Dr. Udochukwu Miriam, Goodness Nwaneri

Dr. Udochukwu Miriam, Goodness Nwaneri is a LECTURER I in PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Udochukwu Miriam, Goodness Nwaneri

Staff Profile

I am Dr. Miriam-Goodness Udochukwu Nwaneri. I am a graduate of Industrial Microbiology from Imo State (2002). I obtained Master of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2009). I also obtained Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2018).

I was appointed Lecturer 1 in Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by Nnamdi Azikiwe University on 23rd September, 2019. I resumed duty on 6th January, 2020 and since then, I have been lecturing and assessing students in the Faculty.

I have published articles both in local and foreign journals.

I am married.

Personal Information

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Pharmaceutical Microbiology And Biotechnology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019)
November, 2010 to May, 2018
Ph. D Pharmaceutical Microbiology
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010)
December, 2006 to October, 2009
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Microbiology
3Imo State University, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2002)
December, 1997 to July, 2002
B. Sc Industrial Microbiology
4Girls' Secondary School, Ogbor Nguru. (SSCE, December, 1998)
October, 1998 to November, 1998
SSCE Secondary School
5Girls' Secondary School, Ogbor Nguru. (SSCE, June, 1996)
April, 1996 to June, 1996
SSCE Secondary School
6Umuopara Community School. (FSLC, October, 1989)
September, 1983 to July, 1989
FSLC Primary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2020 to Present
2Water Quality Controller, a. Bartels Nigeria Ltd.
February, 2009 to May, 2016

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Miriam Goodness Udochukwu Nwaneri, Ijeoma Ngozi Ebenebe, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Vincent Chima, Okore, Anthony Amaechi Attama, Lilian Ngozi Chukwuma, Chukwunonso Marbel Eduzor, Udochi Anayo Ugo, *. (2024, March), "Combination of gentamicin and clindamycin as a promising therapy for multidrugresistant (MDR) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated in Enugu State.", World Journal of Advanced Research and Review
2Ijeoma N Ebenebe *, Kenechukwu E Uzor, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Chidimma Ruth Chukwunwejim, Miriam GU Nwaneri, Nneka R Egbuna and Peter M Eze. (2023, June), "Antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of an endophytic cunninghamella sp. isolated from the leaves of Chrysophyllum albidum", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 72-76
3Miriam G.U. Nwaneri, *, Obinna C.D. Anejionu, Udochi A. Ugo. (2023, June), "Investigation and mapping of the prevalence of “superbugs” Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in Enugu metropolis in Southeast Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 246-254
4Miriam G.U. Nwaneri, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Charles O. Esimone. (2023, July), "TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL HERBAL FORMULATIONS WITH BROAD SPECTRUM ACTIVITY", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 49-54
5Ugochukwu M Okezie, Michael C Obi, Ugonna C Morikwe, Ijeoma N Ebenebe and Miriam GU Nwaneri *. (2022, December), "Antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of crude extracts of culturally dissimilar endophytic fungi", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 187-195
6Obinna C. D. Anejionu, Elijah S. Ebinne, Kelechi I. Nwosu, Miriam G. U. Anejinou, Raphael I. Ndukwu. (2022, July), "ARE RESIDENTS IN URBAN AREAS OF NIGERIA EXPOSED TO HEALTH-IMPACTING LEVELS OF NOISE POLLUTION?", Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 85-108
7Miriam G. U. Anejionu, Angus N. Oli, Chijioke E. Ezeudu, Ogochukwu I. Ezejiofor, Joseph Ezeogu, Anthony A. Attama, Vincent C. Okore. (2022, August), "Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus May Also Be Resistant to Clindamycin and Vancomycin", Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol. 10, pp 1-13
8Anejionu Miriam Goodness, Nweze Emeka Innocent, Dibua Esther Uju, Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2012, March), "Efficacy Of Two Commonly Used Antifungal Herbs In Nigeria Against Clinical Isolates Of Fungi", Microbiology Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 70-85
9Anejionu Miriam Goodness, Nweze Emeka Innocent, Esther Uju Dibua, Damian Chukwu Odimegwu, Eric Ifeanyi Okoye and Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2011, October), "The In Vitro Antifungal Activity Of The Combinations Of Mitracarpus And Occimum Gratissimum Herbal Extracts And Some Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs", Microbiology Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 181-190
10Anejionu CDO, Anejionu MGU. (2011, May), "Modelling The Spatial Distribution Of Ebola And Marburg Diseases In Sub-Sahara Africa Through GIS And Remote Sensing", Journal of Environmental Management and safety, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 30-59
Thesis
1Anejionu Miriam Goodness. (2008, September), "In Vitro Evaluation Of The Combined Antifungal Effects Of Non-steroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) With Some Herbal Extracts".
Dissertations
1Anejionu Miriam Goodness. (2018, May), "Molecular Characterisation Of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Co-resistant To Vancomycin In Clinical Samples Collected From Patients Attending Selected Health Facilities In Enugu State".
Projects
1Anejionu Miriam Goodness. (2002, July), "Microbiological Quality Of Fruits And Leafy Vegetables Sold In Owerri".
Conference Papers
1Anejionu Miriam Goodness and Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2009, February), "Topical Antifungal Herbal Formulations with Broad Spectrum Activity", Pan African Medical Mycology Society, pp 51
2Anejionu Miriam Goodness and Esimone Charles Okechukwu. (2009, February), "Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Enhance the Antifungal Potency of some Herbal Extracts in vitro", Pan African Medical Mycology Society, pp 25
Other Relevant Publications
1Miriam G.U Nwaneri, Loveline N. Umeugoji, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Ugonna C. Morikwe, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Uchenna C. Ogwaluonye. "ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ISOLATED FROM JUSTICIA CARNEA ON CANDIDA ALBICANS.", (Preprint, 2023 July)
Still under review

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Antimicrobial metabolites produced by endophytic fungi associated with the leaves of Vochysia divergens" (May, 2023)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairmanship, "Departmental Post graduate representative" (January, 2024)
2Member, "Religious Harmonization Committee" (May, 2021)

Relevant Events Attended

Other Event
1"3rd Pan African Medical Mycology Society (PAMMS)", (Pan African Medical Mycology Society), 25th February, 2009 to 27th February, 2009; Chelsea Hotel, Abuja