Dr. Collins Uchechukwu Obi
Dr. Collins Uchechukwu Obi is a LECTURER I in CLINICAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dynamic and service oriented professional with 8 years of solid career foundation as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Also possesses competencies in Quality control with proven ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and perform efficiently under pressure. Aspiring to contribute and work actively within a reputed enterprise where knowledge and experience will have a valuable impact.
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Address: | Clinical Chemistry, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) December, 2018 to December, 2022 Chemical Pathology |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, December, 2018) November, 2013 to December, 2017 MSc. MLS Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| 3 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2012) November, 2009 to October, 2011 B. MLS Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| 4 | CSS Upata II, Odiabidi Alga, Secondary School, River State, Nigeria. (NECO, July, 2002) November, 1997 to July, 2002 NECO NECO |
| 5 | Ezechima, Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. (FSLC, June, 1995) February, 1990 to June, 1995 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | POSTGRADUATE (PG) COORDINATOR, Immunochemistry and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, NAU December, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member of Provost's Administrative Committee on CHS College Voice, Provoat, College of Health Science February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Exam officer and ICT Officer, Clinical Chemistry Department, facultyNAU of Medical laboratory science May, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | ICT officer, Immunochemistry and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, NAU May, 2024 to January, 0001 |
| 5 | Supervision of Postgraduate Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Conversion from Medical Laboratory Scientist to Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | Dean of Studies, School of Medical Laboratory Technician, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital, Anambra Nigeria March, 2016 to December, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi 1 ; Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna 2 ; Aladeyelu Okikioluwa 3 ; Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu 4 ; Ifeoma Joy Onuora 5 ; Ikechukwu Vincent Obi 6 ; Blessing Ben-Anioke 7 ; Chinwe Ejike8.. (2026, March) EVALUATION OF ESTRADIOL IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN NNEWI NORTH, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA Lance Beasley| PR Manager, 2nd International Conference |
| 2 | Nneka Chidimma Agu1 , Chukwugozie Nwachukwu Okwuosa2 , Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu2, Ikenna Kingsley Uchendu2*, Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu3 . Uchechukwu Collins Obi4 , Onome Cyril Sadjere5 ; Daberechi Samuel Okereke 6 ; Chinemerem Jennifer Eze 2 ; Rinji Joseph Kamji7. (2023, June) Molecular genetics of type 2 diabetes mellitus Research Trends in Medical Science (Vol 20), Vol. 20 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Ikemba Blessing Amarachukwu,IjeomaNnennaAgbiogwu,BlessingBen Anioke, Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna, Ifeoma Joy Onuora, Ikechukwu Vincent Obi, Chinwe Ejike. (2026, March), "Evaluation of C-Peptide in Breast Cancer Patients in Anambra State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION(IJRSI), Vol. 13 |
| 2 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi 1 ; Augustine Chinedu Ihim 1; Friday Alfred Ehiaghe 1; Christian Ejike Onah 1; Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna 2 ; Ikechukwu Vincent Obi 6; Aladeyelu Okikioluwa 3 ; Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu 4 ; Ifeoma Joy Onuora 5 ; Blessing Ben-Anioke 7 ; Chinwe Ejike8. ; Vincentmary Chukwuemeka Odo,. (2026, March), "ESTIMATION OF CHOLESTEROL AND URIC ACID LEVEL IN MENOPAUSE", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 3 | IHIM,AugustineChinedu, IKE JIIkenwachukwu Promise, IKWELLE, Tochukwu Anthony, OZURUOKE, Donatus F.N. Uchechukwu. (2026, March), "EffectsofShort-TermFormalinExposureonSerumMagnesiumand ZincLevelsamongStudentsatNnamdiAzikiweUniversity,Nigeria.", MSI JournalofMedicineandMedical Research(MSIJMMR), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | OZURUOKE, DonatusF.N. ,OBI, Collins Uchechukwu ,IHIM, Augustine Chinedu, EDEH, IFEH, ChinwokeIfeh , IKWELLE, Tochukwu Anthony. (2026, March), "Impact of Short-Term Formalin Exposure on Follicular Phase Reproductive Hormones Among Students at the Nnewi Campus Running head: Short-Term Formalin Exposure and Reproductive Hormones", MSI JournalofMedicineandMedical Research(MSIJMMR), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Blessing Ben-Anioke, Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu, Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna, Chinwe Ejike, Ifeoma Joy Onuora,IkechukwuVincentObi,Ikemba Blessing Amarachukwu. (2026, March), "Evaluation of Alpha-Fetoprotein in Breast Cancer Patients in Nnewi North,AnambraState,Nigeria", INTERNATIONALJOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI) ISSN No. 2321-2705 | DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI | Volume XIII Issue XV March 2026 | Special Issue on Public Health, Vol. 13, pp 15 |
| 6 | Ihim Augustine Chinedu, Ikwelle Tochukwu Anthony, Onuora Ifeoma Joy, Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Romanus Ogai Ogalagu. (2025, February), "Evaluation of Interleukin-4, Micro-Albumin, and Creatinine in Students Exposed to Short-Term Formalin in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION(IJRSI), Vol. 12 |
| 7 | Tochukwu Anthony Ikwelle, Augustine Chinedu Ihim, Donatus F.N. Ozuruoke, Patrick Chinedu Obi, Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Ifeoma Joy Onuora, Awalu Joseph Chimezie, OgaiOgalagu Romanus. (2025, November), "Multi-Omics Integration in Personalized Medicine: Advancing Laboratory Diagnostics and Precision Therapeutics in the Era of Individualized Healthcare", Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 15 |
| 8 | Onuora Ifeoma Joy, Obi-Ezeani Chikaodili Nwando,Umedum Chinelo Ursula, Onyeizugbe Chidi Mmaduabuchi, Nnoruka Eugenia Obiageli, Obi Collins Uchechukwu. (2025, November), "IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF BACTERIA FROM FOODS AND VEGETABLES, AVAILABLEATNKWO-OGIDIMARKET, ANAMBRA STATE", World Journal of Advance Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2 |
| 9 | Augustine Chinedu Ihim¹*, Patricia Chisom Obiezekpazu¹, Patrick Chinedu Obi², Collins Uchechukwu Obi¹, Romanus Ogai Ogalagu, Obi1,RomanusOgaiOgalagu3,TochukwuAnthonyIkwelle1. (2025, November), "Effect of Short-Term Exposure to Formalin on the Prostate Health of Medical Students in Okofia, Nnewi", Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 15 |
| 10 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi 1 ; Augustine Chinedu Ihim 1; Friday Alfred Ehiaghe 1; Christian Ejike Onah 1; Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna 2 ; Ikechukwu Vincent Obi 6; Aladeyelu Okikioluwa 3 ; Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu 4 ; Ifeoma Joy Onuora 5 ; Blessing Ben-Anioke 7 ; Chinwe Ejike8. ; Vincentmary Chukwuemeka Odo,. (2025, November), "RELATIONSHIP OF ADENOSINE DEAMINASE ACTIVITY WITH ALT AND AST IN PATIENTS WITH HBVHCV CO-INFECTION", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | EVACollins Uchechukwu Obi 1 ; Friday Alfred Ehiaghe 1; Augustine Chinedu Ihim 1 ; Christian Ejike Onah 1; Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna 2 ; Ikechukwu Vincent Obi 6; Aladeyelu Okikioluwa 3 ; Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu 4 ; Ifeoma Joy Onuora 5 ; Blessing Ben-Anioke 7 ; Chinwe Ejike8. ; Vincentmary Chukwuemeka Odo,. (2025, November), "EVALUATION OF TRANSAMINASE ACTIVITIES IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY", Journal of Biomedical Investigation |
| 12 | IHIM, Augustine Chined, DAVID,FaithChimoma1 IHIM,AugustineChinedu1 ,OBI, Patrick Chinedu, OBI, Collins Uchevhukwu,IKWELLE, Tochukwu Anthony ,OGALAGU, Romanus Ogai. (2024, December), "JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL INVESTIGATION(JBI)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3 |
| 13 | jeoma Evangeline Umechea ,Nkiruka Chinenye Nwokab , Precious Chukwunonso Osahenyea Collins Uchechukwu Obib and Anthonia Chinenye Oguezeb. (2024, August), "Assessment of Plasma Levels of Calcium, Creatinine and Glucose among Hypertensive Patients in Edo State, Nigeria", International Blood Research & Reviews, Vol. 30 |
| 14 | IfeanyiChukwu O. Onor, Pharm.D., BCPS, FNKF 1,2,3 Fahamina Ahmed, Pharm.D. 1,4 Anthony N. Nguyen, Pharm.D., BCPS 5 Michael C. Ezebuenyi, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP 6 Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Ph.D. 7 Rim M. Hadgu, Pharm.D., BCPS 8 Amne Borghol, Pharm.D., BCPS 1,2,3 Erwin Aguilar, PharmD, MSc, MPH, MA 2 Efrain Reisin, MD, FACP, FASN, FASH 2 John I. Okogbaa, Pharm.D., BCPS 1,2. (2023, October), "Polypharmacy in Chronic Kidney Disease: Health Outcomes & Pharmacy-Based Strategies to Mitigate Inappropriate Polypharmacy", American Journal of the Medical Sciences |
| 15 | Collins U Obi1 , Peter U Achukwu1 , Chukwugozie N Okwuosa1 , Okikioluwa S Aladeyelu2 , Ijeoma N Agbiogwu1 , Nneka C Agu1 , Mercy O Udeh3 , Joseph A Arusiwon. (2023, June), "Human growth hormone, a marker for HIV infection among adult Igbo Nigerians: relationship between human growth hormone and CD4+ count with viral load", African Health Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 2) |
| 16 | Okikioluwa Aladeyelu 1 ; Abdulfatai Olakunle Ojewale 2 ; Darlington Onyejike 3 ; Collins Obi 4 ; Oloruntoba Akintayo 5 ; Joseph Arusiwon. (2022, May), "Ameliorative activities of Moringa oleifera ethanolic leaf extract on Cadmium chloride-induced toxicity in the kidney of adult Wistar rats: A microscopic assessment", The Egyptian journal of Histology |
| 17 | Nwanneamaka Samuel Nwankpa, Ifeoma Bessie Enweani-Nwokelo , Nneka Regina Agbakoba , Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze , Uchechukwu Collins Obi. (2021, October), "Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern against Dermatophytic Strains Isolated from Humans in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS), Vol. 10, pp 8 |
| 18 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi, Okikioluwa Stephen Aladeyel, Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu, Nneka Chidimma Agu, Joseph Akinwale Arusiwon and Mercy Oluchukwu Udeh. (2020, May), "Enzyme Activities of Liver Function (Biomarkers) in Sickle Cell Anaemic Patients Attending Sickle Cell Anaemic Centre, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| 19 | Obi, C.U., Aladeyelu, S.O., Ogbuowelu, O.S. and Ezugwu, O.F. (2018, June), "EVALUATION OF SERUM ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN IN COMPARISON WITH CD4+ T CELLS AS MARKER FOR HIV INFECTION AMONG HIV PATIENTS IN IYI-ENU MISSION HOSPITAL, OGIDI, ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 8 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Collins Uchechukwu Obi 1 ; Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna 2 ; Aladeyelu Okikioluwa 3 ; Ijeoma Nnenna Agbiogwu 4 ; Ifeoma Joy Onuora 5 ; Ikechukwu Vincent Obi 6 ; Blessing Ben-Anioke 7 ; Chinwe Ejike8.. (2026, March), "EVALUATION OF ESTRADIOL IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN NNEWI NORTH, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", |
| 2 | : Osakue O.N., Adibe E.K., Onyenekwe C.C., Njoku C.M., Osakue E.N., Ehiaghe F.A., Ihim C.A., Obi U.C.. (2023, October), "‘EVALUATION OF SERUM LEVELS OF CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN IN SMOKERS IN NNEWI METROPOLIS", |
| 3 | Osakue O.N., Okonkwo C.W., Onah C.E., Onyenekwe C.C., Osakue E.N., Njoku C.M., Ehiaghe F.A., Ihim C.A., Obi U.C.. (2023, October), "EVALUATION OF SERUM LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN SMOKERS IN NNEWI METROPOLIS", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Evaluation of Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Vitamin B12 Levels in Relation to Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) in Prostate Cancer Patients" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Nelson Oghenerioborue Akamune and 202561A6001FN |
| 2 | "Comparative Evaluation of Serum sST2, Heparin Binding Protein, with CEA Levels in Breast Cancer Patients" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Agatha Ngozi Udemba Mary Ogoochukwu and 202561A002FN |
| 3 | "ASSESSMENT OF PLASMA GLUCOSE, LIPID PROFILE AND SOME THYROID HORMONES IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT NAUTH" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by OHA IFECHUKWU PERPETUAL & 2024616004FN |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Metabolomics" (March, 2026 to March, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Meta OOO ICS Travel Grant |
| 2 | Collaborator: "IFCC Worldlab2024" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Biomedical Research Association of Nigeria" (May, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters" (June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Masters" (August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Master" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Masters" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MSc Project: EVALUATION OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL BIOMAKERS, PRO- AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES IN WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Chairman, "University on the Niger/ Institutional Resource Verification for MLSCN Accreditation Assessment" (March, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Postgraduate (PG) coordinator, "Immuochemistry and Immunology Department" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Coordinator for Medical Laboratory Servic, "Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Clinical Chemistry Department, NAU" (May, 2024) |
| 4 | Departmental ICT officer, "Clinical Chemistry Departmentl, NAU" (May, 2024) |
| 5 | Departmental ICT officer, "Immunology Department, NAU" (May, 2024) |
| 6 | Coordinator on Practical for Clinical Chemistry Department, "Clinical Chemistry Department" (July, 2024) |
| 7 | PG appointment as internal - Internal Examiner, "PG Clinical Chemistry Department PG appointment" (September, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 8 | Internal Examiner, "PG Clinical Chemistry Department PG appointment" (September, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 9 | Internal Examiner, "PG Clinical Chemistry Department PG appointment" (August, 2024 to August, 2024) |
| 10 | Chemical Pathology Undergraduate Coordinator, "Undergraduate Clinical Chemistry Department appointment" (March, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Medical Laboratory ScienCD Council of Nigeria" - 17776 (member since 2013), https://www.mlscn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd International Conference on Public Health, Medicine, and Health Sciences", (Mind Author), 18th March, 2026 to 21st March, 2026; Zoom. Virtual |
| 2 | "WorldLab Congress Dubai", (The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine), 26th May, 2024 to 26th June, 2024; Dubia |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "MLSCN Standards for School accreditation and conduct of Professional Examinations", (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria)), 25th August, 2025 to 26th August, 2025; Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Resource Centre, Beside MLSCN House, Durumi - Abuja |