Mr. Collins Uchechukwu Obi
Mr. 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.
Personal Information
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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 |
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 | ICT officer, NAU August, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Exam officer, Clinical Chemistry Department, facultyNAU of Medical laboratory science May, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | ICT officer, immunology Department, Faculty of Medical LaboratoryScience, NAU May, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Medical Laboratory Scientist (Chemical Pathology)., Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Dean of Studies, School of Medical Laboratory Technician, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital, Anambra Nigeria March, 2016 to December, 2017 |
| 6 | Head of Unit(Chemical Pathology)/Safety & Quality control officer, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital, Anambra Nigeria. December, 2013 December, 2013 to January, 2021 |
| 7 | Corper Medical Laboratory Scientist, General Hospital Ezzangbo, Ohauku L.G.A., Ebonyi State, Nigeria November, 2012 to November, 2013 |
| 8 | Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku – Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria December, 2011 to November, 2012 |
| 9 | Administrative Assistant/Manager, Administrative Assistant. Cohaco Nigeria Limited Engineering and Construction. September, 2006 to April, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | 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 | 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 |
| 2 | 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) |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 | : 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", |
| 2 | 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
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "IFCC Worldlab2024" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine |
| 2 | Collaborator: "IFCC Worldlab2024" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | 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 |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Clinical Chemistry Department, NAU" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | Departmental ICT officer, "Clinical Chemistry Departmentl, NAU" (May, 2024) |
| 3 | Departmental ICT officer, "Immunology Department, NAU" (May, 2024) |