Dr. Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu

Dr. Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu is a SENIOR LECTURER in MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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DR. CHUKWUANUGO NKEMAKONAM OGBUAGU (simply Dr Anugo) is a Public Health Parasitologist, University Lecturer, Clinical Researcher on Infectious Diseases, and Infectious Disease Expert. He received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Parasitology and Entomology in 1998 graduating with a Second Class Upper division, MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery) in 2005, Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health Parasitology in 2009 and a PhD in Public Health Parasitology and Epidemiology (FCGPA 4.42) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. He lectured briefly at the Anambra State University Uli (2009-2011) in the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. He is a visiting Senior Lecturer and scholar in the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of Kampala International University (KIU) Uganda. As a Senior Faculty member in KIU Uganda, he developed curriculum for PhD program and actively involved in MSc supervision. He was a scholarship award recipient at the Ninth EDCTP Forum in Portugal. He is also a certified WHO-TDR Implementation Research Fellow 2018, Africa Research Excellence Fund Fellow (UK) 2019, as well as a trained Advocacy Expert (UK) 2018. Dr Anugo is actively involved in both social and religious activities. He is the President of Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Nigeria (ADAN) the only organization coordinating all Alzheimer’s and Dementia related old-age diseases activities in Nigeria registered with the cooperate Affairs Commission. He attended the Alzheimer’s University Advocacy in London 2018 as the only representative of Nigeria on Dementia Policy. He is passionate about humanity evidenced by his role and membership of Rotary international. He was the President of Rotary District 9140 in the year 2014 ‘‘Light up Rotary’’ year. Dr Anugo is a member of West Africa College of Physician (MWACP) in Community Health.

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Medical Microbiology And Parasitology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of California San Francisco. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2023)
September, 2022 to September, 2023
Senior Atlantic Fellow For Equity In Brain Health Neurosciences/Neurology/Public Health
2West African College of Physicians. (Post-Doctorate Degree, May, 2021)
March, 2017 to August, 2020
MWACP Public Health - Community Health
3European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP fellow). (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2019)
September, 2019 to December, 2021
EDCTP TMA Fellow Clinical Trials
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2016)
January, 2010 to August, 2016
PhD Public Health Parasitology Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Public Health Parasitology
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2009)
January, 2007 to August, 2008
MSc MSc Public Health Parasitology
6Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2005)
December, 1998 to November, 2005
MBBS Medicine And Surgery

Relevant/Working Experience

1Member FBCS Committee on Scholarships and Faculty Exchange, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Basic Clinical Scieences
July, 2021 to Present
2Senior Lecturer, Kampala International University Uganda
May, 2021 to Present
3National President, Alzheimer's Disease Association of Nigeria (ADAN)
November, 2020 to Present
4Independent Monitor, UNICEF
August, 2018 to Present
5Member VHF & Emerging Diseases Committee, Nigeria Medical Association - Anambra state
January, 2018 to Present
6Parochial Church Committee Secretary and Health Management Committee, Anglican Diocese of Nnewi, St Andrew'sChurch, DCC Nkwo Nnewi
September, 2012 to December, 2019
7Pilgrims Chief Medical Doctor, Anambra State Government Appointment
September, 2009 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nnemelu Perpetua Onyinye, Mbachu Ikechukwu, Ndukwe Chinedu, Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo N, Onyenyili Ikemefuna Nnamdi C, and Akujobi Comfort Nne. (2023, October), "Recent and past toxoplasmosis infections, associated factors, and awareness among pregnant women in Nigeria", SAGE Open Medicine
2Chukwuanugo N Ogbuagu, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, George Uchenna Eleje, Angela Ezinne Orji, Ugochukwu Chinagorom Ani, Chukwuemeka Chibuzo Umenweke, E. (2021, April), "Adolescents' view of Sexually Transmitted Infections' Preventive Measures in Nigeria", Hong Kong Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-8
3George Uchenna Eleje, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Ayyuba Rabiu, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen F. (2021, July), "Pregnant women’s hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study", SAGE JOURNAL Therapetic Advances in Vaccine and Immunotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1177/25151355211032595
4Abamara, Nnaemeka Chukwudum, Adiele, Ezinne Maureen, Ogbuagu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakolam, Adionne, Agatha Alami. (2021, June), "PERCEPTION OF LASSA-FEVER AMONG CIVIL-SERVANTS IN NIGERIA: THE FACTORIAL IMPACT OF AGE, GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL-LEVEL", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 20-34
5Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Ekenechukwu Nkiloka Ogbuagu, Emeka Emmanuel Okoh, Ugochinyere T Oli, Uzoma Chidi Okereke, Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu, . (2021, August), "OUTCOME OF FIXED DOSE COMBINATION OF TENOFOVIR, LAMIVUDINE AND DOLUTEGRAVIR IN RURAL HIV CARE FACILITY IN NIGERIA.", International Journal of Infectious Disesase
6Ekwebene O.C1, Ogbuagu C.N2, Yanmeer S.T3, Orji A.E4, Ani U.C5. (2020, December), "Perception, knowledge and response to COVID-19 pandemic among traders in three major markets in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 213-221
7Ekwebene O.C1, Ogbuagu C.N2, Modebe I.A2, Ogbuagu E.N3, Igwemadu W.S1, Emelumadu O.F2. (2020, September), "Assessment of Dietary Pattern, Health Implication and the Nutritional Status of Clinical Medical Students of a Tertiary Institution in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 364-359
8Angela E. Orji Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Chukwuanugo N. Ogbuagu, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye. (2020, September), "Ecological Survey of Man-Biting Mosquitoes in Nnewi Metropolis South-East Nigeria", European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 1-7

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Virologic treatment failure among pediatric HIV patients in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Ugandal" (2022). Completed Masters project by Alyela Patrick (2021-04-03569)
2"Assessing the presence of Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens in community water sources in Ishaka, Bushenyi District" (2022). Completed Masters project by Jemimah J Manjak 2020-01-00632
3"WACP Supervision of MD/PhD" (2024). Ongoing Doctorate project by Ongoing
Grants
1Collaborator: "PREVALENCE OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION OF DUAL AND TRIPLEX INFECTION OF HIV, HEPATITIS B AND C VIRUSES IN NIGERIA" (January, 2019 to February, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund/DR&D/CE/NRF/STI/33/VOL.1
2Collaborator: "Drug Repurposing for Lassa Fever Virus: A New Treatment Option" (December, 2019 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund/DR&D/CE/NRF/STI/24/VOL.1
3Awardee: "EDCTP-TDR Clinical Research and Development Fellowships Programme - TMA2019 IF [ OGBUAGU]" (June, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by EDCTP/TDR
Editorships
1Editor, "Recent and past toxoplasmosis infections, associated factors, and awareness among pregnant women in Nigeria" (October, 2023)
2Editor, "Frontiers in Dementia Journa Neurocognitive Disorders in the Community: a Global Perspective" (October, 2023)
3Chief Editor, "Dipstick urinalysis profile of an asymptomatic female group in south-east Nigeria" (November, 2022)
4Chief Editor, "Adolescents' view of Sexually Transmitted Infections' Preventive Measures in Nigeria" (April, 2021)
5Editor, "PERCEPTION OF LASSA-FEVER AMONG CIVIL-SERVANTS IN NIGERIA: THE FACTORIAL IMPACT OF AGE, GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL-LEVEL" (July, 2021)
6Editor, "Ecological Survey of Man-Biting Mosquitoes in Nnewi Metropolis South-East Nigeria" (September, 2020)
7Editor, "Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplexinfections of HIV, hepatitis B and C virusesamong pregnant women in Nigeria: studyprotocol" (September, 2020)
8Editor, "https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Onyeka-Ekwebene/publication/347503872_Perception_knowledge_and_response_to_covid-19_pandemic_among_traders_in_three_major_market_in_Anambra_State_Nigeria/" (December, 2020)
9Editor, "Assessment of Dietary Pattern, Health Implication and the Nutritional Status of Clinical Medical Students of a Tertiary Institution in Southeast Nigeria" (September, 2020)
10Editor, "Pregnant women’s hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study" (July, 2016)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "MPH Examinations" (September, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "MPH Dissertation" (September, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Chief Examiner, "WACP Supervision of MD/PhD" (April, 2024). Ongoing External Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Lead Atlantic Institute Convening Focus Group, "Atlantic Institute & Rhodes Trust" (July, 2023)
2Member, "Anambra State Health Ethical Committee" (June, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Clinician Scientist, "Pfizer R&D" (September, 2023 to September, 2024)
2Member, "American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" (September, 2022)
3Editor, "Frontiers in Dementia Journal Neurocognitive Disorders in the Community: a Global Perspective" (September, 2022)
4Member, "Provost's Committee on Allocation of Space and Office Spaces in the College" (April, 2021)
5Member, "UNIZIK Quality Assurance committee" (May, 2021)
6EDCTP Fellow, "European and Developing Countries Clinical Trial Partnership" (October, 2021 to October, 2021)
7National President, "Alzheimer's Disease Association of Nigeria (ADAN)" (October, 2019)
8Advocacy/ Official Member, "Alzheimer's Disease International" (May, 2018)
9Parochial Church Committee member and Health Management Committee, "Anglican Communion Diocese of Nnewi, St Andrews Church DCC Nnewi" (September, 2012 to December, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART)" - 100020420338 (member since 2023), https://istaart.alz.org/home
2Professional Member, "University of California San Francisco, Memory and Aging Center" - Associate Specialist (member since 2023), https://memory.ucsf.edu/
3Full Member, "International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment" - 100020420338 (member since 2021), https://action.alz.org/personifyebusiness/default.aspx?tabid=1516
4Graduate Member, "American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" - Graduate member (member since 2021), https://www.astmh.org/
5Fellow Member, "Parasites without Borders (PwB)" - Fellow (member since 2021), https://parasiteswithoutborders.com/
6Fellow Member, "Global Atlantic Institute Fellow" - 2021 Cohort (member since 2021), https://af-hub.org/users/6211523
7Full Member, "European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)" - EDCTP Fellow (member since 2019), https://edctpalumninetwork.org/
8Full Member, "International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID)" - Certified Epicore Member- Chukwuanugo Ogbuagu 1176 (member since 2016), https://www.isid.org
9Research Member, "Member American Public Health Association (APHA)" - Ref no: 9864232 (member since 2016), https://www.apha.org
10Associate Member, "Society for Applied Microbiology UK" - sfam-Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo (member since 2016), https://sfam.org.uk
11Full Member, "African Research Excellence Fund (AREF)" - Senior Alumni (member since 2016), https://www.africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/
12Full Member, "Rotary International" - International Fellowship of Rotarian Physician- Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo (member since 2011), https://.rotary.org
13Full Member, "Nigeria Medical Association - Anambra state" - MDCN/R/47,051 (member since 2005), https://www.mdcn.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria:The Raod Map", (NAUTH Research Society), 10th December, 2018 to 11th December, 2018; Nnewi
2"16TH International Congress on Infectious Disease Cape Town SA", (International Society for Infectious Diseases), 4th February, 2014 to 4th May, 2014; South Africa
Workshops
1"Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop- Africa Research Excellence Fund", (Africa Research Excellence Fund), 6th June, 2019 to 8th June, 2019; Medical Research Council The Gambia
2"Manuscript Writing and Data Management using STATA", (NAUTH/NAUTH Research Society), 14th January, 2019 to 16th January, 2019; Nnewi
3"Grant Writing & Multidisciplinary Management of AIDS Associated Cancers", (Society for Oncology and Cancer Research in Nigeria), 21st February, 2011 to 23rd February, 2011; Abuja Nigeria
Webinars
1"Control and Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis", (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine), 1st October, 2020 to 30th October, 2020; Online
2"Massive Open Online Course", (WHO/TDR/University of Ghana), 3rd September, 2018 to 14th December, 2018; Online