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 | Princewill Udodi, Oluoma Aneke, Damian Ezejindu, Joshua Abugu, Chizubelu Omile, Ifechukwu Obiesie, Darlington Akukwu, Godwin Uloneme, Charles Oyinbo. (2022, September), "Exposure to insecticide mixture of cypermethrin and dichlorvos increased the volume of astrocyte and glucose in substantia nigra", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | 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) |
| 2 | 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) |
| 3 | 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) |
| 4 | 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) |
| 5 | 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) |
| 6 | 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) |
| 7 | P Sopuluchukwu Udodi, O Vivian Aneke, RE Udodi. "Upregulation of Metabolic Defense System After Short-term Exposure to Formulated Insecticide", (Research Work, 2024 January) |
| 8 | 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) |
| 9 | 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) |
| 10 | 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) |
| 11 | 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) |
| 12 | 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) |
| 13 | 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) |
| 14 | 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 February) |
| 15 | Udodi Princewill s, Odokuma Emmanuel. "A comparative histochemical/histomorphologic assessment of the hepatic architecture in mammals", (Research Work, 2018 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research Visit" (August, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROCHEMISTRY |
| 2 | Awardee: "Travel Grant for ISN- APSN Meeting, Hawaii, USA" (June, 2022 to September, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) |
| 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) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Departmental Curriculum Review Committee Member" (June, 2022 to August, 2022) |
| 2 | Coordinator, "Nsugbe Branch of Eagle’s Ministry" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Guest Speaker, "God of Old Ministry Business Conference" (August, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Departmental Histology Manual Production Committee" (February, 2020 to April, 2020) |
| 5 | National Coordination, "Eagle’s Ministry Publication Team" (July, 2020) |
| 6 | 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 | Student Member, "International Neuropsychological Society" (member since 2022), https://www.the-ins.org/ |
| 3 | Student Member, "International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society" (member since 2021), https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/About.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiA9qKbBhAzEiwAS4yeDfyN1kEKezZLnRMRRMBlM9yab_k4zkdtrmNmpWD9H29UvJC4YtcIFRoCtVgQAvD_BwE |
| 4 | Student Member, "Neuroscience Society of Nigeria" (member since 2021), http://www.neurosciencenigeria.org/about/ |
| 5 | Student Member, "Anatomical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "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 |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "18th National Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. Environmental Pollution and Brain Health.", (2. Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN)), 26th August, 2021 to 28th August, 2021; University of Port Harcourt |
| 2 | "16th Annual Scientific Conference of Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria), University of Calabar |