Dr. Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi
Dr. Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi is a LECTURER I in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Princewill S. Udodi, a lecturer and a scientific researcher in the Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. As a scientific researcher, I have specific interest in neurobiology, neurodevelopmental disorder and degenerative diseases of the nervous tissue with it therapeutic intervention.
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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 | The University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2024) January, 2020 to October, 2024 Ph.D. Neuroscience |
| 2 | Delta State University. (Master Degree, September, 2018) November, 2016 to July, 2018 M.Sc. |
| 3 | Anambra State University. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2014) September, 2009 to February, 2014 B.Sc |
| 4 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onisha Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2002 to May, 2008 WAEC |
| 5 | Adonai International School, Onitsha Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 2003) September, 1996 to September, 2002 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Dept. of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Dept. of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus December, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 4 | Volunteer Student Tutor, Dept. of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University November, 2016 to July, 2018 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant Lecturer (NYSC), Dept. of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University August, 2014 to July, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Conference Papers | |
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| 1 | Ofoego UC, Elemuo CS, Ofoego AN, Nzube OB, Udodi PS, Ezeagu DK, Suru MS. and Okonkwo CO. (2026, January), "Attenuation of Monosodium Glutamate–Induced Oxidative Organ Injury by Telfairia occidentalis Ethanolic Leaf Extract", SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA |
| 2 | Udodi PS, Abugu JI, Udodi RE, Ezejindu DN, Okeke SN, Ofoego UC, Agu AU. and Suru MS. (2026, January), "Myricetin Reverses Ethanol-Induced Spatial Neurocognitive Deficit and Neuronal Protein Dysregulation in Adult Male Wistar Rats", SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA |
| 3 | Alozie Osinachi Prince, Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu. (2026, January), "Neuroprotective Effects of High Dose of Vitamin A on the Cerebellum of Methamphetamine-Exposed Adult Male Wistar Rats.", SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA |
| 4 | Chinedu Gospel Nnanna, Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu. (2026, January), "Neuroprotective Effects of Low Dose of Vitamin A on the Cerebellum of Methamphetamine-Exposed Adult Male Wistar Rats", SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA |
| 5 | Roseline Udodi , Godson Anyanwu, Princewill Udodi,Smart Mbagwu. (2025, September), "The Effect of Cannabidiol Activation of CB1 Receptor on the Prenatal VPA-Induced Anxiogenic Activities in Amygdala of Male Mice", B 05-07 |
| 6 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Okafor Christian Emeka, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Obiekwe Emmanuel Chinwendu. (2025, April), "EFFECT OF METHANMPHETAMINE ON THE KIDNEYS OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", |
| 7 | Godsown Chibuzor Michael, Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Okafor Christian Emeka. (2025, April), "EFFECT OF METHAMPHETAMINE EXPOSURE ON THE HIPPOCAMPUS OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", |
| 8 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Okafor Christian Emeka, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Cosmas Ruth Kosisochukwu. (2025, April), "PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF VITAMIN B COMPLEX ON METHAMEPHETAMINE-INDUCED TOXICITY IN THE CEREBELLUM OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", |
| 9 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Okafor Christian Emeka, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Okore Maryann Chinecherem. (2025, April), "PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF VITAMIN B COMPLEX ON THE HIPPOCAMPUS OF METHAMPHETAMINE INTOXICATED ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", |
| 10 | Nzeadibenma N J, Ezejindu D N, Udodi P.S, Enemuo I.C, Okafor E.C. (2024, March), "Effect of Coadministration of Methamphetamine and Vitamine C on the Prefrontal Cortex of Adolescent Male Wistar Rats", |
| 11 | Innocent P.C, Ezejindu D.N, Udodi P.S, Enemuo I.C, Okafor E.C. (2024, March), "Effect of Coadministration of Methamphetamine and Vitamine C on the Testis of Adolescent Male Wistar Rats.", |
| 12 | Umeh C.M, Ezejindu D.N, Udodi P.S, Enemuo I.C, Okafor E.C. (2024, March), "Effect of Coadministration of Methamphetamine and Vitamine C on the Hippocampus of Adult Male Wistar Rats", |
| 13 | Nzeadibenma N.J, Ezejindu D.N, Udodi P.S, Enemuo I.C, Okafor E.C. (2024, March), "Effect of Coadministration of Methamphetamine and Vitamine E on the Testis of Adolescent Male Wistar Rats.", |
| 14 | Nnama N G, Ezejindu D N, Udodi P S, Agulanna A E, Eze C E, Enemuo I C, Okafor E C. (2023, September), "Ameliorative Effects of Palm Oil on Sniper Induced Toxicity on the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Male Wistar Rats.", |
| 15 | Ezejindu D N, Udodi P S, Aguwa U S, Okafor E C, Enemuo I C, Uche C F. (2023, September), "The Impact of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos Mixture of Pyrethroid Insecticide on Oligodendrocyte of Amygdala of Male Wistar Rats", |
| 16 | Ezejindu D N, Udodi P S, Aguwa U S, Okafor E. C. (2023, September), "The Impact of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos Mixture of Pyrethroid Insecticide on Myelination of Amygdala of Male Wistar Rats", |
| 17 | Ezejindu D N, Udodi P S, Aguwa U S, Okafor E C, Enemuo I C, Orji I. (2023, September), "The Impact of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos Mixture of Pyrethroid Insecticide on Oligodendrocyte of Substantia Nigra of Male Wistar Rats", |
| 18 | Princewill Sopuruchi Udodi, Oluoma Vivian Aneke, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Chizubelu Irene Omile. (2022, August), "Exposure to Insecticides Mixture of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos Increased the Volume of Astrocyte and Glucose in Substantia Nigra.", |
| 19 | PS Udodi, E Odokuma. (2019, October), "A comparative histochemical/histomorphologic assessment of the hepatic architecture in mammals", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Alozie Osinachi Prince, Onyebu Chidinma Emilia, Udodi Sopuluchukwu Princewill, Enemuo Ijeoma, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi, K. Ogbuokiri Doris, Okeke Henry Kachikwuru, Ekoh Augustine Alobu, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Sobanke A. Omolara, Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Okafor Anulika Jacinta, Chuka-Onwuokwu Ngozi Cynthia, Ejiogu Ikedichukwu Chibueze, Nwoko Sebastine Okechukwu, Wuraola Serah Nnaemeka, Ebi Victory Chinecherem, Agu Augustine Uchenna, Ugwu Augustus Uchenna and Nwodo Ndubuisi Francis. "Neuroprotective Effect of Low-Dose of Vitamin A on the Prefrontal Cortex of Methamphetamine Induced Adult Male Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2026 June) |
| 2 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Roseline Ebube Udodi, Uzozie Chikere Ofoego, Emeka Christian Okafor, Chukwudalu Emmanuel Orji, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Charles Oyinbo. "The Neurotoxic Mechanisms of Valproic Acid and Their Connection to Neurodevelopment", (Research Work, 2026 January) |
| 3 | Uzozie Chikere Ofoego, Prisca Isioma Afam, Amarachukwu Ndubuisi Ofoego, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, and Chinyere Elizabeth Eze. "Hepatoprotective and Antiplasmodial Effects of Ethanolic Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Cymbopogon citratus in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice", (Research Work, 2025 June) |
| 4 | Roseline Ebube Udodi, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Uzozie Chikere Ofoego, Monday Stephen Suru, Augustine Uche Agu. "Myricetin Reverses Ethanol-Induced Anxiety and Depression-Like Behaviours through Preservation of Parvalbumin-Positive Gabaergic Neurons and Nissl Substance in the Amygdala of Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2025 September) |
| 5 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Kelechi Blessed Ndubuisi, Uchenna Confidence Mofunanya, Promise Chukwuebuka Onuorah, Ukamaka Peace Odunwa, Sylvia Chinaecherem Ndinojuo, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Roseline Ebube Udodi. "Ameliorative Effects of Silymarin on Methamphetamine-Induced Neurobehavioral and Histopathological Alterations in Adolescent Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2025 April) |
| 6 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Augustine Uche Agu, Nto Johnson, Roseline Ebube Udodi, Chinyere N Anyanwu, Godson Emeka Anyanwu. "Cannabidiol alleviates valproic acid-induced developmental changes in mice pups: role of the allosteric modulation of the CB1 receptor in the regulation of the GABAergic system", (Research Work, 2025 April) |
| 7 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Benedict Kosisochukwu Ukwandu, Enemuo Ijeoma, Christian Emeka Okafor, Agulanna Ambrose Echefulachi, Ifeanacho Ezetaonu Abireh, Augustine U Agu, Augustus Uchenna Ugwu, Okara Andy-Davis chidi. "Novel Potential of Vitamin C and E on the Myelin, Oligodendrocyte and Inflammatory Markers of Rohypnol Exposed Amygdala in Rats", (Research Work, 2025 February) |
| 8 | Uzozie Chikere Ofoego, Ese Miracle Bassey, Amarachukwu Ndubuisi Ofoego and Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi. "Nephroprotective and Antimalarial Effects of Azadirachta indica and Cymbopogon citratus Ethanolic Leaf Extracts in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice", (Research Work, 2025 June) |
| 9 | Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Enemuo Ijeoma, Agulanna Ambrose Echefulachi, Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Kelechi Magnus Duruh, Samuel Chukwudi Chime, Darlington C. Akukwu, Francis Ndubuisi Nwodo. "The Effects of the Co-administration of Methamphetamine and Vitamin C on the Amygdala of Adult Male Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2024 May) |
| 10 | Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Enemuo Chidili Ijeoma, Okafor Emeka Christian, Okeke Somadina Nnamd, Agulanna Ambrose Echefulachi, Ifeanacho Ezetaonu Abireh, Idorenyin Umoh, Kingsley Akaninyene Okon, Okara Andy-Davis Chidi. "The effect of local millet drink (Kunu) on the testis and epididymis of adult male wistar rats", (Research Work, 2024 March) |
| 11 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Godson Emeka Anyanwu, Ebube Roseline Udodi, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu. "Targeting cholinergic and endocannabinoid system as a therapeutic intervention for core asd associated phenotypes in autism model: a systematic review", (Research Work, 2024 June) |
| 12 | Ezejindu Damian NNABUIHE, Joshua Izuchukwu ABUGU, Princewill Sopuluchukwu UDODI, Valentine Obina UDEH, Enemuo IJEOMA. "Vitamin C And E Protects Wistar Rats Brain (Substantia Nigra) From Rohypnol Induced Neurotoxicity", (Research Work, 2024 May) |
| 13 | Anibor Ese, Akaeze Onyekachukwu Daniel, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu, Okoro Ogheneyebrorue Godswill, Ideh Daniel Oghenerioborue. "Anthropometric Study of the External Ear Among Delta State University Students in Abraka, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2024 January) |
| 14 | P Sopuluchukwu Udodi, O Vivian Aneke, RE Udodi. "Upregulation of Metabolic Defense System After Short-term Exposure to Formulated Insecticide", (Research Work, 2024 January) |
| 15 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu UDODI, Tobechi Christopher ANONYE, Damian Nnabuihe EZEJINDU, Joshua Izuchukwu ABUGU, Chizubelu Irene OMILE, Ifechukwu Justicia OBIESIE, Roseline Nneka OGWO, Chukwudumebi Ijeoma ABATTAM, Darlington Cyprain AKUKWU, Godwin Chinedu ULONEME. "Exposure to Insecticide Mixture of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos Induced Neurodegeneration by Reducing Antioxidant Capacity in Striatum", (Research Work, 2023 October) |
| 16 | DN Ezejindu, PS Udodi. "Alzheimer’s- and Multiple Sclerosis-Like Features on Key Brain Centres of Wistar Rats Exposed to Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos", (Research Work, 2023 July) |
| 17 | Nkemjika Nnama, DN Ezejindu, PS Udodi, AE Agulanna, IC Enemuo, EC Okafor. "Ameliorative effects of palm oil on sniper induced toxicity on the cerebral cortex of adult male Wistar rats", (Research Work, 2023 November) |
| 18 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu UDODI, Edwin Ifeanyichukwu NNADI, Damian Nnabuihe EZEJINDU, Emeka Christian OKAFOR, Ifechukwu Justicia OBIESIE, Charles OYINBO, John C OYEM, Darlington Cyprain AKUKWU, Godwin Chinedu ULONEME. "The Neurotoxic Impact of Formulated Pyrethroid Insecticide on the Substantia Nigra of Adult Wistar Rat", (Research Work, 2022 May) |
| 19 | Izuchukwu Abugu Joshua, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Olajumoke Blessing Oladosu. "Effect of Calabash Chalk on the Walls Of the Uterine Body (Corpus Uteri) of Adult Female Wistar Rat", (Research Work, 2022 December) |
| 20 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu. "A Study on the Neurotoxicity of Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) Administration on the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2021 April) |
| 21 | Godwin Chinedu Uloneme, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Ifesinachi Ogochukwu Ezejindu, Izuchukwu D. "The Effect of Aqueous Seeds Extract of Charysophyllum Albidum (African Star Apple) on the Ovary and Sex Hormones of Female Adult Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2021 March) |
| 22 | Udodi Princewill s, Odokuma Emmanuel. "A comparative histochemical/histomorphologic assessment of the hepatic architecture in mammals", (Research Work, 2018 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on the Hippocampus of Methamphetamine-Induced Toxicity in Adult Male Wistar Rats" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, 2020706003PB |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "IBRO COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANT" (May, 2025 to December, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by INTERNATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION |
| 2 | Awardee: "CAEN Research Grant on Autism" (August, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) |
| 3 | Awardee: "Benchwork" (August, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| 4 | Awardee: "Travel Grant for ISN- APSN Meeting, Hawaii, USA" (June, 2022 to September, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) |
| 5 | Awardee: "PhD Support Grant" (June, 2021 to October, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| 6 | Collaborator: "INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) GRANT" (December, 2021 to June, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Hikma Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies" (May, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity of Organophosphate Pesticides and Their Relation to Neurological Disorders" (November, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Certificate of Reviewer" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Epidemiological Profile of Accidental Poisoning in Children, Retrospective Study at Benghazi Children’s Hospital, Libya, 2021" (November, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Effects of Vitamin B Complex on the Cerebrum and Cerebellum of Methamphetamine-Induced Adult Male Wistar Rats" (March, 2025 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University- Animal Ethics Committee (NA-AREC)" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Committee on Research and Ethics" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Committee on Power and Electricity" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Supervisor, "Department of Anatomy Postgraduate Programme" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | ICT Officer/ Unit Head, "Department of Anatomy, Information and Communication Technology" (November, 2025) |
| 6 | Convocation Ceremony Chairman, "College of Nursing Sciences, Diocesan Hospital, Amichi" (June, 2025 to June, 2025) |
| 7 | Coordinator, "Departmental Neuroscience Research Unit" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Coordinator, "Nsugbe Branch of Eagle’s Ministry" (May, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Departmental Histology Manual Production Committee" (February, 2020 to April, 2020) |
| 10 | Vice President, "Eagle’s Ministry Youth Fellowship" (April, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "International Society for Neurochemistry" (member since 2022), https://www.neurochemistry.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Neuroscience Society of Nigeria" - CAC/IT/NO 74039 (member since 2022), http://www.neurosciencenigeria.org/about/ |
| 3 | Student Member, "International Neuropsychological Society" (member since 2022), https://www.the-ins.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)" - 79036 (member since 2021), https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiA9qKbBhAzEiwAS4yeDfyN1kEKezZLnRMRRMBlM9yab_k4zkdtrmNmpWD9H29UvJC4YtcIFRoCtVgQAvD_BwE |
| 5 | Student Member, "Anatomical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA (SECAN)" - FM/15/030 (member since 2015), https://nigeria24.me/waleco-nig-ltd?utm_source=society-of-experimental-and-clinical-anatomists |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "SECAN 2026 CONFERENCE", (Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN)), 24th March, 2026 to 27th March, 2026; Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "ISN-APSN 2022 meeting", (the International Society of Neurochemistry (ISN) and the Asian Pacific Society of Neurochemistry (APSN)), 28th August, 2022 to 1st September, 2022; Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu USA |
| 3 | "18th National Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. Environmental Pollution and Brain Health.", (Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN)), 26th August, 2021 to 28th August, 2021; University of Port Harcourt |
| 4 | "16th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), 9th October, 2019 to 12th October, 2019; University of Calabar |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "The International Neuroscience Training School to be held at Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia", (Dr. Nasrollah Moradikor, Ph.D. Organizer and Chair, International Neuroscience School, Research Director, International Center for Neuroscience Research, Tbilisi, Georgia E-mail: [email protected]), 22nd May, 2025 to 26th May, 2025; Tbilisi, Georgia |
| 2 | "IBRO-UM5 Neuroscience School on "Basal Ganglia and Movement Disorders”", (International Brain Research Organization), 1st November, 2021 to 14th November, 2021; Morocco |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "MDS Fundamentals: Etiology of Parkinson's Disease-Environmental Factors", (International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)), 12th November, 2021 to 12th November, 2021; Zoom |