Kester Eluemunor Nwaefulu

Kester Eluemunor Nwaefulu is a LECTURER I in HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Human Physiology, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, February, 2014)
September, 2012 to January, 2014
MSc. Human Physiology
2Delta State University, Abraka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2010)
December, 2005 to December, 2009
BSc. Human Physiology

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nwaefulu K.E and Nwobodo E.O. (2026, May), "Effects of Regular Consumption of Potash (Akanwu) on Male Reproductive Hormones, Prostate Specific Antigen Level, and Semen Qual", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
2Nwaefulu K.E and Nwobodo E.O. (2026, June), "Effects of Consumption of Potash (Akanwu) on Oxidative stress antioxidant status and Liver enzymes in Male wistar rats", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews
3Ezejindu D.N, Alozie O.P, Onyebu C.E, Udodi S.P, Enemuo I.I, Okeke S.N, Ogbuokiri D.K, Okeke H.K, Ekoh A.A, Nwaefulu K.E, Sobanke A. O, Chidinma I.M, Okafor A.J, Chuka-Onwuokwu N.C, Ejiogu I.C, Nwoko S.O, Wuraola S.N, Ebi V.C, Agu A.U, Ugwu A.U and Nwodo N.F. (2026, June), "Neuroprotective Effect of Low-Dose of Vitamin A on the Prefrontal Cortex of Methamphetamine Induced Adult Male Wistar Rats", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 220–229
4Okwuonu, I.F, Nwaefulu, K.E, Ezeokafor, E.N, Ezika, C.A, Chidinma, I.M, Egbunike, C.G, Umezulike, A.J and Anyiam, K.E. (2026, June), "Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Monodora Myristica (Fresh and Roasted) on Lead Acetate Induced Infertility on Oxidative Stress Markers (SOD, MDA, And CAT) of Male Wistar Rats", International Journal Of Research And Scientific Innovation, Vol. 13, (Issue 15), pp 2873-2886
5Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Ubani Clement Dimgba, Ifemenam Kosisochukwu Emmanuel*, Uchefuna Roy Chinwuba, Sobanke Ayobami Omolara, Nwaefulu Kester E., Uzoh Casmir Ifunanya, Ottih Chidalu Jennifer, Egbunike Chijioke Geoffrey. (2025, December), "EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS (LEMONGRASS), OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM, AND AZADIRACHTA INDICA ON THE LIVER FUNCTION TEST, FOLLOWING PLASMODIUM BERGHEI- INDUCED MALARIA IN MICE", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences
6Ezeokafor Nonso Emmanuel a, Malachy Nancy Chisom, Mmaju Chidinma Ifeyinwa, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Sobanke Ayobami Omolara, Chukwumbah Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Egbunike Chijioke Geoffery, Okeke Blessing Chidinma and Ezeadum Kosisochukwu. (2025, October), "The Effect of Cannabis and Methamphetamine on Liver and Kidney Function in Adult Male Wistar Rats: A Comparative Study", Unknown Journal or Publisher
7Okonkwo Chukwudi Onyeka John, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor. (2025, March), "Hepato-Protective Assessment of Pawpaw Leaves, Neem, Lemon Grass and Acts on Plasmodium Berghei Parasitized Wistar Rats", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
8Okonkwo C.O. Ezeokafor E.N. Nwaefulu K.E. (2025, April), "Role of Ethanolic Cabbage Extract on Blood Glucose level and Liver function of Alloxan induced Diabetic of Male Wistar Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher
9Okonkwo C.O. Ezeokafor E.N. Nwaefulu K.E. (2025, April), "Comparative effect of Aqueos Aloe Vera Extracts on Oxidative stress in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and development
10Ezejindu D. N, Alozie O.P, Chukwu P.O, Udodi S.P, Enemuo I.1, Okeke S.N, Ogbuokiri D.K, Okeke H.K, Nwaefulu K.E, Ejiogu I.C, Nwoko S.O, Ebi V.C, Agu A.U, Ugwu A and Nwodo N.F. (2025, July), "Hepatoprotective Effect Of Low Dose Of Vitamin A On The Liver In Toxic Dose Of Methamphetamine Induced Adult Male Wistar Rats", International Journal of Medicine and Health Profession Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 42-52
11Johnplanus Kenechukwu Okeke, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Roy Chinwuba Uchefuna, Emmanuel Nonso Ezeokafor, Kester Eluemunor Nwaefulu, Frances Ifeoma Okwuonu, Samuel Jachukwuike Ndubuisi, Emmanuella U. Onyenyirionwu. (2024, June), "Effects of different intermittent fasting regimens on leucocyte parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and bleeding time in male Wistar rats", Journal of Hematology and Allied Sciences
12Uchefuna Roy Chinwuba, Okechukwu Chisom Rosemary, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Ifemenam Kosisochukwu Emmanuel*, Ebisintei Precious, Nwaefulu Kester E., Ike Chibueze Jeremiah, Nsofor Cordelia U., Ezeh Anthonia K., Paul Chinwuba and Anisiobi Chiemelia. (2024, June), "HORMONAL CHANGES IN MALE WISTAR RAT FOLLOWING SUB -ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PESTICIDES (ORGANOPHOSPHATES)", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences
13Umeasiegbu Adaobi Chidinma*, Dimkpa Uchechukwu, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Chukwukaeme Chidinma Winifred, Ezeokafor, Emmanuel Nonso and Muorah Chinecherem Onyekachi. (2024, January), "Effects of calcium carbide ripened banana on organ weight, histological architecture and semen profile on male albino Wistar rats", World Journal of advanced Research and Reviews
14Uchefuna Roy Chinwuba, Nnakife Jessica Chi-amaka, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Ebisintei Precious, Nwaefulu Kester E., Ike Chibueze Jeremiah, Onwuka. (2024, May), "Biochemical And Hematological Changes In Male Wistar Rats Following Subacute Exposure To Pesticide", Unknown Journal or Publisher
15Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Ikechukwu Okoli, Kester E. Nwaefulu, Ijeoma C. Enemuo, Ekenechukwu Emeka C. Okafor, Bright C. Unaeze, Emmanuel N. Ezeokafor, Ngozi C. Chuka-Onwuokwu Okpala. (2023, January), "Effects of Sitting Recovery Protocols on Postexercise Heart Rate in Young Adults", Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology
16Anarado A.S, Nwobodo Ed, Nwaefulu K.E, and Eyeghre O.A.. (2023, April), "The impact of prolonged exposure to generator noise on stress hormones and immune function in male wistar rats", International Jounal of science academic research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 5500-5504
17Chukwukaeme C.W, Dimkpa U, Nwaefulu K.E, Okwuonu I.F, Umezulike A.J. (2023, March), "Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Responses in Young Nigeria Women during Passive and Zero-Resistance Active Exercise tests compared to Non-Obese", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 35, (Issue 7), pp 44-56
18Onyejike D.N, Esomonu U.G, Fischer V.A, Onyejike I.M, Ezenwatu E.N, Nwaefulu K.E, Ojemeni G.C, Okubuike E.A, Agulana A.E, Obun Cletus, Onyeme O.C, Akukwu D.C. (2022, May), "Visible Post Mortem Changes as a Tool for Decomposition Timeline Estimation in a Tropical rainforest Vegetation of Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1)
19Dimkpa U, Akammuo I, Uchefuna R.C, Umahi-Ottah G, Oparaji C and Nwaefulu K.E. (2022, June), "Cardiometabolic determinants of cardiorespiratory fitness at rest, during exercise and post exercise periods", Journal of Comparative Exercise Physiology, Vol. 18, (Issue 5), pp 365-373
20Udeh O.C, Nwobodo Ed, Nwaefulu K.E, Chukwukaeme C.W, Okonkwo C.K, Dimkpa U, Udeogu V.C, Uzoma R.I.. (2022, February), "Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Root Extracts of Harunguna madagascariensis on Wistar Rat Model", EC Phamacology and Toxicology, Vol. 10, (Issue 2)
21Ed Nwobodo, Oluchukwu C. Ezeasouba, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Gabriel Ejike Igbokwe, Chinyelu Egwuatu, Kester Eluemunor Nwaefulu. (2021, February), "Evaluation of Microbial and Elemental contaminants of Open Market Sachet Water in Nnewi Metropolis", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
22Ed Nwobodo, Oluchukwu C.E, Ikwuka D.C, Igbokwe G.E, Egwuatu C, Nwaefulu K.E. (2021, February), "Evaluation Of Microbial And Elemental Contaminants Of Open Market Satchet Water In Nnewi Metropolis", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 4)
23Umezulike A.J, Maduka S.O, Njoku-Oji N.N, Okonudo P.O, Nwaefulu K.E, Mmaju C.I, Chukwukweme C.W, Ezeani E.I. (2021, December), "Comparative Effects of Some Vegetable Oils on Lipid Profile and Liver Function in Male Wistar Rats", International Journal of Innovative Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 12)
24Uzoma R.l, Ufearo S.C, Njoku-Oji N.N, Ikwuka D.C, Nwaefulu K.E. (2021, October), "Effect of Social Isolation on serum Electrolytes and cortisol level in wistar rats", Asian Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 24
25Udeh O.C, Nwobodo Ed, Udeh E.I, Agu E.C, Alor O.O, Chukwuka O, Ngozi C, Uguoke C.C and Nwaefulu K.E,. (2021, November), "Wound Healing Properties of Root Extracts of Harungana madasgacariensis on Wistar Rat Model.", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 11)
26Okafor C.D, Meludu S.C, Nwaefulu K.E, Ikechebelu J.I, Dioka C.E, Obi U.. (2017, November), "Comparison Of Serum Oxidative Stress Markers Among Male Partners Of Fetile And Infertile Couple At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 126-128
27Ikechebelu J.I, Ibadin K.O, Joe-Ikechebelu N.N, Nwajiaku L.A, Nwaefulu K.E, Okwelogu S.I. (2017, January), "A Successful Gestational Surrogacy In Southeast Nigeria", African Journal for Infertility and Assisted Conception, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 19
28J.D Usman, A.A Fassanmade, N Kester. (2016, April), "Study Effects Of Silymarin On Reproductive Variables In Male Wistar Rats With Carbon Tetrachloride (CCL4) Induced Liver Fibrosis", The American Journal of Innovative Research and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 214-222
29Ikechebelu J.I, Eleje G.U, Ibadin K.E, Joe-Ikechebelu N.N, Nwaefulu K.E, Okwelogu S.I. (2016, February), "Outcome Of Invitro Fertilization Procedures At A Private Fertility Center In Nnewi, South East Nigeria", African Journal for Infertility and Assisted Conception, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 2-3
Conference Papers
1J.D Usman, A.A Fassanmade, Nwaefulu K.E. (2016, July), "Silymarin On Some Reproductive Variables In Experimental Liver Fibrosis In Male Wistar Rats",
2Fassanmade A.A, Nwaefulu K.E, Dauda J.U. (2014, February), "Effect Of Silymarin On Duodenal Glucose Transport In Carbon Tetra Chloride (CCL4) Induced Liver Fibrosis In Rats",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Faculty ICT Officer, "FBMS, NAU" (January, 2025)
2Member, "CHS Health Committe" (February, 2025)
3Member, "VC's committee on Biotechnology" (February, 2025)
4Committee member, "Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Committee for the recovery of Faculty Sienna bus" (June, 2023)
5Departmental ICT Officer, "Human Physiology Dept. NAU" (August, 2023)
6Member, "Valeditory Committee" (July, 2023)
7Member, "ASUU Health Committee" (November, 2023)
8Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe COVID 19 monitors" (January, 2021)
9Committee member, "College of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nursery and Primary School Committee" (April, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "West African College of Clinical Physiology Science (WACCPS)" (member since 2025), https://www.waccps.org
2Full Member, "Clinical Embryology Association Of Nigeria (CEAN)" - CE-025-FM (member since 2016), https://www.cean.org.ng
3Full Member, "European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)" - E-15-00987. (member since 2015), http:www.eshre.eu

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"42nd Annual Conference of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology", (eshre), 5th July, 2026 to 8th July, 2026; Excel, London
2"42nd PSN conference", (Physiological Society of Nigeria), 24th September, 2025 to 26th September, 2025; Lagos, Nigeria
3"15th International AFRH conference", (Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health), 24th September, 2025 to 26th September, 2025; Lagos
4"41st European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (eshre)", (European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology), 29th June, 2025 to 2nd July, 2025; Paris, France
5"40th European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)", (European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology), 7th July, 2024 to 10th July, 2024; RAI convention center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
6"From bench to bedside, growing use of translational research in medical practice", (Physiological Society of Nigeria), 12th February, 2024 to 17th February, 2024; Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
7"Maximizing ART success", (Association of Fertility and Reproductive Health), 22nd September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Lagos State
Workshops
1"Hands-on workshop on embryos and Oocyte vitrification and warming protocol", (Reprolife), 21st September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
2"Workshop", (Molecular Research Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th February, 2023 to 10th February, 2023; Okofia, Nnewi Anambra state