Dr. Chioma Chineze Abana

Dr. Chioma Chineze Abana is a LECTURER II in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chioma Chineze Abana

Staff Profile

Dr. Chioma Chineze Abana, is a medical microbiologist, a researcher and a lecturer in this institution in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing in Faculty of Biosciences. Determination, commitment and honesty are my watch words in everything I do which are the gateways to success. I love impacting positive and quality knowledge into people. My hobby also include traveling and learning good things.

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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Post-Doctorate Degree, October, 2024)
March, 2015 to June, 2024
PhD MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, September, 2014)
December, 2010 to July, 2014
M. Sc. Medical Microbiology
3Madonna University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2008)
March, 2003 to
B. Sc. Microbiology

Relevant/Working Experience

1MEMBER, AWARD ALUMNI CONVERGE SUBCOMMITEE
September, 2023 to November, 2023
2MEMBER, Departmental Dress code committee
February, 2023 to January, 2024
3Assistant Course Adviser/Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2022 to Present
4COURSE ADVISER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
October, 2022 to Present
5Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
November, 2020 to Present
6Assistant lecturer, Paul University
March, 2018 to August, 2020
7Coordinating Case Manager and Adherence Counselor, Family Health International
February, 2017 to September, 2019

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Awari V.G., Umeoduagu, N. D., Adepeju D.M., Abana C. C., Obasi C.J., Okeke C.B., Aniekwu C. J., Ikegwuonu E. A., Chidubem Nwachinemere N. O., Agu K.C., Uwanta L.I.. (2024, June), "Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Among Male and Female Students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 9
2Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O., Okwukweka, F. O., Egurefa, S. O., Umeoduagu, N.D., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Anazodo, C.A., Awari, V. G.. (2024, June), "Evaluation of the Seasonal Variation of Bacteria and Fungi from Rivers and Lake", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 13
3Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O., Ezebialu, C. U., Okonkwo, N. N. , Umeoduagu, N. D. , Egurefa, S.O , Okoli, F.A , Udenweze, E.C. , Awari, V. G.. (2024, June), "Isolation and Identification of Bacteria and Fungi from Selected Rivers and Lake", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 4)
4Anazodo, C.A., Adepeju, D.M., Okoli, F.A., Obasi, C.J., Abana, C.C., Agu, K.C., Ezenwelu, C.O., Awari, V.G. and Umeoduagu, N.D.. (2024, June), "INVESTIGATING THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF OTOMYCOSIS-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS TO DIFFERENT EAR DROPS", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 8
5Nwajiobi F.O., Anyamene C.O. and Abana, C.C.. (2023, July), ""Effect of bacteriocin extracted from Lactobacillus rhamnosus on cutaneous wound healing in mice"", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 23, (Issue 7), pp 10
6F. O. Nwajiobi , C. O. Anyamene and C. C. Abana. (2022, March), "Comparative Study of Otitis Media and Its Antibiotics Susceptibility Pattern in a Cohort of HIV Positive and Negative Patients", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 16-24
7ABANA CHIOMA C, NWAJIOBI FAVOUR O. (2021, April), "Prevalence Of Salmonella Enteritidis Infection In Chicken Eggs Collected From Different Poultry Farms In Awka, Anambra State Of Nigeria", Tumkur: Sretechjournal Publication, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 11
8Omaka Onyekachi, C. Abana, Chioma and O. Nwajiobi, Favour. (2021, May), "Prevalence Of Malaria And Wiliness To Accept Malaria Vaccine Amongst Parents, Guardians And Caregivers Of Children Under 5 Years", Global Press Hub, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 14
9Umeaku Chinyelu Nkiru, Chimezie Christian Chukwudi, Ozoh Chinwendu Njideka, Nwajiobi Favour Okwukweka, Abana Chioma Chineze and Umeaku-Uzor Ugonwa Chi. (2021, August), "Isolation Of Multi-Resistant Bacteria Of Patients Suffering From Urinary Tract Infections In Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria", Acta Scientific, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 14
10Chibuzo Christian Uba, Moses Nkechukwu Ikegbunam, Emmanuel Chigozie Udegbunam, Chioma Abana, Stephen Nnaemeka Ezekwueche, Ogadinma Daughter Okengwu and Gaber El-Saber Batiha. (2021, October), "Epidemiology of Malaria in Pregnancy and Associated Risk Factors in Nigeria: a Review", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 59-72

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF Bryophyllum pinnatum AND Ocimum gratissimum LEAF EXTRACTS" (2024). Completed Masters project by UDENSI, CHIDERA VICTORIA (NAU/2019484013)
2"EVALUATION OF ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF Bryophyllum pinnatum AND Ocimum gratissimum EXTRACTS AGAINST SELECTED FUNGAL PATHOGENS" (2024). Completed Masters project by ORJI, IFEOMA ANGELA (NAU/2019484169)
3"EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF Bryophyllum pinnatum AND Ocimum gratissimum LEAF EXTRACTS AGAINST Selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria" (2024). Completed Masters project by IFEZUE, KOSISO JENNIFER (NAU/2019484055)
4"ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF VARIOUS EXTRACTS OF Bryophyllum pinnatum ON SOME ENTERIC BACTERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by CHUKWUJEKWU, AMARA FAVOUR (2018484118)
5"ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS OF Bryophyllum Pinnatum ON SELECTED RESPIRATORY TRACT BACTERIAL PATHOGENS" (2023). Completed Masters project by CHUKWUMBAH, LYNDA UCHECHUKWU (2018484174)
6"ROLE OF GOOD QUALITY WATER IN THE PRODUCTION OF BEER" (2021). Completed Masters project by OFOEGBU, MARYJANE NONYE 2015483014
7"PLASMIDS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY RESEARCH" (2021). Completed Masters project by ESOMEJU, MACILINA EBELE 2015483051
Examinerships
1Examiner, "biotechnology" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "virology" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "AMB 231" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "immunology" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1MEMBER, "RESEARCH & COLLABORATION; COURSE EVEALUATION COMMITTEE" (January, 2024)
Contributions to the University/Society
1LECTURER/EXAM OFFICER/COURSE ADVISER, "PAUL UNIVERSITY" (September, 2018 to November, 2020)
2Layreader, "St. Andrew's Ang.Church, Uruekwo,Enugwu-ukwu" (March, 2015 to December, 2022)
3CHURCH SECRETARY/USHER/CHORISTER, "MERCY OF CHRIST DELIVERANCE MINISTRY, AWKA" (January, 2013)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "NIGERIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY" - A0278 (member since 2015), https://nsm.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"Microbial Resources: A Veritable Option For Economic Diversification", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 3rd September, 2019 to 6th September, 2019; Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun state
2"The Role Of Microbiology In National Economic Transformation", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 1st September, 2015 to 5th September, 2015; University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba, Lagos