Dr. Ginika Lovelyn Onwuachusi
Dr. Ginika Lovelyn Onwuachusi is a LECTURER I in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a highly motivated individual with a strong passion for teaching and Research. These passions have always been my driving force to achieve all I aspire to achieve. My major research interest is in parasitological diseases of medical importance with keen interest on the immune reactions elicited by the parasite activities in relation to proteins that are detected in such infection, its interaction with other viral and bacterial infections and how this can help for a better management and possible elimination of diseases of medical importance globally. My interest lies on how these proteins directs disease presentations, treatment and disease management.
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Address: | Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2019) March, 2014 to March, 2019 PhD Public Health Parasitology |
| 2 | College Of Medicine University Of Lagos. (Master Degree, July, 2014) November, 2011 to February, 2013 MSc. Medical Parasitology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) February, 2004 to August, 2008 BSc.Ed Education/Biology |
| 4 | Ajumoni Secondary School, Iyana Isolo, Mushin, Lagos.. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 2005 to June, 2001 SSCE |
| 5 | Jumirose Nursery And Primary School, Oluyide Street, Mushin, Lagos.. (FSLC, October, 1995) September, 1989 to July, 1995 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Research Associate, ANDI Centre Of Excellence For Malaria Diagnosis, College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos August, 2015 to February, 2020 |
| 2 | Research Supervisor, Adroit Research Concept May, 2014 to July, 2014 |
| 3 | Research Assistant and Laboratory Staff, ANDI Centre Of Excellence For Malaria Diagnosis, College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos April, 2013 to December, 2015 |
| 4 | Field and Laboratory Operative, Tropical Disease Research Laboratory, College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos. August, 2012 to March, 2013 |
| 5 | Subject Teacher, Dee Unique Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. July, 2011 to November, 2011 |
| 6 | Adhoc Staff (Assistant Registration officer II), Independent National Electoral Commission February, 2011 to April, 2011 |
| 7 | Nurse tutor, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos March, 2010 to March, 2011 |
| 8 | Subject Teacher, Learning Field International School, Housing Estate, Onitsha, Anambra. January, 2009 to February, 2010 |
| 9 | Subject Teacher, Federal Girls Government College, Onitsha September, 2007 to December, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Onwuachusi G.L., Obiakor O.B., Umeanaeto P.U., Irikannu K.C., Elosiuba N.V., Aniefuna C.O., Nzeukwu C.I., and Obiefule I.E.. (2023, January), "Parasitic Nematodes of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Farmlands at Amowelle-Amansae, Southeast, Nigeria.", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 81-89 |
| 2 | Irikannu K.C., Onyido A.E., Ogaraku J.C., Umeanaeto P.U., Nzeukwu C.I., Obiefule I.E., Aniefuna C.O., Elosiuba, N.V. and Onwuachusi G.L.. (2023, January), "SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF MOSQUITO SPECIESIN A RAINFOREST COMMUNITY OF SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 71-80 |
| 3 | Chinweike-Umeh S.N., Ekwunife C.A., Onwuachusi G.L.. (2023, March), "Cancer Genetic Markers Among School Children in Relation to Urogenital Schistosomiasis", American Journal of Medical Science and Innovation (AJMSI), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 26-32 |
| 4 | Onwuachusi G.L., Ekwunife C.A., Oyibo W.A.. (2022, July), "Asymptomatic Malaria in Aguleri Community, Anambra State", International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 3 |
| 5 | Irikannu, K.C., Nwalioba, E.C.,Umeanaeto, P.U.,Nzeukwu, C.I., Aniefuna, C.O., Obiefule, I.E.,Onwuachusi, G.L.,Elosiuba, N.V and Uzochukwu, C.U. (2022, March), "COMPOSITION OF MOSQUITO SPECIES AND PHYSIOLOGICAL STATES OF INDOOR MAN-BITING MOSQUITOES AT NTEJE, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 113-122 |
| 6 | Pauline U. Umeanaeto, Chukwujindu Odagwe, Ifenna C. Onwuagana, Kindness C. Irikannu, Ginika L. Onwuachusi, Justina C. Akulue and Stella C. Afulukwe. (2022, September), "Malaria Parasitemia and Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending General Hospital, Enugwu-Ukwu, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 7 | Nzeukwu, C.I., Ihejie, P.O., Irikannu, K.C., Umeanaeto, P.U., Nzeukwu, A.C., Elosiuba, N.V., Onwuachusi, G.L., Obiefule, I. E., Aniefuna, C.O.. (2022, March), "PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS FOR SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTH INFECTIONS AMONG PUPILS IN AWKA SOUTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA=SHORT COMMUNICATION", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 156-166 |
| 8 | Oyibo WA , Samuel TA ,Onwuachusi LG Oladosu OO , Iriemenam NC ,Salisu M. (2019, September), "C-Reactive Protein As A Likely Biomarker For Uncomplicated Malaria", Journal of Malaria Research and Phytomedicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-14 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okwusinachi Ginika. (2018, April), "Assumed White Blood Cell Count Of 8000 Cells/ ML And 6000 Cells/mL Estimates Malaria Parasite Density-An Exploratory Study", |
| 2 | Oyibo W.A., Okwusinachi G.L., Olalekan O., Anabike C.L., Adeyinka A., Anumodu C., Ndudim G.,. (2015, November), "Exploratory Production Of Dry Tube Malaria Positive Control Panel For Quality Control Of Malaria Quality Control Panel For Quality Control Of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test", 10th Unilag Annual Conference and Fair |
| 3 | Oyibo W.A., Olalekan O.A., Okwusinachi G.L., Anabike C.L., Adeyinka A., Anumodu C., Ndudim G.. (2015, November), "Quality Assessment Of Commercial Giemsa Stain For Malaria Microscopy In Lagos, Nigeria.", 10th Unilag Annual Conference and Fair |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Wellington Oyibo, Chinonye Anabike, Bummi Olalekan, Ginika Onwuachusi, Adeyanju Adeyinka, Gracemary Ndidium, Uche Igbasi, Julie Clor, Jim Mulry, and K. "Performance Of A High Sensitivity Muse ® Malaria P.f.-P.v. Detection Assay In A Study In Lagos, Nigeria", (Experimental Findings, 2019 April) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Planning, Anchoring and Organization of the Training, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Collaboration with Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists" (May, 2023 to May, 2023) |
| 2 | Facilitator, "ANDI Centre of Excellence for Malaria Diagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos" (November, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 3 | Facilitator, "University of Port Harcourt" (August, 2018 to August, 2018) |
| 4 | Participant, "AMREF health Africa and Globalgood" (April, 2017 to May, 2017) |
| 5 | Assistant Registration Officer II, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2011 to January, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" - PPSN/SE/2021/0722 (member since 2021), https://www.ntd-ngonetwork.org/parasitology-and-public-health-society-of-nigeria |
| 2 | Full Member, "Entomology Society of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.esn.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Molecular Biology: An Indisposable Tools In 21st Century", (Federal Institute of Industrial Research.), 17th September, 2018 to 19th September, 2018; Oshodi, Lagos |
| 2 | "NDDC Professional Chair On Malaria Elimination And Phytomedicine Research", (University of Port Harcourt), 20th August, 2018 to 31st August, 2018; Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "A 10 Day Zonal Training Of Tutors Of School Of Health Technology On Malaria Microscopy And The Use Of RDTs", (Federal Ministry of Health), 6th March, 2016 to 12th March, 2016; Lagos |
| 4 | "Training And Fellowship Program On Schistosomiasis Diagnostics Development And Exploitation Of Research Outcome", (Academy of Scientific Research and Technology), 1st November, 2015 to 15th December, 2015; Cairo, Egypt |
| 5 | "Decentralized Lot Testing Workshop", (WHO/FIND), 25th October, 2015 to 27th October, 2015; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| 6 | "Malaria Microscopy", (WHO/AMREF Health Africa), 3rd August, 2015 to 7th August, 2015; Nairobi, Kenya |
| 7 | "Training On Lot Testing Of Malaria RDTs And Preparation Of Malaria RDT QC Reference Samples", (Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)), 23rd June, 2015 to 25th June, 2015; College of Medicine, University of Lagos. |
| 8 | "CMUL Annual Research And Fair", (University of Lagos), 8th October, 2014 to 10th October, 2014; Lagos |
| 9 | "Microscopy Training", (MEDILAG Consult and ANDI Centre of Excellence for Malaria Diagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos), 18th August, 2014 to 23rd August, 2014; Idiaraba, Lagos |
| 10 | "Basic Medical Sciences Research: Road Map From Bench To Bedside", (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos), 26th June, 2014 to 27th June, 2014; Idiaraba, Lagos |