Dr. Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka

Dr. Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka is a LECTURER I in HAEMATOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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My name is Dr Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka. I am a lecturer 1 in the Department of Haematology and blood transfusion, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.

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Haematology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
HAEMATOLOGY

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, April, 2016)
October, 2012 to February, 2016
Msc Chemical Pathology
2IMO State University, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2010)
November, 1999 to August, 2021
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
Other / Relevant Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi (November, 2022)
October, 2017 to November, 2022
FWACP Haematology
2Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi (September, 2017)
March, 2012 to September, 2017
MWACP Haematology

Relevant/Working Experience

1Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
January, 2024 to May, 2025
2Hall Warden, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
August, 2023 to August, 2024
3Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
March, 2020 to May, 2025
4Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus
February, 2020 to January, 2020

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1N.W Okonkwo, K.C Chilaka, E.C Eze, U.J Chilaka, I.M Obi, O.T Chilaka. (2025, January), "Anti-Hypertensive Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Persea Americana mill in albino Wistar rats", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 35-45
2OK Nwiyi, SO Oriji, UJ Chilaka, CC Efobi, JU Onu, R Uwakwe. (2024, September), "Methamphetamine-induced disseminated intravascular coagulopathy", Journal of Medical Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 147-151
3Chilaka UJ, Nwogoh B, Egbunike CG, Ajuba IC, Nnemelu P, Chilaka KC, Mgbedimma AI, Imakwu II and Igwe DO. (2024, July), "Thrombotic Risk in Patients with Breast Cancer Using Soluble P-Selectin and Modified Khorana Risk Assessment Model in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NNEWI, Anambra State", American Journal of Leukaemia Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 6
4Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu1,2 , Uche Marian Umeh3,4, Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu1,2, Onyinye Chinenye Nwazor4, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli,, Nkiru Eucharia Nwagbara, Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka, Nkechi Appolonia Ijezie, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator. (2024, January), "Onubogu CU, Umeh UM, Mbachu CN, Nwazor OC, Ofiaeli OC, Nwagbara NE, Chilaka UJ, Ijezie NA, Ajator CC. Menstrual hygiene practices of adolescent secondary school girls in rural Anambra communities. Women's Health. 2024 Feb;20:17455057241228204.", Women"s health, Vol. 20, pp 1-9
5Okpala, I., Modebe, Jane Chilaka., E., Nonyelu, C., Duru, A., Ezenwosu, O., Chukwu, B., Madu, A.J., Ezekekwu, C.A., Aneke, J.C., Izuka, M. and Nri-Ezedi, C. (2023, November), "The Need to Consider Pro-Active Treatment for Cerebral Artery Conditional Blood Velocity Determined By Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)", American Society of Hematology, Vol. 152, (Issue 1), pp 1128-1128
6U. J. Chilaka, N. Benedict, C. Kingsley, A. Clara, E. Geoffery, E. Chinedum, N. P. Onyinye. (2023, May), "Thrombotic Risk Assessment in Patients with Lymphoid Neoplasm seen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State", Thrombotic Risk Assessment in Patients with Lymphoid Neoplasm seen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Vol. 40, (Issue 5), pp 463-569
7Emmanuel MC, Nonyelu AD, Osita E, Barth C, Anazoeze M, Chinedu E, John A, Mildred I, Chisom N, Oluomachi N, Alozie E, Ifeoma A, Emeka O, Jane C, Chinenye O, Uwaoma F, Obineche A, Ikechukwu A, Ebele M, Helen O, Chilota E, Obiora E, Ngozi U, Collins M, Nneka I, Angela U, Chide O, Thomas U, Iheanyi O. (2023, February), "Cerebral artery conditional blood velocity in sickle cell disease: a multicenter study and evidence for active treatment", Archives of Disease in Childhood, pp 1-5
8John CA, Chisom GC, Perpetua OE, Francis I, Chilota CE, Ugochinyere JC, Nkechinyere TI, Theodora UE, Chiamaka BA. (2023, April), "Blood Transfusion Reactions and Institutional Hemovigilance Protocols: A 2-Year Retrospective Single Center Audit", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 150-155
9Chilota Efobi, Ifeoma Ajuba IC, Chioma Ajator, Ugochinyere Chilaka, Chisom Nri-ezedi. (2023, January), "Determinants of teachers’ perception of sickle cell disease and care of school children living with sickle cell disease in Anambra state Nigeria; National Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45
10Godwin CA, Mercy NE, Grace A E, Daniel OJA, Mansur AR, Jane UC, Casimir CO, Anele DO, Ibiam GA, Basil CE. (2023, February), "Antiplasmodial and hematological indices in Plasmodium berghei infected mice treated with ethanol root extract of Salacia lehmbachii", AMJ, Vol. 2, (Issue 63), pp 7577-7587
11Manafa PO, Okocha EC, Ekesiobi CB, Ngozi IU, Onah CE, Ugochi JC, Ifeoma CA. (2022, May), "Evaluation of the Serum Status of E-Selectin and Its Correlation with Disease Severity among Steady State Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 34), pp 250-257
12Aneke JC, Chigbo CG, Okwummuo EP, Anumba CE, Chilaka UJ, Efobi CC, Eze T, Aneke CB.. (2022, August), "Determinants of Blood Donor Retention in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Blood Transfusion Facility: A Pilot Quality Improvement Initiative: Repeat Blood Donation in Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 103-111
13Godwin C. Akuodor, Pius M. Udia, Sylvester C. Ohadoma, Ifeanyi M. Obi, Anthony U. Megwas, Jane U. Chilaka, Kingsley C. Chilaka, Francis V. Udoh. (2021, October), "Antihyperglycaemic and haematological effects of ethanol extract of Salacia lehmbachii leaf in alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats", Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 394-400
14Igbokwe Gabriel Ejike, Ikwuka David Chibuike, Nworgu ChoiceChinemerem, Uzoigwe Jide Uzowuru, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Chilaka Ugochinyere Jane, Onwughalu Ifeanyi Chinenye. (2021, August), "Effect of Vernonia amydalina on Haematological Indices and Kidney Function in Rats exposed to stress.", Teikyo MedicalJournal
15Chilaka KC, Okonkwo RC, Obi MI, Chilaka JU, Oyindamola JO. (2021, March), "Chilaka KC, Okonkwo RC, Obi MI, Chilaka JU, Oyindamola JO. Evaluation of anxiolytic potential of ethanol root extract and fractions of Pterocarpusmildbraedii in mice.", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 086-093
16JC Aneke, N Ezeama, CE Okocha, AN Onyeyili, CE Onah, NC Ibeh, Ugochinyere J Chilaka. (2021, April), "Knowledge, attitude and practice of haemovigilance among healthcare professionals in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital; The Egyptian Journal o", The Egyptian Journal of Haematology, Vol. 42, (Issue 3), pp 108
17Ezeokpo BC Okorie Anthonia U, Akuodor GC, Aja DOJ, Akpan JL, Chilaka Jane. (2020, January), "The Effect Of Justicia Insularis Ethanol Leaf Extract On Haematological Parameters In Phenylhydrazine-induced Anaemic Wistar Rats.", Journal of Complementary Medicine Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 109-116
18Chilaka Ugochinyere Jane1, *, Chilaka Kingsley Chimsorom2, Meludu Samuel3, Chukwu Leoclincton4. (2019, August), "Effects Of Yaji On Some Biochemical And Haematological Indices In Albino Wistar Rats", Clinical Medicine Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3)
19JK Nnodim1*, SC Meludu2, CE Dioka3, C Onah4, UJ Chilaka 4, PC Obi5. (2014, January), "Altered Membrane Potential And Electrolyte In Sickle Cell Anemia.", Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University ·, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 73
20Chilaka K.C, Unekwe P.C, Chilaka J.U, Nweke I.N. (2010, March), "Studies On The Anti-ulcer Properties Of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Uvariachamae.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 14, pp 2
21J.U Chilaka and I.N Nweke K.C Chilaka Leo C. Chukwu. (2009, January), "Hypoglycemic Effect Of Gongoronema Latifolium In An Experiment Rat Model.", World Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1601-1607
Conference Papers
1Efobi C.C, Nri-ezedi C.A, Chilaka U. J, Aneke J. C, Omunakwe H.E, Ugwu N, Ijei I, Ogundeji P, Osho P, Yuguda S, Eze O, Musa S, Okoye H. (2024, October), "Adequacy of application of comprehensive care for sickle cell disease management amongst Haematologists and Pediatricians: A National survey",
2Chilota Efobi, Ifeoma Ajuba IC, Chioma Ajator, Ugochinyere Chilaka, Chisom Nri-ezedi. (2023, July), "Determinants of teachers’ perception of sickle cell disease and care of school children living with sickle cell disease in Anambra state Nigeria; National Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion", , Vol. 51
3Chilaka UJ, Okwummuo EP, Chigbo CG, Anumba CE, Efobi CC, Aneke JC. (2021, August), "Determinants Of Blood Donor Retention In A Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Blood Transfusion Facility; A Prospective Quality Improvement Initiative.", National Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Vol. 46, pp 52-53

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Therapeutic Applications of Smart Textiles for Stress Relief and Mental Well-Being in Nigeria: An Exploratory Study of Design, Development, And User Experience" (April, 2025)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "External examination" (October, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Unbundling Pathology Committee" (August, 2024 to May, 2025)
2pathology exam coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Faculty of Basic clinical sciences" (October, 2024 to May, 2025)
3Secretary, "College of Nigerian Pathologists" (March, 2022)
4President Elect, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria" (January, 2022 to December, 2023)
5Member, "Medical And Dental Consultants of Nigeria" (September, 2021)
6Member, "West African College of Physicians" (September, 2017)
7Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (August, 2010)