Dr. Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa
Dr. Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa is a SENIOR LECTURER in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, a Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Neuroscience specialist. Specialist in Histology. Expert medical Researcher
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | FAITH TARBANACLE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL. (SSCE, June, 2021) August, 1996 to August, 2021 SSCE |
| 2 | Abia State University Uturu. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2021) August, 2021 to August, 2021 Doctor Of Philosophy Anatomy |
| 3 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 2021) August, 2021 to August, 2021 Master Degree Human Anatomy (Neuroscience) |
| 4 | National Teacher's Institute. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2017) August, 2021 to August, 2021 PGDE Education |
| 5 | Madonna University Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2009) August, 2021 to August, 2021 Bachelor Of Science Anatomy |
| 6 | EHERE COMMUNITY SCHOOL II. (FSLC, October, 2001) August, 1991 to August, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | National General Secretary, Society for Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria June, 2023 to July, 2025 |
| 2 | Member, Departmental Committee on body sourcing, bequest and handling, Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus April, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Secretary, Departmental CCMAS review committee, Department of Anatomy February, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Member, sports committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary, Research group Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Secretary, Histology Manual production Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Secretary, Practical Evaluation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer, Madonna University Nigeria September, 2014 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ugochukwu Aguwa, Darlington Akukwu, Catherine Akukwu, Ambrose Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu Okonkwo, Somadina Okeke, Chioma Nwosu, Adline Aguwa. (2023, September), "Effect of Aqueous Extract of Cannabis Sativa on the Histology of the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Albino Rat", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 157-165 |
| 2 | Darlington Akukwu, Ugochukwu Aguwa, Catherine Akukwu, Ambrose Agulanna, Okonkwo Izuchukwu, Obatavwe Ukoba. (2023, September), "Effects of Aloe vera Gel on the Homeopoietic, Biochemical and Histological Parameters and Bone Marrow of Wistar Rats", South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 3 | Darlington Akukwu, Ugochukwu Akukwu, Ambrose Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu Okonkwo, Adline Aguwa. (2023, September), "Effect of High Salt Diet and Habiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) on the Histology of the Aorta in Wistar Rats", International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Victor Adolf Fischer, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwatu, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike. (2022, January), "Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Victor Adolf Fischer, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwatu, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike", Int J Anat Res, 2022, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8398-8407 |
| 5 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Victor Adolf Fischer, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Nsikak Michael Umoh, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwatu, Cletus Obun. (2022, January), "2022/7/1", Forensic Science International: Reports, Vol. 5, pp 100278 |
| 6 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Victor Adolf Fischer, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwatu, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike. (2022, January), "Estimation of time since death of bodies above soil surface in a Guinea forest-savannah vegetation of Nigeria using visible post mortem changes", International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8398-8407 |
| 7 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Victor Adolf Fischer, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Nsikak Michael Umoh, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwatu, Cletus Obun. (2022, July), "Factors that influence the estimation of post mortem interval in a Guinea forest-savannah vegetation of Nigeria", Forensic Science International: Reports, Vol. 5, pp 100278 |
| 8 | U. S. Aguwa O. F. Ovie F. S. Onwuelingo D. I. Okonkwo M. O. Ogbonnaya S. J. Asebioyo C. E. Eze B. N. Obinwa. (2021, March), "Proposing The Incorporation Of Basic Medical Sciences Into The Curriculum For Basic Education Training", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 11-17 |
| 9 | U. S. Aguwa F. O. Onu F. O. Ovie A. E. Agulanna C. E. Eze. (2021, May), "Prevalence Of The Use Of Hearing Aid Compared To The Use Of Seeing Aid Among Nigerian Youths", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 10 | U. S. Aguwa C. E. Eze B. N. Obinwa S. N. Okeke S. F. Onwuelingo D. I. Okonkwo D. K. Ogbuokiri A. E. Agulanna I. J. Obiesie A. J. Umezulike. (2020, 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 |
| 11 | Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi, Ezejindu Darmian Nnabuihe, Eze Chinyere Elizabeth, Azurunwa Ogechi, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ovie Ogbo Fe. (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 |
| 12 | U. S. Aguwa B. N. Obinwa C. E. Eze. (2020, December), "Histological Effect Of Different Inhalants On The Heart And Lungs Of Wistar Rats", Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 27-35 |
| 13 | Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Somadina M Okeke, Chijioke M Okeke, Chinyere E 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 |
| 14 | U. S. Aguwa1*, B. N. Obinwa1 and C. E. Eze1. (2020, December), "Histological Effect Of Different Inhalants On The Heart And Lungs Of Wistar Rats", Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 27-35 |
| 15 | U. S. Aguwa1*, C. E. Eze1, B. N. Obinwa1, S. N. Okeke1, S. F. Onwuelingo2, D. I. Okonkwo2, D. K. Ogbuokiri1, A. E. Agulanna1, I. J. Obiesie1 and A. J.. (2020, 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 |
| 16 | Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa Okeke Somadina Nnamdi Ezejindu Darmian Nnabuihe Eze Chinyere Elizabeth Azurunwa Ogechi Obinwa Benedict Nzube Ovie Ogbo. Felix O. (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 |
| 17 | Ezejindu D.N.1, Aguwa U.S.*1 , Ugwuja J.O1, Ezejindu I.O.1, Akukwu Cyprian D.2, Uloneme Godwin C.2, Okafor E.C.1, Okeke S. M.1. (2020, September), "EFFECT OF FOOD ADDITIVES; CARMOISINE AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM ON THE HEART OF ADULT WISTAR RAT", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 45-49 |
| 18 | Uloneme Godwin C. and Okafor E.C., Ezejindu D.N, Aguwa U.S, Ugwuja J.O, Ezejindu I.O, Akukwu Cyprian D. (2020, June), "Effect Of Food Additives; Carmoisine And Acesulfame Potassium On The Liver Of Adult Wistar Rat.", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 45-49 |
| 19 | Ovie F.O 1Ndukwe G.U 2Oliver N. L 3Obi K.C 4Aguwa U.S 4Olu S.I. (2019, September), "Effect Of Aqueous Extract On Carica Papaya Seed And Back On The Testes And Sperm Morphology Of Male Wister Rats.", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 671-677 |
| 20 | Aguwa U. S. Ovie F. O. (2019, November), "Refractive Errors Among Nigerian Youths", nternational Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 11) |
| 21 | Ovie F.O Ndukwe G.U Oliver N. L., Aguwa U.S., Obi K.C., Olu S.I. (2019, September), "Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Carica Papaya Back And Seed On The Liver Of Male Adult Wister Rats", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 9) |
| 22 | Olu S.I Aguwa U.S, Ovie F.O, Keme E.T. (2018, February), "Effect Of Formalin Inhalation On The Cerebellum Of Adult Male Wistar Rat", International Invention of Scientific Journal., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 80-84 |
| 23 | Olu S.I. and Ukoba O Aguwa U.S., Ovie F.O.. (2018, January), "Effect Of Chloroform Inhalation On The Hippocampus Of Adult Male Wistar Rats", European modern studies journal., Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1-6 |
| 24 | Wali Catherine Chukwumuanya1*, Okewumi Tolunigba Abisola2, Aligwekwe Athanasius Ugochukwu1, Aguwa Ugochukwu1, Ugochukwu Arinze Kingsley1 and Asuquo Ak. (2017, June), "CURATIVE STUDY ON THE ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF ACALYPHA WILKESIANA (COPPER LEAF) IN ASPIRIN INDUCED GASTRIC ULCERATION IN SPRAGUE DAWLEY RATS.", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 745-751 |
| 25 | Aguwa U.S. Olu S.I, Olotu E.J, Oghenemavwe E.L, Olu A.I, Olabanji O.J. (2017, March), "A Comparative Phytochemical Screening Of Garcinia Kola Seed Extracts Using Different Solvents", Journal of Anatomical sciences., Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 26-29 |
| 26 | Ukoba O. Aguwa U.S., Ovie F.O., Onoikhua E.E., Olu S.I, Nnawuaku G.O.. (2017, June), "Prevalence And Distribution Of The Use Of Medicated Glasses And Refraction Errors Among Nigerian Youths In A Tertiary Institution In Rivers State.", International journal of medicine and Biomedical sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 048-053 |
| 27 | Aguwa U.S. Ukoba O., Adefisan I.E.. (2016, April), "The Wound Healing Effect Of Powdered Carica Papaya Leave.", International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 2347-4580 |
| 28 | 1Aguwa U. S., 2Owoeye, O., 1Olu S.I., Ukoba O.2. (2016, October), "Teratogenic Effect Of Maternal Vitamin A Consumption On The Liver, Limbs And Other Morphological Parameters Of The Pups Of Wistar Rats", International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 130-137 |
| 29 | Aguwa U. S., Owoeye, O., Olu S.I., Ukoba O.. (2016, December), "Teratogenic Effect Of Maternal Vitamin A Consumption On The Liver, Limbs And Other Morphological Parameters Of The Pups Of Wistar Rats", International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 130-137 |
| 30 | Aguwa U. S., Owoeye, O., Olu S.I., Ukoba O.. (2016, December), "TERATOGENIC EFFECT OF MATERNAL VITAMIN A CONSUMPTION ON THE LIVER, LIMBS AND OTHER MORPHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE PUPS OF WISTAR RATS", International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 130-137 |
| 31 | C.A. Onyeka*, A.U. Aligwekwe, U.S. Aguwa, C.C. Adigwe, A.A. Nwakama, H.S. Ukoima. (2011, September), "A Retrospective Study Of Birth Weight And Caesarean Delivery In South-east Nigeria", International Journal of PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 211-215 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Antidiabetic and Protective Effects of Aqueous seed extract of persia americana in the pancreas of Alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats" (2024). Completed Masters project by Peters Edward Chetachi |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF D'"GENERAL BITTERS ON THE LIVER, KIDNEY, PANCREAS AND TESTIS OF ADULT MALE RATS" (June, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND IBR) |
| 2 | Awardee: "NEUROLOGICAL EFFECT OF ANTERIOR, SUPERIOR AND LATERAL HEAD TRAUMA ON THE CEREBRUM, CEREBELLUM AND HIPPOCAMPUS OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS" (January, 2022 to June, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| 3 | Awardee: "Neurological effect of anterior, superior and lateral head trauma on the cerebrum and hippocampus of adult male Wistar rats" (January, 2022 to June, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nephrotoxic effects of Odogwu Bitters Herbal Drink in adult male Wistar rats" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "TROPICAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH" (January, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Biology" (November, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Officer, "Career guidance counselling" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | General Secretary, "SOCIETY FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | SECRETARY, "FACULTY CCMAS COMMITTEE" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | BOARD CHAIRMAN, "KINGDOM HERITAGE MODEL SCHOOLS NNEWI" (March, 2023) |
| 5 | Departmental officer, "University quality assurance" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Assistant Secretary, "Medical Research Society" (December, 2023) |
| 7 | FACULTY REP BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, "SPORTS COMMITTEE; COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS" (April, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Association of Anatomy" - AAA 2024 (member since 2024), https://cirs.unizik.edu.ng/dashboard/editorships?add |
| 2 | Full Member, "Medical Research Society, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" - MRS 2023 (member since 2019), https://mrs.unizik.edu.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "ANATOMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - ASN/2014/022 (member since 2014), https://www.asn-ng.com |
| 4 | Full Member, "SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA" - FM/15/012 (member since 2014), http://www.secannigeria.org |