Current research and publications
Full length research articles:
Chigor, V.N., Sibanda, T. and Okoh, A.I. (2014). Assessment of human health risks from adenoviruses, hepatitis A virus, rotaviruses and enteroviruses in the Buffalo River and three source water dams in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Food and Environmental Virology, 6: 87–98. doi: 10.1007/s12560-014-9138-4.
Sibanda, T., Chigor, V.N., Koba, S., Obi, L.C. and Okoh, A.I. (2014). Characterisation of the physicochemical qualities of a typical rural-based river: ecological and public health implications. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 11: 1771–1780. doi: 10.1007/s13762-013-0376-z.
Chigor, V.N., Sibanda, T. and Okoh, A.I. (2013). Studies on the bacteriological qualities of the Buffalo River and three source water dams along its course in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 20: 4125–4136. doi: 10.1007/s11356-012-1348-4.
Chigor, V.N., Sibanda, T. and Okoh, A.I. (2013). Variations in the physicochemical characteristics of the Buffalo River in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185: 8733–8747. doi: 10.1007/s10661-013-3208-1.
Igbinosa, I.H., Chigor, V.N., Igbinosa, E.O., Obi, L.C. and Okoh, A.I. (2013). “Antibiogram, adhesive characteristics, and incidence of class 1 integron in Aeromonas species isolated from two South African rivers. BioMed Research International, 2013, Article ID 127570, 8 pages. doi:10.1155/2013/127570.
Sibanda, T., Chigor, V.N. and Okoh, A.I. (2013). Seasonal and spatio-temporal distribution of faecal-indicatorbacteria in Tyume River in the Eastern Cape Province,South Africa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185: 6579-6590. doi: 10.1007/s10661-012-3048-4.
Chigor, V.N. and Okoh, A.I. (2012). Quantitative RT-PCR detection of hepatitis A virus, rotaviruses and enteroviruses in the Buffalo River and source water dams in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 9: 4017-4032. doi: 10.3390/ijerph9114017.
Chigor, V.N. and Okoh, A.I. (2012). Quantitative detection and characterization of human adenoviruses in the Buffalo River in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Food and Environmental Virology, 4: 198-208. doi: 10.1007/s12560-012-9090-0.
Chigor, V.N., Umoh, V. J., Okuofu, C.A.,  Ameh, J.B., Igbinosa, E.O. and  Okoh, A. I. (2012). Water quality assessment: surface water sources used for drinking and irrigation in Zaria, Nigeria are a public health hazard. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 184: 3389–3400. doi: 10.1007/s10661-011-2396-9.

Technical Reports:
Okoh, A.I., Sibanda, T. and Chigor, V.N. (2012). Assessment of the incidence of faecal indicator bacteria and human enteric viruses in some rivers and dams in the Amathole district municipality of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. WRC Report No: 1968/1/12; ISBN No: 978-1-4312-0321-5.

Review Articles:
Igbinosa, E.O., Odjadjare, E.E., Chigor, V.N., Igbinosa, I.H., Emoghene, A.O., Ekhaise, F.O., Igiehon, N.O. and Idemudia, O.G. (2013). Toxicological profile of chlorophenols and their derivatives in the environment: the public health perspective. The Scientific World Journal, 2013, 11 pages. DOI.org/10.1155/2013/460215.

Research archive
Selected previous publications
Full length research articles:
Nwodo U.U., Obiiyeke G.E., Chigor V.N., Okoh A.I. (2011). Assessment of Tamarindus indica extracts for antibacterial activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 12: 6385-6396. doi: 10.3390/ijms12106385.
Nwodo, U.U., Ngene, A.A., Anaga, A.O., Chigor, V.N., Henrietta, I.I. and Okoh, A.I. (2011). Acute toxicity and hepatotoxicokinetic studies of Tamarindus indica extract. Molecules, 16: 7415-7427. doi: 10.3390/molecules16097415.
Igbinosa O.O., Igbinosa I.H., Chigor V.N., Uzunuigbe O.E., Oyedemi S.O., Odjadjare E.E., Okoh A.I., Igbinosa E.O. (2011). Polyphenolic contents and antioxidant potential of stem bark extracts from Jatropha curcas (Linn). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 12 (5): 2958-2971. doi: 10.3390/ijms12052958.
Nwodo, U. U., Ngene, A.A.,Iroegbu, C.U., Onyedikachi, O.A.L., Chigor, V.N. and Okoh, A.I. (2011). In vivo evaluation of the antiviral activity of Cajanus cajan on measles virus. Archives of Virology, 156: 1551–1557. doi: 10.1007/s00705-011-1032-x.
Nwodo, U.U., Iroegbu, C.U., Ngene, A.A., Chigor, V.N. and Okoh, A. I. (2011). Effects of fractionation and combinatorial evaluation of Tamarindus indica fractions for antibacterial activity. Molecules 16: 4818-4827. doi: 10.3390/molecules16064818.
 Chigor, V.N., Umoh, V.J., Smith, S.I., Igbinosa, E.O. and Okoh, A.I. (2010). Multidrug resistance and plasmid patterns of Escherichia coli O157 and other E. coli isolated from diarrhoeal stools and surface waters from some selected sources in Zaria, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 7: 3831-3841. doi: 10.3390/ijerph7103831.
Chigor,V.N., Umoh, V.J. and Smith, S.I. (2010).  Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157 in a river used for fresh produce irrigation in Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9: 178-182.
Smith, S.I., Bello, O.S., Goodluck, H.A., Omonigbehin, E.A., Agbogu, V.N. and Odeigah, P. (2009). Prevalence of EHEC O157 :H7 from human and environmental samples from Lagos and Zaria. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 25: 398 – 403.
Agbogu, V.N., Umoh, V.J., Okuofu, C.A. and Smith, S.I. (2006). Study of the bacteriological and  physicochemical indicators of pollution of surface waters in Zaria, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology, 5: 732-737.

Conference Proceedings:
Chigor, V. N. and Nwodo, U. U. (2009). Peptides from nematophagous fungi: development for novel chemotherapeutic applications. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer Development and Applications, ICOPDA 1: 46-50.
Agbogu, V.N., Umoh, V.J. and Okuofu, C.A. (2003). The tears of nature: A collection of poems and photographs on environmental degradation.  Proceedings of the 1st National Conference of the Environmental Health Society of Nigeria (EHSON), pp. 396-402.

NAME: Vincent Nnamdigadi Chigor, PhD
POSITION: Senior Lecturer
CONTACT ADDRESS: Water and Public Health Research Group
Department of Microbiology University of Nigeria Nsukka 410001 Nigeria

E-mail address: vincent.chigor@unn.edu.ng; vnchigor@yahoo.com
Telephone: +2348036922106

Brief Biography

Vincent Nnamdigadi Chigor holds a PhD (in Microbiology) from the University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa. First trained as a Microbiologist at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he graduated with BSc. (Hons.) in 1997, Dr Chigor obtained his MSc. (2004) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, before joining the University of Nigeria as an Assistant Lecturer in 2006. He has a keen interest in the relational style of teaching, and is involved also in mentoring and guidance. His PhD research assessed the water quality, incidence of enteric viruses and microbial risks in the Buffalo River in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Dr Chigor’s research into microbial freshwater pollution and the associated risks is continuing. He has demonstrated the survival and persistence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli O157 in surface waters used for fresh produce irrigation. Comparative molecular analysis of environmental viral/bacterial pathogens versus clinical strains will shade light on molecular epidemiology and the dispersion of virulence/antibiotic resistance genes. Dr Chigor’s research also focuses on natural products with antimicrobial activity, especially from plants, as a solution to the enduring problem of microbial resistance to antibiotics and the growing emergence of multidrug resistant strains of pathogens.

My research focus is in the area of Petroleum Microbiology. I am studying the ecological impact of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution, with special interest on the microflora, and the bioremediation of crude oil contaminated environments. Crude oil since its discovery as an energy source has been one of the prime determinants of the trend and pace of civilization in the modern world. In spite of its enormous contribution to development, it is a potent environmental pollutant, which deserves an overriding attention. Because of increase in oil exploration, mining and transportation, the frequency of oil spill incidents on the global scale is on the increase. For this reason, the design and development of strategies and systems for the remediation of petroleum polluted environments are paramount issues in oil-rich nations of the world today.

    I have done a comparative study of the effects of crude petroleum on some microbial groups in different habitats and how habitat factors affect their tolerance or susceptibility to petroleum toxicity. Study of the genetic basis for either high or low tolerance for crude oil by these organisms is one of the objectives of this aspect of the work to be undertaken.

    I am presently investigating the phytoremediation potentials of some plants and also developing biostimulation strategies for rhizomicroorganisms. The efficacies of current bioremediation techniques are being assessed and novel ‘bio-clean-up’ strategies for polluted sites are under investigation.

Courses Taught/Co-ordinated:

• BIO 151(General Biology I; Co-ordinator),
• MCB 212 (Environmental Microbiology),
• MCB 313 (Environmental Microb. & Climate Change),
• MCB 315 (Petroleum Microbiology),
• MCB 411 (Microbial Ecology),
• MCB 412 (Environmental Impact Assessment),
•  MCB 523 (Advanced soil Microbiology),
•  MCB 522 (Advanced Environmental Microbiology I),
•  MCB 524 (Advanced Environmental Microbiology II).

Current Research and Publication:

•    Evaluation of germination, shoot growth and rhizobacterial flora of Zea mays and Sorghum bicolor in soil contaminated with varying levels of Bonny light crude oil.
•    Eze C.N., Ugwu C.C., Eze E.A. and Eze U.S. (2014). Evaluation of germination, shoot growth and rhizobacterial flora of Zea mays and sorghum bicolor in soil contaminated with varying levels of Bonny light crude oil. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 3 (1): 253 – 263.
Research Archive:
•    Biobeneficiation of Itakpe iron ore using  bacteria isolated from the ore sample.
•    Bacterial degradation of Petroleum in liquid and simulated soil environments.
•    Ecological impact of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution and efficacy of some bioremediation techniques for contaminated arable lands.
•    Effects of heavy metals on the bioremediation of crude oil polluted soils.
•    Ecological effects of organophosphate herbicides.

Selected Publications:
Eze, C.N. and Nwuche C.O. (2011). Soil Microbiology. In: Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology. Ezeonu I.M., Okafor J.I. and Ogbonna J.C. (eds). Ephrata Press, Nsukka. Pp. 161 – 173.
Ugwoke, C.E., Nwamba, H.O., Eze, C.N., Neboh, O.I., and Oti M.C. (2008). Foundations of Biology 1 for Higher Schools. Computer edge publishers.
Ugwoke C.E., Nwamba H.O., Eze C.N., Neboh O.I. and Oti M.C. (2008). Foundation of Biology 2 for Higher Schools. Computer edge publishers.
Eze C.N., Ogbonna J.C., Anyawu C.U. and Eze E.A. (2013). Determination of the relative abundance of bacteria and fungi in Bonny light crude oil contaminated sandy loam soil. Scientific Research and Essays 8 (9): 375 – 381.
Eze E.A., Oruche N.E., Onuora V.C. and Eze C.N. (2013). Antibacterial screening of crude ethanolic leaf extracts of four medicinal plants. Journal of Asian Scientific Research 3 (5): 431 – 439.
Eze E.A., Eze C.N., Amaeze V.O. and Eze C.N. (2013). Fishes and smoked meat delicacies as sources of multidrug resistant bacteria and parasitic worms. African Journal of Agricultural Research 8 (22): 2799 – 2805.
Eze E.A., Oruche N.E. and Eze C.N. (2013). Interaction of the extracts of three medicinal plants with antibiotics against some antibiotic resistant bacteria. Scientific Research and Essays 8(28):1360-1367.
Eze C.N., Maduka J.N., Ogbonna J.C. and Eze E.A. (2012). Effects of Bonny light crude oil contamination on the germination, shoot growth and rhizobacterial flora of Vigna unguiculata and Arachis hypogea grown in sandy loam soil. Scientific Research and Essays 8(2): 99 – 107.
Emmanuel Eze, Ukamaka Eze, Chibuzor Eze and Kenneth Ugwu (2009). Association of metal tolerance with multidrug resistance among bacteria isolated from sewage. Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health 8:25-29.
Eze C.N (2009). The bacterial flora of garri sold in Nsukka market. Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) Proceedings 17:95-100.
Eze C.N. and Ezeogu L.I. (2008). Bacterial Utilization of Petroleum in liquid and simulated soil environments. Bioresearch 6 (11): 375-379.
Eze C.N. and Maduka J.N. (2008). Effect of crude petroleum on the vegetative growth and rhizobacterial flora of two leguminous plants (cowpea and groundnut) grown in sandy loam soil in Nsukka. Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) Proceedings 16: 57-61.
Eze C. N., Eze E. A. and Agbo E.C. (2008). Isolation and characterization of the bacterial flora of soymilk sold in Nsukka market. Plant Product Research Journal 12:23-26. 
Eze C.N., Ugwu C.C., Eze E.A. and Eze U.S. (2014). Evaluation of germination, shoot growth and rhizobacterial flora of Zea mays and sorghum bicolor in soil contaminated with varying levels of Bonny light crude oil. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 3 (1): 253 – 263.

NAME:  CHIBUZOR  N. EZE (Ph.D)
POSITION: Senior Lecturer
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, 410001 Nsukka, Nigeria
E-mail address: chibuzoreze@gmail.com ,chibuzor.eze@unn.edu.ng

Telephone:

Brief Biography

I am a microbiologist, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria and an academic staff in the department of microbiology UNN. I obtained my first degree in 1995. Two years after graduation I enrolled for my Masters and obtained a M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology in the year 2001. I got my Ph.D. in 2011 with specialization in Environmental Microbiology and Public Health and with special interest in Petroleum Microbiology.

Current research and publications: Biodegradation of paints by some fungal species; microbial and heavy metal contamination of of locally processed edible palm oil among others.
Research archive:
I have carried research work in the following areas: Extracellular amylase production by Rhizopus sp.; Lipase production of by Sporothrix schenckii var. schenckii; Production, characterization and immobilization of tannin acyl hydrolase by Aspergillus tamarii and its general properties; Isolation of tyrosinases from five deepsea Rhodococcus species; Evaluation of microbial contamination of  surfaces including but not limited to currency counting machines and counting room environment in commercial banks, computer keyboards and mice in business centres in a university environment, tools and equipment used in baber shops, hairdressing and beauty salons etc; Superficial fungal infections in primary schools; Microbial contamination of some food items sold in local markets among others. 

Selected previous publications:
1.    Odibo F.J.C. and Enemuor S.C. (1998) Partial purification and general properties of lipases of Sporothrix schenckii var. schenckii. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 5(3): 1270-1277.
2.    Enemuor S.C. and Amedu A.S. (2009) Prevalence of superficial mycoses in primary school children in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. African Journal of Microbiology Research 3(2): 063-065.
3.    Sule W.F., Enemuor S.C., Adewumi M.O. and Attah, O. C. (2009) Traditional crop farmers in Kogi East, Nigeria, elucidate elevated HIV and AIDS prevalence levels during a five-year     sampling period. African Journal of Microbiology Research 3(4): 128-132.
4.    Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2009) Culture conditions for the production of a tannase of
Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B). African Journal of Biotechnology 8(11): 2554-2557.
5.    Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2010) Partial purification and characterization of Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B) tannin acyl hydrolase. Archives of Applied Science Research 2(6): 290-299.
6.    Omale J., Enemuor S.C. and Hussaini E.E. (2010) Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Saba florida (benth) extracts. Journal Bioscience and Technology 1(4):180-186.
7.    Enemuor S.C. and Odibo F.J.C. (2011) Characterization of immobilized tannin acyl hydrolase of Aspergillus tamarii IMI388810 (B) tannin acyl hydrolase. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research 1(3): 160-168.
8.    Enemuor, S.C., Omale, J. and Joseph, E. M. (2011). Antibacterial activity: A comparison of ripe and unripe fruit extracts of Cissus multistriata (Vitaceae) plant. Journal of Bacteriology Research 3(5): 83-87.
9.    Agbakoba, N.R.,   Adetosoye, A.I.,   Adewole, I.F., Obi, C.M. and Enemuor, S.C. (2011).
Prevalence of genital Mycoplasmas in women of various socio-economic status. International Journal of Microbiological Research 2(2): 162-166.

10.    Enemuor S.C., Adegoke S.A., Haruna A.O and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Environmental and fungal contamination of palm oil sold in Anyigba Market, Nigeria. African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(11): 2744-2747.

11.    Enemuor S.C., Apeh T.A. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Microorganisms associated with computer keyboards and mice in a university environment. African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(20): 4424-4426.

12.    Enemuor S.C., Atabo A.R. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Evaluation of microbiological hazards in barbershops in a university setting. Scientific Research and Essays 7(9): 1100-1102.

13.    Enemuor S.C., Victor P.I. and Oguntibeju O.O. (2012). Microbial contamination of currency counting machines and counting rooms’ environment in commercial banks in Anyigba. Scientific Research and Essays 7(14): 1508-1511.

14.    Enemuor S.C., Ojih M.I. Isah S. And Oguntibeju O.O. (2013) Evaluation of bacterial and fungal contamination in hairdressing and beauty salons. African Journal of Microbiology Research 7(14): 1222-1225.

Courses taught/coordinated:
   MCB 212 - Environmental Microbiology (Coordinator)
   MCB 315 - Petroleum Microbiology,
   MCB 411 - Microbial Ecology and
   MCB 412 - Environmental Impact Assesment
   MCB 521 - Advanced Soil Microbiology
   MCB 522 - Advanced Environmental Microbiology
   MCB 524 - Advanced Environmental Microbiology (Coordinator)


Other scholary activities:
     1. Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology.
     2. Member, American Society for Microbiology (Member Number: 56343833)
     3. Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Science Technology (Reg. No: 1916).
     4. Associate Member, Water Institute of Southern Africa (Member No.: 23543).

My research interest is within the scope of Environmental Microbiology with special interest in biocatalysis; biodegradation of environmental contaminants, and public health implications of presence of microorganisms in the environment. In the course of my research experience I have acquired skills in microbial enzyme extraction and purification employing dialysis, chromatographic techniques and PAGE, activity assay employing spectrophotometric techniques, immobilization techniques,     etc.

NAME:  Simeon C. Enemuor (PhD)
POSITION: Lecturer I
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, 410001 Nsukka, Nigeria
E-mail address: simeon.enemuor@unn.edu.ng, enemec2001@yahoo.com
Telephone: +234 803 7789 633; +234 805 269 0143

Brief Biography

I first studied Science Technology and obtained HND (Microbiology option) at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, in 1989. Later, I pursued my postgraduate studies at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, where I obtained PGD M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology) in 1996, and later Ph.D. (Environmental Microbiology) in 2006. Before going for my Ph.D. programme I shared some industrial experience, first at Rock-Tama Natural Spring water bottling company at Nanka, Anambra State, as the pioneer Production Manager, between 1998 and 2000. I also worked briefly in a pharmaceutical company in Lagos, in 2004, as a Quality Assurance Microbiologist. In 2005, I joined the services of Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, as an Assistant Lecturer  in the Department of Microbiology. Between 2007 and 2008, I was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in the Bioprocessing Engineering Research Unit of the Department of Chemical Engineering. While at the University of Cape Town, I attended a short course on Aseptic Processing in the Manufacture of Biotech and Pharmaceutical products at The University of Stellenbosch and Lifelab Continuing Education, South Africa, in June, 2008.  I returned to Kogi State University in September, 2008 and later, moved to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in July, 2011, as a lecturer in the of Department of Microbiology where I am till date.

NAME: Onwosi Chukwudi Ogbonnaya, PhD.
POSITION: Lecturer II
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, 410001 Nsukka, Nigeria
E-mail address: chukwudi.onwosi@unn.edu.ng
Telephone:

Brief Biography

I was born 8th October, 1975. I am a native of Oshiri in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State. My primary education began in Oshiri Central Primary School, Oshiri, in 1981. It was later completed in Okpa Ugwu Urban Primary School in 1986. I did my secondary education at Urban Secondary School, Abakaliki (Junior class) and Special Science School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State (Senior class). I started my teaching career at Ukawu Secondary School Ukawu, Onicha LGA, Ebonyi State (2000-2004). By 2006, I began my doctoral program at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State and got it completed in April 2010. By August of 2010, I was given a lectureship position at Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State. I made for University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) where I was given a lectureship position in May 2012.

Isolation and molecular identification of autochthonous hydrocarbon eating bacteria in Nigeria, improvement of these strains and their application in bioremediation.
To contribute to the scientific prove to justify the long term health safety of the GM crops in other to encourage their commercialisation which will not only improve crop production but their impact on the environment.
I have studied the significance of point mutations on the binding affinity of recombinant human serum albumin (rHSA) to recombinant human serum neonatal Fc receptors (shFcRn) using BIACORE technique and to determine possible variations in the kinetic data obtained across shFcRn from different sources. The result showed that besides point mutation, there are other factors that could influence the study of the interactions of interactants using BIACORE techniques. 

COURSES TAUGHT

 General Microbiology, Microbial genetics and molecular biology, Pathogenic mycology, Immunology and Immunochemistry, General genetics, Cytogenetics

MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS

Mycological society of Nigeria (MYCOSON)
Nigeria institute of Management (NIM).

PUBLICATIONS

Chris, I., Mba, B.N., Okonkwo, N.J., Onyia, O.O., and Mmeka, E.C. (2013). Effect of storage on a proximate composition of agricultural produce in evaporative coolant. InternationalJournalofBioscienceandAgriculture, 2(3), 124-126

NAME: OBIANUJU O. ONYIA
POSITION:Assistant Lecturer
CONTACT ADDRESS:Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus (410001), Enugu State.
E-mail address: obianuju.onyia@unn.edu.ng
Telephone:    +2348038133177

Brief Biography

Education: Redemption model nursery/primary school, awada, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (BSc.), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (MSc.).
Employment: Federal medical Center, Owo, Ondo; Novozymes Biopharma, United Kingdom; University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Awards: Elf-Total schplarship (2005 – 2008); Developing solutions scholarship, University of Nottingham (2011); First class graduate, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka (2008).

COURSES TAUGHT

 General Microbiology, Microbial genetics and molecular biology, Pathogenic mycology, Immunology and Immunochemistry, General genetics, Cytogenetics

MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS

Mycological society of Nigeria (MYCOSON)
Nigeria institute of Management (NIM).

Biomedical Research

•    Evaluation of plant materials for antimicrobials activity
•    Prevalence studies on microbial disease
•    Pre impoundment studies on dam sites new settlements
•    Post impoundment studies on dam sites and new settlements

COURSES TAUGHT/COORDINATED

MCB 433 Pharmaceutical Microbiology
MCB 432 Public Health Microbiology and Epidemiology
MCB 331  Pathogenic Bacteriology
MCB 341 Immunology Immuno chemistry
MCB 332 Medical Mycology
MCB 431 Virology
MCB 202 General Microbiology II
MCB 201 General Microbiology I
Bio 152 General Biology II
MCB 461 Seminar in Microbiology
MCB 471 Research Project in Microbiology
MCB 351 Industrial attachment for students

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

•    Nigerian Society for microbiology
•    Nigerian Society for phraseology
•    Nigerian Society for Medical Laboratory Scientists
Federal Road Safety corps (Special Marshal)

CURRENT ON-GOING RESEARCH

 Presently evaluation research work is being conducted on the following plants for antibacterial activity:
•    Calambora sp. Fruit and leaf extract
•    Velvet tamarind – fruit extract
•    Phalantus neuriri leaf extract

PUBLICATIONS

1.    H.C. Gugnani and J.A.C. Ugonabo (1989). Nasopharyngial, Vaginal and anal carriage of Neisseria mengitides in Nigeria.  Journal of Communicable Diseases 21 (1):  p 41-45.
2.    Ugonabo, J.A.C. and Gugnani, H.C. (1989). Nasal carriage of Naederia fowler and its environmental occurrence in Borno State, Nigeria. Journal of Communicable Diseases 21 (2): 111-113.
3.    Ugonabo, J.A.C., Ezeugwu, S.C. and Okafor, E.,C. (1987) Water Research Management and control of Communicable disease in the North Eastern sahel Region of Nigeria. In: Arid zone Hydrology and Water  Resources University of Maiduguri. Editors: N.M Gadzama et al., p 21—215.
4.    Ugonabo, J.A.C. and Okafor, E.C. (1986). Water Resources management and control of Helminthic infections in the South Chad Irrigation Project Areas. In: Proceedings, of the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biotechnology University of Ilorin.
5.    Ugonabo, J.A.C. (1985). Epidemiology of Meningococcal Meningitis in the Chad Basin of Nigeria; Evaluation of the efficiency  of mass immunization with polyvalent A+ C meningococcal vaccine in Borno State Nigeria. In: Lake Chad Research Institute occasional Research Seminar Series No 1 vol 1 p 3-12.
6.    Maduike, C.O., Anthony N. Egbuji, Obianuju, N. Okoroafor, James I. Eze, Omadi Ijabo., Augustine N. Ngene; Ikechukwu, C. Eze;, Joseph A.C. Uognabo, Mary E. Sandra and Ijeoma J. Mbuko (2012) Antiviral Effects of a synthetic aluminum  silicate on Avian Influenza virus. Health vol 4 No 7: 429-432.
7.    Maduike, C.O.,  Rita I. Udegbunam, Nkeruiwen  E. Etim, James I. Eze, Obianuju N. Okoroafor, Mary E. Sanda., Sunday O. Udegbunam, Josehph A.C. Ugonabo and Agustine A. Ngene (2011): Blood Coagulation of canine distemper and trypanosomiasis. Journal of Vertinary and Applied Sciences Vol 1. (1): 27-30.
8.    Patrick Ogbunude, Joy Ikekpeazu, Joseph Ugonabo and Patrick Udeogalanya (2011). Cloning the ribokinase of Kinetoplastida Leshmania major . Chapter in Molecular coloning: ISBN 978-953- 307-398-9 Rijeka, Croatia.
9.    Arinze, S. Okoli and Joseph A.C.Ugonabo (2011) Antimicrobial agents prospecting form nature chapter in Contemporary issues in Ethnopharmacology. ISBN: 978-81-308-0475-0 Kerala India
10.    Ezeibe,M.C.O., Egbuji A.N., Eze, J.I., Ijabo, O., Ngene, A.A., Okorofor, O.N., Eze, I.C. Ugonabo, J.A.C., and Sanda, E.M.C. (2009). Effect of a synthesized aluminum magnesium Silicate on Avian Influence virus subtype  H5N1.International Journal of Physical Sciences Vol 1 (2): 73-76.
11.    M.C.O Ezeibe, O.N. Okoroafor, A.A. Ngene, J.I. Eze, I.C. Eze and J.A.C. Ugonabo (2008). Persistent detection of Peste dies Petits Ruminants antigen in the faces of recovered goats. Tropical Animal Health Production 40: 517-519.
12.     Ugonabo, J.A.C., Nwodo, U.U., Ngene, A.A., Nwuche, C.O. and Wopara, R.K. (2007). Studies  on the antibacterial properties of the leaf extracts of chromolena odorata (L) king and Robinson (Asteracaea). Bio- Research 5 (2): 228-230.
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