Academic



Academic History
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt in 2007
Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacology from the University of Lagos in 2003
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MB;BS) from the University of Port Harcourt in 1991
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (B. Med. Sc.) in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt in 1988
General Certificate of Education (GCE) A Level from Federal Government College, Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt in 1983
General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level from Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri, Port Harcourt in 1981
First School Leaving Certificate from Boys State School, Okrika in 1976

Others
United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1 & 2, 1994/1995
Graduate Records Examination, November 2003

Academic Laurels
Federal Government Scholarship            1982-1983
Best graduating student (Pathology), 1991 MB:BS Graduating class
Prof Mabadeje’s Prize for Best Graduating Student in M.Sc. Pharmacology, 2002
Third prize, for the best postgraduate dissertation, at the 2012 NUC National Research Fair, in Abuja, Nigeria (as supervisor).

Present Position    Professor

M.Sc. Projects Supervised

1. Effect of crude methanol extract of the stem bark of Cleistopholes patens (Benth) on the reproductive organs of female rats. Amadi, Cecilia Nwadiuto; Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2. Effects of chronic administration of protein powder on the kidneys of rats. Okafor, Rita Ifeyinwa; Senior Pharmacist, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria

3. Effects of ethanol extract of Helianthus annus L. leaves on the reproductive system of male rats. Ejebe, Daniel Emamuzo; lecturer II, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

4. Effects of Aloe vera plusR in rats. Koroye, Onyinkondu Collins, Senior Medical Officer, Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

5. Effects of Aloe vera gel extract pre- and post-treatment on Streptozotocin-induced diabetes in albino Wistar rats. Lt Commander (Dr) Olopade Idris, Military Hospital, Lagos.

6. Comparative study of potassium adaptation, Momordica charantia and Aloe vera on the induction and progression of streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. Dr Joachim Odigie, Lecturer II, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.

7. Evaluation of the antioxidant and toxic effects of “Retho-1” preparation in rats. Mary-Ann Ogboloagha, Pharmacist, Nigeria Army Rehabilitation Centre, Lagos.

8. The anti-hypertensive potential of Aloe Vera gel extract on cadmium-induced high blood pressure in rats. JC Isirima, Senior Laboratory Technologist, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt

9. An evaluation of the relationship between tenofovir and renal tubular dysfunction in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Nwannadi Ebubechukwu Amalachukwu.

10. Evaluating the benefits of Moringa oleifera on renal function, using novel biomarkers; a pilot study in adults with HIV infection at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Sokiprim Akoko, Medical Officer, Rivers State Primary Health Care Board

11. Evaluating the benefits of Moringa oleifera supplement on atherogenic lipoprotein indices of HIV infected adults on tenofovir-based antiretroviral regimen at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Ayanwu Chinwe Fiona, Private Medical Practitioner.

12. Evaluating the effect of Moringa oleifera supplement on metabolic profile of HIV infected adults on antiretroviral therapy at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Tosin Opeyemi Joseph, Pharmacist, Soso Pharmacy, Port Harcourt.

13. Evaluation of the effect of ethanol of Moringa Oleifera on the reproductive biology of Wistar rats. Chimechefulam Barnabas Onyewuchi. Registrar in Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (With Dr JS Aprioku)

PhD Projects supervised

1.      The anticonvulsant and toxic effects of Crinum jargus bulbs. CCA Azikiwe, Lecturer I, Department of Pharmacology, Madonna University, Elele, Nigeria (with Prof N Brambaifa).

2.      Repurposing disulfiram and copper gluconate in cancer chemotherapy: A toxicological evaluation. UO Georgewill, Lecturer I, Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.

3.      The protective effects of Pleurotus tuber-regium on Carbon tetrachloride-induced testicular, renal and hepatic injury (with Prof OE Orisakwe). Kenneth Okolo, Lecturer 1, Faculty of Pharmacy, Madonna University, Elele, Nigeria.

4.     The anticancer effects of disulphide substituted derivative of dihydroartemisinin in rats. Imo Udoh. Lecturer 1, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
     Evaluation of the Salmonella typhi antibacterial, hematological, biochemical and histological effects of the methanol leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata in Wistar rats. Joshua Isirima, Lecturer II, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt.


Public Lectures

1. That it may be well with us: Food as Medicine and Poison. University of Port                Harcourt. Inaugural Lecture Series no 109, August 26, 2014.

2.      Breast Cancer and Healthy Living. World Breast Cancer Day, Delta Hotels Limited, October 2014.

3.      Non-communicable disease: a rising burden with an inexpensive solution. Pfizer Guest Lecturer at 19th Faculty of Clinical Sciences Dean’s Lecture Series, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. December 15, 2016

4.      Brain Heath: the link between nutrition and brain disease. Word Brain Day, University of Port Harcourt, March 2018.

Reviewer for:

1. Biomed Central-Series (BMC-Series) Journals, United Kingdom

2. African Journal of Biotechnology, Nigeria

3. Port Harcourt Medical Journal, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

4. The Nigerian Health Journal, Nigeria

5. Pharmacologia, United Kingdom

6. Academic Journals, Mauritius

7. Neurobiology of Stress, USA

 External examiner to:

1. The Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin

2. The Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria

3. The Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.

4. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

5. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekopma, Edo State, Nigeria.

6. Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

7. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.


Current Research Interests

Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome; malaria and other infectious diseases; cancer and immunology, particularly vaccines.