Dr. Ngozichukwu Getrude Uzoewulu
Dr. Ngozichukwu Getrude Uzoewulu is a SENIOR LECTURER in MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu is a Nigerian. A Medical Microbiologist, Researcher, Biomedical Scientist and Senior Lecturer in Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
I obtained Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D) in Medical Microbiology with specialization in Molecular bacteriology from University of Benin, Edo state, Nigeria in affiliation to University of Hertfordshire United Kingdom and Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (FWAPCMLS).
I have attended several Academic and Professional trainings/conferences ( National and International) in my field of specialty, referencing, International training on Molecular biology techniques & bioinformatics at University of Hertfordshire United Kingdom, Human Assisted Reproduction at American Centre for Reproductive Medicine Cleveland clinic Ohio USA, Leading women in pathology and laboratory medicine by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) at Arizona USA.
I published quality research articles in good Journals
Administratively, Deputy Director Centre for Neurotrauma and Neuroscience Research NAU, NAU Postgraduate supervisor/ Departmental Postgraduate Co-ordinator and Quality assurance officer.
My research interest includes all area of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology ,Molecular diagnostics, Infectious diseases, Antimicrobial chemotherapy and resistance .
Personal Information
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Address: | Medical Microbiology And Parasitology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Benin, Edo State ,Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2012) September, 2009 to August, 2012 Doctor Of Philosophy Medical Microbiology Medical/Molecular Microbiology |
| 2 | University Of Benin, Edo State ,Nigeria. (Master of Philosophy, November, 2008) September, 2006 to August, 2008 Master Of Philosophy Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | University Of Benin, Edo State ,Nigeria. (Master of Philosophy, November, 2008) September, 2007 to September, 2008 Master Of Philosophy Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital , Enugu/Institute Of Medical Lab Science &Tech. Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2003) September, 1999 to August, 2003 Associate Of Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Science |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital , Enugu/Institute Of Medical Lab Science &Tech. Of Nigeria. (HND, November, 2003) September, 1999 to August, 2003 Associate Of Medical Laboratory Science Medical Microbiology/Parasitology |
| 6 | Lagos University Teaching Hospital. (Master Degree, November, 1998) September, 1997 to October, 1998 Master Of Science Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 7 | Lagos University Teaching Hospital. (Master Degree, November, 1998) September, 1997 to August, 1998 Master Of Science Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology |
| 8 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1996) August, 1991 to August, 1995 Bachelor Of Science Applied Microbiology Applied Micrbiology |
| 9 | DDL. (GCE, December, 1991) August, 1991 to September, 1991 WAEC/GCE Science |
| 10 | DDL. (GCE, December, 1991) August, 1991 to September, 1991 WAEC/GCE Sciences |
| 11 | Daughters Of Divine Love Abakpa Nike Enugu. (SSCE, July, 1988) September, 1983 to July, 1988 Senior Secondary School Certificate Sciences |
| 12 | Nkwo Nnewi Central School Nnewi. (FSLC, April, 1986) September, 1977 to August, 1982 Frst School Leaving Certificate General Studies |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | University of Jos Nigeria (ELECTED FELLOWSHIP) (November, 2022) November, 2022 to November, 2022 Professoinal Certificate. Fellow Of West African Postgraduate College Of Medical Laboratory Science. Medical Bacteriology. |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senate Representative, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences , College of Health Sciences , NAU. October, 2023 to December, 2025 |
| 2 | Member General studies programme committee, Nnammdi Azikiwe University Awka. May, 2023 to December, 2025 |
| 3 | Deputy Director, Nnammdi Azikiwe University , Centre for Neurotrauma and Neuroscience Research, Office of the Registrar. May, 2023 to December, 2025 |
| 4 | Post Graduate Co-Ordinator, Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, FBCS, College of Health Sciences NAU Nnewi. March, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Post Graduate supervisor, Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, FBCS, College of Health Sciences NAU Nnewi. December, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Quality Assurance officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Office of the Registrar. June, 2021 to December, 2025 |
| 7 | Chairman Harvest & Bazaar, St Thamos Aquinas catholic church , Uru Nnewi December, 2020 to December, 2020 |
| 8 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Microbiology /Parasitology, FBCS, CHS, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka May, 2020 to December, 2023 |
| 9 | Senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria ,Nsukka September, 2017 to November, 2020 |
| 10 | Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist ., Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. January, 2017 to February, 2019 |
| 11 | Adjunct Lecturer 1, Tansian University Oba September, 2012 to July, 2016 |
| 12 | Quality Assurance and laboratory management officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital IHV Unit, Nnewi September, 2007 to September, 2011 |
| 13 | Junior Research Fellow TB project, Nigeria institute of Medical Research,yaba Lagos June, 2004 to September, 2006 |
| 14 | Director, Gertty Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Medical supplies, Shomolu Lagos, Nigeria. January, 2004 to September, 2017 |
| 15 | National Youth service corps (NYSC), Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria July, 1996 to June, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ezeagwuna, DA 1 ., Chukwunwike, CI 1 ., Ikpeama, RA 2 ., Onwurah, OW 3 ., Solomon, CN 1 ., Chimezie MC 1 and Uzoewulu, NG 4. (2024, February), "GEO-HELMINTHS ON LEAFY VEGETABLES SOLD IN OGIDI MARKET, IDEMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA .", World journal of Advance Research and Reviews, Accepted for publication( Manuscript ref. no. WJARR-2024-0222 |
| 2 | Solomon,N Ukaibe., Ifeoma M Ekejindu., Godsplan U John., ILoduba N Aghanya., Simon N Ushie, Ifeoma S Anagor., Ngozi G Uzoewulu and Ugochukwu U Nwaogwukwu.. (2023, July), "Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis in HIV positive patients treated in major Tertiary/Secondary Hospitals in Rivers state, Southern Nigeria.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 3 | Charlotte B Oguejiofor1,2, James E Okonkwo2 , John EJames2 ; George U Eleje1,2*, Obinna C Okafor2 , Chukwuemeka C Okoro2 , Chigozie G Okafor2 , Chijioke O Ezeigwe1,2, Michel C Egbuniwe3 , Emmanuel C Egwuatu2 , Boniface U Odugu4 , Sylvester O Nweze4 , Ekene A Emeka5 , Chika I Ofiaeli5 , Nnanyereugo L Onah4 , Ifeanyi J Onyekpa4 , JohnBosco E Mamah6 , Uchenna C Chijioke-Ofoma7 , Chinekwu S Anyaoku5 , Theophilus N Agbo2 , Obiora Donatus Ugwu2 , Kingsley E Ekwuazi8 , Kingsley C Obioha8 , Arinze A Onwuegbuna9 , Boniface C Okpala1,2, Obinna K Nnabuchi2 , Toochukwu B Ejikeme1 , Stanley C Egbogu1 , Ngozi G Uzoewulu10 and Onyeka C Ekwebene11. (2023, July), "Perception and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female Professionals Attending Gynaecology Clinic at A University Teaching Hospital", Journal of Diagnosis & Case Reports, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 4 | CO Ezeigwe 1, G U Eleje 1, C C Anikwe 1 , David Chibuike Ikwuka 3, 4* , Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala1, 2 , Kindness Chidi Irikannu 5 , Emeka Philip Igbodike 1 , Emmanuel Umegbolu 6 , Ngozichukwu Uzoewulu 7 , Olufunke Onaadepo 4 , Malarchy Ekwunife Nwankwo1 , Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle 1 , Choice Chinemerem Nworgu 8 , Jide Uzowulu Uzoigwe 8 , Ifeoma Frances Okwuonu 3 , Chisom Godswill Chigbo 9 , LazarusUgochukwu Okafor 1 , Chinekwu Sochukwu Anyaoku 10 , Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama 1 , Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor 1 , Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu1,2. (2023, May), "Effectiveness of Gardnerlla vaginalis culture and Nugent scoring in identifying bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women.", Infectious disease Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 10 |
| 5 | Michael Chukwudi Ezeani1*, Ujuamala Uloma Ezeani2, Henry Chima Opkara3, Rosemary Adamma Analike3, Emeka Callistus Onyeka Izuchukwu3, Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze4 and Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu5. (2023, May), "Evaluation of Immune complexomes and possible pathological influences at various stagesof Breast Cancer.", Journal of Oncology Translational Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Akuakolam I.M., Akujobi C.N., Aghanya I.N., Ushie S. N., Uzoewulu N. G., Ukibe S.N.,Elemuo G.A., Ohaegbulem A.S., Ezeador A.S., Okoro A. E.. (2023, November), "Detection of npmA Gene in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical specimen.", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 7 | Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor., Lazarus Ugochukwu Okafor., George Uchenna Eleje., Obinna Carl Okafor., John Chukwuebuka Nkesi., Chukwuemeka Chukwubukem Okoro., Nkejesus Chidube Obi., Franklin Chukwunwendu Okeke., Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor., Michael Chiedu Egbuniwe., Chijioke Ogomegbunam Ezeigwe., Boniface Uwaezuoke Odugu., Sylvester Onuegbunam Nweze., Nnanyereugo Livinus Onah.,Kelvin Emeka., Ortuanya., Ifeanyi Johnson Onyekpa., Ekene Agatha Emeka., Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli., Kingsley Chkwu Obioha., Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu., Theophilus Nwanyigor Agbo., Obiora Donatus Ugwu., Onyeka Chukwdalu Ekwebene., and Uchenna Clara Chijioke-Ofoma.. (2023, July), "Prevalence and Associated factors of Female genital Mutilation among Women attending Antenatal Clinic at a Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi , South-East Nigeria.", International Journal of Gynecological and Obstetrical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-4 |
| 8 | Solomon,N Ukaibe., Ifeoma M Ekejindu., Godsplan U John., ILoduba N Aghanya., Simon N Ushie, Ifeoma S Anagor., Ngozi G Uzoewulu and Ugochukwu U Nwaogwukwu.. (2023, July), "Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis in HIV positive patients treated in major tertiary/secondary hospitals in River state, Southern Nigeria.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 9 | Charlotte B Oguejiofor1,2, confidence Chinaza Ogbomade , George U Eleje1,2*, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu,, Chukwuemeka C Okoro2, John Chukwuebuka Nkesi,, Nkejesus Chidube Obi,2, Chijioke Ogoegbunam Ezeigwe, Onyecherelam Monday Ogeelle,,Franklin Chukwnwendu Okeke., Chigozie Geolffrey Okafor., Michael Chiedu Egbuniwe., Boniface Uwaezuoke Odugu, Ekene,Agatha Emeka., Slyvester Onuegbunam Nweze.,, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli., Nnanyeugo Livnus Onah., Kelvin Emeka Ortuanya., Ifeanyi Johnson Onyekpa. , Kingsley C Obioha., Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu .,Theophilus Nwanyigor Agbo., Obiora Donatus Ugwu., Onyeka C Ekwebene., Uchenna Clara Chijioke- Ofoma and Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke.. (2022, December), "A Ten-year Retrospective Review of Emergency Obstetric Hysterectomies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", International Journal of Gynecological and Obstetrical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 24-27 |
| 10 | ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabuto., Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze., Edna Ifeoma Chukwura and Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu.. (2022, February), "Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial activites of crude and diluted leaves and roots extracts of Uvaria chaemae on selected bacteria.", journal of Phyarmaceutical Research international, Vol. 34, (Issue 8), pp 7-18 |
| 11 | ONWURAH O.W*1 EZE H.T2 EZEAGWUNA D.A3 NWACHUKWU E.P4 EZE C.G.1 ONWUASUANYA U.F5 and UZOEWULU N.G6. (2022, April), "The effect of cigartte smoking in plasma fibrinogen level and platelet count in male smokers in Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria.", International Journal of Science Research Archive, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 250-253, Open access journal |
| 12 | Ezeagwuna DA., Onwurah OW.,Nri-Ezedi CA., Ezejior CP., Elo-ilo JC., Njoku JG., Okafor RA., Ugboaja JO and Uzoewulu NG.. (2022, April), "Patients satisfaction and quality of services at the Laboratory service centre in a Teaching hospital southeast, Nigeria.", World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 30-32, ISO 9001:2015 certified journal. |
| 13 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu., Solomon Nwabueze Ukibe., Onyinye Perpetua Nnemelu., Uche Florence Onwasianya and Ogochukwu Barbra Ochiabuto.. (2022, September), "Antibiotic resistance pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from environmental source in tertiary health institution, Nigeria.", International Journal of current Science (IJCSPUB), Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 20-30, Open access journal |
| 14 | Aghanya IN, Akujobi CN, Ushie SN, Ubajaka CF, Ajuba IM, Ezeama CJ, Maduekwe NP, Uzoewulu NG, Chigbo CG37. (2021, July), "Detection of Carbapenemase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Environmental Sources in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria.", Research Square, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 15 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu., Nkiru Nwamaka Ezaama and Prosper Obuniken Adogu.. (2021, July), "Diagnostic accuracy of direct smear microscopy using culture as a Gold standard ,among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Anambra state, Nigeria.", E Cronicon pulmonary and respiratory medicine. (Open access), Vol. -10, (Issue 8), pp 3-13, Open access journal |
| 16 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu., Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe., Chika Florence Ubajaka and Goyal Madhu.. (2021, August), "Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Anambra state, South east Nigeria.", E Cronicon Microbiology, Vol. 17, (Issue 9), pp 21-31, Open access journal |
| 17 | .Iloduba Nnaemeka Aghanya1,*, Comfort Nne Akujobi1 , Simon Nkpeh Ushie1 , Chika Florence Ubajaka2 , Ijeoma Maryrose Ajuba3 , Chibuike Jesse Ezeama1 , Nkechi Perpetua Maduekwe4 , Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu1 , Chisom Godswill Chigbo5. (2021, September), "Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Environmental Sources in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria", Journal of Applied & Environmental Microbiology., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 22-27, DOI:10.12691/jaem-9-1-4 |
| 18 | Uzoewulu Ngozi G, Okonkwo Robert Chuks, Anyabolu A E, Heanyichukwu Martin, Kalu Stephen O, Onwunzo Maria C and Chukwu Chiamaka. (2017, October), "Prevalence of HIV infection in pulmonary tuberculosis suspects: Assessing the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", Journal of Antivirals& Antiretrovirals open access, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 54 |
| 19 | Gertrude N. Uzoewulu, Lovett Lawson, Ibeh.S., Nalin Rastogi. (2016, July), "Genetic Diversity Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Strains Isolated From Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Anambra State, Nigerai", International Journal of Mycobacteriology, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 74-79 |
| 20 | Uzoewulu Ngozi G1, Ibeh I N2, Ofiaeli R O1, Umenyonu N3 and Okonkwo R1. (2015, July), "Sensitivity of direct smear microscopy for the diagnosis of TB in high HIV prevalent population Nnewi, Nigeria", Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 71, Open access journal |
| 21 | Uzoewulu NG, Ibeh.S. Lawson L, , Goyal M ,Umenyonu N, OfialiRO and Okonkwo R. (2014, June), "Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis In Tertiary Hospital South East Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Diagnosis., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 22 | Lovett Lawson, Nnamdi Emenyonu, Saddiq T Abdurraham, Juliana O Lawson, Gertrude . N.Uzoewulu., Olumide M.Sogaolu., Juliana N.Ebisike.,Christopher M.Pa. (2013, May), "Comparison Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Drug Susceptibility Using Solid And Liquid Culture In Nigeria", Journal of BioMedical Central., Vol. 6, (Issue 215), pp 1-5 |
| 23 | Uzoewulu N. G. (2013, September), "High level of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in tertiary hospital Nnewi, Nigeria", Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1, Open access journal |
| 24 | Lovett Lawson, Nnamdi Emenyonu, Saddiq T Abdurraham, Juliana O Lawson, Ger .,Lovett Lawson.,Jian Zhang.,.Michel.K.Gomgnimbou.,Saddiq T. Abdurraham.,S. (2012, June), "Moleclar Epidemiology And Genetic Diversity Study Of Tuberculosis In Ibadan, Nnewi And Abuja,Nigeria.", Plos one, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 1-11 |
| 25 | L.Lawson., M.A.Yassin., S.T.Abdurrahman.,C.M.Parry.,R.Dacomba.,O.M Sogaolu., J.N Ebisike., G.N.Uzoewulu., L.O.Lawson., N.Emenyonu., J.O.Onoha.,J.S.Dav. (2011, August), "Resistance To First-line Tuberculosis Drugs In Three Cities Of Nigeria", Journal of Tropical Medicine and International health., Vol. 16, (Issue 8), pp 974-980 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Ngozi Gertrude Uzoewulu. (1998, August), "Antibiotic susceptibility pattern, Beta lactamase production and Plasmid profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from environmental samples at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos. Nigeria.". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu.. (2012, July), "Molecular diversity and drug resistance profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Anambra state, Nigeria.". |
| 2 | Ngozi Gertrude Uzoewulu.. (2007, July), "Microbiological assessment of Trichomoniasis among women attending gynaecological and ante-natal clinics at University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu,. (2002, August), "Prevalence of Trichomoniasis in pregnant and non pregnant women attending Mother of Christ specialist Hospital Enugu". |
| 2 | Ngozi Gertrude Uzoewulu .. (1995, June), "Isolation and identification of Microorganism associated with Milk spoilage.". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ngozichukwu Gertrude Uzoewulu, Stella Smith and Madhu Goyal.. (2023, June), "Antibiotic Resistance pattern and Plasmid profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Environmental source in Tertiary Health Institution, Nigeria.", |
| 2 | Ochiabuto Ogochukwu Mary-Theodora Barbara,Ehumadu Ujunwa Queen, Unaeze Bright Chukwuebuka, Onwuasoanya Uchenna Francisca, and Uzoewulu Ngozichukwu Gertrude. (2023, June), "Carriage Status of Streptococcus agalactiae and Risk Factors Associated with Infection among Pregnant Women in Nnewi.", |
| 3 | Ngozichukwu Uzoewulu, Stella Smith and Madhu Goyal. (2023, October), "Plasmid profile and beta-lactamase analysis of multidrug resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from environmental source in a tertiary care hospital, Nigeria .", |
| 4 | Ngozichukwu.G.Uzoewulu.,Ibeh.S.Nnanna.,Nalin.Rastogi and Madhu..Goyal.. (2022, November), "Genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex strains isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis attending tertiary care hospitals Anambra state, Nigeria.", Annals of Medical Laboratory Science, pp 48-50, WAPCMLS/MICRO/22/03 |
| 5 | Ezeagwuna DA., Ayadikwor. NK., Ekejindu IM.,Onwura OW., Okafor RA and Uzoewulu NG.. (2022, October), "Plasmodium infection in patients accessing healthcare in a tertiary health institution,Southeast Nigeria(A 3 Years review)", conference paper presentated, pp 54, Paper no: PPSN/2022/ABS/141 |
| 6 | Ngozichukwu G .Uzoewulu.,Nkiru .N. Ezeama.,Prosper.O.Adogu.. (2021, July), "Diagnostic performance of direct smear microscopy using culture as gold standard among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Anambra state,Nigeria.", 2nd Scientific conference & workshop, pp 29, conference paper presented in a conference at UNN |
| 7 | Uzoewulu NG., Ibeh IN and Madhu G.. (2020, April), "Genotyping of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Anambra state Nigeria by spoligotyping method.", 1st Annual Regional conference Southeast 2020, pp 30, conference paper presented at UNN Enugu |
| 8 | Uzoewulu Gertrude,N., Ezeama Nkiru,N., Adogu Prosper ,O.. (2020, July), "Community base diagnosis of Multy -drug resistant tuberculosis in Anambra state, Nigeria", 1st Annual Regional conference Southeast 2020, pp 25, conference paper presented in a conference at Enugu |
| 9 | Ngozichukwu G. Uzoewulu., Nkiru N Ezeama and Madhu Goyal.. (2020, August), "Genetic differentiation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, strains isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Anambra state Nigeria by spoligotyping.", Inter-disciplinary collaboration , the contributory role of qualitative inquiry., pp 26, conference paper presented at conference Enugu |
| 10 | Ngozichukwu G .Uzoewulu.,Nkiru .N. Ezeama.,Prosper.O.Adogu.. (2020, November), "Diagnostic accuracy of direct smear microscopy using culture as a Gold standard ,among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Anambra state, Nigeria.", , pp 99, conference paper presented in a conference at Ebonyi state |
| 11 | Lawson L.,Yassin MA., Abdurrahman ST., Parry C., Ebisike JN., Uzoewulu GN., Sogaolu OM., Lawson JO., Emenyonu N., Onuoha JO.,Dacombe R.,David JS., Davies PDO., Cuevas LE.,. (2011, March), "Drug resistance in patients initiating and patients not responding to standard anti-Tb treatment in urban cities in Nigeria", 18th Union conference African Region, pp 5, conference paper presented in a conferenc at Abuja |
| 12 | Lawson L.,Yassin MA., Abdurrahman ST.,Ebisike JN.,Sogaolu O., Uzoewulu GN., Lawson JO., Emenyonu N.,Onuoha JO., Dacombe R., Dvid JS., Parry C.,Davies PDO.,and Cuevas LE.. (2010, October), "Multi-drug resistance tuberculosis, time to stop the trend in Nigeria", 2nd National conference Abuja, pp 4, conference paper presented in a conference at Abuja |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Ngozichukwu.G.Uzoewulu.,Ibeh.S.Nnanna.,Nalin.Rastogi and Madhu..Goyal.. "Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis attending tertiary care hospitals Anambra state, Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2011 September) University of Hertfordshire UK |
| 2 | Ngozichukwu G. Uzoewulu. Ibeh IN.,Lawson Lovett. "Antibiotic drug resistance pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated among TB patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi.", (Research Work, 2010 June) TB Laboratory ,Zankli Medical Services, Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 3 | Ngozichukwu G. Uzoewulu, Ibeh N. Isaiah and Ande, AB. "Assessment of Trichomoniasis among women attending Gynaecological and ante-natal clinics at University of Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2007 March) UBTH Benin Edo state |
| 4 | Ngozichukwu G Uzoewulu,A.O Coker and Stella Smith. "Antibiotic resistance and plasmid profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from hospital environment", (Research Work, 1998 May) NIMR Lagos |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Evaluation of Malaria antigens among subjects visiting Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi,, Southeast Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Madu Lynda Nkemdilim / 202235A6001FA |
| 2 | "Antibiotics pattern and plasmid profile of vibrio cholera from water samples in Anambra state" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Uzoagba Christian Chima / 202235A6002FA |
| 3 | "Microbiological assessment of bacteria isolated from Ear, Nose and throat from south east ,Nigeria" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by Ude Jane Onyinye (PG/M.Sc/19/89671) |
| 4 | "Prevalence of Ureaplasma Urealyticum among males with infertility problem in Enugu" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Eze Ifeanyichukwu Isaac (PG/M.Sc/18/88738 |
| 5 | "Evaluating the resistant profile of coagulase negative staphylococcus aureus isolates from under-five septic children in Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital Nnewi." (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Orji Moses Sunday |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "An outstanding christian" (September, 2020 to September, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Catholic Priest of Nnewi Dioceses |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis attending tertiary care hospitals Anambra state, Nigeria." (March, 2011 to September, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, Hertfortshire. AL109AB,UK. |
| 3 | Collaborator: "Drug resistant profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis." (October, 2009 to April, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by Zankli Medical Services LTD, Abuja, Nigeria. |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Maternal complication related to operative vaginal delivery and its associated factors among women delivered at NEMCS, Hospital South west Ethiopia." (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Myomectomy: Literature review and evidence to inform patients before consenting to surgery." (December, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment of Internal-External examiner M.Sc Research project proposal defence in Department of Nursing Science, FHST, NAU, Nnewi" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Appointment of internal-External of Master of PublicHealth proposal defence in department of Community Medicine and Primary health care Faculty of Medicine NAU Nnewi." (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Appointment of internal-External of Master of PublicHealth proposal defence in department of Community Medicine and Primary health care Faculty of Medicine NAU Nnewi." (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment of PGD final Défense for Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences .FHST NAU." (October, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment internal external examiner for M.Sc proposal Defense ,in Department of Nursing sciences. FHST, NAU" (October, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Appointment of internal-internal examiner for M.Sc faculty Defense in Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology. FBCS, NAU" (September, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment of Internal -External examiner for MPH proposal Defense in Department of Community Medicine and Primary health care, Faculty of Medicine, NAU." (August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "M.Sc Final Defense in Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology. FBCS, CHS, NAU" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "Internal-Internal Examiner for M.Sc finial defense" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "Appointment of Internal -Internal postgraduate Examiner Ph.D final Defense." (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 11 | Examiner, "Appointment of internal- External examiner 2 for M.SC proposal Defence in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences ,FHST NAU Nnewi" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 12 | Chief Examiner, "Internal-Internal Examiner for M.Sc final Defense in Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology." (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Senate Representative, "Appointment as a Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Elected Senate Representative" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Administrative member, "Appointment as an administrative committee on ceremonial/protocol for office of the Provost, CHS, NAU." (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Appointment as an administrativecollege voice Editorial committee" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "ASUU-NAU Appraisals and Promotion Committee" (November, 2023) |
| 5 | Deputy Director, "Nnammdi Azikiwe University , Centre for Neurotrauma and Neuroscience Research, Office of the Registrar." (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Post Graduate Co-ordinator, "Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, FBCS, College of Health Sciences NAU Nnewi." (March, 2023) |
| 7 | Students guardian/counselor ans supervision of Hostel, "Appointment as a Hall warden for the office of the Provost , College of Health Sciences ,NAU" (August, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "Vice Chancellor Committee on NAU General Study Programme" (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Member Committee structure for the faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences for 2021/2022 Academic session" (July, 2021 to July, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, "Member Fundraising and endowment Committee structure for the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences , NAU" (July, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 11 | Quality assurance offcer.., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University awka" (June, 2021) |
| 12 | College voice Editoral committee, "College of Health Sciences NAU Nnewi campus. Office of the provost." (June, 2021) |
| 13 | postgraduate supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka , College of Post gradate studies" (December, 2021) |
| 14 | Chairman harvest & Bazaar, "St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church UrU Umudim Nnewi" (December, 2020 to December, 2020) |
| 15 | COVID-19 training Facilitatorr, "Catholi Diocese of Nnewi" (March, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 16 | A merit award of outstanding christian., "Catholic Priest of Nnewi dioceses" (September, 2020 to September, 2020) |
| 17 | A member of committee on student dressing, ethics and orientation, "Faculty of health science and technology, college of medicine , UNN Enugu" (August, 2018 to June, 2019) |
| 18 | postgraduate supervisor, "University of Nigeria ,Nsukka School of Postgraduate studies" (September, 2018 to December, 2019) |
| 19 | Medical Observer, "Cleveland Clinic Ohio,USA" (November, 2017 to November, 2017) |
| 20 | Member Medical Advisory Board, "Catholi Diocese of Nnewi" (March, 2016) |
| 21 | Director, "Gertty Medical Supplies. Off coker Rd Ilupeju, Lagos." (April, 2004) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science" - No:E000168 (member since 2022), https://www.annalsmls.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "ASUU NAU" - NAU/SS/4189 (member since 2019), https://www.unizik.edu.ng |
| 3 | Associate Member, "American society of Clinical Pathology" - 44396370 (member since 2016), https://wwwascp.org. |
| 4 | Full Member, "Association of Medical Laboratory Science" - RA/8753 (member since 2013), https://amlsn.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" - U077 (member since 2013), https://www.nsm.ng |
| 6 | Associate Member, "American Society of Microbiology" - 44396370 (member since 2011), https://asm.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "conference paper presentation at 5th Edition of World congress on Infectious diseases.", ([email protected]), 23rd October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Hilton Boston/woburn, 2 forbes road,woburn, massachusetts,o1801, Boston USA |
| 2 | "1st Annual scientific conference tagged; quality management system", (Association of female medical laboratory scientist of Nigeria , Anambra state branch), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Emmaus house Awka |
| 3 | "1st National Conference of West Afriacan Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science Nigeria Chapter Conference", (West Afriacan Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science Nigeria Chapter Conference orgernizing committee), 13th June, 2023 to 16th June, 2023; NIMR , Lagos |
| 4 | "3rd Regional Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science", (West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science), 1st November, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; Accra Ghana |
| 5 | "Jerusalem and Jordan Pilgrimage", (Nigeria Federal Capital Territory Pilgrim Board), 15th July, 2022 to 24th July, 2022; Isreal and Jordan |
| 6 | "Infectious Diseases: Challenges In A COVID-19 ERA", (1. Health promotion, Molecular therapy and Rehabilitation initiative), 9th June, 2021 to 11th June, 2021; University of Nigeria ,Nsukka |
| 7 | "2nd Scientific Conference and Paper presentation .Infectious Diseases: Challenges In A COVID-19 ERA", (Brookside Multicare centre smithtown, NEW york), 6th June, 2021 to 11th June, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka. |
| 8 | "2. . 5th Annual Scientific Conference", (Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria), 11th November, 2020 to 14th November, 2020; Salt City , Abakaliki,Ebonyi state, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Health Promotion, Molecular Therapy And Rehaabilitation Initiative", (Cold spiring Hills centre for Nursing and Rehabilitation New Yort USA), 4th August, 2020 to 6th August, 2020; University of Nigeria Nsukka. |
| 10 | "Ergonomics And Sustainability, Renewable And A Sustainable Future", (Ergnonomics society of Nigeria south east regional conference), 29th July, 2020 to 30th July, 2020; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 11 | "Building Stronger Partnerships To End TB In Nigeria.", (Stop TB partnerships National TB conference), 18th August, 2019 to 18th August, 2019; International conference center Abuja,Nigeria |
| 12 | "National Tuberculosis (TB) Conference", (Stop TB partnership Nigeria), 17th July, 2019 to 18th July, 2019; International conference centre Abuja |
| 13 | "Global Congress on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases", (COPD Congess 2019), 13th May, 2019 to 14th May, 2019; Rome Italy |
| 14 | "12th World Cogress on Virology", (OMIC Group Conference), 16th October, 2017 to 17th October, 2017; Baltmore, USA |
| 15 | "The Burden Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Nigeria; A Challenge To National Health And Development", (Kidney disease conference), 28th July, 2016 to 28th July, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi |
| 16 | "OMICS International Conference And Exhibition On Lung Disorders And Therepeutics", (OMICs International Conference), 13th July, 2015 to 15th July, 2015; Baltimore Maryland USA |
| 17 | "2nd International Conference On Clinical Microbiology And Microbial Genomics", (OMICs group International Conference), 16th September, 2013 to 18th September, 2013; Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV, USA. |
| 18 | "Conference On Innovation In TB Care: The Critical Role Of Health Care Practioners", (The TEEPAC organization), 26th March, 2013 to 27th March, 2013; Kings palace Hotels Nnewi |
| 19 | "Accurate Laboratory Diagnosis A Pillar Of Quality Health Care.", (African society of Laboratory Medicine conference), 1st December, 2012 to 7th December, 2012; cape town South africa |
| 20 | "Accurate Laboratory Diagnosis A Pillar Of Quality Health Care.", (African society of Laboratory Medicine conference), 1st December, 2012 to 7th December, 2012; cape town South africa |
| 21 | "36th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 11th August, 2012 to 11th August, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 22 | "18th African Union Region International Conference Against TB/HIV And Other Lung Diseases.", (African Union on TB and Lung Diseases), 3rd March, 2011 to 5th March, 2011; International conference centre Abuja |
| 23 | "National Conference Of Nigerian Infectious Disease Society :Emerging & Re-emerging Infectious Diseases", (Nigeria Infectious Diseases society), 27th August, 2010 to 28th August, 2010; Chlsea hotel, central area Abuja |
| 24 | "5th National Conference On HIV/AIDs. Theme: Nigeria HIV Resonse Ownership And Sustainability.", (Nigeria HIV Initiative), 2nd May, 2010 to 5th May, 2010; International conference center Abuja,Nigeria |
| 25 | "Biomedical Scientist Contributing To The Health Of Mothers And Children", (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria), 6th June, 2007 to 6th June, 2007; 8, Harvey Road (BLOCK) yaba, Lagos ,Nigeria |
| 26 | "14th International Conference On AIDS And STIs In Africa", (The Society for AIDS in Africa), 4th December, 2005 to 9th December, 2005; Conference centre Abuja, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Research Data Analysis by NAU", (NAU Medical Research Society College of Health Sciences Nnewi campus), 7th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Okofia NAU Nnewi Campus |
| 2 | "GRANT WRITTING WORKSHOP", (Medical Research Society, college of Health Sciences NAU), 15th December, 2022 to 15th December, 2022; NAU Auditorium, Nnewi campus |
| 3 | "American society of Clinical Pathology, Leading women in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine", (American Society for Clinical Pathology), 23rd September, 2022 to 25th September, 2022; Arizona USA |
| 4 | "Online search for Healthcare Literature using Research4life HINARI.", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria.), 25th May, 2021 to 26th May, 2021; Gilbert Uzodike Auditorium NAU Teaching Hospital Premises Nnewi campus |
| 5 | "The Grant Writing Workshop", (Michigan state University USA), 22nd March, 2021 to 25th March, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka. |
| 6 | "Workshop On Consolidating Teaching And Assessment Skill In Medical Education For Lecturers In Medical School.", (Faculty of Medical Sciences college of medicine), 21st May, 2019 to 22nd May, 2019; University of Nigeria Enugu |
| 7 | "Workshop On Improving Teaching And Assessment Skill In Medical Education For Lecturers In Medical School", (Faculty of medical sciences college of medicine), 13th November, 2018 to 14th November, 2018; University of Nigeria Enugu |
| 8 | "Mandatory, Continuous, Capacity training programme for all Postgraduate Teachers/Supervisors of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka for 2017/2018 Academic session", (School of Post Graduate Studies University of Nigeria , Nsukka.), 1st September, 2018 to 2nd September, 2018; University of Nigeria NSUKKA |
| 9 | "Workshop On Diagnostic Challenges In Medical Laboratory Science Practice In Nigeria", (Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria NAUTH Chapter), 23rd February, 2017 to 23rd February, 2017; NAUTH Nnewi |
| 10 | "Hands On Training In Assisted Reproduction", (American center for reproductive medicine), 9th September, 2016 to 22nd September, 2016; Cleveland clinic Ohio, USA |
| 11 | "Workshop On Diversification /raising The Profile Of Medical Laboratory Science Profession", (Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria Anambra state.), 24th July, 2014 to 25th July, 2014; Suncity Hotels Awka |
| 12 | "Practical Workshop On Molecular Biology Techniques", (University of Hertfordshire Hatfield UK), 18th April, 2011 to 21st April, 2011; science training centre University of hertfordshire Hatfield UK |
| 13 | "Practical Workshop On Molecular Biology Techniques", (Science training center school of Life science), 18th April, 2011 to 21st April, 2011; University of Hertfordshire Hatfield England United kingdom |
| 14 | "Workshop On Statistical Package OnSPSS,Epi INFO,Excel And Acess", (Department of Community Medicine NAU Nnewi), 18th November, 2010 to 20th November, 2010; Primary Health care NAUTH Neni |
| 15 | "The First Molecular Pathology Diagnostics Workshop", (NABDA&SBL/Emmanuel Nna from Wayne Mitchell), 10th April, 2010 to 14th April, 2010; National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) Abuja Nigeria. |
| 16 | "Workshop On Quality Assurance Review, Lab Strengthening And Accreditation Preparedness.", (Institute of Human virology, Nigeria), 14th February, 2010 to 17th February, 2010; University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin city Edo, state Nigeria |
| 17 | "National training of Health workers on multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis to first line anti-Tb drugs among TB patients in Nigeria.", (WHO Nigeria), 7th September, 2009 to 8th September, 2009; Dannic Hotel Enugu |
| 18 | "Training On BD BACTEC MGIT 960 Mycobacterial Detection System", (BD BACTEC Ghana), 28th April, 2009 to 30th April, 2009; University Teaching Hospital Accra, Ghana |
| 19 | "Training On Careware-Cyflow SL3/sysmax KX21N Interface", (Institute of Human virology, Nigeria), 25th August, 2008 to 26th August, 2008; IHV-N Regional training center Benin Edo State Nigeria |
| 20 | "USA Medical Mission Anambra state", (Anambra state Association USA), 2nd August, 2008 to 14th August, 2008; Anambra state hopitals |
| 21 | "Training / Orientation On The Use Of BUNDI Rapid HIV Test Kit As A Tie Breaker In Current National Rapid Testing Algorithm", (Institute of Human virology, Nigeria), 18th February, 2008 to 20th February, 2008; IHV-N Regional Trainig centre Benin |
| 22 | "External Quality Assurance In Medical Laboratory Science Practice", (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria), 27th March, 2007 to 27th March, 2007; 8,Harvey RD (BLOCK D) Yaba Lagos |
| 23 | "Savvy Core Laboratory Staff Training On Elisa& Western BLOT", (NIMR Lagos), 24th August, 2005 to 26th August, 2005; Nigerian institute of Medical Reseach, Yaba Lagos |
| 24 | "National Training Workshop On National Use Of Antiretrovirals And Appropriate Nutrition In HIV/AIDS", (Pharmanews Limited), 10th August, 2005 to 10th August, 2005; NIMR Lagos |
| 25 | "Global Fund National ARV Training For Health Personnel In Nigeria", (National AIDS&STIs control program), 14th March, 2005 to 17th March, 2005; Nigerian institute of Medical Reseach, Yaba Lagos |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Appropriate Antibiotic Prescribing In Africa- A Focus On Community Acquired Respiratory Tract Infections", (Inspiration GSK), 12th May, 2016 to 12th May, 2016; GSK Lagos |
| 2 | "Aone Day Sensitization Workshop For Head Of Hospitals, Medical Doctors,Nurses, General Health Workers From Public And Private Health Institutions In Lagos State On Implementation Of Joint TB/HIV Activities.", (Federal Ministry of Health), 9th July, 2005 to 9th July, 2005; NIMR yaba Lagos |