Prof. Ijeh Ifeoma Irene

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name:                                        Ijeh, Ifeoma Irene

Date of Birth:                                    12^th April, 1965

Place of Birth:                                   Anua, Uyo, Nigeria

Nationality:                                       Nigerian

Residential Address:                       E Close, House 8, World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia                                                                                                 

Permanent Home Address             7 Jarret Street, Asaba, Delta State

Marital Status:                                  Married

No. of children:                                Five

Name and address of spouse:       Dr. Ikechukwu B. Ijeh

Dept. of Physics, College of Physical and Applied Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Email:                                                ijeh.ifeoma@mouau.edu.ng; ijehirene@yahoo.com

Phone contact:                                +2348064719842;

ORCID id-https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8350-9405

Researchgate URL                              https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ifeoma-Ijeh

https://ng.linkedin.com/in/ifeoma-irene-ijeh-17261138

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NAYFdY4AAAAJ

SCOPUS ID:8976367600

PRESENT STATUS:              PROFESSOR OF BIOCHEMISTRY (2010-date)

                                                       Fellow, NSBMB and African Scientific Institute

Present position:                         Director, Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, MOUA Umudike                                                                   

OBJECTIVES: To contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge through research, teaching, and skills transfer for direct application in ways that will impact community life.

CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS

• Chemo-preventive effects of dietary vegetables and indigenous medicinal plants and their constituents
• Establishing the molecular basis for the protective roles of dietary vegetables and medicinal plants against non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, cancer and other degenerative diseases.
• Plant biotechnological modification to enhance the above potentials.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES                 certificates obtained

1971-1973   Holy Rosary School, Aba                     

1973-1976   Constitution Crescent Pri Schl, Aba              First School Leaving Certificate (Merit)

1976-1981   Queen’s School, Enugu                                      West African School Certificate

1981-1985   University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.       B.Sc. Hons.  in Biochemistry

1987-1989   University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.    M.Sc. Biochemistry

1992-1999   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.           Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry

 

OTHER CERTIFICATES: 

Courses Attended recently with Statement/Certificate:

1. Metabolomics: Understanding Metabolism in the 21^st Century (Future Learn, University of Birmingham) 2015
2. Point man leadership Training in Principle Based leadership. Level 1
3. Jerusalem Pilgrim Certificate. 2008

Professional responsibilities:

• Member: University Governing Council (Feb. 2013 – Feb. 2017)
• Deputy Editor in Chief: Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2016-to date)
• Managing Editor: Multidisciplinary Journal of Women Studies (MJWS) 2018-date
• Editor Journal of Science and Sustainable Technology, MOUAU, 2019-date,
• Member African Research Excellence College of Experts (AREF, Medical Research Foundation, United Kingdom) 2021-date.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

TENURED APPOINTMENTS

1989-1992       PRODA Enugu                                                         Research Officer 1

1989-1994       PRODA Enugu                                                         Snr. Research Officer

1994-1997       Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)                  Lect II

1997-2000                      “                                                                   Lect I

2000-2001                      “                                                                 Snr Lecturer

2001- 2007    Michael Okpara Univ.  of  Agric, Umudike        Snr Lecturer        

2007-2010                             “                                                          Assoc. Professor

2010-date                               “                                                         Professor

 

APPOINTMENTS HELD WITH DATES:

1. 1996-1997:   Deputy Head of Department, Medical Biochemistry, CMHS, ABSU, Uturu.
2. 1997-2001:   Head of Department, Medical Biochemistry, CMHS, ABSU, Uturu.  
3. 2006–2008:      Head, Dept. of Biochemistry, CNAS, MOUA, Umudike,                                       (Successfully  led the Department through Accreditation visitation)
4. 2002-Date Member, University Senate (MOUAU)
5. 2006-2008:  2009-2016: Member, Board of the Postgraduate School
6. 2002 – 2006: College Representative on the Board of the School of General and                                     Remedial Studies
7. 2008 – May 2010: Acting Director, Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (Pioneered the Acting Director).  Achievements: Developed the vision and mission for the Centre. Supervised, and planned the building and delivery of Equipment for the Centre. Initiated linkages with National and Zonal Biotechnology programs and other sister institutions.
8. April – May 2009: Visiting Scholar, Utah State University, Logan, Utah State, USA
9. 2010 – Jan. 2011: Visiting Lecturer, University of Port Harcourt, PH
10. May 2011 – Dec. 2013: Desk Officer, TETFUND Academic Staff Training and Development, MOUAU
11. December 2011 – April 2013: Ag. Head Dept. of Chemistry
12. 2013 – Mar. 2017: Member, Governing Council, MOUAU
13. April 23, 2013 – April 22, 2016: Dean, College of Natural Sciences, MOUAU
14. April 2016 to date: Chairman, MOUAU Admission screening committee.
15. Part-time Lecturer Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research in the University of Port Harcourt
16. 3, 2019 to date: Visiting Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
17. Jan 3, 2020 –date: Director Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, MOUAU

 

SOME AD HOC, UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS/ COMMITTEES IN ABSU

University level

1997-2001       Member, University Senate (ABSU)

1999-2001       Hall Mistress, Aguiyi Ironsi Hostel, ABSU

1998-2001       Welfare Officer, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ABSU

May 2000        Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Examination Malpractice in IDEA – Lagos Outreach of Abia State University, Uturu

March 2000.   Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Alleged cases of Examination Malpractice that took place during the 1^st and 2nd-semester examinations of 1999/2000 Session, IDEA Lagos Outreach of ABSU.

2000- 2001      Member, Panel of Investigation on Alleged demanding and receiving of gratification from a student by a Patrol Supervisor.  

Oct. 2000        Chairman, Panel of Investigation into a Case of Examination Malpractice in a Student Project: ABSU

 

SOME AD HOC UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS IN MOUAU

2004 – 2006:   Hall Mistress, Female Hostel

Feb. 2004:       Member, Senate Committee on Preparation of Students Results and Transcripts

Feb. 2006:       Member, Senate Panel of Investigation into the Disturbances by Students on 21^st February in MOUAU

2006:               Chairman, Panel of Investigation into Alleged Victimization of 2 Students

2006:               Member, MOUAU Taskforce on Utilities.

2007 – 2011:   Member, MOUAU Committee on Staff Physical Fitness Exercise

2008 – 2011:   Member, Senate Committee on University Endowment

2008:                Member, Senate Committee on Review of Examinations and Examination Procedures.

2009:               Vice-chairman and Chairman, Programmes & Speech writing committee, University Ceremonials Committee. 3^rd Convocation ceremony.      

2011:               Member, Committee on Reorganization of Academic Programmes in MOUAU

February 2012 – Date: Member, Local Organizing committee on International Training Workshop on Production of Organic Honey and other Honey Bee products in the tropics.

December 2012: Chairman, Publication Sub-Committee. 5^th Convocation Ceremony.

May 2012 – 2013: Member, Committee on Production of Establishment to guide MOUAU in Appointments and Promotions of Staff.

November 2014: Chairman, Publication sub-committee, 6^th Convocation Ceremonial Committee and University orator at the convocation.

June 2016 to date: Chairman, COLNAS Research ethics Committee.

Sept. 2016 to date: Member, Anti-corruption and Transparency Unit, MOUAU.

Feb. – June 2017: Member, Committee on Alleged extortion and Exorbitant sale of Books by some lecturers.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (EXTERNAL)

2011 to 2015: National Financial Secretary, Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Deputy Editor, Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 2016 to date

 

NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

INEC Returning Officer: April 9^th, 2011 National Assembly Elections at Arochukwu /Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State.

INEC Returning Officer: State House of Assembly Elections at Umuahia, South State Constituency held 26^th April, 2011.

INEC LGA Collation Officer Umuahia South LGA: Abia State, Gubernatorial Elections held 26^th April, 2011.

INEC LGA COLLATION OFFICER: Run-off elections, Imo State

JAMB UTME Supervision: 2012 – Abia State

NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities: Team member, November 2016 Accreditation visit to Landmark University.

NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities:  Chairman, Nov/December 2017 NUC Accreditation visit to Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Igbinedion University, Okada, and the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.

NUC Accreditation team to Nigerian Universities: Chairman, May 2018 NUC Accreditation visit to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho Oyo state.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• 2002-2008 Member, Local Church Council, Living Faith Church, Umuahia.
• 2008-2009   Pioneer Chairman, Kingdom Heritage Model Schools Implementation      Committee, Living Faith Church, Umuahia
• 2000-2010 Deaconess, Living Faith Church, Umuahia
• 2006-date Member, Asaba Development Association (ADA), Umuahia Branch
• 2006-date      Member, Governing Board, Christian Support Initiatives (C.S.I) – A Non- Governmental Organization involved in providing skills acquisition and public enlightenment on topical issues to women, youth and children.
• 2002-2009    Member, Child Evangelism Fellowship Committee, Abia State.

 

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF READERS OR PROFESSORS

1. External Assessment for the position of Reader – Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa Delta State – 18/11/2014

 

1. External Assessment for Associate Professorship position – University of Benin 4/06/2014

 

• 2 Assessment for Readership Position – Federal University of Technology, Owerri -4/03/2015

 

1. Assessment for Promotion to the Rank of Reader in Biochemistry – Federal University of Technology, M.B.1526, Owerri – 22/11/2016

 

2016. Assessment for Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor – University of Calabar, Cross River state – 18/07/2016.

 

1. Assessment for Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor, Abia State University Uturu, 15/07/2016

 

• Assessment for promotion to the rank of Professor – University of Benin, 2016.

 

• 2-Assessments for promotion to the rank of Reader in Biochemistry – Imo State University, Owerri – August 2017

 

1. Assessment for promotion to the rank of Professor in Biochemistry- – Imo State University, Owerri – August 2017

 

1. Assessment of Academic Publications presented for promotion to the rank of Chief Lecturer – Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo – 3/11/2017
2.  

• Assessment for Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor-Ladoke Akintola University—05/08/2018

 

• External Assessment for promotion to Post of Reader in Biochemistry, Imo State University July 2019

 

• 2 External Assessment for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor- University of Calabar—-December 2019

2019. External Assessment for promotion to Associate Professor, Dept of Medical Biochemistry, University of Benin December 2019.

• External Assessment for promotion to Professor—University of Uyo 31^st August 2020
• External Assessment for Position of Reader –University of Port Harcourt- Sept-2020
• External Assessment for Position of Reader- Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo—October, 2020
• External Assessment of candidate for Promotion to Readership position-University of Nigeria Nsukka, November 2021

1. External Assessment for Position of Professor –University of Port Harcourt- Sept-2021

• External Assessment of publication for the position of Professor –Abia State University Uturu, January 2022
• External Assessment of publication for position of Professor –Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Decmeber 2022.

 

EXTERNAL MODERATION OF UNDERGRADUATE EXAMINATIONS

• External Examiner: Undergraduate, Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, 2014 – 2016
• External Examiner: Undergraduate, Department of Biochemistry, Rhema University, Aba, 2014 – 2017
• External Examiner: Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Cross River State. 2014 – 2016, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/2020
• External Examiner: Federal University of Technology, Owerri. 2016/17 to 2019.
• External Examiner, Evangel University, Okpoto Ebonyi State , Nigeria, 2017/2018, 2018/2019
• External Examiner, Second MBBS, 2018/2019, 2019/2020. 2020/2021-Univeristy of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu state Nigeria
• External Examiner, Second MBBS, 2019/2020. 2020/2021-Federal University of Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi state
• External Examiner, Second MBBS, 2020/2021-Niger Delta University, Bayelsa state

 

EXTERNAL MODERATION OF POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATION

Doctoral External Examinations

1. 2012: Egbuonu Anthony Chinedu (PG/Ph.D/09/1193): Effect of High L-Arginine on Selected Markers of Metabolic Syndrome in Albino rats” University of Nigeria

 

2. 2014: Ekwe, Asuquo O. (NFS/Ph.D/09/001): “Effect of Sex, Age and Food type on Glycaemic index of Some Staple foods consumed in Calabar Metropolis , University of Calabar.

 

3. 26/08/2014: Orji, Christopher U: Molecular characterization and Phylogenetic study of Glossina palpalis and Glossina morsitans submorsitans in Nigeria. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 

4. 2018: Peters, Henry (NFS/PhD/13/004): Assessment of Quality and Toxicity effect of Red Palm oil adulterated with Sudan 11 dye in male albino rats. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria

 

5. 2019: Uti, Daniel Ejim: Anti obesity effect of Tetracarpidium conophorum nuts (African walnuts) in Monosodium glutamate induced obesity in wistar rats. –Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar.

 

6. 2019: Obidah Wilson (PG/PhD/11/58607) Toxicological Assessment of Grwia mollis Stem Bark in Rats. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

 

7. Aburime, Lilian Chinelo (NFS/Ph.D/13/002): Chemical composition, functional properties, sensory qualities and glycemic index of products from processes African Yam Bean (Stenostylis sternocarpa), unripe plantain, corn and orange fleshed sweep potatoes. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

8. 23/02/2021: Beson, Patricia Ange –NFS/Ph.D/12/007 Food consumption patterns and Nutritional Status of Households in the North West region of Cameroon. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

 Masters Examinations

1. 2008: Nkwonta, C.G.: “The nutritional potential and biochemical effects of Tetracarpidium conophorum nut as a dietary protein supplement in male albino rats”. University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (23^rd September 2008).

 

2. 2009: Ogbu, Ambrose Ejiofor: “Effect of Esculetin on some Biochemical Parameters of Rats” University of Nigeria Nsukka – Examination of Masters Dissertation (11^th2009).

 

3. 2009: Edokwe, Chinelo: “Comparative studies of some Nutritional factors of Persea Americana and Dacryodes edulis and their effects on some Biochemical parameters in albino rats”.University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (18^th December, 2009).

 

4. 2011: Uchendu, Nene Orizu: Body fat and Blood pressure levels of pupils in selected primary schools in Nsukka Local Government. University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (2011)

 

5. 2011: Kelechi, Ebisike Vivian: Incidence of Obesity and its predisposition to Metabolic syndrome among female students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (2011).

 

6. 2011: Akpata, Ebere Immaculata (Pg/M.Sc/09/51158): Calcium, Magnesium And Zinc Concentrations in Selected Leafy Vegetables and the Seeds of Legumes, Gourds And Fruits”University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (2012).

 

 

7. 2012: Odo, Ifeoma Felicia (PG/MSc/08/49148): The Relationship among Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Sodium and Potassium Ions in a Population Of Secondary School Students In Enugu And Its Environs” University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (2012).

 

8. 2013: Aghara, Ifeyinwa Dorothy (PG/M.Sc/10/57053): “A comparative study of the Effects of leaf Extracts of Moringa oleifera and Telfairia occidentalis on some Biochemical and Haematological parameters in wistar rats. University of Nigeria, Nsukka –  Masters Dissertation (2013).

 

9. 2013: Onyea-Agowo, Ebele (PG/M.Sc/07/43870): Cytotoxicity and Antiretroviral effects of the Aqueous, Methanol and Chloroform Extracts of Moringa Oleifera Roots, University of Nigeria Nsukka – Masters Dissertation (2013).

 

10. 2013: Anaduaka, Emeka Godwin: Comparative Anti-Diabetic Effects of Ethanol Extracts of Newbouldia leavis Leaves and Stem on Some Biochemical and Histopathological Indices in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats University of Nigeria Nsukka – Examination of Masters Dissertation (2013).

 

11. 2014: Afia, Inimfon Uko (G2011/MSc/BCH/FT/369): Implications of Cassava Extract from Bodo City, anOil-polluted community in Ogoni land on Biochemical parameters, Hematological indices and Liver enzymes/histology”, University of Port –Harcourt-Examination of MSc dissertation 2014

 

12. 2014 Emeh, Cynthia Chioma (G2011/MSC/BCH/PT/381): Chemical Composition And Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activities Of Aqueous Extracts of Costus afer (Bush Cane) Stems”, By Emeh Cynthia .University of Port –Harcourt-Examination of MSc dissertation 2014

 

13. 2014: Eteng, Ofem Effiom ( BCHM/M.Sc/11/017): Comparative Effect of Two Anti-Diabetic Plants Cataranthus Roseus and Nauclea Latifolia on Some Biochemical Indices of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar rats. Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

14. 2014: Uti, Daniel Ejim (BCHM/M.Sc/11/003): Biochemical and Histo-Pathological Evaluation of Vernonioside E Saponin in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

15. 26/08/2014: Okwuwe, Cyril Ifewonge: Curative and Prophylactic effects of Seaweeds on Lindane-induced Hepatotoxicity in male Albino rats. MSc Thesis submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 

16. 26/08/2014: Atukpawu, Phoebe Chidinma: Antimicrobial and Phytochemical activities of Cympogon citratus, Enatia chloranta and Moringa oleifera. MSc Thesis submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 

17. 2015: Okoro, Damian C (ABSU/MSc/BCM/7503): The effect of Aqueous leaf extracts of Mucuna pruriens on Haematological and Biochemical parameters in rats. Department of Biochemistry, Abia Sate University, Uturu

 

18. 2015: Ikpoh, Joel C (PG/MSc/BCM/88/4224): Serum Lipid profile and liver enzymes of rats fed Langneria sphaerica (Wild bottle gourd) supplemented diet. Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu

 

19. 2015: Obi, Ikechukwu Kenneth (PG/11/MSc/93/14877): Assessment of Nutritional status of School age children from selected Local Governments area in Abia state. Department of Biochemistry, Abia Sate University, Uturu.

 

20. 2015: Nwoko, Nnaemeka Sladen (PG/12/MSc/BCM/7936): Preliminary report on “Phytochemical screening, nutrient content determination and antimicrobial activity of the leaves and fruits of Solanum macrocarpon. Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu.

 

21. 2017-Adogu Fidel, Chiemela (NFS/MSC/15/002): Consumption patterns of selected fruits and vegetables in five wards in Calabar Municipal, Cross River State: Production and Evaluation of their dried blend sprinkle. . M.Sc  Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

 

22. 2017-Otu, Naomi Iniobong (NFS/M.SC/14/014): Comparative study on the Nutrient composition of some Indigenous soups consumed in Cross River state, Nigeria. M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

 

23. 2017-Udoabasi, Blessing Akim (NFS/M.Sc/15/017): Comparative Evaluation of the Nutritional quality and Heavy Metal Concentration of Selected Seafoods in some south-south states of Nigeria. M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

 

24. 2019: Otu, Usor Arikpo: Determinants of Nutritinal Status of children (0-5yrs) in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

 

25. 2019: Ubana, Nkem Eyong (NFS/M.Sc/015/025): Effect of Boiling on Nutritional value of two underutilized vegetables (Diplazium esculentum and Asystasis gangentica) consumed in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

 

26. 23/02/2021-Ude, Connie Sunday-NFS/M.Sc/16/002-Nutritional Evaluation of cookies made from Rie bases flour and whear flour and their effect on some Biochemical Indices in Wistar rats. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

27. 23/02/2021: Robert, Aniete Jimmy-NFS/M.Sc/16/004- Nutrient and Phytochemical Evaluation of cherelles and young leaves of Theobroma cacao from CROSS River state, Nigeria. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

28. 23/02/2021: Ogiri, Maryval Ogaku –NFS/M.Sc/16/008-Assessment of Nutritional status and Parental Livelihood of Orpahned and Vulnerable Chidren (OVC) Aged 0-5years in Bakassi IDP camp. Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar.

 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

Successfully supervised 18 M.Sc. candidates (Research completed and thesis successfully defended) and 11 Ph.D. students.

I am currently supervising five (5) Ph.D. Students and 10 M.Sc students.

Completed Ph.D. Supervised as the major supervisor

1. Dr Obimba Clarence Kelechukwu (2011) Ameliorative effects of weaning formulae on wistar albino rats administered heavy metals contaminated waters. Major –Supervisor
2. Dr Igwe Kalu K (2014) Evaluation of hormonal profile, uterine and mammary gland contraction, in rats administered fractions of Vernonia amygdalina. Del” Igwe Kalu Kalu (DVM)-MOUAU/PhD/08/1487). Major supervisor
3. Ahaiwe Udochi Elvis (2015) Hormone Profile and Changes in some Biochemical Parameters in Dihydrotestosterone-Estradiol Valerate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Male Albino Rats administered Fractions of Vernonia amygdalina
4. Egedigwe Agatha Chima (2015) Evaluation of possible Body Fat Regulatory Mechanisms Of Crude Extracts and Fractions from Leaves of Vernonia Amygdalina Del in Wistar rats.
5. Nwokohuru, Okechukwu Wellman, MOUAU/PG/PhD/11/1931 (2017) 

Variations in Plant Secondary Metabolites in Cassava Green Mite and Cassava Bacterial Blight–Resistant and Non-Resistant Genotypes

6. Harbor Chioma Ikechi –MOUAU/PG/PhD/09/1631- (2017) Anti-diarrhoeal and Nutraceutical Potentials of Ethanol Extract of Solenostemon rotundifolius
7. Eke, Ijeoma Nina (MOUAU/PG/PhD/BCH/15/6346)-15/12/2022-Project title: Positive Modulatory Effects of Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil on Biomarkers of Wound Healing in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Sores in Albino Rats

Co-supervised Doctoral level research completed

1. Dr Asomugha Roseline Ngozi (2013) Toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Chromolaena odorata in male wistar rats. Co-supervision
2. Omale, James (2009). Chemical, Biochemical and Toxicological studies on Cisus multistrata (Vitaceae) plant. – Co-Supervision
3. Ukaegbu Patricia(2012): Effect of maternal nutrition and body composition on lactation performance and breast milk composition. Co –supervision
4. Ekpo John Cookey (2014): Homeostatic changes in Experimental rats treated with Bryophllum pinnatum. –co supervision
5. Mba, Winner O (2016) Modulation of dihydrotestosterone estradiol valerate induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in male Wistar rats with kolaviron.
6. Akachukwu Doris (2019)Assessment of Environmental pollution due to gas flaring on soil and cultivated edible vegetables using enzymes and other biochemical parameters.
7. Orieke, Daniel -MOUAU/PG/PhD/13/2661(2021) Reproductive Functions and Postpartum Effects of Corchorus olitorius L Leaf extract in laboratory animal models

M.Sc. Supervision successfully completed.           

1. Elezuo, Elezuo Okorie (2006). Effect of some processing methods on the malonaldehyde content of some selected Nigerian legumes and cereals.
2. Okorie, Uchechukwu (2008). Predisposition to atherosclerosis in Umuahia and Ishiagu residents using elevated lipid levels as indices.
3. Igwe, Kalu K. (2008). Effect of administration of aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina Del on uterine contraction and milk production in guinea pigs.
4. Orieke, Daniel A (2009). Changes in plasma alkaline phosphatase activity, calcium and albumin concentration during adolescents in an urban and rural Abia State locality.
5. Nwokohuru, O. W. (2009). Effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oleifera.
6. Akpan, Christiana Ukpong (2009). Plasma iron zinc and iodine concentrations in subjects aged nine to sixteen in Abia state Nigeria.
7. Ibe, Daberechi (2009). The effect of storage on the indigenous antioxidant content of some in fruits.
8. Egedigwe, Chima Agatha (2010). Effect of dietary Vernonia amygdalina Del and Vernonia colorata Willd on blood lipid profile and relative organ weights in albino rats.
9. Onwukwe Amarachukwu Ulunma (2010) Effect of dietary incorporation of Vernonia amygdalina . Del and Vernonia colorata on some pancreatic and kidney functions of albino rats.
10. Edward A.C (2010). Nutritional and Phytochemical composition of fresh and processed leaves of Bush Apple, Sweet- After (Heinsia crinata).
11. Ahaiwe Udochi Elvis(2012) The effect of oral administration of leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in rats.

 

12.Eke Ijeoma Nina (2015) Hypolipidaemic effects of methanolic extracts of Vernonia colorata on high fat diet induced hyperlipidaemia in male albino rats.

13. Atuonwu Prosper C. (2017). Evaluation of in vitro anti-oxidant potentials of Termitomyces robustus, Pleurotus pulmonarius, Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinus squarrosolus.

 

14. Ajayi Adekunle Adebo. MOUAU/PG/MSc/14/4429 -2018. Some Biochemical and Histological Effects of Annona muricata Linn Leaf Extracts in Melamine-induced Nephrotoxicity in male Albino rats.

15.Nwauba, Nnaemeka (PG/M.Sc/14/4372)-July, 2019: Chronic Toxicity Evaluation of Adult wistar rats fed with concentrates of tiew flame processed with cow skin.

16. Obeten, Promise (PG/M.Sc/3664) July 2019: Liver function and haematogical in power generator fumes users exposed to exhaust fumes in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Computer village
17. Olu Amakiev (PG/MSc/14/3922):-2019. Attenuation of high sucrose diet induced metabolic syndrome in albino rats by methanol extracts of Curcuma longa (turmeric).
18. Chukwuma, Sonia Chinyere (PG/M. SC/13/3091)-November, 2019. In-vitro Starch digestibility and glycaemic indices of different accessions of cocoyam flour
19. Nwaka, Maureen Chidinma (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc/13/2873) titled Modulatory Effect of Dietary Incorporation of Moringa Oleifera (Mo) Leaves on Body Weight, Lipid Profile and Markers of Lipid Peroxidation in Albino Rats”.

 

Membership of Learned Societies

1. Fellow, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) – 1988 to date. I served as National Financial Secretary of NSBMB from 2012-2016.
2.  Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) – 1990 to date
3. Fellow, African Scientific Institute (ASI). March 2011 to date.
4. Associate member, American Society of Nutrition (ASN)

 

AWARDS/ RESEARCH GRANTS:

1. McArthur Foundation grant for Reproductive health study (1997)
2. Abia State University Senate Research Grant, 1998.

1. Competitive Research Grant Scheme Projects/Programmes Project Identity :RFA No: ARCN/ARCN/CARGS/01/S.5/I/77
   1. A) Project title: Development and Deployment of Molecular Markers for Improvement of Tolerance to Biotic Stresses in Cassava. Team: Egesi C.N, Fregene M, Okogbeni E, Mbanaso E.N.A, Onyeka A and Ijeh I.I

4. Research grants: Production of ethanol from some CMD resistant cassava varieties
5. TWAS travel grant for participation in ICGEB/IUBMB Course on Non-Communicable Diseases in Developing Countries, held at Cape Town South Africa, 15^th -19^th October, 2012.

1. International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Partial grant to attend:; Theoretical Course on RNA Structure and Function, 14-17^th April, 2013, Held at ICTP, Trieste, Italy

7. TETFund Research Grant: 2013: Evaluation of Anti-obesity effect of Vernonia amygdalina Del leaves extract in mice and rats.

TEAM: Ijeh, I.I (PI), Herbert U, Onwuka G.I., Asomugha A, Ejike E.C.C, Egedigwe        C.A

8. TWAS –Research and Advanced training fellowship award (FR:3240281992) for 3months Research at Molecular and Cell Biology Department. University of Cape Town South Africa. (September 8^th to November 21^st 2015).
9. ICGEB/IUBMB partial grant to attend ICGEB/IUBMB course on Translational Cancer Research Course (Oct 12-16, 2015, Protea Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town).

Postgraduate Level Research

1989          M.Sc. Research Embodied by Thesis: ß- amylase from some Local plant materials. Enzymes were isolated and partially purified and crystallized by freeze drying from over twenty plant sources, viz: cereals and tubers

1999          Ph.D. Research Embodied by Thesis: Role of two varieties of Vernonia amygdalina in Chemoprevention of AFB_I induced hepatotoxicity. Research involved animal experiments, feed formulation, toxin administration, estimation of enzymes involved in detoxification and liver function. 

 

Courses taught at undergraduate

BCM 211-General Biochemistry 1                            BCM 221- General Biochemistry 11

BCM 222- Membrane Biochemistry                         BCM 223-Methods in Biochemistry

BCM 311-Enzymology                                              BCM 312- Metabolism of Carbohydrate

BCM 314- Metabolism of proteins & amino acids   BCM 412-Organ and Tissue Biochemistry                 BCM 413: Advanced Biochemical Methods          BCM 422: Biochemical Reasoning

BCM 424: Biochemical Pharmacology

Postgraduate levels

BCM 811-Advanced general Biochemistry   BCM 812-Nutritional Biochemistry             

BCM 814-Plant Biochemistry                       BCM 912-Membrane and organelle Biochemistry 

BCM 913-Advanced neurobiochemistry       BCM 822- Res. Methods in Biochemistry

BCM 825-Biochemical Pharmacology          BCM 926-Advanced vitaminology

 

PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Nnamudi, Anthony & Orhue, N. & Ijeh, Ifeoma. (2022). Finnish Diabetes Risk Scores Positively Correlates Some Anthropometric Parameters in Young Adult Nigerians. Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN: 2276-7029). 12. 9-13. 10.52417/njls.v12i1.281
2. .Nnamudi A.C., Orhue N.E and Ijeh I.I (2022) Development of a novel anthropometry-based equation for diabetes risk prediction. Rom J Diabetes Nutr Metab Dis
   29(4): 470-475. https://doi.org/10.46389/rjd-2022-1157,
3. Ijeoma Nina Eke-Ogaranya, Ifeoma Irene Ijeh and Anthony Chibuzor Nnamudi*(2021) Hypolipidemic potentials of methanol extracts of Vernonia
   colorata, Biokemistri ,33( 1):15-25, published by Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology. Available online at http://www.bioline.org.br/bk
4. Ajayi A. A., Ijeh I.I., Ngobidi K.C and Vining-Ogu I.C (2020) Effects of Annona Muricata Linn. Water Leaf Extractin Melamine-Induced Renal Impairments in Male Rats. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science             (IJRIAS) V(X):59-62
5. Anthony C. Nnamudi, Noghayin E. J. Orhue, and Ifeoma I. Ijeh (2020Assessment of the FINDRISC tool in predicting the risk of developing type 2diabetes mellitus in a young adult Nigerian population. Bulletin of the National Research Center. 44:186

 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-02

1. Opara B.C, Ijeh I.I, Ejike C.E.C.C, Nnamudi A.C (2020) Diabetes risk score assessment and some adiposity indices in a young adult population in Umudike, Nigeria. African Journal of Diabetes Medicine.28(1):—-

 

1. Nnamudi,A.C., Orhue, N.E.J and Ijeh, I.I(2020) Assessment of the Levels of Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Hyperglycemic Young Nigerian Adults. European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, 1(3):1-7 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbio.2020.1.3.22

 

1.  Nnamudi A.C, Orhue,N.EJ.,  Ijeh,I.I., Etim,P.E and Eke-Ogaranya I.N (2020)  Obesity, Metabolic Abnormalities, Metabolic Syndrome and BMI-Metabolic-Risk Sub-Phenotypes among Young Adult Nigerians. Haya Saudi Journal of  Life Sciences 5(6): 90-97  

 

1. Orieke, D, Ohaeri, O.C Ijeh I.I, Ijioma S.N (2020) Gastrointestinal and uterine smooth muscles relaxant and anti-inflammatory effects of corchorus olitorius leaf extract in laboratory animal models. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 247 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112224

 

10. Onoja, O, Onyebuchi , G.C, Ijeh, I. I and Ezeja , M I. (2019)  Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of methanol extract of Helianthus annuus Linn. (Asteraceae) leaf. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 3(2): 112-116

 

1.  Orieke D, Obioma, Ohaeri1 O.C, Ijeh I.I, Ijioma S.N (2019) Semen quality, hormone profile and histological changes in male albino rats treated with Corchorus olitorius leaf extract. Avicenna Journal of  Phytomedicine, 9(6): 551-562

 

1.  Egedigwe-Ekeleme, C. A., Ijeh, I. I., Okafor, P. N., Eleazu, C. O. and Egedigwe, U. O. (2019) Effect of Fractions of Vernonia amygdalina on Some Biochemical Parameters in High Fat  Diet-Induced Obese Rats. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders -Drug Targets. doi: 10.2174/18715303196661902221631

 

1. Oyedemi B.O, Oyedemi S.O, Chibuzor J.V, Ijeh I.I, Coopoosamy R.M and Aiyegoro A.O (2018) Pharmacological Evaluation of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Oral and Skin Infections in Ebem-Ohafia District, Abia State, Nigeria. e Scientific World Journal Volume 2018, Article ID 4757458, 16 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4757458
2. Orieke, D.1, Ohaeri1, O.C., Ijeh, I.I.  Ijioma S. N. and Achi1, N. K.(2018) Acute and Sub-acute Toxicity Evaluation of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Corchorus olitorius in Experimental Animal Models, Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences2 (4): 1-12.

 

1.  Orieke D, Ohaeri, O.C.O, Ijeh, I.I and Ijioma, S.N (2018): Identification of Phyto-components and Acute Toxicity Evaluation of Corchorus olitoris leaf Extract. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 23(1):1-16

 

1.  Oyedemi S.O, Oyedemi, B.O, Ijeh I.I, Ohanyerem P.E, Coopoosamy R.M and Aiyegoro O.A (2017) Alpha –amylase inhibition and Antioxidative Capacity of some Antidiabetic Plants used by traditional Healers in Southeastern Nigeria. The Scientific World Journal  Volume 2017, Article ID 3592491, http://doi.org/10.1155/2015/3592491

 

1.  Okereke, S.C., Ijeh, I.I.,  Arunsi, U.O (2017) Determination of bioactive constituents of Rauwolfia vomitoria Afzel (Asofeyeje) roots using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR). African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 11 ( 2): 25-31

 

1.  Achi, N.K, Ohaeri O.C, Ijeh I I, and Eleazu C (2017) Modulation of lipid profile and insulin levels of Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats by Methanol extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves and some fractions: Effect on oral glucose tolerance of normoglycemic rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 86: 562-569. Elsevier Publishers.

 

1.  Ekeleme-Egedigwe, C. A., Ijeh, I. I., Okafor, P. N. (2017). Modulatory effects of dietary supplementation by Vernonia amygdalina on high-fat-diet-induced obesity in Wistar rats. Acta Sci. Pol. Technol. Aliment., 16(4), 431–442. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.AFS.2017.0504

 

20. Harbor, C.I., Ijeh, I.I, Ohaeri, O.C. and Ukpabi, U.J., (2016). Nutraceutical and elemental composition of Solenostemon rotundifolius leaves grown in Umudike Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 47(2) 77-84

 

1.  Ijeh, I.I., Egedigwe-Ekeleme, A.C., Opara, B.C. and Ahaiwe, U.E. (2016) Testicular and prostatic function parameters in Wistar rats fed diets incorporated with 10% Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia colorata leaves. Biokemstri, 28(4): 144-150

 

1.  Kalu, W., Okafor .P, Ijeh I and Eleazu C. (2016) Effect of fractions of kolaviron on some indices of benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats: identification of the constituents of the bioactive fraction using GC-MS. Royal Society of Chemistry. 6:94352-94360

 

1.  Egedigwe A. C, Ejike C.E.C.C, Ijeh I.I., Udo H, Onwuka G.I and Asumugha V.U (2016) Anti –obesity potentials of  Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina. Del leaves in High Fat Diet Fed rats. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 13(2):86-93

 

1.  Ijeh I.I, Eke I.N, Ugwu C.C and Ejike C.E.C.C (2016) Myco-Nourishment from the wild: Chemical Analyses of Nutritional and Amino acid profile of Termitomyces robustus harvested       from Uzuakoli, Nigeria. Natural Products Chemistry Research.  4(4); 225 DOI: 10 4172/2329-6836. 1000225

 

1.  Egedigwe C.A, Ijeh I.I., Okafor P.N and Ejike C.E.C.C (2016) Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina leaves exert their anti-obesity effects through modulation of the appetite –regulatory hormones. Pharmaceutical Biology. 54(12) 3232-3236  DOI:10 1080/13880209.2016.1216135. Publisher- Taylor and Francis.

 

1.  Igwe K.K., Ijeh I.I., Okafor P.N and Anika S.M (2015) Phytochemical characterization of Vernonia amygdalina. Del Ethanolic extract fraction and contractile response on isolated uterine tissue in female albino wistar rats. International Journal of Scientific Research and Management. 3(11): 3684-3693.

 

1.  Igwe K. K, Ijeh I. I and Okafor P. N (2015) Action of contractile fraction of Vernonia amygdalina..Del Ethanolic extract on hormonal profile of Estrogen and Progesterone in female albino Wistar rats. Global research Journal of Science and Nature. 1 (2):1-5

 

28. Igwe K.K, Okafor P.N and Ijeh I.I (2015) GC-MS analysis of phytocomponents in Vernonia amygdalina.Del leaves and its contractile potential in mammary tissue in female albino Wistar rats . IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science,  8 (11) : 25-30   

 

1.  Ijeh I.I., Egedigwe A.C., Eke I.N and Uzoho, M.C (2015) Some Biochemical changes in rats fed high fat diets supplemented with Pennisetum purpureum (Schumach). Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 30(1): 1-6

 

1.  Eleazu C.O, Okafor P.N and Ijeh I.I (2014) Biochemical basis of the use of cocoyam (Colocassia esculenta. L) In the dietary management of diabetes and its complications in streptozocin induced diabetes in rat. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical diseases, 4(2) S705-S711.

 

1.  Asomugha R.N, Okafor P.N, Ijeh I.I, Orisakwe O. E and   Asomugha A. L (2014) Hepatic effects of aqueous extract of ChromolaIena odorata in male Wistar albino rats. Pharmacology online. Archives. : 127-136

 

1.  Asomugha R.N, Ezejiofor A.N, Okafor P.N and Ijeh I.I (2014) Acute and cytotoxic studies of Aqueous and Ethanolic leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. DOI: 10 3923

 

1.  Ijeh I.I., Egedigwe, A. C., Inyang, E. I. and Emmanuel G. (2014). Hypolipidaemic effects and Body weight changes of male wistar rats administered crude saponin extracts from Vernonia amydalina and Vernonia colorata leaves. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 29 (1): 35-43

 

34. Asomugha R.N, Okafor P.N, Ijeh I.I, Orisakwe O.E, Asomugha A.L and Ndefo J.C (2013) Toxicological Evaluation of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chromolaena Odorata in Male Wistar Albino Rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 3(12):89-92

 

35. Ikewuchi C.C., Ikewuchi J.C., Ifeanacho M.O., Igbo M.O and Ijeh I.I (2013) Gas chromatography –flame ionization detector analysis of the phytochemical composition of Pleurotus tuberregium (Fr) Sing’s Schlerotia : Potential benefits. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 14(2): 342-359

 

1. Ikewuchi J. C, Ikewuchi, C. C., Ifeanacho, M. O., Igboh, N M., Ijeh, I. I and Ihnwo S. A (2013) Hypocholesterolemic effect of aqueous extract of rhizomes of Sansiviera liberica on salt loaded rats. Journal of Experimental and Applied Animal Sciences 1(1): 56-66.

 

1.   Ikewuchi J. C, Ikewuchi, C. C., Ifeanacho, M. O., Igboh, N M. and Ijeh, I. I (2013) Moderation of hematological and plasma biochemical indices of sub-chronic salt-loaded rats by aqueous extract of the sclerotia of Pleurotus tuber regium (Fr) Sing’s: Implications for the reduction of cardiovascular risk,  Journal of Ethnopharmacology 150:466–476 Publisher Elsevier

 

38. Ahaiwe U.E., Ijeh I.I., Ejike. C.E.C.C (2013). Methanolic Extract of Vernonia amygdalina may protect against experimental benign prostatic hyperplasia in an albino wistar rat model.  Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Sciences. 35(3-4):115-120.

 

1.  Udoete U.B., Ohaeri O.C and Ijeh I.I (2013). The hypolipidaemic effect of Aqueous extract of   Discorea bulbifera Bulbis on Streptozocin-Induced Diabetic albino wistar rats. African Journal of Medical Sciences. 6(1):109-115.

 

1.  Ukaegbu P.O. Uwaegbute A.C, Ijeh I.I and Ukaegbu A.U (2013) Bacterial load in expressed stored breast milk of lactating mothers in Abia state, Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 1394:8139-8154

 

41. Ukaegbu, P.O and Ijeh I.I (2013) Protein and Amino acid composition of breast milk of mothers in Umuahia, Urban Nigeria. European Journal of Experimental Biology. 3(3):605-608

 

42. Ijeh, I.I, Amadi, P.I and Ejike, E.C.C (2013) Improvement of glucose tolerance in fed with diets containing Vernonia amygdalina Biokemistri 25(1): 1-5

 

43. Eleazu C.O, Iroaganachi M, Okafor P.N, Ijeh I.I, Eleazu K.C (2013) Ameliorative Potentials of Ginger ( officinaleRoscoe) on Relative Organ Weights in Streptozotocin induced Diabetic Rats. International Journal of Biomedical Science 9(2):82-90.  www.ijbs.org

 

44. Ejike, C E.C.C, Aireku I.P, Attah, P.C, Ijeh 11 and Ugwu C. E (2012). Digging a little below the surface of the relationship between blood pressure and obesity: Dichotomous correlations in young-adult Nigerians. Continental Journal of Biomedical Sciences. 6 (2): 12-21

 

45. Ejike, C.E.C.C and Ijeh I.I (2012). Hypertension and anxiety in young Nigerian adults: a study of an undergraduate population. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences. 9(3):1564-1573.

 

46. Ukaegbu P.O, Uwaegbute A.C, Ijeh I.I and Anyika  U (2012) Influence of Maternal Anthropometric   Measurements and Dietary Intake on Lactation performance in Umuahia Urban Area, Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 33(2):31-39

 

47. E.C.C and Ijeh I.I (2012) Obesity in young-adult Nigerians: variations in prevalence determined by anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance analysis, and the development of % body fat prediction equations. International Archives of Medicine, 5:22 doi: 10.1186/17557682-5-22

 

48. Ijeh I. I, Nwokohuru O.W .and Ejike E.C.C (2011) Oxidative stability of Red Palm oil from two oil palm varieties- Elais guineensis and Elais Oleifera: Comparative effects of storage temperate and duration. Continental Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5 (2): 18-22

 

1. Obimba K.C, Ijeh I.I and Okafor, P.N (2011) Effects of weaning formulae and electrolyte quality of water on rats administered with contaminated water sources. African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 5(8): 244-254.

 

1.  Ijeh I.I, Igwe K.K and Ejike .E.C.C (2011) Effect of Aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina .Del on Contractions of Mammary gland and uterus of Guinea pig Dams. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Health. 1(3):107-116

 

51. Egedigwe A.C. and I.I. (2010). Lipid changes in albino rats fed diets incorporated with Vernonia amygdalina .Del leaves. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 25(2): 105-110.

 

52. Ijeh, I.I, Okorie, U. and Ejike, E.C.C. (2010). Serum lipid profile and lipid pro-atherogenic indices of a cohort of Nigerian adults with varying glycemic indices and blood pressure phenotypes. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4(6):2102-2112.

 

1. Ijeh, I.I., Ejike, E.C.C., Nkwonta, M.O. and Njoku, B.C. (2010). Effect of traditional processing techniques on the Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of African Bread-fruit (Treculia africana) seeds. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 14(4): 169-173.

 

1. Ijeh, I.I. and Ejike, Chukwunonso E. C.C.C (2010) Current perspectives on the medicinal               potentials of Vernonia amygdalina Del. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 5(7): 1051-1061

 

1. Egedigwe, A.C and Ijeh I.I (2010). Body and Organ Weight changes following dietary incorporation of Vernonia colorata and Vernonia amygdalina Del in albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, 31(2): 58-62.

 

1. Ijeh, I.I., Okorie, U and Ejike, C.E.C.C (2010). Obesity, metabolic syndrome and BMI-metabolic-risk sub-phenotypes: A study of an adult Nigerian population. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 1(6): 254-260.

 

1.  Ijeh, I. I and Obidoa, O. (2010) Biochemical and histopathological changes in liver of albino rats fed diets incorporated with Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia colorata leaves. International Journal of Medicine and Molecular Sciences, 2(10):285-289.

 

1. Ijeh I I and Nwoji V.D. (2010) Changes in some biological parameters and serum lipids in rats fed 40% Vernonia amygdalina (Del) and Vernonia colorata (Willd) incorporated diets. International Journal of Current Research, 9: 10-13

 

1. Ejike, C.E.C.C., Nwankwo, O.O and Ijeh, I.I (2010). Consumption of coconut milk did not increase cardiovascular risk in mice. International Journal of Current Research, 6:63-64.

 

1. Omale, J., Okafor, P.N. and Ijeh, I.I. (2010). Assessment of bioactivity and membrane stabilizing potentials of Cissus multistriata fruits extracts. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology,  1(4):774-778

 

1.  Ijeh, I.I. and Egedigwe, C.A. (2010). Effect of dietary incorporation of Vernonia colorata (Willd) leaves on blood lipid profile in Albino rats. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 4(1):100-106.

 

1.  Omale, J., Okafor, P.N. and Ijeh, I.I. (2010). Partial purification and antioxidant activity of partially purified Cissus multistriata leaf extract fractions.  International Journal of Pharm. Tech. Research, 2(1): 216-221.

 

1.  Ijeh, I.I., Igwe, K.K. and Ejike, C.E.C.C. (2010). Effect of leaf Aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina Del on contraction of mammary gland and uterus of guinea pig dams. American Journal of Tropical and Public Health, 1(3); 107-116

 

1.  Ijeh, I. I., Okwujiako, I. A., Nwosu, P. C. and Nnodim, H. I. (2009). Phytochemical composition of Pleurotus tuber-regium and effect of its dietary incorporation on body organ weights and serum triacylglycerols in albino mice. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 3(11): 941-945.

 

1.  Omale, J., Okafor, P. N and Ijeh, I. I (2009). Chemical composition and effects of aqueous extracts of Cissus multitrata on some biochemical parameters in albino rats. International Journal of Pharm. Tech. Research, 1(3):509-513.

 

1. Ijeh, I. I and Orieke, D (2009). Changes in Alkaline phosphatase activity during adolescence in an urban and sub urban locality in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23(2): 30-34.

 

1. Omale, J., Okafor, P.N. and Ijeh, I.I. (2009). Studies on the Glyconutrients and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Cissus multistriata. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,  2(3): 67-74

 

1. Udensi, E.A, Ijeh, I.I. and Ikealugo, E.C. (2009). Nutrient content and toxicological properties of Raw and Processed Mucuna cochinchinensis. Journal of Science and Technology 15: 29-32

 

1.  Ijeh, I.I. and Elezuo, E.O (2008). Changes in malonaldehyde contents of some roasted legumes. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23(1): 39-41.

 

1.  Nwaogu, I.A, Onyeze, C.E, Alisi, C.S., Ijeh, I.I. and Onyeze, G.O.C. (2008). Petroleum hydrocarbon induced changes in tissues of the native fowl (Gallus domesticus) following chronic exposure. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23(1): 42-46

 

1.  Udensi, E.A., Ijeh, I.I. and Kanu, C.P. (2008).  Effect of processing on the toxicity of Mucuna jaspada flour. African Journal of Biotechnology, 7(18):3357-3359.

 

1.  Onimawo I.A, Ijeh, I.I., Ukoha, U. and Nwachukwu, G.T. (2007). Determination of the glycemic index steamed cakes using two different legumes, bambara nut (Vigna    subterranean) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 1(7):142-147.

 

73. Ijeh, I.I., Nworgu, E.C. and Agriga, M.E. (2007). Evaluation of Nutritional Status of Pregnant   Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (Abia State) Using Biochemical Indices. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, 28(2): 98-

 

74. Ijeh, I.I. and Ukweni, A.I. (2007). Acute Effect of Administration of Ethanol Extracts of Ficus exasperate Vahl on Kidney Function in Albino Rats. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 1(2): 27-29.

 

75. Ijeh, I.I., Edeoga, H.O., Jimoh, M.A. and Ejeke, C. (2007). Preliminary Phytochemical, Nutritional and Toxicological Evaluation of Leaves and Stems of Hyptis suaveolens. Research Journal of Pharmacology, 1(2): 34-36.

 

76. Ijeh, I.I and Elezuo, E.O (2007). Effect of Some Processing Methods on Malonaldehyde Contents of Some Cereals.  Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 13(3):383-386

 

77. Ijeh I.I and Adedokun, A.T (2006) Effects of Administration Ethanolic Extract of Vernonia amygdalina .Del on Kidney Function of Experimental Rabbit Model. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 1(1):34-35. 

 

78. Ijeh, I.I. and Agomuo, O. (2006). Effects of aqueous extracts of Hyptis suaveolens Poit on liver function in an experimental rabbit model. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, 18:339-343.

 

79. Ijeh, I.I. and Agbo, C.C A. (2006). Body and Organ Weight Changes Following Administrations of Aqueous Extracts of Ficus exasparata. Vahl on white Albino Rats.  Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5 (4):277-279.

                                    

80. Ijeh, I.I, and Omodamiro, O.D. (2005). Antimicrobial Effects of Ethanolic and Aqueous Fractions of two Spices, Ocimum gratissimum and Xylopia aethiopica. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants, 13: 455-460.

 

81. Ijeh, I.I. and Obidoa, O. (2004). Effect of Dietary incorporation of Vernonia amygdalina Del on AFB₁ Induced hepatotoxocity in Weanling Albino rats. Jamaican Journal of Science and Technology, 15:32-36.

 

82. Njoku, O.U., Ijeh,I.,  Njinaka, A.E., Alumanah, E.O. and Ezeanyika, L.U.S. (2004). The Effect of some Respiratory Inhibitors on the Lipase Activity of Germinating Peanuts. Bio-Research 2(2): 34 – 36.

 

83. Ijeh, I.I., Njoku, O.U. and Ekenze, E.C. (2004). Medicinal Evaluation of Extracts of Xylopia aethiopica and Ocimum gratissimum. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 26(1): 44 – 47.

 

84. Ijeh, I.I., Unaegbu, S.U. and Anaga, A.O. (2004). Studies on some Nutritional and Toxicological Properties of Mucuna sloanei. Journal of Biological Research and Biotechnology, 2(1): 24 – 28
85. Udensi, E.A., Ijeh, I.I and Ogbonna, U. (2002). Effect of Traditional Processing on the Phytochemical and Nutrient Composition of some Local Nigerian Leafy Vegetables. Journal of Science and Technology, 8: 35-38

 

86. Ijeh, I.I. and Obidoa, O. (2001). Effect of Dietary Incorporation of Two Varieties of Vernonia amygdalina on Mean Relative Organ Weights of Weanling Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 16(3): 50 (Proc. Supplement).

 

87. Udensi, E.A., Ijeh, I.I. and Akandu, C.G. (2000). Performance of Rats fed some Weaning Diets with Locally Sourced Ingredients. Journal of Health and Visual, Sciences 2: 6-11

 

88. Ngwu, N and Ijeh, I.I. (2000). Nutritive Value of Some Selected Indigenous Spices. Plant Products Research Journal, 5: 33-37.

 

89. Ngwu, N., and Ijeh, I.I. (1999). Effects of Cold Extracts of Azadiracta indica, A. Juss on rat liver enzymes. Plant Products Research Journal, 4: 17-22

 

90. Ijeh, I.I., Nwaugo V.O. and Obidoa, O. (1996). Comparative Studies on the Nutritive Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Two Varieties of Vernonia amygdalina. Plant Products Research Communications1(1): 71-75. .

 

91. Ijeh, I.I. (1996) Incidence of Proteinuria in Pregnancy in Normotensive Nigerian women. Orient Journal of Medicine, 8 (1-4): 36-39.

 

92. Nedolisa, I.I. and Ayalogu, E.O. (1992). ß-amylase from some Nigerian Tubers. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry, 7: 47

 

93. Ijeh, I.I and Akomas, S.C (2005). Effect of Oral Administration of Ethanolic Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina on the Exocrine Functions in Weanling Rabbits. Proceedings of the 30^th Annual conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 30: 109-112

 

94. Harbor, C.I, Ijeh, I.I and Ohaeri, O.C. (2017) Efficacy of Solenostemon rotundifolius leaves in the treatment of some common digestive disorders Proceedings of 51^st annual conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, 201-203.

 

87. Harbor, C.I, Ijeh, I.I and Ohaeri, O.C. (2016). Ameliorative effect of ethanol extract of Solenostemon rotundifolius leaves on experimental acute diarrhoea in rats, Proceedings of 50th annual conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, 102-107.

 

88. Harbor, C. I, Ijeh, I I and Ohaeri, O. C. (2016). In vitro spasmolytic action of Solenostemon rotundifolius ethanol leaf extract on isolated Rabbit jejunum. Proceedings of international conference on development studies. 8(1): 8-12.

 

89. Harbor, C.I., Ijeh, I.I and Ohaeri, O.C. (2015). Phytochemical proximate composition and toxicity of Solenostemon rotundifolius (Hausa potato) leaves. Proceedings of International conference on sustainable development 15 (17): 142-146
90. Harbor, C.I, Ijeh, I.I and Ohaeri, O.C. (2015). Studies on the effect of ethanolic extract of Solenostemon rotundifolius (Hausa potato) leaves on serum electrolyte of castor oil induced diarrhea rats. Proceedings of International conference on sustainable development 15 (17):159-161.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

91. Ijeh, I.I (1997). Traditional Medical Practices among the Igbo. In: Nigerian Heritage. J.O. Onwuka and S.C. Ahaiwe (Eds). Okigwe: Whytem Publishers, pp. 161-172

         

92. Ijeh I.I (1998). Historical Development of Chemistry as a Branch of Science. In: An Introduction to History, and Philosophy of Science. (A Freshman course). M.O. Oleka (Ed). Okigwe: Whytem  Publishers.  Chapter 6, pp. 74-85.

 

93. Ijeh, I.I (1998). Historical Development of Biology as a Branch of Science. In: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science (A Freshman course). M. O. Oleka Whytem Publishers. Chapter 7, pp. 87-96.

 

94. Ijeh, I.I (1999). Sickle Cell Anaemia. In: Health and Social Problems. J.B. Adams (Eds). Okigwe: Crystal Publishers. Chapter 2, pp. 25-31.

 

95. Ijeh, I.I (1999). Cancer. In: Health and Social problems. J.B Adams (Eds). Okigwe: Crystal Publishers. Chapter 3, pp. 32-38.

 

96. Okeke, C.U. and Ijeh, I.I (2001). African medicinal plants: In Modern text in History and

    Philosophy of Science. C.I. Ogbonna and N.B Onyike (Eds). Crystal publishers, Okigwe, Nigeria. Chapter 21, pp. 388-400

 

97. Ekpo B.O., Ijeh, I.I. and Onwucheka C.E. (2001). Health in a changing environment. The Killer diseases: Cancer, AIDS, Heart Attack and Stroke. In: Modern text in History and Philosophy of Science. C.I. Ogbonna and N.B. Onyike, (Eds). Okigwe: Crystal Publishers. Chapter 23, pp. 420-440.

 

BOOK CONTRIBUTION

98. Ekpo, B.O., Chinyere G.C., Ijeh, I.I. and Edeogu, C.O (2000). General Biochemistry. In: Multiple choice questions with answers. Okigwe: Crystal Publishers. 100pp.

     

 

CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS

1. 12^th Annual Conference of the Biochemical Society of Nigeria. 2^nd – 4^th, 1998 at University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Paper presented: “Local Sourcing for ß-amylase” Cassava, Manihot esculenta (Crantz) starch using ß-amylase from red sweet potatoes.

 

2. 15^th Annual Scientific Conference of the Biochemical Society of Nigeria, October 1989 at Abia State University, Uturu

 

3. 15^th Annual Scientific Conference of the Biochemical Society of Nigeria, 7^th – 10^th   , 1990 held at Lagos State University Conference Centre, Topo Badagry. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I. and Okafor L.E., “Hydrolysis of Cassava Manihot esculenta. Crantz using b-Amylase from red sweet potatoes”.

 

4. 5^th Annual Conference of the Chemical society of Nigeria. Anambra State Chapter. 3^rd July 1991. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I. “Biochemical and phytochemical evaluation of plant materials used in Nigerian Medicinal plant preparation”.

 

5. International Conferences on Biotechnology for development in Africa. Priorities for the early 21^st Century, 9^th-13^th Feb, 1997 at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I., Nwaugo, V.O and Obidoa, O.: “Comparative studies on the Nutritive, phytochemical and Anti-microbial properties of two varieties of Vernonia amygdalina”.

 

6. 21^st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 19th to 22^nd September 2001 at University of Nigeria Nsukka. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I. and Obidoa, O.: “Effect of incorporation of two varieties of Vernonia amygdalina on mean relative organ weights of weanling albino rats”.

 

7. “Improving Adolescent and Young Women’s reproductive Health in South Eastern Nigeria (Training the trainers Workshop), held at Owerri by Forward Africa and Population   Centre   Unit of ABSU. Sponsored by McArthur Foundation, USA, 1997

 

8. 34^th Annual Conference and Scientific meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike on the 26^th – 29^th2003. Papers presented:
   • Ijeh, I.I. and Agriga, M. E.: Assessment of Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in an Urban South Eastern locally using biochemical indices.
   • (2) Ijeh, I.I and Anyaegbu, B.N: Assessment of protein and Calcium Status of Women at different age ranges and trimester of Pregnancy.

 

9. 24^th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) held at the University of Calabar. 2004. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I. and Adedokun, A.T. “Effect of Ethanolic Extract of V. amygdalina on kidney function of experimental rabbit model”.

 

10. Two-day Stakeholders Workshop on Cassava Research and Development held on April 26-27, 2004 held at Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Maitama District, Abuja. (PARTICIPANT).

 

11. 25^th Annual conference of The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. NSBMB/FASBMB held Nov 15-18, 2005 at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. Paper presented: Ijeh I.I and Elezuo E O.: “Effect of malting on Malondialdehyde content of some legumes”. 

 

12. 5^th Congress of the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (FASBMB). Health and Wealth for Africa through Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.21^st-24^th November 2006 Held at Abuja Nigeria. Paper presented: Ijeh I.I and Elezuo E.O.: “Effect of Some processing methods on malonaldehyde contents of some cereals”.

 

13. 4^th South East Zonal Meeting of the NSBMB held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and 8th June, 2006. Theme: Biochemistry Pivot for Agriculture Nutrition and Biotechnology.

 

14. 27^th Annual conference of the Nigerian society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at FUTO 6^th -9^th November 23, 2007. Paper presented: Ijeh, I.I. and Nkwonta, M.: “Effect of traditional processing methods on the nutrient and phytochemical composition of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seeds.”

 

15. National Workshop for Heads of Biochemistry Departments, Units, and Parastatals held, 9^th -11^th July 2008, at National Universities Commission (NUC), Maitama, and Abuja. Theme: Biochemistry and Millennium development Goals Matching Curriculum with Realities. Organized by NSBMB in collaboration with the NUC.

 

16. International hands-on Training Workshop on Molecular Biology and Applied Biotech held at Covenant University, 28^th July – 2^nd August 2008. Organized by Applied Biotechnology and Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

 

17. World Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Held at CTICC, Cape Town South Africa. (9 – 14 November, 2008). Paper Presented: Ijeh, I.I., Igwe, K.K. and Ejike C.E.C.C.: “Effect of Administration of Aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalina. Del leaves to guinea pig dams and contraction of mammary gland and uterus”.

 

18. Hands-on training in Microbial Fermentation: Development and scale up. Organized by Centre for Integrated Biosystems, Utah State University, Logan, Utah State, USA, and 12th -13^th May 2009.

 

19. 29^th Annual conference and scientific meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held at Federal University of Technology Akure.

 

20. 30^th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 24^th -28^th October 2010 at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State. Paper presented:

Ijeh I. I and Onwukwe A. Pancreatic amylase activity in rats administered 5 and 10% processed and unprocessed Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia colorata.

 

21. Tetfund Capacity building Workshop for Librarians and Directors of Academic Planning in Tefund Benefiting Institutions. Held at A& T Presidential Hotel, Akure 13^th -14^th October 2011.

 

22. 31^st Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 31^st to 2^nd November 2011 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Paper: Protective effect of methanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina against benign prostatic hyperplasia in an albino Wistar rat model.

 

23. Capacity building Workshop on Development of Institutional 5-Year Strategic plan & 2-Year Operational plan, Held at CITY global Hotel, Owerri 11^th and 12^th December, 2012.

 

24. 22^nd International Union of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists and 37^th Federation of European Biochemical Societies  Congress held 4^th -9^th September, 2012 at Seville, Spain/ Poster Paper presented: Haemoglobin polymerization inhibition potentials of crude aqueous and ethanolic  extracts of   Pleurotus squarossulus and Pleurotus tuber- regium.

 

25. 32^nd Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 14^th to 17^th November 2012 at the University of Calabar.

 

26. International Centre for Genetic Engineering/International Union for Biochemists and Molecular Biologists/ The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World Certificate Course on Non-Communicable Diseases in Developing Countries, held at Cape Town South Africa, 15^th -19^th October, 2012.

 

27. International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology; Theoretical Course on RNA Structure and Function, 14-17^th April, 2013. Held at ICTP, Trieste, Italy

 

28. 5^th South East Zonal Meeting of the NSBMB held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (28-29^th August 2014). Theme: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Catalysts for sustainable Nigerian Economy and Environment.

 

29. 6^th South East Zonal Meeting of the NSBMB held at Ebony State University Abakaliki..

 

30. 7^h South East Zonal Meeting of the NSBMB held at Michael Okpara Umveristy of Agriculture, Umudike. Theme: Biochemistry as a catalyst for sustainable Agriculture, Medicine and Industrial Development (13-14^th August, 2015).

 

31. 8^th South East Zonal Meeting of the NSBMB held at Federal University of Technology Owerri (11-14^th6 August 2016). Theme: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Catalysts for sustainable Nigerian Economy and Environment.

 

32. International Women’s Conference on Dual Career Function: Balancing the Variant Pattern co organized by CONAFRIC International consultants and MOUAU Center for Gender studies held at Pretoria South Africa, November 3-7^th, 2014.

 

33. 33^nd Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 14^th to 17^th November 2014 at the University of Ilorin, Kwara state. Theme: Re-Engineering Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for poverty alleviation and disease control.

 

34. A 3-day Women Executives summit organized by Leading Edge Group and Centre for Gender and Child studies (MOUAU) held at Michael Okpara University of Agiculture Umudike. 27^th to 30^th April 2015..

 

35. ICGEB/IUBMB Course on Translational Cancer Research. 12-16^th October, 2016, Cape Town South Africa.

 

36. 35^th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 1-4^th   November 2016 at Covenant University Ota, Ogun State.

 

37. Key Note Speaker at 9^th South East Zonal Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Theme: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as indispensable Change Agents. Held at Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo–Owerri. 19^th July, 2017

 

38. 36^th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held13th to Friday 17th November, 2017
    at the University of Uyo. Theme: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Essential catalysts for Recessional Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development. Paper presented: Preliminary anti -inflammatory and analgesic activities of methanol extracts of Helianthus annus leaf by Onoja S.O, Onyebuchi G.C, Ijeh I.I and Ezeja M.I.

 

39. Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World(OWSD) South East Zonal Conference, 2019.Lead Paper Presenter: Strengthening Mentoring and Research Collaboration among Female Scientist held at Federal University of Technology Oweri, 19^th August, 2019
40. Plenary Lecture: Bioeconomy: Salvage Pathway Out Of Economic Recession delivered at the 2^nd Annual  Scientific conference of the South –South Zone of the Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, held at Calabar, 2^nd to 5^th August 2017.
41. 36^th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General meeting of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 1-4^th   November 2017 at University of Uyo Akawa Ibom state.
42. 10^th Zonal Symposium of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Biology (NSBMB) held 6-7^th June 2018 at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
43. 5th Biennial Conference of the OWSD, Umudike 2021, Theme: Making Research cunt in National Development: The role Women Scientists, 14-17^th
44. 38^th Annual conference and Scientific meeting of the Nigerian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 6^th to 10^th June, 2021 at Usman Danfodio University Sokoto(UDUS). Paper presented. “Effect of chronic exposure to exhaust fumes on hepatic function and hematological indices in humans”.

REFEREES

 

Prof Ikenna Onyido Dept of Pure and Applied Chemistry Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra state, Nigeria +234 806 268 5122

Prof. O.U Njoku Dept. of Biochemistry Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu state +234 803 774 0067 Obynjoku203@yahoo.com

Prof. L.U.S. Ezeanyika Dept. of Biochemistry Faculty of Biological Sciences University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu state +234 803 774 0067 Lusezeanyika@yahoo.com Lawrence.ezeanyika@unn.edu.ng