Dr. Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri
Dr. Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri is a LECTURER I in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A young researcher, who believe in making this world a better place through research and learning.
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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
Evaluating The Effect Of Chloroform Inhalation As A Method Of Euthanasia On The Cerebellum And Hippocampus Of Adult Wistar Rats
Comparing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Of Vernonia Amygdalina On The Cerebellum Of Adult Male Wistar Rats.
Comparing The Effect Of Methods Of Rat Euthanasia On The Brain Of Wistar Rats: Cervical Dislocation, Chloroform Inhalation, Diethyl Ether Inhalation And Formalin Inhalation
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Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi CampusAwka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2025) September, 2019 to November, 2025 Statement Of Result PhD, Anatomy (Neuroscience) |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT,CHOBA, PORTHARCOURT,RIVERS STATE. (Master Degree, September, 2015) September, 2011 to September, 2015 |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT,CHOBA, PORTHARCOURT,RIVERS STATE. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2010) September, 2005 to September, 2009 |
| 4 | NEW COVENENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, D/LINE ,PHC,RIVERS STATE.. (SSCE, April, 2003) September, 1996 to July, 2003 |
| 5 | IBEAFOR CENTRAL SCHOOL UMUNUMO. (FSLC, April, 1997) September, 1991 to July, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate supervision tutor, Department of Anatomy June, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Unit Head, Undergraduate Examination Coordination (300 & 400 Levels), Department of Anatomy, Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Department of Anatomy October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Unit Head, Histology Unit, Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus,Anambra State Nigeria. May, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus,Anambra State Nigeria. April, 2019 to May, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Enemuo Vivian Chiagozie, Okwuonu Ifeoma Frances, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Egbunike Chijioke Geoffrey, Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Chukwumbah Emmanuel C., Udechukwu Deborah N., Obi Mmesoma Juliet.. (2026, June), "ASSESSMENT OF ASCORBIC ACID MEDIATED PROTECTION AGAINST DICHLORVOS INDUCED SPLEEN TOXICITY", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES., Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp XXX-XXX |
| 2 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Alozie Osinachi Prince, Onyebu Chidinma Emilia, Udodi Sopuluchukwu Princewill, Enemuo Ijeoma, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi, K. Ogbuokiri Doris, Okeke Henry Kachikwuru, Ekoh Augustine Alobu, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Sobanke A. Omolara, Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Okafor Anulika Jacinta, Chuka-Onwuokwu Ngozi, Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chibueze, Nwoko Sebastine Okechukwu, Wuraola Serah Nnaemeka, Ebi Victory Chinecherem, Agu Augustine Uchenna, Ugwu Augustus Uchenna, Nwodo Ndubuisi Francis. (2026, June), "Neuroprotective Effect of Low-Dose of Vitamin A on the Prefrontal Cortex of Methamphetamine Induced Adult Male Wistar Rats.", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 220-229 |
| 3 | Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Ikeme Doris Nkiru, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Egbunike C. G., Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Chukwumbah Daniel Ugochukwu, Okeke Perpetua Onyinyechi, Nwozor Adaeze Divine. (2026, March), "REMEDIAL POTENTIAL OF MENTHA PIPERITA METHANOLIC EXTRACT ON LEAD ACETATE INCUCED NEPHROTOXICITY", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 103-107 |
| 4 | Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Blessing Uchechukwu Nwosu, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Darlington Kenechukwu Ezeagu, Faustina Chioma Odi, Cordelia Uchechukwu Theresa Nsofor, Ijeoma Chiamaka Ikueze, Lilian Nnenna Ezeugwu.. (2026, January), "Protective Effects of Mint Leaf (Mentha Piperita) on The Aluminum-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats", ACTA BIOSCIENTIA Journal of Biomedical and Biological Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 305 - 311 |
| 5 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Enemuo Ijeoma, Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Agulanna Ambrose Echefulachi,Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Nneka Alice Sunday-Nweke, Samuel Chukwudi Chime, Augustus Uchenna Ugwu, Victoria Onyemachi Chukwu, Stephanie Ifebuche Abah, Francis Ndubuisi Nwodo.. (2025, March), "Effects of Co-administration of Methamphetamine and Vitamin E on the Hippocampus of Adult Male Wistar Rat's", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology,, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 105 -120 |
| 6 | Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Ezeokafo Emmanuel Nonso, Dike Charles Chijoke, Okwuonu Ifeoma Frances, Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chibueze, Afuberoh Francis Chukwudi, Okeke Chinazaekpere Nwando, Anyiam Kennedy Ekenedirichukwu.. (2025, January), "THE EFFECT OF ADMINISTRATION OF ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF MENTHA PIPERITA ON THE SPLEEN OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS EXPOSED TO MERCURY CHLORIDE,", International Journal of Recent Research in Life Science, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 51-55 |
| 7 | Doris Kasarachi OGBUOKIRI, Damian Nnabuihe EZEJINDU ,Joshua Izuchukwu ABUGU, Nicholas OKEKEOCHA, Darlington Kenechukwu EZEAGU,Faustina Chioma ODI, Cordelia Uchechukwu Theresa NSOFOR, Gerald Ekene APEH ,Ijeoma Chiamaka IKUEZE.. (2025, August), "Hepatoprotective Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaves on Mercury Chloride-induced Damage in Adult Rats.", International Journal of Medical Science and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 02, (Issue 08), pp 73-95. |
| 8 | D. K. Ogbuokiri, A.L Asomugha. (2025, June), "Quantitative and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Ethanoic Leaf Extract of Mentha piperita", Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 86-94 |
| 9 | D. K. Ogbuokiri, A. L Asomugha. (2025, June), "Physical and Neurobehavioural Effects of Mentha piperita Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Mercury Intoxicated Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 6), pp 127-137 |
| 10 | Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Ezeokafo Emmanuel Nonso, Dike Charles Chijoke, Okwuonu Ifeoma Frances, Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chibueze, Afuberoh Francis Chukwudi, Okeke Chinazaekpere Nwando, Anyiam Kennedy Ekenedirichukwu.. (2025, January), "THE EFFECT OF ADMINISTRATION OF ETHANOLIC LEAF OF MENTHA ON THE SPLEEN OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS EXPOSED TO MERCURY CHLORIDE.", International Journal of Research in Life Sciences, (Issue 1), pp 51-55, 12 |
| 11 | Joshua Izuchukwu ABUGU, Ezejindu Damian NNABUIHE, Enemuo IJEOMA, Doris Kasarachi OGBUOKIRI, Agulanna Ambrose ECHEFULACHI, Darlington Kenechukwu EZEAGU, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Samuel Chukwudi Chime, Ebangah Ashutiku EGBEWATT, Eduitem Sunday Otong, Gerald Ekene APEH, Ovuoba Kenneth NWODOM. (2025, May), "Vitamin C and E Abrogate Myelin, Oligodendrocyte and Inflammatory Markers of Rohypnol Exposed Amygdala in Adult Rats", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal., Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 149-156 |
| 12 | Darlington Akukwu, Catherine Akukwu, Ugochukwu Aguwa, Ambrose Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu Okonkwo, Doris Ogbuokiri, Paul Demshimeno, Adine Aguwa.. (2024, February), "The effect of Anisopus Mannii on blood glucose level of normal and diabetic Albino Rats", International Journal of Research and Report on Hematology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 13-22 |
| 13 | Haruna Gambo Sunday, Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chubueze,Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Ikechukwu Jacob Okoro , Abdullahi Hassan. (2024, May), "An Investigation on the Effects of Napoleon Imperialis Methanol Seed Extract on Hematological parameters and Cardiac Function enzymes in Albino Rats", International Journal of Research and Report in Hematology., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 68-78 |
| 14 | Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Nzeakor Esther Okwuchukwu, Uchenna Roy Chinwuba, Ndubuisi Nonso Richard, Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Enendu Angela Chika, Onyema Chikwesiri Emmanuel. (2024, April), "The Neutralizing effect of the Methanolic leaves extract of Annonna Muricata on Snake Venom in Female Mice putting into consideration its anti- inflammatory, Lethargic effect and Hematological parameters", Global Scientific Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1596-1614 |
| 15 | Emmanuel Nonso Ezeokafor, Roy Chinwuba Uchefuna, Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ebuka, Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Precious Ebisintei, Enendu Angela Chika, Aralu Obed Chinwendu, Okoye Kosisochukwu Peter, Chindinma Esther Okafor. (2024, July), "Effect of Ethanolic extract of Annonia Muricata leaves on inflammation, seizure and liver Enzyme following Isoniazid toxicity in Male Wistar rats.", Greener Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 94-100 |
| 16 | Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Jonathan Oluchi Janeth, Ambrose Echefula Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Sopuru Okwuchukwu Onwuelingo, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Sebastjne Okechukwu Nwoko, Matthew Ogbonnaya Nwankwo,Paul Demshimeno, Ifechukwu Justin's Obiesie, Adline Uchechi Aguwa.. (2024, July), "The Effect of Methanoic leaf extract of Mentha Piperita on the Histology of the Cerebellum of Adult Male Wistar Rats Exposed to Lead.", Asia Journal of Research and Report in Neurology., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 73-85 |
| 17 | Josiah Soipiriala Hart, Oghenefego Michael Adheke, Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Osah Martins Onwuka ,Datiyama Isah Samiala.. (2024, October), "Effects of Sub acute Exposure to Diesel And Burnt Tire Fumes on the Liver of Wistar Rats.", Zagazig Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 110-119 |
| 18 | Charles Chijioke Dike, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu, Ikedichukwu Chibueze Enough,Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi. (2023, September), "Effect of Sida Corymbosa Leaf -Extract on the lipid Profile of Carbon Tetrachloride- Injected Male Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, Vol. 32, (Issue 7), pp 16-30 |
| 19 | Obiesie Ifechukwu Justicia , Obinwa Benedict Nzube , Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi , Okubike Emeka , Mmoto Onyinye , Onyedibe Lilian Ukamaka. (2022, December), "Effect of Allium Sativum and Aloe Barbadensis on Indomethacin induced stomach ulcer in male Wistar Rats.", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1757-1771 |
| 20 | US Aguwa, CE Eze, BN Obinwa, SN Okeke, SF Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, DK Ogbuokiri, AE Agulanna, AJ Umezulike. (2022, September), "Comparing the Effect of Methods of Rat Euthanasia on the Brain of Wistar rats: Cervical dislocation, Chloroform inhalation, Diethyl ether inhalation and Formalin inhalation.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 17), pp 8-16 |
| 21 | US Aguwa, DK Ogbuokiri, CS Eze, BN Obinwa, FO Ovie, KC Obi, SF Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, IJ Obiesie, AE Agulanna , AJ Umezulike. (2021, September), "Evaluating the neuroprotective effects of aqueous and Methanolic extracts of vernonia amygdalina on the hippocampus of adult Wistar rats.", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 52, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 22 | Aguwa Ugochukwu Samuel, Okeke Nnamdi Somadina, Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Eze Chinyere Elizabeth, Azurunwa Ogechi, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ovie Ogbo Felix, Obi Kelvin Chukwuemeka, Onuwuelingo Sopuru, Okonkwo David, Doris Ogbuokiri Okeke Chijioke. (2021, May), "Experimental Evaluation of the effect of chloroform inhalation as a method of euthanasia on the cerebellum and hippocampus of adult wistar rats", Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 4, pp 92-104 |
| 23 | Aguwa U.S, Okeke S.N, Ezejindu D. N, Eze C. E., Azurunwa Ogechi , Obinwa B., Ovie O., Felix O.i K, Chukwuemeka O. S, Okonkwo D.,Ogbuokiri D.K.. (2020, July), "Evaluating The Effect Of Chloroform Inhalation As A Method Of Euthanasia On The Cerebellum And Hippocampus Of Adult Wistar Rats.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 17), pp 8 - 16, 32(17): 8-16, 2020; |
| 24 | CN Nwadike, J.Nnodim, MK Anyways, U Edward, D.K Ogbuokiri, ON Meh, MK Duru. (2020, October), "Predictive Value of ABO blood type with carcinoembryonic antigen in a Nigerian population with preoperative Colorectal Cancer.", American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Vol. 154, pp S90 |
| 25 | Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Somadina M Okeke, Chijioke M Okeke, Chinyere S Eze, Benedict Nzube Obinwa, Morris Izuogu, Felix Ogbo Ovie, Darlington Nnamdi O. (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 |
| 26 | Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi, Ezejindu Darmain Nnabuihe, Eze Chunyere Elizabeth, Azurunwa Ogechi,Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ovie Ogbo Felix, Obi Kelvin Chukwuemeka, Onwuelingo Sopuru, Okonkwo David , Ogbuokiri Doris , Okeke Chuijioke. (2020, July), "Evaluating the effect of chloroform inhalation as a method of euthanasia on the cerebellum and hippocampus of adult wistar rats.", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 6), pp 14-25 |
| 27 | George U.Eleje,Cornerlinus O.Ukah, Igwebuike V.Onyiaorah, Euzebus C.Ezugwu, Emmanuel O.Ugwu, Samuel R. Ohayi, Lydia I.Eleje, Richard O. Egeonu, Ifeanyichukwu U.Ezebialu,Chukwudi C.Obiora,Joseph T.Enebe, Leonard O.Aja, Chigozie G.Okafor, Chukwuemeka C.Okoro, Augustine O. Asogwa, Doris K.Ogbuokiri,Joseph I. Ikechebelu, Ahizechchukwu C.Eke.. (2020, January), "Diagnostic value of chorioquick for detecting chorioamonitis in women with premature rupture of membranes", International Journal of Gynecology & 0bstetrics, Vol. 149, (Issue 1), pp 98-105 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Antibacterial Effects of Bay-leaf and Sesame-seed Oil Extracts on Preserved Catfishes in North-Central Nigeria" (December, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Biomedical Investigation" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Postgraduate research supervision tutor, "Department of Anatomy" (June, 2026) |
| 3 | Associate Editor, "Journal of experimental and Clinical Anatomy" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Department Tissue Processing commercialization Committee" (October, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Department Gross work Book Development Committee" (October, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Departmental infrastructural Development Committee" (October, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Health Committee of Asuu" (October, 2025) |
| 8 | Coordinator of 300L Examination, "Department of Anatomy" (April, 2025) |
| 9 | Supporter and Member, "Life Beyond School" (February, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Anatomy /Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Member on Histology Manual Production" (January, 2020 to January, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Anatomy /Nnamdi Azikiwe University / RESEARCH GROUP COMMITTE" (January, 2020 to January, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Catholic Women Organization" (December, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy of Nigera" (member since 2024), https://secannugeria.org |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy of Nigera" (member since 2024), https://secannigeria.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Annual General Meeting of the society of experimental and Clinical Anatomist of Nigeria", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.), 7th March, 2018 to 10th March, 2018; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI,CAMPUS |
| 2 | "ANATOMY AND THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS", (ANTOMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 7th November, 2012 to 11th November, 2012; UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT,RIVERS STATE |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Workshop", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Animal Research Ethics Committee), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Nnewi Campus |
| 2 | "Workshop on Human Aesthetic", (Department of Anatomy ,Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in collaboration with Closecall Empire Medical Aesthetics), 28th September, 2023 to 29th September, 2023; Anatomy Department, Nnewi Campus |
| 3 | "Workshop on Research data analysis by Medical Research of the college of Health Sciences .", (Medical Research of the college of HEALTH SCIENCES), 7th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI,CAMPUS |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Funding and Quality of Doctoral Studies I Nigeria", (Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)), 4th June, 2024 to 5th June, 2024; Zoom |