) |
3 | Reviewer, "Pattern and Outcome of Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Surgeries in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, South East Nigeria: a Retrospective Study" (May, 2023) |
4 | Reviewer, "Correlation between clinical findings, computerized tomographic findings, and safety devices in patients with traumatic head injury" (May, 2023) |
5 | Reviewer, "Estimation of stature and foot parameters among indigenes of Vandeikya Local Government, Benue state, Nigeria" (June, 2023) |
6 | Reviewer, "Vitamin D Status Among Type-2 Diabetic Patients and Healthy Controls and Its Association with Age, Gender and Level of Adiposity" (January, 2023) |
7 | Reviewer, "Can Blood Group Predict the Susceptibility to Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?" (February, 2023) |
8 | Reviewer, "Intraguild scavenging on carnivore carcasses is delayed enough to allow successful dispersal of maggots for pupation" (February, 2023) |
9 | Reviewer, "Lichen planus induced by Stevens Johnson syndrome" (February, 2023) |
10 | Reviewer, "Prevalence of Malaria Among ABO Blood Groups in Ghana: A case study of Adentan Municipality" (February, 2023) |
11 | Reviewer, "The D Antigen (Rhesus factor) is associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressures in blood group O subjects" (July, 2023) |
12 | Reviewer, "The medico-legal aspect of subdural hemorrhage in an asthmatic patient's autopsy: a case report" (April, 2023) |
13 | Reviewer, "Sonographic Evaluation of Psoas Major Muscle Thickness in Apparently Healthy Nigerian Population" (July, 2022) |
14 | Reviewer, "Pattern of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viral infections among pterygium patients in South-east Nigeria" (September, 2022) |
15 | Reviewer, "Gastrointestinal Helminthiasis in Cattle at Selected Abattoirs in Anambra State, Nigeria: The Role of One Health Approach" (July, 2022) |
16 | Reviewer, "The Mucus of Helix aspersa as an Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Treatment towards Multidrug-resistant Bacteria from Infected Wounds" (September, 2022) |
17 | Reviewer, "What a clinical hematologist should know about B cells?" (February, 2022) |
18 | Reviewer, "Pattern of Cd4 Count and Hematological Indices in Hiv Serodiscordant Partners in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria" (August, 2022) |
19 | Reviewer, "Assessing Haemoglobin Concentration and Red Cell Morphology in Stored Blood Units" (December, 2022) |
20 | Reviewer, "Prevention of Haemorrhagic Complications after Dental Extraction in Patients on Uninterrupted Single or Dual Antiplatelet Therapy" (December, 2022) |
21 | Reviewer, "Obstetrics Outcomes of Women with Haemoglobinopathies in a Tertiary Institution in Ibadan, Nigeria: a 10-year Review" (December, 2022) |
22 | Reviewer, "Unusual Case of Breast Collision Tumour in a Nigerian Woman: Breast Collision Tumour in a Nigerian Woman" (October, 2022) |
23 | Reviewer, "Impediments that Challenged Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: Experience at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh" (October, 2022) |
24 | Reviewer, "To Study Abo Blood Group Correlation with Pain Pressure Threshold and Tolerance, Core Stability in Young Healthy Individuals" (December, 2021) |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | Faculty Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Branch" (August, 2023) |
2 | Secretary, "2023 Bishop Crowther Old Boys Association National Convention Planning Committee" (April, 2023 to December, 2023) |
3 | National Financial Secretary, "Bishop Crowther Seminary Awka Old Boys Association" (December, 2023) |
4 | Member, "Departmental Sub-committee, Quality Assurance Directorate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2023) |
5 | Member, "Ekwulumili History Comission, Ekwulumili, Anambra state" (April, 2023) |
6 | Board Member, "College of Health Sciences Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2023) |
7 | Member, "Departmental CCMAS Committee" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
8 | Member, "Departmental Body sourcing, Bequest, and handling Committee" (April, 2023) |
9 | Chairman, "Fountain of Light International Schools PTA, Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria" (January, 2023) |
10 | Coordinator, "Class 2005 Bishop Crowther Seminary Awka Old Boys Association" (April, 2023) |
11 | Chairman, "Constitution Drafting Committee, Fountain of Light International Schools PTA, Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria" (September, 2022 to September, 2023) |
12 | Secretary, "Odida-Nnewichi Erosion Control Committee, Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria" (May, 2022) |
13 | Chairman, "Enugwu community (Ward 18) Constitution Drafting Committee, Ekwulumili, Anambra state, Nigeria" (December, 2021 to December, 2022) |
14 | Vice Chairman, "Fountain of Light International Schools PTA, Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria" (November, 2021 to December, 2022) |
15 | Member, "Departmental Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2020 to December, 2021) |
16 | Member, "Departmental Committee on Histology Manual Production" (February, 2020 to April, 2020) |
17 | Member, "Departmental Research Group Committee" (February, 2020 to February, 2021) |
18 | Financial Secretary, "Bishop Crowther Seminary Old Boys Association, Awka" (December, 2020 to December, 2023) |
19 | Member, "Departmental Practical Evaluation Committee" (May, 2019 to May, 2020) |
20 | PTA Chairman, "Gospel Voice International Schools" (November, 2019 to September, 2021) |
21 | Secretary, "Bishop Crowther Seminary Old Boys Association Awka, National Constitution Review Committee" (April, 2019 to April, 2020) |
22 | Chairman, "Enugwu Community Crusade / Prayer Committee, Ekwulumili, Anambra state, Nigeria" (August, 2018) |
23 | Obi, "Umudim Village, Ekwulumili, Anambra state" (January, 2017) |
24 | Secretary, "Uhuorji Kindred First Constitution Review Committee, Ekwulumili, Anambra state, Nigeria" (December, 2017 to December, 2018) |
25 | Coordinator, "Class 2005 Coordinator, Bishop Crowther Seminary Awka Old Boys Association" (February, 2016 to January, 2017) |
26 | Obi, "Enugwu Community (Ward 18), Umudim Village, Ekwulumili, Anambra state" (May, 2013) |
27 | Obi, "Uhuorji Kindred, Umudim Village, Ekwulumili, Anambra state" (May, 2013) |
1 | Associate Member, "American Academy of Forensic Sciences" - 5443 (member since 2024), https://www.aafs.org/membership/anthropology |
2 | Research Member, "American Association for Anatomy" - 56780 (member since 2024), https://anatomyconnected.anatomy.org/profile?UserKey=b1325fec-3868-4fad-8cac-01864513fb83 |
3 | Graduate Member, "American Association for Anatomy" - 56780 (member since 2023), https://www.anatomy.org/AAA/Contacts/ContactLayouts/AccountPage.aspx?ID=56780&WebsiteKey=d743cfe2-c5d7-478b-8792-34bc9103a1b7 |
4 | Full Member, "International Journal of Forensic Sciences" - Editorial Board Member (member since 2023), https://medwinpublishers.com/IJFSC/editorial-board.php |
5 | Full Member, "Anatomy and Physiology: Current Research" - Editorial Board Member (member since 2022), https://www.longdom.org/anatomy-physiology/editorial-board.html |
6 | Full Member, "Anatomical Society of Nigeria" - ASN/2019/024 (member since 2019), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
7 | Full Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria" - FM/18/019 (member since 2018), https://web.facebook.com/Society-Of-Experimental-And-Clinical-Anatomists-Of-Nigeria-100757494674221/ |
Conferences | |
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1 | "76th Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences", (American Academy of Forensic Sciences), 19th February, 2024 to 24th February, 2024; Denver,Colorado |
2 | "19th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)", (Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria), 6th September, 2023 to 9th September, 2023; Abuja, Nigeria |
3 | "BSMS Early Career Anatomists Conference", (University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH, UK), 24th August, 2023 to 25th August, 2023; Online |
4 | "20th 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 (SECAN)), 24th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi state |
5 | "20th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA)", (International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA)), 5th August, 2022 to 7th August, 2022; Istanbul, Turkey (Zoom) |
6 | "48th Annual Conference", (Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA)), 19th April, 2021 to 20th April, 2021; Zoom |
7 | "18th 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 (SECAN)), 28th November, 2019 to 30th November, 2019; Enugu State University, Parklane, Enugu, Enugu state |
8 | "16th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)), 9th October, 2019 to 12th October, 2019; University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria |
9 | "17th 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 (SECAN)), 7th March, 2018 to 10th March, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi campus |
10 | "2nd International Annual Conference and Arts", (Global Campus Initiative (GCI)), 15th December, 2008 to 20th December, 2008; University of Lagos, Lagos, Lagos state |
11 | "1st International Annual Conference and Arts Festival", (Global Campus Initiative (GCI)), 18th December, 2007 to 22nd December, 2007; Calabar, Cross river state, Nigeria |
Workshops | |
1 | "Maiden Workshop of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certificate Verification of Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 17th November, 2023 to 17th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
2 | "Two Days Training in Laboratory Animal (Rats and Mice) Handling with Emphasis on Humane Treatments and Husbandry, the 3R’s and Ethical Issues in the use of Animal Models", (Animal Research Ethics Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 8th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus |
3 | "Maiden 2days Workshop on Human Aesthetics", (Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in collaboration with Closecall Empire Medical Aesthetics), 28th September, 2023 to 29th September, 2023; Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |