Dr. Chilota Chibuife Efobi
Dr. Chilota Chibuife Efobi is a READER in HAEMATOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr(Mrs) Chilota Efobi, An Associate Professor of the Department of Haematology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences. College of Health Sciences NAU. I am also an Consultant Haematologist.
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Address: | Haematology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HAEMATOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2014) March, 2009 to September, 2014 FMCPath Haematology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Consultant Haematologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital April, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Department of Haematology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka December, 2018 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University October, 2018 to Present |
| 6 | program manager, Newborn Screening Program COOUTH Amaku Awka November, 2017 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | Head of Department, Department of Haematology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka Campus October, 2017 to October, 2018 |
| 8 | exam coordinator, Department of Haematology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 9 | Consultant Haematologist, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital June, 2016 to December, 2019 |
| 10 | Lecturer 1, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University September, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 11 | Senior Registrar, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital November, 2011 to November, 2014 |
| 12 | Registrar, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital March, 2009 to November, 2011 |
| 13 | Medical Officer, Nigerian Custom Service Calabar. March, 2008 to March, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ocheni Sunday, Efobi Chilota. (2019, March) Haematology Practical workbook for medical students |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Ulasi, Chilota Chibuife Efobi, John Chinawaeze Aneke, Nwanneka Ugwu, Chinekwu 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", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | Obunmneme Kenechukwu Nwiyi, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka, Chilota C Efobi, Justus Uchenna Onu, Richard Uwakwe.. (2024, September), "METHAMPHETAMINE-INDUCED DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULOPATHY: A CASE REPORT.", Journal of Medical Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 147-151 |
| 3 | Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Ulasi, Chilota Chibuife Efobi, John Chinawaeze Aneke, Nwanneka Ugwu, Chinekwu Nwosu c. (2024, June), "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 National medical association, Vol. 111, (Issue 3), pp 142-148 |
| 4 | John C. Aneke, Chisom G. Chigbo , Perpetua O. Emeh, Francis Ifediata, Chilota C. Efobi, Ugochinyere J. Chilaka, Nkechinyere T. Ibekwe , Theodora U. Ezeh, Chiamaka B. Aneke. (2023, March), "Blood Transfusion Reactions and Institutional Hemovigilance Protocols: A 2-Year Retrospective Single Center Audit", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 28, pp 150-5 |
| 5 | Helen Chioma Okoye , Theresa Ukamaka Nwagha , Joseph Tochukwu Enebe Chilota Efobi ,Oluomachi Charity Nnachi , Okwor Chikaodili J. (2023, March), "PLASMA PLASMIN GENERATION AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY", medRxiv |
| 6 | Helen Okoye, Theresa Ukamaka Nwagha, JOSEPH TOCHUKWU ENEBE, Chilota Efobi, Oluomachi Nnachi, Chika Okwor. (2023, March), "PLASMA GENERATION AND ITS DETERMINANTS IN THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY", medRxiv |
| 7 | Emmanuel Modebe, Charles Nonyelu, Augustine Duru, Osita Ezenwosu, Barth Chukwu, Anazoeze Madu, Chinedu Ezekekwu, John Aneke, Mildred Izuka, Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Oluomachi Nnachi, Alozie Eze, Ifeoma Ajuba, Emeka Okwummuo, Jane Chilaka, Chinenye Onodugo, Uwaoma Fidelis-Ewa, Obineche Agwu, Ikechukwu Anigbogu, Ebele Muoghalu, Helen Okoye, Chilota Efobi, Obiora Ejiofor, Ngozi Ugwu, Collins Maduka, Nneka Iloanusi, Angela Ugwu, Chide Okocha, Thomas Ulasi, Iheanyi Okpala. (2023, May), "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 |
| 8 | 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, pp 45-51 |
| 9 | Chilota C Efobi, Chisom A Nri-ezedi, Chika S Madu, Emeka Obi, Chukwuka C Ikediashi, Obiora 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 137–144. |
| 10 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Chika Sandra Madu, Chuka Charles Ikediashi, Obiora Ejiofor, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli. (2023, 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 |
| 11 | Helen Chioma Okoye, Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Hannah Ommunakwe, Augustine Nwakuche Duru, Benedict Nwogoh, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Collins Maduka, Charles Emeka Nonyelu, Ikechukwu Okwudili Anigbogu, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu. (2023, October), "Low Uptake of Hydroxyurea among a Cohort of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 32, (Issue 5), pp 501-505 |
| 12 | HC Okoye, KI Korubo, HE Omunakwe, CC Efobi, NM Onodingene, NI Ugwu. (2023, September), "Survey on the Knowledge and Management of Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (CAT) in Haemato-Oncology Patients with Thrombocytopenia among Haematologists and Haematology Residents …", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 40, (Issue 9), pp 956-61 |
| 13 | Helen C. Okoye, Theresa U. Nwagha, Lisa I. Eweputanna, Chilota C. Efobi, Eyiuche D. Ezigbo, Angelo O. Ugwu et al. (2022, June), "venous thromboembolism: Knowledge and awareness amongst students of faculties of Medicine in South East Nigeria- A need for curriculum review", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 27, pp 300-5 |
| 14 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi , Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu , Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu , Helen Chioma Okoye, Chihurumnanya Alo. (2022, March), "Preventive Measures of Vaso‑Occlusive Crisis Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients in South‑Eastern Nigeria: How Much Do Our Patients Know?", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 31, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | C. C. Efobi, H. C. Okoye, K. I. Korubo, I. U. Ezebialu, O. C. John. (2022, July), "Evaluation of Obstetricians’ Opinion of Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study", West Africa Journal of Medicine, Vol. 39, (Issue 7), pp 657-62 |
| 16 | Emmanuel Modebe,1 Charles Nonyelu,2 Augustine Duru,2 Osita Ezenwosu,3 Barth Chukwu,3 Anazoeze Madu,2 Chinedu Ezekekwu,2 John Aneke,4 Mildred Izuka,5 Chisom Nri-Ezedi,6 Oluomachi Nnachi,7 Alozie Eze,8 Ifeoma Ajuba,4 Emeka Okwummuo,4 Jane Chilaka,4 Chinenye Onodugo,9 Uwaoma Fidelis-Ewa,2,9 Obineche Agwu,8 Ikechukwu Anigbogu,2 Ebele Muoghalu,2 Helen Okoye,2 Chilota Efobi,4 Obiora Ejiofor,10 Ngozi Ugwu,2 Collins Maduka,7,8 Nneka Iloanusi,1 Angela Ugwu,1 Chide Okocha,4 Thomas Ulasi,6 Iheanyi Okpala. (2022, February), "Cerebral artery conditional blood velocity in sickle cell disease: a multicentre study and evidence for active treatment", Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol. 2023, pp 1-5 |
| 17 | Chukwudubem Collins Chima , Emmanuel Chukwunonye Azuike , Chilota Chibuife Efobi , Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu , 1 1 Okedinachi Adichie Enweani and Osinachi Kingsley Okoye .. (2022, June), "Prevalence of Anaemia Based on Laboratory Findings in Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Facility in South-Eastern Nigeria: A2- YearReview", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 87-92 |
| 18 | John Chinawaeze Aneke , Chisom God'swill Chigbo , Emeka Paul Okwummuo , Chika Echezona Anumba , Ugochinyere 1 1 1 3 Jane Chilaka , Chilota Chibuife Efobi , Theodora U Ezeh and Chiamaka Blessing Aneke .. (2022, July), "Determinants of Blood Donor Retention in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Blood Transfusion Facility: A Pilot Quality Improvement Initiative", Tropical Journal of Medicine Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 103-11 |
| 19 | Helen Chioma Okoye1,2 | Chinedu Ezekekwu1 | Theresa Ukamaka Nwagha1,2 | Kaladada Korubo3 | Hannah E. Omunakwe4 | Oluomachi Charity Nnachi5 | Anazoeze Jude Madu1,2 | Benedict Nwogoh6 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi7 | Ebele Adaobi Muoghalu2 | Charles Nonyelu1,2 | Augustine E. Okoye5 | Onochie Ikenna Obodo2 | Chioma Sandra Ugwu2 | Michael C. Egolum2 | Oji Anya Nnachi5 | Iheanyi Okpala. (2022, May), "Prevalence of venous thromboembolism and its associations in a large racially homogenous population of sickle cell disease patients", European Journal of Haematology, pp 1-6 |
| 20 | Helen C. Okoye , Chilota C. Efobi , Hannah Omunnakwe , Nkemsinachi M. Onodingene. (2022, July), "Sexual Behavior of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Therapy", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 25, pp 84-9 |
| 21 | C Efobi, A Ugwu, E Obi, E Ossai, S Ocheni. (2021, January), "Snapshot on Physicians’ View on Safe Blood Transfusion in Multiply Transfused Patients in Nigeria", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 50-50 |
| 22 | Okoye HC, Efobi CC, Korubo KI and Chukwuneke FN. (2021, April), "Awareness and Management of Bleeding Disorder Amongst Dental Practitioners in Enugu, South East, Nigeria", advances in dentistry and oral health, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 23 | C Okocha, P Manafa, J Anowi, V Manafa, C Efobi. (2020, February), "GDF-15 and Severity Scores in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 31-37 |
| 24 | H Okoye, C Efobi, K Korubo. (2020, January), "Evaluation of laboratory investigative methods of diagnosing clonal hematological disorders in a resource-poor setting", Nigerian Journal of Clinical practice, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 33-40 |
| 25 | HC Okoye, CC Efobi1 , AO Ugwu, EO Ugwu2 , TU Nwagha. (2020, May), "ABO Blood Group as a Biomarker of Preeclampsia among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 23, pp 729-33 |
| 26 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi , Obiora S. Ejiofor , Bernard C. Ochiogu , Chukwudi Charles Uzozie , Anthonia Udeaja and Adaora Amoge Onyiaorah. (2020, February), "Ocular Presentations of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in a Nigerian Hospital", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 95-102 |
| 27 | Anazoeze Jude Madu Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Chilota Efobi. (2020, November), "Hyperhaemolytic Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: Clearing the Cobwebs", Medical Principles and practice, Vol. 28, pp 236-43 |
| 28 | 2. Efobi Chilota, Azuike Emmanuel, Nwankwo Basil, Chidolue U, Okoye HC.. (2020, May), "Perception Of People Living With HIV/AIDS Towards HIV Infection: A Single Centre Experience", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 61, (Issue 2), pp 84-89 |
| 29 | Helen Chioma Okoye, Anazoeze Jude Madu, Kaladada Korubo, Chilota Efobi, Onyinye Ezinne Eze, Onochie Obodo, Kelechi Okereke, Gladys Ilechukwu.. (2019, May), "Correlates of neutrophil/lymphocyte, platelet/lymphocyte, and platelet/neutrophil ratios of neonates of women with hypertensive disease of pregnancy with neonatal birth outcomes.", Hypertens Pregnancy., Vol. -38, (Issue 2), pp 105-10 |
| 30 | Helen Chioma Okoye, Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa, Odutola Israel Odetunde, Awore Tamunosiki, Elias Chikee Eliwada. (2019, May), "Impact Of Parity And Gestational Age Of Mothers With Hypertension On Birth Weight, Red Blood Cells And Mode Of Delivery On Their Babies.", African Health Sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 4), pp 3038-44 |
| 31 | Ejiofor OS, Efobi CC, Emechebe GO, Ifezulike CC , Okeke KN, Mokebe TC, Obijiofor. C, Ideh C.C, Onuh. U.. (2018, April), "Newborn Screening For Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) In Awka, South East Nigeria.", Journal of Blood disorders and Transfusion, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 398 |
| 32 | AO Ugwu, AJ Madu, CC Efobi, OG Ibegbulem.. (2018, November), "Patterns Of Blood Donation And Characteristics Of Blood Donors In South- East Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical practice, Vol. 21, (Issue 11), pp 1439-43 |
| 33 | Chilota Efobi, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Helen Chioma Okoye, Ajuba IC. (2018, June), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Blood Donation Amongst Medical Students.", International Journal of Medicine and Health development, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 261- 265 |
| 34 | KI Korubo, HC Okoye, CC Efobi.. (2018, November), "The Economic Burden Of Malignant And Premalignant Hematological Diseases In Southern Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical practice, Vol. 21, pp 1396-402. |
| 35 | HC Okoye, KI Korubo, B Nwogoh, CC Efobi, NI Ugwu, AJ Madu.. (2018, April), "Challenges In Management Of Bleeding Disorders In Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice., Vol. 21, pp 468-72. |
| 36 | Madu A, Korubo KI, Okoye HC, Ugwu N, Efobi CC, Nwogo B, Okoye A.. (2018, January), "Survey Of Pentazocine Addiction And Opioid Use In Adult Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients: The Perspective Of Healthcare Providers.", Haematology International Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 000133 |
| 37 | Madu AJ, Nwogoh B, Korubo K, Okoye H, Efobi C and Ugwu N.. (2018, January), "Physicians Opinion On The Practice Of Exchange Blood Transfusion For Treatment Of Stroke In Sickle Cell Anaemia.", Haematology International Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 000122 |
| 38 | Chide Okocha E, Patrick Manafa O , John Aneke C, Chizoba Onwuzuruike E , Nancy Ibeh C , George Chukwuma O. (2017, September), "Serum Superoxide Dismutase Activity: A Predictor of Disease Severity in Nigerian Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in Steady State", Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 406-11 |
| 39 | Efobi. CC, Nwogoh B, Onyiaorah, VI, Ejele OA.. (2017, May), "Soluble Transfusion Receptor Levels Of Apparently Normal Adults In Port Harourt Nigeria. Annals Of Pathology And Laboratory Medicine", Annals of Pathology and laboratory medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 40 | Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Daniel Chukwuemeka Anyiam, Michael Emeka Onwukamuche, Chilota Chibuife Efobi. (2015, May), "Accuracy Of Clinical Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer: Implications For Patients' Management.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 61-67 |
| 41 | Oyeka I.C.A, Awopeju K.A, Efobi C.C, Onyiaorah A.A.. (2014, January), "Estimating Packed Cell Volume Levels Of HIV Patients By Age, Duration Of Infection And Sex.", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 107-112 |
| 42 | Oyeka Ikewelugo Cyprian Anaene , Okeh Uchechukwu Marius , Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Adaora Amaoge Onyiaorah4 and Chilota Chibuife Efobi.. (2014, November), "Estimates Of Sensitivity, Specificity, False Rates And Expected Proportion Of Population Testing Positive In Screening Tests.", Journal of Research in Biology, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 1498-1504 |
| 43 | Omunakwe, HE; Okoye, HC; Efobi, CC; Onodingene NM; Chinenye S; Nwauche C. (2014, September), "Disclosure Amongst Adult HIV Patients On Antiretroviral Therapy In Port Harcourt, Nigeria.", International Journal of STD and AIDS, pp 1-4 |
| 44 | Onyiaorah VI, Ukah CO, Anyiam DC, Onyiaorah AO, Efobi CC.. (2013, May), "Statistical Comparison Of Clinical And Histologic Diagnoses Of Breast Tumors In Public And Private Hospitals.", American Journal of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 45 | Oyeka Ikewelugo Cyprian Anaene, Okeh Uchechukwu Marius, Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Adaora Amaoge Onyiaorah, Chilota Chibuife Efobi. (2013, November), "Estimating False Rates-based Relative Risk As Measure Of Association In Diagnostic Screening Test.", American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 64-69 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | 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", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp yoae002.035 |
| 2 | Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Chisom A Nri-Ezedi, Regine Hyppolite, Deepika S Darbari, Andrew D Campbell. (2024, June), "Diagnostic Potential of Platelet-Neutrophil Ratio (PNR) for Stroke Risk in SCD Children", Oxford academic, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Nri-Ezedi CA, Ulasi TO, Efobi CC, Aneke JC, Ugwu NO. (2023, January), "Bloodless management of significantly elevated transcranial doppler velocity value in a Jehova witness child with sickle cell disease. A tertiary centre experience", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Iheanyi Okpala, Emmanuel Modebe, Charles Nonyelu, Augustine Duru, Osita Ezenwosu, Barth Chukwu, Anazoeze Jude Madu, Chinedu Anthony Ezekekwu, John Chinawaeze Aneke, Mildred Izuka, Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Oluomachi Charity Nnachi, Alozie Uchenna Eze, Ifeoma Ajuba, Emeka Paul Okwummuo, Jane Chilaka, Chinenye Onodugo, Uwaoma Fidelis-Ewa, Obineche Agwu, Ebele Muoghalu, Ikechukwu Anigbogu, Helen Chioma Okoye, Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Obiora Ejiofor, Ngozi Ugwu, Collins Maduka, Nneka Iloanusi, Angela Ugwu, Emmanuel Chide Okocha, 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)", , Vol. 142, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | H Okoye, T Nwagha, J Enebe, C Efobi, O Nnachi, C Okwor, E Ezigbo. (2023, October), "PB1536 Plasmin Generation and Its Determinants in the Third Trimester of Normal Pregnancy", Elsevier, Vol. 7 |
| 6 | Efobi CC, Nri-ezedi C, Madu CS, Ikediashi CC, Ejiofor OS. (2020, July), "PLATELET NEUTROPHIL RATIO AS AN INDEPENDENT MARKER OF SEVERITY IN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE- A SINGLE CENTRE EXPERIENCE", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Hearing evaluation of adult sickle cell anaemia patients in steady state in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr Ukpai Nnanna Dickson(WACS/S No: 192354B |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Visitor Training Program" (July, 2019 to October, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by American Society of Haematology |
| 2 | Awardee: "A SURVEY OF THE ACCEPTABILITY OF EARLY INFANT SCREENING FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE BY SICKLE CELL CARRIER MOTHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA" (July, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Global Health Initiative |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Beyond Emergencies: A Five-Year Profile on the Pattern of Presentation and Seasonal Trend of Out-Patient Visits among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia." (May, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Assessment of Socio-Demographic Predictors of Iron Deficiency Among Secondary School Students in Misau LGA, Bauchi State, Northeastern Nigeria" (May, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Health Risk Behavior of Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria" (November, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Effects of Covid 19 Lockdown on People living in Enugu State, Nigeria" (March, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of the clinico-laboratory manifestations of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma" (March, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "prevalence of alloimmunization in sickle cell disease patients in Africa: A systematic review with meta- analysis vox sanguinis" (September, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "ASSESSMENT OF WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT AND PLATELET COUNT IN WOMEN ON HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES IN OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA" (December, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Histopathological Spectrum of Breast Carcinoma in a Tertiary Care Centre and its Association with ABO Blood Grouping and Rh Typing" (December, 2021) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of risky sexual behaviour among unmarried adolescents in southeast Nigeria" (July, 2021) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Gender differences in the Complications of Sickle Cell Anaemia: A retrospective study'" (June, 2021) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "Aplastic Anaemia in Uyo, South-South Nigeria: A review of cases in a Tertiary Hospital." (October, 2021) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "A Study on Adverse Transfusion Reactions in a Secondary Care Hospital of Rural India" (August, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "3rd MBBS Main examination" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "3rd MBBS main exam" (April, 2024 to April, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS main examination" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS exams" (September, 2022 to September, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS exam" (October, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS Main examination" (May, 2022 to June, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "3RD MBBS EXAMINATION" (February, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | organizer, "Departments of Haematology and Paediatrics UNIZIK. world sickle cell disease day celebration" (June, 2022 to June, 2022) |
| 2 | resource person, "training on SCD for primary and secondary school teachers in Anambra" (February, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 3 | member, "welfare committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | member, "medical education committee, College of Health Sciences, NAU" (July, 2021) |
| 5 | time table officer, "Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, NAU Nnewi" (June, 2020 to March, 2022) |
| 6 | Chairman, "cartering committee COUTH" (October, 2018 to October, 2017) |
| 7 | member, "medical advisory committee" (April, 2017 to November, 2019) |
| 8 | member, "ceremonials committee COOU Awka Campus" (April, 2017 to November, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian society of Hematology and blood transfusion" (member since 2017), https://nshbt.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" (member since 2016), https://npmcn.edu.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "College of Nigerian Pathologists" (member since 2015), https://www.cnp.ng/ |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "Medical and Dental Consultant's association of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Junior Member, "European society of Haematology" (member since 2014), https://ehaweb.org |
| 6 | Junior Member, "• American Society of Haematology" (member since 2012), https://www.hematology.org |
| 7 | Junior Member, "American Society of Haematology" (member since 2010), https://www.hematology.org/ |
| 8 | Associate Member, "west African College of Physicians" (member since 2008), https://wacpcoam.org/ |
| 9 | Fellow Member, "Nigerian Medical associatipon" (member since 2007), https://nationalnma.org |
| 10 | Full Member, "Medical and dental council of Nigeria" - PM 49419 (member since 2006), https://portal.mdcn.gov.ng/login |
| 11 | Full Member, "Nigeria Medical association" (member since 2006), https://nationalnma.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Bloodsafe 2024 symposium", (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institute of Health), 21st June, 2024 to 21st June, 2024; Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra Ghana |
| 2 | "18th annual sickle cell disease research and educational symposium and the 47th National sickle cell scientific meeting.", (the foundation for sickle cell disease research), 7th June, 2024 to 9th June, 2024; Zoom |
| 3 | "Annual sickle cell disease research", (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institute of Health), 14th August, 2023 to 16th August, 2023; NHI Centre Washington DC |
| 4 | "third international scientific conference on the systematic reviews and meta- analysis in contemporary medicine: The relevance and application.", (The directorate of research and publications, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus), 5th April, 2023 to 6th April, 2023; CBN centre UNEC Enugu |
| 5 | "46TH Annual General and Scientific meeting, WEST AFRICA COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS", (West Africa College of Physicians), 26th July, 2022 to 30th July, 2022; Enugu |
| 6 | "Annual General/ Scientific conference 2022", (`Nigerian Medical association), 23rd July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; Awka |
| 7 | "• Nigerian Society For Hematology And Blood Transfusion Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion), 27th August, 2021 to 29th August, 2021; virtual conference |
| 8 | "Annual Scientific Conference, Nigerian Society For Haematology And Blood Transfusion", (Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood transfusion), 25th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Port Harcourt |
| 9 | "• 15th Annual Sickle Cell And Thalassemia Conference", (European Hematology association), 26th October, 2020 to 31st October, 2020; virtual conference |
| 10 | "• 13th Hemophilia Foundation Of Nigeria Bleeding Disorders Conference.", (Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria), 13th June, 2019 to 14th June, 2019; Enugu |
| 11 | "• Nigerian Society For Hematology And Blood Transfusion Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion), 6th June, 2019 to 9th June, 2019; Enugu |
| 12 | "• Progressive Clinical And Career Advancement In The Management Of Hematologic Disorders Conference. Abuja. 21st – 23rd January 2019", (Department of Haematology, National Hospital Abuja and Lagos University Teaching hospital), 21st January, 2019 to 23rd January, 2019; Abuja |
| 13 | "• Cancer Education And Advocacy Foundation Annual General Meeting", (Cancer education and advocacy foundation), 1st November, 2018 to 3rd November, 2018; Lagos |
| 14 | "• Nigerian Society For Hematology And Blood Transfusion Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion), 14th August, 2018 to 17th August, 2018; Calabar |
| 15 | "• Sickle Cell Support Society Of Nigeria Conference. 23rd To 25th August 2017", (sickle cell support society of Nigeria), 23rd August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; Enugu |
| 16 | "West Africa College Of Physicians 41st Annual General Conference And Scientific Meeting", (West Africa College of Physicians), 18th July, 2017 to 22nd July, 2017; Owerri |
| 17 | "Part 1 revision course in Laboratory Medicine", (West Africa College of Physicians), 1st August, 2011 to 12th August, 2011; UCH Ibadan |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "part 1 and part 11 Update Courses", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 10th February, 2014 to 21st February, 2014; National Hospital Abuja |
| 2 | "Molecular Biology Oriented Hematology School", (University of Nigeria Enugu), 25th February, 2013 to 2nd March, 2013; university of Nigeria Enugu |
| 3 | "Research Methodology in Medicine", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 31st March, 2011 to 31st March, 2011; Lagos |
| 4 | "Faculty's continuing professional development/revision/update program for part 1 and part 11", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 7th March, 2011 to 20th March, 2011; National Hospital Abuja |
| 5 | "Medical Ethics", (West Africa College of Physicians), UCH Ibadan |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Annual General meeting", (Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood transfusion), 26th August, 2022 to 26th August, 2022; zoom |