Dr. Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku
Dr. Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr.Anyaoku,Ijeoma Cynthia. A lecturer in Applied Biochemistry, Unizik, Awka.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2024) June, 2018 to May, 2024 PhD Industrial Biochemistry And Biotechnology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2024) June, 2018 to January, 2024 (PhD In View) Industrial Biochemistry And Biotechnology |
| 3 | Centre for Bioethics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. (OND, January, 2024) August, 2024 to January, 2024 Diploma Responsible Conduct Of Research |
| 4 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.. (Master Degree, November, 2017) June, 2013 to March, 2017 M.SC APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
| 5 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2017) January, 2016 to January, 2017 Education |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) June, 2006 to July, 2010 B.Sc Applied Biochemistry |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2020 to December, 2023 |
| 3 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | C. M. Okeke a, C. B. Okeke a, A. A. Oladejo a* and I. C. Anyaoku a. (2026, June), "Inhibitory Effects of Cucurbita maxima on α-Amylase Activity and Glycemic Control in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 27, (Issue 5), pp 63-70 |
| 2 | C. M. Okeke a, A. A. Oladejo a*, I. C. Anyaoku a and C. B. Okeke a. (2026, June), "Pumpkin Ameliorates Diabetes-Induced Alterations in Serum Protein Profile and Renal Function Markers in Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 28, (Issue 6), pp 53-61 |
| 3 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo a, Christian Obiajulu Ezeigwe a, Orji Ejike Celestine a*, Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku a and Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo a. (2026, June), "Phytochemistry and Anti-Ulcerogenic Effects of the Ethanol Extract of Psidium guajava on Indomethacin- Induced Ulcer in Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 35, (Issue 4), pp 47-63 |
| 4 | Anyaoku Ijeoma Cynthia, Ikimi Charles German and Agbara Amaka Cecilia. (2026, March), "Safe use of Shea butter in relation to its Fatty acid profile, Phytochemical and Vitamin contents.", International Journal of Spectrum Research in Science & Engineering (IJSRSE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 66-71 |
| 5 | Nwobodo V. O. G.1*, Ibiam U. A.2, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo C. M.1, Iloanya E.1, Anyaoku I. C.1, Osita B. N. 3, and Iloh C. G.1. (2025, May), "IN-SILICO ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIALS OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS LEAF IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 63-80 |
| 6 | Anyaoku Ijeoma Cynthia 1, *, Igwilo Innocent Onyeze 1, Ezekwesili Chinwe Nonyelum 1, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo 1, Agbara Amaka Cecelia 2 and Okafor Okechukwu Christopher 1. (2025, December), "Antioxidant, Hematological and Anti-obesity properties of curcuma longa and mentha piperita in Albino rats", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 681-690 |
| 7 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia, Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze, Ezekwesili, Chinwe Nonyelum, Okafor, Okechukwu Christopher, Ikimi Charles German, Iloanya Ebele lauretta, Agbara, Amaka Cecilia.. (2024, August), "Renal and Hepatic impacts of curcuma longa and mentha piperita in albino rats", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 8) |
| 8 | A. C. Agbara, M. P. Ajah, C. E. Offor, C. I. Anyaoku, O. D. Erhabor and V.O. Nwobodo. (2024, December), "EFFECT OF CUCUMEROPSIS MANNI SEED OIL ON LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION MARKERS OF CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE INDUCED TOXICITY IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS", ANACHEM JOURNAL |
| 9 | Charles German Ikimi, Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku and Maryann Nonye Nwafor. (2024, January), "Biomarker Potentials of Postmortem Vitreous Biochemical Parameters For Resolving Disputed Causes of Death by Drowning Using Animal Models", Communicaton in Physical Sciences |
| 10 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia; Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze; Ezekwesili, Chinwe Nonyelum. (2023, November), "Nutritional Profile and Health Promoting Properties of Curcuma Longa (Linn) (Tumeric).", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 2731-7421 |
| 11 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia, Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze, Ezekwesili, Chinwe, Nonyelum. (2023, November), "Phytomedicinal and Nutritional Values of Mentha Piperita", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 3029-3037 |
| 12 | Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Obayuwan Erhunmwense Ann, Iloanya Ebere Loritta, Enemchukwu Benette Nnayelugo, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch, Anyaoku Ijeoma Cynth. (2020, July), "in vivo antidiabetic effect of a combination of ethanol extract of ficus capensis and cnidoscolus acontifolius leaves in alloxan-induced diabetic rats", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 13 | Churchill, O.W., Mathew, A., Ijeoma, O., Ovonomo, O and Paschal, O. (2015).. (2015, October), "Comparative Study of free Amino Nitrogen Concentration in the fermentation of white and brown Sorghum.", Journal of Basic Applied Research International., Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 33-40 |
| 14 | Okafor, W.C., Menkiti, M., Ijeoma, O., Ohimor, E., Onocha, O., Oreko, B and Sheidu, S.. (2015, December), "Remediation of Crude oil-polluted Surface water using Aqua-Gel, Bentonite, Periwinkle shell, Chitisan Extract and Sawdust.", Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 25-37 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia, Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze, Ezekwesili, Chinwe Nonyekum, Okafor, Okechukwu Christopher, Illoanya, Ebele Lauretta and Agbara, Amaka Cecilia. (2024, December), "Effect of Curcuma longa and Mentha piperita on weights of Albino Rats. NSBMB UNN Conference, 2024, Book of Abstract pp 115", |
| 2 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia, Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze and Ezekwesili, Chinwe Nonyelum. (2024, September), "Antioxidant and hematological Effects of Curcuma longa and Mentha piperita in Albino Rats. NSBMB Uniport Conference 2024, Book of Abstract pp18", |
| 3 | Okafor, Okechukwu Christopher, Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze, Okafor, Irene Ngozi and Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia. (2024, December), "The Prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst preschool aged children in Awka south L.G.A, Anambra state. NSBMB UNN Conference, 2024, Book of Abstract pp 78", |
| 4 | Agbara, Amaka Cecelia, Ajah, Patrick, Offor, C.E, Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia and Nwobodo, Valentine Osita Godwin. (2024, December), "Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory properties of cucumeropsis mannii seed oil on cyclophosphamide-induced hepato-renal toxicity in rats. NSBMB Conference, UNN, 2024, Book of Abstract pp104", |
| 5 | Anyaoku, Ijeoma Cynthia and Okechukwu, Echezona ThankGod. (2024, December), "Fatty acid profile and vitamin content of Vitelleria paradoxa seeds (Shea butter). TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN Conference, Unizik, 2024, Book of Abstract pp11.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Comparative Antioxidant Activities of Ficus exasperata and Sida acuta Leaf Extracts in Alloxan Induced-Diabetic Wistar Rats" (June, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal examination" (June, 2025 to August, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (March, 2022 to December, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Peace and Reconciliation Committee, 2024/2025., "Faculty of Biosciences" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Member Welfare committee, "Department of Applied Biochemistry" (November, 2019 to October, 2022) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (TCE-BEATS IN CONJUNCTION WITH FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Unizik, Awka |
| 2 | "14th Annual south-east zonal conference of the Nigerian society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology", (NSBMB, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 21st August, 2024 to 23rd August, 2024; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "Nigerian society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) Scientific Conference", (NSBMB, Nigeria), 23rd June, 2024 to 28th June, 2024; University of Port harcourt |
| 4 | "3rd International Biosciences Conference, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Awka |
| 5 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Awka, ANAMBRA state. |
| 6 | "11th Annual South East zonal Symposium/Scientific Conference (IMSU 2019).", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 29th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Imo state, Nigeria. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Basic Molecular Techniques Workshop, 2024", (TETFund Centre of Excellence for Biomedical, Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies (TCE-BEATS), NAU, Awka), 20th November, 2024 to 22nd November, 2024; Unizik, Awka |
| 2 | "CITI program course on "Responsible conduct of Research(RCR).", (Centre for Bioethics and Research (CBR), Ibadan, Nigeria), 9th April, 2024 to 12th April, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "CITI program course on "Conflicts of interest"", (Centre for Bioethics and Research, Ibadan, Nigeria), 9th April, 2024 to 12th April, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |