Dr. Chiamaka Belinda Ugwu
Dr. Chiamaka Belinda Ugwu is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Chiamaka Ugwu, a Pharmacist and a Lecturer. MY main objective is to Impact the Society Positively through Pharmaceutical care and Drug information. I tend to achieve this through excellent teaching skills and research.
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmacology And Toxicology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2025) August, 2021 to December, 2025 PhD Toxicology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Master Degree, April, 2019) June, 2016 to April, 2019 M.Pharm Pharmacology And Toxicology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2015) September, 2010 to March, 2015 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2002 to June, 2008 WAEC |
| 5 | Amaenyi Community Primary School Awka. (FSLC, July, 2003) September, 1997 to July, 2003 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental Exam Officer, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology January, 2024 to September, 2025 |
| 3 | Lecturer, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel E. Ilodigwe, Chibueze P. Ihekwereme, Rose N. Asomugha, Chukwuemeka A. Agbata, Ikechukwu S, Mbagwu, Chima E. Orji, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Uchechukwu H. Orji, Daniel I. Oraekei, Ujuamala U. Ezeani, Sabastine O. Igboeme, Chibueze J. Ike, Joseph C. Nwarishi. (2024, January) PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS: A GUIDE TO LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS AND PRACTICAL SKILLS |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Cynthia A. Onwughalu, Chiamaka Belinda Ugwu, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Chukwuebuka Onwuzuligbo, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule. (2025, January), "Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extract and fractions of the African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) Seed", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 14, (Issue 01), pp 008-015 |
| 2 | Cynthia A Onwughalu, Chiamaka B Ugwu, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Chukwuebuka C Onwuzuligbo, Felix A Onyegbule. (2025, January), "Antimicrobial activity of ethyl acetate sub-fractions of African Yam Bean (AYB)(Sphenostylis stenocarpa) on Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 186-193 |
| 3 | C.B Ugwu, C.A Onwughalu. (2025, December), "Silicon Micro- and Nanoparticles: Size-Dependent Physicochemical Properties and Toxicological Implication", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 243-247 |
| 4 | Cynthia A Onwughalu, Chiamaka B Ugwu, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Chukwuebuka C Onwuzuligbo, Felix A Onyegbule. (2025, January), "Antimicrobial activity of ethyl acetate sub-fractions of African Yam Bean (AYB)(Sphenostylis stenocarpa) on Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 186-193 |
| 5 | Amara N. Ulasi, Emeka E. Ilodigwe, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Chinenye H. Nedum, Chima E. Orji. (2025, June), "Study on the anti-inflammatory and in vivo antioxidant effects of crude leaf extract and fractions of Ipomoea involucrata in Albino Wistar Rats", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 1064-1075 |
| 6 | Onwughalu CA, Ugwu CB and Onyegbule FA. (2024, November), "Phytochemical screening and in vivo antimalarial effects of ethanol extract and fractions of Sphenostylis sternocarpa seed (Ex A. Rich.) (Fabaceae)", International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 6-10 |
| 7 | Enebechi Charles Kenechukwu, Ugwu Malachy Chigozie, Nwobodo David Chinemerem, Enebechi Godson Uchenna, Emencheta Stephen Chijioke, Ugwu Chiamaka Belinda, Okoye Festus Basden Chiedu. (2023, February), "Immunostimulatory and Antimicrobial Claims of Super-7 Herbal Mixture (SHM) and Odogwu Cleanser Herbal Mixture (OCHM) Commercially Available in Enugu State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 11-20 |
| 8 | OSEYEMON JO, ERHIRHIE EO, UGWU CB, ILODIGWE EE. (2023, November), "Toxicological Evaluation of Methanol Extract of Hunteria umbellata seed on Sperm and Haematological Parameters in Male Wistar Rats", Journal of Applied Science and Enviromental Management |
| 9 | C Ugwu Malachy, E Ochiaja Dave, C Nwobodo David, Chimezie Collins, B Ugwu Chiamaka. (2021, June), "Antimicrobial potentials of idiolites of endophytic fungi isolated from the leaves of Dacryodes edulis", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 20, (Issue 6), pp 251-256 |
| 10 | CB Ugwu, ES Iloh, MC Ugwu, CS Nworu.. (2021, April), "Evaluation Of Nephro-protective Activities Of Betaglucan Enriched Extract Of Pleurotus Tuber-regium Sclerotia (pleuroteceae)", World Journal of Pharmaceutical research, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 1424-1435 |
| 11 | Ugwu MC, Shinkafi TS, Dandare SU, Abubakar IB, Muhammad A, Dodo MB, Kankia IH, Malami I, Mustapha M, Kazeem MI, Bello TK, BC Ugwu. (2020, October), "Perception, Attitude And Practice Of Personal Protective Measures By Nigerians During The COVID-19 Outbreak: An Online Cross-Sectional Study", Virology and Immunology Journa, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | E.S Iloh, C S Nworu , Moses Omoirri , N U Madubogwu , B C Ugwu.. (2020, March), "Invivo And Exvivo Antioxidant Activities Of Persea Americana Extracts On Albino Wistar Rat.", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 506-513 |
| 13 | Ugwu MC, Okafor UU, Nworu CS, Ugwu BC, Ejikeugwu CP, Esimone CO, Nwanegbo EC. (2018, August), "Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Hepatitis B Vaccines Sold in Open Markets in South Eastern Nigeria", SOJ Immunology, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 14 | Angus N. Oli, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Eunice O. Osuala, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor, George Uchenna Eleje, Felix N. Osuala, Malachy C. Ugwu. (2017, July), "Antibiogram Of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Amongst Pharmacy Undergraduates In A Nigerian University", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 12), pp 1-10 |
| 15 | C.P. Ihekwereme, K.C. Elebeke, C.B. Ugwu, U.G. Okafor. (2016, January), "Preliminary Evaluation Of The Combined Anticonvulsant Activities Of Ethanol Leaf Extracts Of Newbouldia Laevis, Melissa Officinalis, And Unripe Fruit Of Musa Paradisiacal", Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 16 | MC Ugwu, NM Mokwe, PC Ejikeugwu, EC Enemor, CO Eze, BC Ugwu, TH Gugu. (2015, May), "Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy school pupils in Agulu, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 5-9 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chukwuemerie OL, Umeyor IC, Osondu CY, Muoghalu RI, Ugwu BC, Nnadi HC, Olise MC. (2025, August), "Phytochemical screening of Lophira lanceolata Tiegh ex Keay (Ochnaceae) Bark and leaf extracts: A comparative study of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "The Study in Canada Scholarships" (February, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Global Affairs Canada |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Mutation Breeding and its Importance in modern Plant Breeding." (June, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Pedagogy Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Departmental Exam officer, "Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology" (January, 2024 to September, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Quality Assurance Committee" (March, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Anambra State Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Dinner Committee" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Induction Committee, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2019 to December, 2022) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Welfare Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Organisation of women in Science" (member since 2020), https://owsd.net/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical society of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://psnnational.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "23rd Annual national scientific conference", (Nattional association of Pharmacist in Academia), 18th August, 2025 to 22nd August, 2025; Port Harcourt |
| 2 | "Pedagogy for teachers in tertiary institutions", (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "MCPD PCN module 13 and 14", (Pharmaceutical council of Nigeria Anambra), 23rd November, 2022 to 24th November, 2022; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka |
| 4 | "MCPD PCN Anambra state Module 15", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 16th November, 2022 to 17th November, 2022; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Broadening and strengtheningthe Nigerian Pharmaceutical/Health sector", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Anambra), 20th October, 2022 to 20th October, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "National Association For Pharmacist In Academia- Conference", (National association for pharmacist in academia), 17th August, 2021 to 19th August, 2021; University Of Nigeria,Nsukka |
| 7 | "Pharmaceutical Society Of Nigerian Conference (Anambra Chapter)", (Pharmaceutical society of Nigerian conference), 2nd December, 2019 to 2nd December, 2019; Agulu |
| 8 | "West African Society In Pharmacology Conference", (West African society in pharmacolog), 4th November, 2019 to 8th November, 2019; Port Harcourt |
| 9 | "Association Of Community Pharmacist In Nigeria (Anambra Chapter) Conference", (Association of community pharmacist in Nigeria (Anambra Chapter)), 8th October, 2018 to 8th October, 2018; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance:An index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture |
| 2 | "Research4Life/UNIZIK Healthcare Evidence-based Literature Search Workshop", (Research4Life/UNIZIK), 27th May, 2021 to 28th May, 2021; Agulu |