Mr. Ikenna Makuachukwu Anagboso
Mr. Ikenna Makuachukwu Anagboso is an ASSISTANT LECTURER in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Mr. Ikenna Makuachukwu Anagboso is currently an Assistant Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria, where he also serves in the Molecular Research Laboratory. He previously worked as a Research Assistant at the Molecular Research Laboratory of the same institution.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (formerly Anambra State University), Nigeria. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Health Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.
Mr. Anagboso is a certified member of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). His research interests focus on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, molecular detection of resistant genes, and public health microbiology.
He has participated in several scientific workshops, seminars, and conferences, contributing to capacity building in microbiology and molecular research.
Personal Information
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2025) September, 2019 to July, 2025 M.Sc. Public Health Microbiology |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Formerly Anambra State University). (Bachelor Degree, March, 2016) October, 2011 to August, 2015 B.Sc. Microbiology |
| 3 | Federal Government College, Nise. (SSCE, June, 2011) October, 2004 to June, 2010 |
| 4 | Akwudo Central Primary School. (FSLC, July, 2006) August, 1998 to July, 2004 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Research Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Microbiology Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2020 to September, 2022 |
| 3 | Medical Microbiologist, Dominion Child Health Services & Children Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State. November, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 4 | Research Assistant- Field Data Collector/Interviewer, 2) Association For Reproductive And Family Health (ARFH), F.C.T., Abuja November, 2018 to December, 2018 |
| 5 | Program Officer (Intern), The Foundation For Youth Development (FYD), F.C.T., Abuja August, 2018 to October, 2018 |
| 6 | Logistics Officer/Support Staff (Volunteer), 1) The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN), F.C.T., Abuja March, 2018 to December, 2020 |
| 7 | Research Assistant, Academy For Health Development (AHEAD), Ile-Ife Osun State, Nigeria December, 2017 to December, 2017 |
| 8 | Field Data Collector/Interviewer, Federal Ministry Of Health In Collaboration With Association Of Reproductive And Family Health (ARFH) And World Health Organization (WHO), FCT Abuja, Nigeria. August, 2017 to October, 2017 |
| 9 | End-process Independent Monitor (Volunteer), World Health Organization (WHO) On Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), Cross River State,Nigeria March, 2017 to March, 2017 |
| 10 | Class Tutor, National Youth Service At Ujia Secondary Commercial School, Ibiaragidi, Bekwarra L.G.A, Cross River State April, 2016 to April, 2017 |
| 11 | Medical Laboratory Assistant (Industrial Trainee), Cheers Medical Diagnostics Limited (CMDL), Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State May, 2014 to November, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Mr. Ikenna M. Anagboso, Professor Comfort N. Akujobi, Mr. Ikenna M. Akuakolam, Dr. Iloduba N. Aghanya, Mrs Ngozi O. Chukwunwe, Mr. Chika O. Ezeador, Professor Solomon N. Ukibe, and Dr. Ngozi G. Uzoewulu.. (2025, April), "Molecular detection of AmpC-beta lactamase CITM gene in gram-negative bacterial isolates obtained from clinical specimens in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research |
| 2 | Izuchukwu A. Okafor, Smart I. Mbagwu, Ikwuneme G. Chidera, Ezenduka C. Augustine, Ikenna M. Anagboso and Chikwesiri E. Onyema.. (2024, December), "The effect of coadministration of vitamin D and tramadol on serum kisspeptin, testosterone, oxidative stress levels and testicular histology in Wistar rats: a preliminary report.", Revista Internacional de Andrología |
| 3 | Uchenna Ogwaluonye, George Chukwuma, Chinelo Ezejiegu, Ejike Onah, Ikenna Anagboso, Obiamaka Ezeome, Chidimma Omeni, Godwin Nchinda, Charles Esimone. (2024, April), "Assessment of HIV p24 antibody response in HIV discordant couples in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1561-1570 |
| 4 | Uchenna Ogwaluonye, George Chukwuma, Chinelo Ezejiegu, Ejike Onah, Ikenna Anagboso, Obiamaka Ezeome, Miriam Nwaneri, Godwin Nchinda, Charles Esimone. (2024, April), "Evaluation of the Immunological response to HIV-Nef antigen among HIV positive clients in Anambra State, NIgeria: A pilot study", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 016-022 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Linda Anagu, Samuel Wassmer, Ikenna Anagboso, Jacinta Elo-Ilo, Dorothy Ezeagwuna and Alfred Amambua-Ngwa.. (2024, November), "Transcriptional analysis of differentially expressed genes and pathways in the development of severe malaria", |
| 2 | Ikenna M. Anagboso et al.. (2024, July), "Molecular detection of AmpC-beta lactamase CITM gene in gram-negative bacterial isolates obtained from clinical specimens in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "i. Severe malaria: An ex vivo investigation into the factors influencing it’s development, in the view of reducing malaria mortality." (October, 2023 to October, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Team Member, Website Creation, "Molecular Diagnostics & Research Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 2 | Facilitator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Molecular Research Laboratory)" (September, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 3 | Co-supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Department of Applied Microbiology & Brewing)" (December, 2020 to September, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Student Member, "American Society for Microbiology" (member since 2019), https://asm.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology" - A0657 (member since 2019), https://nsm.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Viral Hepatitis, Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights, And Effects Of Opioid (Drug) Abuse On Mental Health (Tramadol And Codeine In View)", (Women in Hepatitis Africa (WIHA) in collaboration with Live Well Initiative (LWI), WHO and Pharmawrap School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu), 15th August, 2019 to 16th August, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agulu |
| 2 | "International Water And Health Alliances (IWHA) /American Society For Microbiology (ASM) Water Testing Workshop.", (American Society for Microbiology), 8th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State |
| 3 | "Microbial Products: Panacea For Nigerian Economy", (The Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)), 7th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; Uche Ogah Auditorium, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State. |
| 4 | "Building Capacity In Bioinformatics And Genomics", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 31st May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Chisco Auditorium Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Basic Monitoring And Evaluation Course", (FACTfinders Consultancy Services Limited Dewsbury, United Kingdom), 18th June, 2018 to 22nd June, 2018; Apache Hotels, Gwarinpa, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Technical Assistance On National TB Research: Determination Of Proportion Of Tuberculosis Patients Experiencing Catastrophic Costs Due To TB Treatment", (Association for Reproductive and Family Health), 21st August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; Akure, Ondo State |
| 7 | "Tuberculosis Diagnosis And Management Workshop For The General Health Care Workers", (The Leprosy Mission Nigeria), 12th June, 2017 to 23rd December, 2020; F.C.T Abuja, Benue State, Kogi State, Niger State |
| 8 | "Onshore Offshore Health, Safety And Environment (HSE)", (Professionals Training & Support Int’l (JPTS)), 13th March, 2017 to 20th March, 2017; Cross-river State |
| 9 | "Basic Fire Safety Course", (Oil and Gas Education and Research Academy), 13th March, 2017 to 20th March, 2017; Cross-river State |
| 10 | "AfriHUB Course- Universal Mandatory IT Training (UMITT)", (AfriHUB International ICT Centre in partnership with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus), 1st August, 2015 to 20th August, 2015; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus |
| 11 | "Resume/CV: Your Marketing Tools, Employers Expectations At Job Interview", (MacNel Consult Ltd), 22nd May, 2015 to 22nd May, 2015; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University |
| 12 | "Human Resource & Skill Acquisition", (Horebson Resources), 1st June, 2011 to 1st June, 2011; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli |