Dr. Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu
Dr. Chinelo Kene Ezejiegu is a SENIOR LECTURER in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
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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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2024) September, 2018 to June, 2024 Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, June, 2018) September, 2013 to April, 2018 M.Pharm Pharmaceuti Microbiology And Biotechnology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013) November, 2008 to August, 2013 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
| 4 | St John of God secondary School Awka. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2001 to June, 2008 |
| 5 | St Paul's Nursery and Primary school,Awka. (FSLC, February, 2003) October, 1992 to February, 2003 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Department of Forensic Pharmacy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Deparrment of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 2, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 4 | Superintendent Pharmacist, Alpha Pharmacy And Stores September, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 5 | Pharmacist NYSC, PolyClinic Enugu May, 2015 to April, 2016 |
| 6 | Intern/ Pupil Pharmacist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2014 to January, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye , George O. Chukwuma , Chinelo K. Ezejiegu * , Ejike C. Onah , Ikenna M. Anagboso , Obiamaka A. Ezeome 4 , Chidimma Omeni4 , Godwin Nchinda , Charles O. Esimone. (2024, April), "Assessment of HIV p24 antibody response in HIV discordant couples in Anambra state, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1561-1570 |
| 2 | Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye , * , George O. Chukwuma 2, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu , Ejike C. Onah , Ikenna M. Anagboso , Obiamaka A. Ezeome , Miriam G. Nwaneri , Godwin Nchinda, Charles O. Esimone. (2024, May), "Evaluation of the immunological response to HIV-Nef antigen among HIV positive clients in Anambra state Nigeria: A pilot study", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 016-022 |
| 3 | Chijioke M Ofomata, Nkiru N Ezeama and Chinelo Ezejiegu. (2024, July), "Experiences of Consumers on the Health Effects of Fake and Adulterated Medicines in Nigeria", Archives of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 075-081 |
| 4 | Ezejiegu chinelo K, Bruno Ngozi, Chukwunwejim Chidimma R, Ezejiegu Emmanuel C, Nwaneri Goodness U, Ogwaluonye Uchenna C.. (2024, May), "DETERMINATION OF THE ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTS OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA ON MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT CANDIDA SPECIES", World journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 18-25 |
| 5 | Chinelo K Ezejiegu, Angus N Oli, Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Chidimma R Chukwunwejim, Charles O Esimone. (2024, April), "Bibliometric analysis of artemisinin combination therapy efficacy publications on SCOPUS and PUBMED databases", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 016-025 |
| 6 | Samson 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 |
| 7 | Miriam 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 |
| 8 | Uchenna 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 |
| 9 | Miriam 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 |
| 10 | Ugochukwu 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) |
| 11 | Chinelo 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) |
| 12 | Ifeanyi 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 |
| 13 | Emmanuel 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) |
| 14 | Josephine C. Anucha, Ugonna C. Morikwe, Moses N. Ikegbunam, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu and Malachy C. Ugwu*. (2021, July), "Age and gender-based antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Staphylococcus aureus among HIV patients in some selected hospitals in Anambra Central, Nigeria", Genetics and molecular medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 15 | Muna 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) |
| 16 | Uchenna 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) |
| 17 | Tamunotonye 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) |
| 18 | Ebube 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) |
| 19 | MC 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) |
| 20 | O 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) |
| 21 | Uzoma 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) |
| 22 | Onyeka 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 | |
| 1 | Ezejiegu Chinelo1 , Obinwa Anthony1 , Anyigor Benjamin1 , Nwaneri Goodness1. (2024, August), "Survey on the awareness, antibiotics usage patterns of livestock farmers with its implications on antibiotic resistance", |
| 2 | Ogwaluonye Uchenna O. , Ngozi Bruno U., Chukwunwejim Chidimma R., *Ezejiegu Chinelo K. (2023, August), "Determination of the Antifungal Activity of Extracts of Vernonia Amygdalina on Multi-Drug Resistant Candida Species", |
| 3 | Chukwunwejim 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
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Clinical and molecular evidence for recrudescent in uncomplicated falciparum malaria treatment with Artemether-Lumefantrine and Artesunate-Amodiaquine" (January, 2022 to November, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND Institution Based Research Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, ""New approaches to reduce risk of cancer: a mini literature review;"" (August, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Prevalence and sensitivity of Candida albicans to fluconazole and nystatin" (April, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Co-ordinator Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, "School of General Studies" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | SIWES Co-ordinator, "SIWES, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Faculty Career Officer, "Center for Counseling and Career Development" (January, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of pharmaceutical sciences, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Orientation Programme (FPGOP) Committee For the August/September 2023 Programme" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology" (August, 2023) |
| 6 | Member Union Electoral Commission (UNECO), "Office of the Dean Student Affairs Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "29th Conference Planning committee, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter" (May, 2022) |
| 8 | Member Union Electoral Commission, "Office of the Dean Student Affairs Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Examination Misconduct Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences NAU" (November, 2021) |
| 10 | Vice chairman, "Nigeria Association of Pharmacist in Academia (NAPA) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (March, 2021) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Students Hostel Committee Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (May, 2019) |
| 12 | Member, "Faculty Week/Oath-Taking committee" (May, 2019 to April, 2020) |
| 13 | Member, "Innovation, Adaptation and Commercialisation committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NAU" (May, 2019 to November, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigeria Association of Pharmacist in Academia", (NAPA), 19th August, 2024 to 23rd August, 2024; Onabisi Onabanjo University Shagamu |
| 2 | "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 |
| 3 | "Navigating the winds of change in professional practice in a volatile economy.", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 4th November, 2019 to 11th November, 2019; Kaduna |
| 4 | "Innovative Disruption in Pharmaceutical Teaching and Research.", (National Association of Pharmacist in Academia), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Abuja |
| 5 | "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 |