Pharm. Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu

Pharm. Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu is a LECTURER I in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Pharm. Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu

Staff Profile

Ezejiegu Chinelo Kene lecturer in the department of pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, faculty of pharmaceutical sciences. Area of interest for research is in molecular biology/ biotechnology

Personal Information

Email:
Phone:
Address:
Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, June, 2018)
September, 2013 to April, 2018
M.Pharm Pharmaceuti Microbiology And Biotechnology
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013)
November, 2008 to August, 2013
B.Pharm Pharmacy
3St John of God secondary School Awka. (SSCE, June, 2008)
September, 2001 to June, 2008
4St Paul's Nursery and Primary school,Awka. (FSLC, February, 2003)
October, 1992 to February, 2003

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
April, 2019 to Present
2Superintendent Pharmacist, Alpha Pharmacy And Stores
September, 2018 to March, 2019
3Pharmacist NYSC, PolyClinic Enugu
May, 2015 to April, 2016
4Intern/ Pupil Pharmacist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2014 to January, 2015

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Samson Adedji Adejumo, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye, Nwamaka Henrietta Igbokwe, Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu, Zwanden Sule Yahaya. (2023, November), "Immunomodulatory benefits of probiotics bacteria: A review of evidence", OBM Genetics, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 206
2Miriam G.U. Nwaneri, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Charles O. Esimone. (2023, July), "Topical Antifungal Herbal Formulations With Broad Spectrum Activity.", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 49-54
3Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Miriam GU Nwaneri, Loveline N Umeugoji, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Ugonna C Morikwe, Chinelo K Ezejiegu, Ijeoma N Ebenebe, Chidimma R Chukwunwejim. (2023, July), "Antifungal Activity Of Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Justicia Carnea On Candida Albicans", IJIRAS, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 96-100
4Miriam G.U. Nwaneri Ugochukwu M. Okezie Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye Ijeoma N. Ebenebe Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim Chinelo K. Ezejiegu Charles O. Esimone. (2023, July), "Topical Antifungal Herbal Formulations With Broad Spectrum Activity", IJIRAS, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 49-54
5Ugochukwu Moses Okezie, Adaora Chinwe Evelyn Okoye, Nnamdi Markben Adione , Chinelo Kenechukwu Ezejiegu , Ogechi Ozioma Anyanwu , Kenneth Gerald Ngwoke , Angus Nnamdi Oli1 , Malachy Chigozie Ugwu , Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye , Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2022, January), "The Antibiogram of Pyocyanin-Producing Laboratory and Environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates", Journal of Current Biochemical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4)
6Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Angus N. Oli, Chinwendu N. Ezomike, Christian C. Uba, Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye, Charles O. Esimone. (2022, November), "Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination for Non-Comorbid Falciparum Malaria: A Clinico-Parasitological Efficacy Study", Journal of Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research Biochemical Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 10)
7Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule, Christopher Obodike Ezugwu, Emeka John Dingwoke, Chibueze Jeremiah Ike, Cyril Onyeka Ogbue, Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku. (2022, July), "Gastroprotective effects of Methanol leaf extract of Desmodium velutinum (Fabaceae) and honey on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in albino rat: The concept of combination therapy", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 167–181
8Emmanuel Uronnachi , *, Obinna Nwafor , Chinelo Ezejiegu , Josephat Obasi , Franklin Kenechukwu, Chukwuebuka Umeyor and Anthony Attama. (2021, November), "Novel topical combo-therapeutic formulation integrating honey, neomycin and bacitracin for diabetic wound management", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 2)
9Muna F. Okoli, Malachy C. Ugwu* , Kene C.Ezejiegu, Ugonna Morikwe. (2021, August), "Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Salmonella spp and Shigella spp Isolated from Commercial Frozen Chicken Sold in three Markets within Awka Metropolis", Clinical Immunology & Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
10Uchenna U Okafor, Malachy C Ugwu, Chisom M Onyekwelu, Ugonna C Morikwe, Kene C Ezejiegu. (2021, October), "Bacterial Contamination of Mobile Phones of University Students in Eastern Nigeria: Hand-Phone Hygiene Practices Among Students and Antibiogram of Bacterial Contaminants", Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, Vol. 7, (Issue 7)
11Tamunotonye Abel Briggs, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Ebere Innocent Okoye, Ayokunnumi Funke Obajuluwa, Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu, Chijioke Maxwell Ofomata, Gordon C. (2020, October), "Assessment of immunostimulating effect of Carica papaya-based immunostimulatory complexes against Streptococcus pneumonia infections.", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 3)
12Ebube Ofoegbu and Kene C Ezejiegu Malachy C Ugwu. (2020, September), "Spectrum and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Commercially Available Stockfish in Eke-Awka Market, Anambra Nigeria", ACTA SCIENTIFIC MICROBIOLOGY, Vol. 3, (Issue 10)
13MC Ugwu, A Nnoli, CK Ezejiegu, C Jibuaku, UC Ogwaluonye, CP Ejikeugwu. (2019, October), "Prevalence and Antibiogram of asymptomatic bacteriuria among university students in Agulu, Anambra, Nigeria.", Annals of Clinical and Immunol Microbiol, Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
14O Anagu Linda, C Ogwaluonye Uchenna, N Ikegbunam Moses, K Unachukwu Chinelo, O Esimone Charles. (2016, January), "Microbial evaluation and antibiotic susceptibility profile of isolates of popular sachet water brands sold in Anambra State", British Microbiology Research Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 4)
15Uzoma Abuchi, Thaddeus Gugu, Belinda C Ugwu, Ugochukwu Okezie, Chinelo Unachukwu, Catherine Stanley, Malachy C Ugwu. (2016, January), "Incidence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Gram negative Bacteria isolated from aprons of meat vendors in Awka, Anambra State.", e. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 4)
16Onyeka Linda Anagu, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Chinelo Kene Unachukwu, C Ogwaluonye Uchenna, Charles Okey Esimone. (2015, August), "Comparison of microscopic determination and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) in the detection of Plasmodium infection.", Advances in Microbiology,, Vol. 5, (Issue 8)
Conference Papers
1Chukwunwejim CR, Ezejiegu CK, Offu OF, Ejiofor I I. (2020, March), "Adherence to Anti-retroviral Treatment among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attending care at a tertiary hospital in Southeastern Nigeria.", Ist international conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences and Industry

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Faculty of pharmaceutical sciences, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Orientation Programme (FPGOP) Committee For the August/September 2023 Programme" (July, 2023)
2Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology" (August, 2023)
3Member Union Electoral Commission (UNECO), "Office of the Dean Student Affairs Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023)
4Member, "29th Conference Planning committee, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter" (May, 2022)
5Member Union Electoral Commission, "Office of the Dean Student Affairs Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2022)
6Member, "Examination Misconduct Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences NAU" (November, 2021)
7Vice chairman, "Nigeria Association of Pharmacist in Academia (NAPA) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (March, 2021)
8Secretary, "Students Hostel Committee Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (May, 2019)
9Member, "Faculty Week/Oath-Taking committee" (May, 2019 to April, 2020)
10Member, "Innovation, Adaptation and Commercialisation committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NAU" (May, 2019 to November, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Challenges and opportunities in advancing the pharma sector in Nigeria: Lessons from the COVID 19 pandemic", (National Association of Pharmacist in Academia), 17th August, 2021 to 21st August, 2021; Nsukka
2"Navigating the winds of change in professional practice in a volatile economy.", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 4th November, 2019 to 11th November, 2019; Kaduna
3"Innovative Disruption in Pharmaceutical Teaching and Research.", (National Association of Pharmacist in Academia), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Abuja
4"Disruptive innovations in Pharmacy in Emerging Economies", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 5th November, 2018 to 10th November, 2018; Oyo state
Webinars
1"Mental health and resilience in higher education: cultivating and sustaining well-being of the academics", (International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)), 24th January, 2022 to 25th January, 2022; Zoom
2"FIP development goals special events: Launch of a global report and new online knowledge centee", (International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)), 19th January, 2022 to 20th January, 2022; Zoom
3"FIP-UNITWIN global summit on pharmaceutical education", (International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)), 13th December, 2021 to 14th December, 2021; Zoom