Dr. Chisom Adaobi Nri-ezedi
Dr. Chisom Adaobi Nri-ezedi is a READER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chisom Nri-Ezedi, MBBS, MD, PhD, FWACP
Senior Lecturer | Paediatric Endocrinologist | Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist | Researcher | Data Scientist
Dr. Chisom Nri-Ezedi is a dedicated clinician, researcher, and educator with expertise in paediatric endocrinology and paediatric haematology-oncology. She is an Associate Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a Consultant at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
Her work focuses on improving child healthcare through **clinical research, digital health innovation, and the integration of data science in medical practice. She has contributed significantly to research in sickle cell disease, paediatric endocrinology, and oncology, with several publications in high-impact journals, including _The Lancet_.
Beyond clinical and academic responsibilities, Dr. Nri-Ezedi is passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning for healthcare solutions. She has led initiatives in **electronic medical records (EMR) analytics, SQL training for medical professionals, and the development of digital health tools and medical applications.
She is a Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Collaborator and she actively mentors students and researchers, fostering the next generation of clinician-scientists.
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Address: | Paediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PAEDIATRICS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | National Postgraduate College of Medicine. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2024) December, 2021 to November, 2024 MD Paediatrics |
| 2 | National Postgraduate College of Medicine. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2024) December, 2021 to November, 2024 MD Paediatrics |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2023) September, 2020 to November, 2023 PhD In Clinical Oncology Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | DataCamp, New York, United States of America. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2022) November, 2021 to August, 2022 Data Analyst Data Analysis |
| 5 | West African College of Physician. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2019) November, 2011 to April, 2019 FWACP (Paed) Paediatrics |
| 6 | Boston University School of Medicine. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2016) September, 2016 to November, 2016 Paediatric Nutrition |
| 7 | Senior Registrar, National Postgraduate College of Medicine. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2014) September, 2014 to April, 2019 Senior Registrar Paediatrics |
| 8 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2008) September, 2002 to January, 2008 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 9 | Federal Government Girls' College, Onitsha, Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1995 to June, 2001 West African Senior School Certificate |
| 10 | Good Shepherd Primary School, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. (FSLC, June, 1996) November, 1990 to July, 1995 Primary School Leaving Certificate Primary School Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Paediatrics Subspecialty Training Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra state May, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Quality Assurance Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State February, 2023 to February, 2024 |
| 5 | Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State February, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 6 | Hall Warden, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2020 to April, 2022 |
| 7 | Honorary Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Unit Head, Paediatric Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State June, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi September, 2014 to April, 2019 |
| 10 | Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi November, 2011 to September, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anurag Bajpai. (2023, July) Pediatric Endocrinology Protocols: Hypercalcemia |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | GU Eleje, DC Ikwuka, KC Nwosu, LI Eleje, OI Ikwuka, N Sani, JP Niyoyita, ...CA Nri-Ezedi,.... (2025, January), "Effects of intra-class peer mentorship intervention programme on the academic performances of academically underperforming medical students in Nigeria", BMC Medical Education, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 135 |
| 2 | ST Echendu, C Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author), CV Iloanya, EN Umeadi, KN Okeke. (2025, October), "Self-Medication with Over-the-Counter Drugs in Children: Examining the Common Medications and Factors Influencing Mothers' Choices", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 1412-1422 |
| 3 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Nwanneka Ugwu, Arinze Ulasi and Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi. (2025, July), "A simplified hydroxyurea dosing approach for paediatric sickle cell anaemia in nigeria: addressing emergency care burden and adherence barriers in low-resource settings", BMC pediatrics, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 487 |
| 4 | CA Nri-Ezedi, US Ezidiegwu, IO Ohuche, S Musa, UN Chikani.... (2024, December), "Integration of large language models in Nigeria's healthcare: doctors early perspectives, operational barriers, and privacy concerns", Discover Health Systems, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 5 | MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, JC Elo-Ilo, DC Briggs, CA Nri-Ezedi, UM Diala.... (2024, November), "Determinants of Tangible Breastfeeding Support Among Health Workers: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study", Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 40, (Issue 4), pp 522-534 |
| 6 | DC Obi, IB Obijiofor, AC Obi-Okaro, CC Nnebue, AC Obi, CA Ezenyeaku, ...CA Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author),.... (2024, October), "Investigating Substance Abuse in Vulnerable Nigerian Youth: A Cross-Sectional Study of Out-of-School Adolescents", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 1402-1411 |
| 7 | CA Nri-Ezedi, TO Ulasi, FE Menkiti, CO Ndukwe, CM Igwenagu, .... (2024, August), "Epidemiological trends and treatment abandonment of paediatric solid tumours in a nigerian tertiary hospital: a seven-year review (2016–2022)", BMC Cancer, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 943 |
| 8 | MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, DC Briggs, SA Yekinni, CA Nri-Ezedi, SA Sotimehin, ...OO Tongo. (2024, July), "Breastfeeding support among healthcare workers in Nigeria", Discover Health Systems, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 46 |
| 9 | CA Nri-Ezedi, TO Ulasi, CC Efobi, Aneke JC, NO Ugwu, C Nwosu. (2024, February), "Bloodless management of significantly elevated transcranial Doppler velocity value in a Jehovah's witness child with sickle cell disease: A tertiary centre experience-A case report", Journal of the National Medical Association |
| 10 | C.A. Nri-Ezedi, T.O. Ulasi, K.N. Okeke, I.T. Okonkwo, S.T. Echendu, N.V. Agu, and E.I. Nwaneli. (2023, June), "A Surge of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Among Nigerian Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic", Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 58-64 |
| 11 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Chioma Ajator, Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi. (2023, January), "Determinants of teachers’ perception of sickle cell disease (SCD) and care of school children living with SCD in Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45-51 |
| 12 | Emeka Callistus Onyeka Izuchukwu, Henry Chima Okpara, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Frederick Igila. (2023, July), "Fasting plasma insulin in normal-weight apparently healthy adults in a Nigerian population: Reference intervals and influence of age, gender and anthropometric variables", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1206-1213 |
| 13 | Henry Chima Okpara, Chisom Adaobi Nri‑Ezedi, Emeka Callistus Onyeka Izuchukwu, Obianuju Uchenna Ilechukwu, Asuquo Bassey Ene. (2023, July), "Reference Interval, Optimal Threshold Value, and Correlates of Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance in Healthy Normal‑weight Adults in a Nigerian Population", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 166-172 |
| 14 | CS Nwosu, CA Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author), C Okechukwu, TO Ulasi, EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, ME Aronu, AL Obi-Nwosu, AO Odita, NV Agu, SC Ngonadi, NC Emedike, KM Uke, AC Emegoakor.. (2023, December), "Two-Dimensional Ultrasound Assessment of Long-Term Intra-Abdominal Organ Changes in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia during Steady State: A Comparative Study", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 12), pp 1861-1867 |
| 15 | CC Efobi, CA Nri-ezedi, CS Madu, E Obi, CC Ikediashi, O Ejiofor.. (2023, September), "A Retrospective Study on Gender-Related Differences in Clinical Events of Sickle Cell Disease: A Single Centre Experience", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 137-44 |
| 16 | C Nri-Ezedi, H Okpara, C Ifeadike, A Nwabueze, T Ulasi, A Odita.. (2023, September), "Serum Adiponectin and its Relationship with Insulin Resistance in Nigerian Children: Adiponectin and Insulin Resistance in Nigerian Children", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 69-78 |
| 17 | IC Ajuba, SN Ushie, C Nri-Ezedi, O Onwurah, I Nwankwo, CN Ilokanuno.. (2023, July), "Transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in a tertiary hospital, southeast nigeria: any change over time?", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 128-141 |
| 18 | Emmanuel Modebe, Charles Nonyelu, Augustine Duru,...Chisom Nri-Ezedi..., Thomas Ulasi, Iheanyi Okpala. (2023, June), "Cerebral artery conditional blood velocity in sickle cell disease: a multicentre study and evidence for active treatment", Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol. 108, (Issue 6), pp 440-444 |
| 19 | Azalea M Thomson, Theresa A McHugh, Assaf P Oron, Corey Teply, Nikhil Lonberg,..., Chisom Adaobi Nri-ezedi, ...., Christopher J L Murray, Nicholas J Kassebaum.. (2023, June), "Global, regional, and national prevalence and mortality burden of sickle cell disease, 2000–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021", The Lancet Haematology |
| 20 | CA Nri-Ezedi, TO Ulasi, MI Ogamba, DC Obi, ST Echendu. (2022, May), "Beyond Emergencies: A Five-Year Clinical Profile on the Pattern of Presentation and Seasonal Trend of Out-Patient Visits among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 35-43 |
| 21 | CA Nri-Ezedi, TO Ulasi. (2022, March), "Yogurt: A Potential Recipe for the Management of Dental Caries among Children and Adults in Developing Countries-Case Report", EC Dental Science, Vol. 21, pp 75-78 |
| 22 | CI Ndukwu, JC Elo-Ilo, NO Ugwu, OC Ofiaeli, EO Umeh, CNP Mbachu, C Nri-Ezedi, JU Ebubechukwu. (2022, July), "Congenital Pulmonary Adenomatoid Malformation in Three Infants with Diagnostic and Management Challenges in a Low and Middle-Income Country- A Case Series", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 235-245 |
| 23 | CC Efobi, CA Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author), CS Madu, CC Ikediashi, OS Ejiofor, CI Ofiaeli. (2022, September), "Neutrophil-Lymphocyte, Platelet-Neutrophil, and PlateletLymphocyte Ratios as Indicators of Sickle Cell Anaemia Severity", Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 33, (Issue 5), pp 821-830 |
| 24 | C Okechukwu, A Josiah, CA Nri-Ezedi. (2022, April), "Hydroxyurea Uptake among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology., Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 76-82 |
| 25 | CA Nri-Ezedi, C Okechukwu, OC Ofiaeli, E Nwaneli, S Musa, I Kida, H Adetola, TO Ulasi. (2022, March), "Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Nigerian Medical Doctors", Annals of Health Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 26 | CA Nri-Ezedi, HC Okpara, KN Okeke, EI Nwaneli, ES Edokwe, ST Echendu, TO Ulasi. (2022, February), "Exploring the Relationship between Adiponectin and Blood Pressure in Nigerian Children", Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 9-19 |
| 27 | Agu NV, Ulasi TO, Okeke KN, Ebenebe JC, Echendu ST, Nri-Ezedi CA, Nwaneli EI, Edokwe ES, Onah SK, Ifezulike CC, Umeadi ES. (2022, January), "Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Secondary School Adolescent in Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 5891-5899 |
| 28 | Echendu ST, Okeke KN, Ezeogu J, Eberendu IG, Okoro JC, Emechebe GO, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ifezulike CC, ES Edokwe, EI Nwaneli, Agu NV, Ulasi TO, Umeadi EN, Odita AO. (2022, January), "Pattern of Childhood Morbidity and Outcome of Childhood Admission in Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu Imo State: A 3-Year Review", International Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp e5707 |
| 29 | EI Nwaneli, CA Nri-Ezedi, KN Okeke, ES Edokwe, ST Echendu, KI Iloh. (2022, July), "Congenital Cerebral Malaria: a Masquerader in a Neonate", Malaria Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 30 | Nwaneli EI, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ofiaeli OC. (2022, May), "Caregivers’ Vector Control Methods and its Effect on Malaria InfecVon in Febrile Children Presenting in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria", Nigerian journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 48, (Issue 3), pp 144-153 |
| 31 | CA Nri‑Ezedi, T Ulasi, J Chukwuka, H Okpara, O Ofiaeli, E Nwaneli, A Ulasi. (2021, March), "Serum Total Adiponectin In Healthy Pre-pubertal Nigerian School Children", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 24, (Issue 6), pp 821-7 |
| 32 | Udigwe IB, Ofiaeli OC, Ebenebe JC, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ofora VC, Nwaneli EI. (2021, March), "Sexual Abuse Among Adolescents", Annals of Health Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 50-58 |
| 33 | Thomas Ulasi, Chisom Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author), Henry Okpara, Ezinne Nwaneli, Ogochukwu Ofiaeli, Chijioke Ezeudu and John Chukwuka. (2021, April), "Impact Of Family Background Of Cardio-metabolic Disorders And Associated Risk Factorrs On Total Adiponectin In Children", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1411-17 |
| 34 | Ogochukwu C OFIAELI, Chizalu I NDUKWU, Chisom A NRI-EZEDI, Ogochukwu R OFIAELI. (2021, January), "Respiratory Illnesses Presenting To The Children's Emergency Room Of A Tertiary Hospital In South-East Nigeria: A Retrospective Study", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 6-12 |
| 35 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Ulasi, Ann Ikeabbah, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Chidera Obiora-Mmodumogu and Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita. (2021, March), "Malignant Type II Sacrococcygeal Teratoma-Revisiting The Role Of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy In Resource-Limited Countries: A Case Report", Acta Scientific Paediatrics, Vol. 43, (Issue 2021), pp 93-96 |
| 36 | Thomas O Ulasi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi (corresponding author), Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli, Egbunike G Chijioke. (2021, May), "Novel Cases Of Diamond Blackfan Anaemia In Two Nigerian Toddlers: Roadmap For Care In Resource-limited Nations", International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 101-104 |
| 37 | Michael Ikechukwu Ogamba, Adekemi Kiyesi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi and Lukman Shittu. (2021, September), "Prevalence Of Alcoholic Liver Disease In Port Harcourt, Rivers State", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 42-50 |
| 38 | Echendu ST, Okeke KN, Nri-Ezedi CA, Umeadi EN, Nwaneli EI, Edokwe ES, Agu NV, Ifezulike CC, Eleje GU. (2021, November), "Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of HIV- Infected Under-Five Children", The New American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 39 | Nri-ezedi CA, Ofiaeli OC, Nwaneli EI, Ugochukwu JU, Ulasi TO, Ilika AI. (2020, January), "Compendium Of Oral Pathologies In Children Presenting To A Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 22-27 |
| 40 | OC Ofiaeli, I Egbuonu, JC Ebenebe, OR Ofiaeli, CA Nri-Ezedi, EI Nwaneli, NC Azuka. (2020, January), "Hepatitis C Antibody And Associated Risk Factors In School Children", International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 41 | Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Nonye Ijeoma Ezeh, Chioma Okechukwu, Oluwatoyin Fasesan and Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi. (2020, September), "Psychological Distress Among Residents In Nigeria During The COVID-19 Pandemic", nternational Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 8-21 |
| 42 | Nwaneli EI, Eguonu I, Ebenebe JC, Osuorah CDI, Ofiaeli OC, Nri-ezedi CA. (2020, February), "Malaria Prevalence And Its Sociodemographic Determinants In Febrile Children- A Hospital-based Study In A Developing Community In Souh-East Nigeria", Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 61, (Issue 2), pp E173 |
| 43 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Ulasi, Promise Monday, Ogochukwu C. Ofiaeli and Arinze Ulasi. (2020, August), "Atypical Skin Rash In Two Infants Suspected To Have Multi System Inflammatory Syndrome In A Developing Country With Positive COVID-19 Cases: Challenges Encountered", Acta Scientific Paediatrics, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 25-29 |
| 44 | Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli, Chisom A Nri-Ezedi. (2019, July), "Assessment Of Stress And Its Predictors Among Female Medical Doctors", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 31, (Issue 3), pp 124-130 |
| 45 | Nwaneli EI, Ofiaeli OC, Nri-Ezedi CA. (2019, September), "Knowledge Of Fever In Children And Its Management Among Health Workers In A Tertiary Hospital In South-east Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 46, (Issue 4), pp 163-168 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Efobi Chilota Chibuife, Egbunike Chijioke G,......Nri-Ezedi Chisom, Nwankwo Okwudili. (2025, May), "Preventive Health Practices and Clinical Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease: Insights from the 2022 World Sickle Cell Day Celebrations", , MDCAN COUUTH OGM Scientific conference |
| 2 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Chisom A Nri-Ezedi, Regine Hyppolite, Deepika S Darbari, Andrew D Campbell. (2024, June), "Platelet to Neutrophil Ratio as a Novel Marker for Monitoring SCD Patients on Hydroxyurea", Oxford University Press, Vol. 1, pp yoae002. 035, 18th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium, Florida |
| 3 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Chisom A Nri-Ezedi, Regine Hyppolite, Deepika S Darbari, Andrew D Campbell. (2024, June), "Chisom A Nri-Ezedi Diagnostic Potential of Platelet-Neutrophil Ratio (PNR) for Stroke Risk in SCD Children", Oxford University Press, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp yoae002. 020, 18th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium, Florida |
| 4 | Iheanyi Okpala, Emmanuel Modebe, Charles Nonyelu,...Chisom Nri-Ezedi..., Thomas Ulasi. (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. 142, (Issue 1), pp 1128-1128, 65th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, California |
| 5 | CC Efobi, CA Nri-Ezedi, UJ Chilaka, JC Aneke,...., S Musa, HC Okoye. (2023, April), "Unraveling the Clinical Practice of Nigerian Doctors in the Management of Sickle Cell Anaemia: An In-Depth Cross-Sectional Survey", The Directorate for Research and Publications, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi. "Paeds Clerking", (Code, 2025 May) |
| 2 | Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi. "Paed Calc (Africa)", (Code, 2024 January) |
| 3 | Chisom Nri-Ezedi. "Paed Orals", (Code, 2024 March) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Part 2 exam in Paediatrics: Serum Adiponectin Level Among Paediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Anaemia Seen At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra" (July, 2021). Completed Masters project by Ulasi Arinze |
| 2 | "Part 2 exam: Evaluation Of The Predictive Value Of Foot Length In Detection Of Low Birth Weight Babies In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi." (July, 2021). Completed Masters project by Ann Ikeabbah |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Sustaining Innovative Tools to Expand Youth-Friendly HIV Self-Testing (S-ITEST)" (March, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), implemented in Nigeria through the Nigerian Insti |
| 2 | Awardee: "2025 St. Jude Global Academy Qualitative Research Training (QualTrain) Seminar" (April, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA, |
| 3 | Awardee: "Parental Perceptions and Decision-Making Processes Following Sickle Cell Screening of Siblings: A Mixed-Method Study" (July, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Cordix Pharma Limited |
| 4 | Collaborator: "The Acceptability of Early Infant Screening for Sickle Cell Disease by Sickle Cell Carrier Mothers in Anambra State, Nigeria" (April, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Global Health Initiative, Children's National (GHICN) |
| 5 | Collaborator: "H3 Africa Kidney Disease Research Network Collaborative Centres Grant." (September, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by National Institute for Health (NIH) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "AfricMedic Journal" (August, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Discover Public Health:Global, Regional, and National Burden of Neuroblastoma in Children and Adolescents Under 19 Years from 1990 to 2021: A Trend Analysis" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The Nigerian Health Journal: Motor and Social Independence Skills Among Stunted Toddlers in Tegal City, Indonesia" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "BMC Women's Health: Overweight and obesity among female adolescents in Nigeria; an emerging, but under-reported epidemic" (May, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "BMC Public Health:Prevalence and perception of pre-morbid lifestyle-related risk factors among covid-19 survivors in Lagos state and Abuja capital city of Nigeria" (July, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "The Nigerian Health Journal: Prevalence, Complications, Outcomes and Associated Factors of Perinatal Asphyxia in a Neonatal Unit in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research:THYROID GLAND VOLUME AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MURTALA MUHAMMAD SPECIALIST HOSPITAL KANO, NIGERIA" (September, 2023) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases" (November, 2022) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Obstetrics and Gynecology International:Prevalence of Postpartum Pepression in Adolescent Pregnancy at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital and Network Primary Health Care" (October, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "5th MBBS Professional Examination" (September, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "4th MBBS Professional Examinations" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (Main) Professional Examination" (January, 2025 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "4th MBBS (Resit) Professional Examinations" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "4th MBBS Resit Professional Examination" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "4th MBBS (Main) Professional Examination" (December, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "4th MBBS Main Exam" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (Main) Professional Exams" (September, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "4th MBBS (Main) Professional Exams" (January, 2020 to February, 2020). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "3rd MBBS (Second) Professional Ecams" (February, 2020 to March, 2020). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Committee on Disciplinary Committee for Students" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Journal Review Coordinator, "Department of Paediatrics" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Chairman, "NMA ANAMBRA STATE 2024 REGISTRATION/PROTOCOL SUB-COMMITTEE" (April, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 4 | Judge, "Art of Software Competition, ICT Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria" (March, 2024 to March, 2024) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Quality Assurance Committee Faculty of Medicine" (March, 2024) |
| 6 | Paediatrics Subspecialty Training Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (May, 2024) |
| 7 | Acting Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 8 | Judge To Art Of Software Competition, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2024) |
| 9 | Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "Anambra State Ministry Of Health, Research Ethics Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 11 | Department ICT officer, "Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine" (February, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 12 | Head, Paediatric Endocrinology Unit, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (February, 2022 to February, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, "Research and Ethics Committee" (April, 2021) |
| 14 | Committee Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital: Upgrading and Expansion of Children Emergency Room" (November, 2021) |
| 15 | Facilitator, "International Practical Paediatric Endocrinology Symposium organized by Grow Society, MedEclasses and Regency Centre of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Research, India" (September, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 16 | Member, "NAU Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification" (July, 2021) |
| 17 | Hall Warden, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2020 to April, 2022) |
| 18 | Resource Person, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria" (April, 2019) |
| 19 | Member, "Nri Peoples Forum Medical Mission Outreach" (December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Paediatric Oncology (NISPO)" (member since 2024), https://nispo.org/ |
| 2 | Senior Member, "Global Burden of Diseases, Risk Factors and Injuries Collaborator" (member since 2022), https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/gbd |
| 3 | Full Member, "Medical Research Society, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra state" (member since 2021), https://mrs.unizik.edu.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Pan African Thoracic Society" - 5830 (member since 2019), https://panafricanthoracic.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "International Society of Paediatric Oncology" - 22205 (member since 2019), https://siop-online.org/ |
| 7 | Associate Member, "Regency Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology Research, India" (member since 2019), https://learning.growsociety.in/ |
| 8 | Full Member, "European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology" - 131809 (member since 2019), https://www.eurospe.org/ |
| 9 | Fellow Member, "West African College of Physicians" (member since 2015), https://wac-physicians.org/ |
| 10 | Associate Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" - AF/007/14/096/460 (member since 2014), https://www.npmcn.gov.ng/ |
| 11 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2011), https://nationalnma.org/ |
| 12 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Council of Nigeeia" - 43877 (member since 2010), https://www.mdcn.gov.ng/#:~:text=I%20welcome%20you%20to%20the,and%20Alternative%20Medicine%20in%20Nigeria. |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "2024 Scientific Conference NMA Anambra State Branch", (NMA Anambra Branch), 19th July, 2024 to 20th July, 2024; NMA House, FMC Onitsha |
| 2 | "ASPAE Conference", (African Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology Conference), 23rd February, 2022 to 25th February, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "5th Annual General and Scientific Meeting", (Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology in Nigeria), 1st December, 2021 to 3rd December, 2021; Zoom |
| 4 | "6. 5th Biennial Scientific Conference", (Nigerian Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; Zoom |
| 5 | "53rd Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology", (International Society of Paediatric Oncology), 21st October, 2021 to 24th October, 2021; Virtual |
| 6 | "ASPAE Conference 2021", (African Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology), 25th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; Online (Zoom) |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2024 Haematology School", (University of Nigeria, College of Medicine, Enugu, Nigeria), 15th June, 2024 to 22nd June, 2024; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, Niheria |
| 2 | "International Practical Paediatric Endocrinology Course", (Regency Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology Research, India), 15th October, 2022 to 16th October, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "International Practical Paediatric Endocrinology Course", (Regency Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology Research, India), 19th September, 2021 to 19th September, 2021; Zoom |
| 4 | "Clinical Trials", (Association for Good Clinical Practice in Nigeria), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Zoom |
| 5 | "Doctors As Educators", (West African College of Physicians in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians), 22nd June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; Online (Zoom) |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "inaugural St. Jude Global Academy Qualitative Research Training Seminar (QualTrain)", (St Jude Global Academy), 5th May, 2025 to 28th July, 2025; Online and onsite |
| 2 | "VIrtual Plenary Seminar", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria(PAN)), 21st January, 2021 to 22nd January, 2021; Online (Zoom) |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Paediatric Endocrinology", (United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention), 14th August, 2022 to 15th August, 2022; zoom |
| 2 | "Paediatric Endocrine Academy", (Ariel University and Sheba Medical Center Education Authority), 14th July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; Zoom |