EZUGBO-NWOBI, IFEOMA KOSISOCHUKWU

EZUGBO-NWOBI, IFEOMA KOSISOCHUKWU
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Contact Address:
Department of Parasitology and Entomology,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra
State, Nigeria
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone No.:
(+234) 8067074873
Nationality:
Nigerian
Gender:
Female
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
M.Sc Public Health Parasitology and Entomology
(2011–2014)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
B.Sc Parasitology and Entomology (First Class Honours)
(2004-2008)
University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus,
Enugu State, Nigeria
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC)
(1997–2003)
Additional Certifications
Fundamentals of Immunology
Rice University, USA through edx online
(April 2014)
Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
Harvard School of Public Health, USA through edx online
(February 2014)
Health and Society
Harvard School of Public Health, USA through edx online
(February 2014)
Introduction to Biology-The Secret of Life
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA through edx online
(December 2013)
Human Health and Global Environmental Change
Harvard School of Public Health, USA through edx online
(August 2013)
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Descriptive Statistics
University of California at Berkeley, USA through edx online
(April, 2013)
Quantitative Methods in Clinical and Public Health
Harvard University, USA through edx online
(February, 2013)
Afrihub Computer Training Centre,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Certificate in Internet Application, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power point.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Graduate Assistant
Department of Parasitology and Entomology,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria
(2007)
(March 2010 till date)
Marketer/Investment Officer/Customer Service Assistant (Corps member) (2009-2010)
Oceanic Bank Int’l Plc, Mpape Branch Abuja, Nigeria.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Onyido, A. E., Ugha, C. N., Eneanya, O. A., Umeanaeto, P. U., Egbuche, C. M,
Obiechina, I. O., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K and Nwangwu, U. C. (2014). Malaria vector
bionomics in Abagana community of Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of
American Science 10(2): 157-162.
Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K. and Eneanya, C. I. (2013). Ecology and Biting Activity of
Simulium damnosum complex in Nigeria: A Review. The Bioscientist 1(1):39-46
Iwueze, M. O., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K., Umeanaeto, P. U., Egbuche, C. M. and Anaso, C.
I. (2013). Knowledge, Attitude and Management Practices on Malaria: A Case Study of
Amansea Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The
Bioscientist 1(1):32-38
Egbuche, C. M., Eneanya, C. I., Aribodor, D. N., Eneanya, O. A., Ogbuagu, C. N. and
Ezugbo-Nwobi I. K. (2013). Malaria Prevalence and Use of Insecticide-Treated Net
among Community Members in Aguleri, Anambra State, Nigeria. The Bioscientist 1(1):
60-66
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Nwangwu, U.C., Onyido, A.E., Egbuche, C.M, Iwueze, M.O. and Ezugbo-Nwobi, I.K
(2013). Parasites Associated with wild-caught houseflies in Awka metropololis. IOSR
Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 6: 12-19
Aribodor, D., Obikwelu, M., Ekwunife, C., Egbuche, C., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. and Etaga,
H. (2012). Preliminary Investigation on Soil-Transmitted helminth Infection in Rural
Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences 6: 448-451
Obiukwu, M.O., Egbuche, C.M., Okonkwo, N. J., Chukwuma I. F., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I.K.
and Umeannaeto, P.U. (2011). Malaria: Home Management Practices of Caregivers in
Onitsha-North Local Government Area, Anambra State of Nigeria. Natural and Applied
Sciences Journal 12(2): 190-196
Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K., Obiukwu, M. O., Umeanaeto, P. U., Egbuche, C. M. (2011).
Prevalence of malaria parasites among Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students and AntiMalaria Drug Use. African Research Review 5(4): 135- 134
Onyido, A. E., Zeibe, C. C., Okonkwo, N. J., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K., Egbuche, C. M.,
Udemezue, O. I. and Ezeanya, L. C. (2011). Damage Caused by the Bean Bruchid,
Callosobruchus maculates (Fabricius) on different Legume Seeds on Sale in Awka and
Onitsha Markets, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria. African Research Review 5(4):
116- 123
Conference Papers
Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K., Eneanya, C. I. Nwankwo, E. N., Egbuche, C. M. and Ukonze, C.
B. (2013). Cytotaxonomic Identification of Simulium damnosum complex in Oji River
Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Book of Abstracts proceedings of the 44th
Annual Conference of Entomological Society for Nigeria. Pp 41.
Anyasodor, A. E., Ikpeze, O. O., Egbuche, C. M., Anyasodor, C. C., Ezugbo-Nwobi, I.
K. and Ikpeze, O. C. (2010). Effects of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia on plasma
glucose and some serum enzyme in malaria patients at Owerri, Nigeria. Foundation for
African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) Proceedings 18:
105-109. November 23-26, 2010, Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy
Auditorium, Trans Ekulu, Enugu.
Ozumba, N. A., Onwalu, P. A., Odibo, F. J., Anike, l. O., Umeh, C. N., Eneanya, C. I.,
Nwankwo, E. N., Onyido, A. E., Nkamnebe, A. D., Okeke, N. L., Okonkwo, N. J.,
Ekwunife, C. A., Ikpeze, O. O., Aribodor, I. N., Igwilo, I. O., Egbuche, C. M., EzugboNwobi, I. K., Obasi, T. C. (2010). Moringa oleifera, Poverty and Environment:
Exploring the Links. Paper Presented at the First National Summit on Moringa
Development, Sponsored by Raw Materials Research and Development Council
(RMRDC) held in Abuja, Nigeria, 7th – 8th, December, 2010. (Abstract No. 20)
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Okonkwo, N. J., Nwankwo, E. N., Ozumba, N. A., Onyido, A. O., Egbuche, C. M.,
Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K. and Igwilo, I. O. (2010). Preliminary investigation on the rainy
season invertebrate fauna of Moringa oliefera (Lam.) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Paper Presented at the First National Summit on Moringa Development, Sponsored by
Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Held in Abuja, Nigeria, 7th
– 8th, December, 2010. (Abstract No. 31)
Book Chapters
Obiukwu, M. O. and Ezugbo-Nwobi, I. K. (2011). Origin and Nature of Man. In: Trends
in the History and Philosophy of Science. Ikpegbu, J. M., Ubaoji, K. I. and Uzor, C. E.
(Eds.). John Jacob’s Classic Publishers Ltd Enugu, Nigeria. Pp: 1-15
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
US Army Medical Research Unit training on Mosquito systematics and taxonomy in
Kenya, May 19 to May 24, 2014
WHO/APOC Training in Cytotaxonomic Identification of Members of Simulium
damnosum complex in Nigeria, August 01 to September 23, 2011
Moringa oleifera Plant Processing Workshop, 2011
Community Mobilization on Malaria Control organized by Support for National Malaria
Programme (SuNMaP) sponsored by DfID and National Malaria Control Programme
(NMCP), 23-25 February, 2011.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
M.Sc Research work on Cytotaxonomic Identification and Physico-chemical conditions
of the breeding sites of Members of Simulium damnosum complex in Oji River Local
Government Area, Enugu State
B.Sc Research work on Prevalence of Malaria parasites among students of Nnamdi
Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria and Anti-malaria drug use
INVESTIGATOR IN THE FOLLOWING WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
AND OTHER NATIONAL ORGANISATION SPONSORED PROJECTS
Sampling of Simulium damnosum complex in rivers in Benue State in the framework of
developing distribution maps of members of S. damnosum s.l. in Nigeria towards the
delineation of transmission zones in APOC countries, 10th-30th June 2013 (Sponsor
WHO/APOC)
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Identification of members of S. damnosum complex collected from Nigeria and
Cameroon in Garoua, Cameroon from August 18-September 15, 2012 (Sponsor
WHO/APOC)
Sampling of Simulium damnosum complex in rivers in Taraba and Adamawa States in the
framework of developing distribution maps of members of S. damnosum s.l. in Nigeria
towards the delineation of transmission zones in APOC countries, from July 14-August 4,
2012 (Sponsor WHO/APOC)
Sampling and identification of mosquito vectors in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
Anambra State Nigeria, from 14th-18th May 2012 {Sponsor National Arbovirus and
Vectors Research Centre (NAVRC) under the Federal Ministry of Health}
Antimalarial commodity (AMC) monitoring in Nnewi south Local Government Area,
Anambra state from 1st – 10th November, 2011 {Sponsor Support for National Malaria
Programme (SuNMaP)}
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)
Member, Entomology Society of Nigeria (ESN)
Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW)
Member, Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HEFRON)
Member, Moringa Development Association (MDA)
Member, Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH)
Graduate Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
Member, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)
INTERESTS
Researching, reading, acquiring new skills and travelling
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REFEREES
Prof. O. C. Nwaorgu
Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, P.M.B 5025, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria.
+2348037097410
[email protected]
Dr. N. J. Okonkwo
Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, P.M.B 5025, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria.
+2348038802779
[email protected]
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