Work Information
| First Name | Anthony | ||||
| Middle Name (initial) | C. U. | ||||
| Surname | Ezimah | ||||
| Social Media Handles (links preferable) | |||||
| https://web.facebook.com/anthony.ezimah.3 | |||||
| Research Gate ID | https://www.researchgate.net/scientificcontributions/2137250316_Ezimah_Anthony | Google Scholar ID | https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=ezimah+acu&btnG= | ||
| Programme | Physiology |
| Department | Physiology |
| Faculty | Basic Medical Sciences |
Biography (Education/Professional Experience/Professional Accomplishments)
Professor A. C. U. Ezimah is a Professor of Haematology and Blood Group Science, Team Leader of the Eastern Research Group, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike. He earned a PhD in Haematology from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. He has over twenty years teaching, research and administrative experience. He is an associate Editor of numerous peer-reviewed journals and has published widely in local and international high-impact journals. He has serve as member, National Expert Committee on Adverse Events Following Immunization (National Primary Care Development Agency [NPHCDA]/WHO). Professor A. C. U. Ezimah is a member to several professional bodies including Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria (AMLSN), Nigerian Diabetic Association and Nigerian Society for Haematology. His core research interests are Anaemia and Nutritional elements, Haematological Neoplasms, Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidants in the pathogenesis of diseases.
Academic Qualifications
| S/N | Institutions Attended | Degree(s) Awarded | Year |
| 1 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | PhD. Haematology | 2007 |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | M.Sc. Haematology | 2000 |
| 3 | University of Maiduguri | PGD | 1997 |
| 4 | Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria | FMLSCN (Postgraduate Fellowship Haematology) | 1995 |
| 5 | SMLS, University of College Hospital, Ibadan | AMLSCN (Haematology and Blood Group Serology) | 1982 |
Research Interests
| S/N | |
| 1 | Anaemia and Nutritional elements |
| 2 | Haematological Neoplasms |
| 3 | Reactive Oxygen Species |
| 4 | Antioxidants in the pathogenesis of diseases |
PG PROJECT STUDENTS (NAME OF STUDENT AND A SUMMARY OF COMPLETED OR ON-GOING RESEARCH)
| S/N | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Nwani (M.Sc. research work is on-going) |
| 2 | Victor Ekpagu (M.Sc. research work is on-going) |
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
| S/N | |
| 1 | Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) |
| 2 | Associate in Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN) |
| 3 | Member, Nigerian Diabetic Association |
| 4 | Member, Nigerian Society for Haematology |
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (MAXIMUM OF 10, WITH LINKS WHERE AVAILABLE)
| S/N | |
| 1 | Ezimah, A.C.U., Nwankwo, E.A., Okogun, G.R.A., Ihongbe J. C., Onyeyili, P. A., Ene A.C., Bassi, P.U. and Yahaya, S.J. (2008). Total antioxidant status is related to the CD4+ cell count and the clinical state of HIV/AIDS patients in the Northeast, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Sciences, 8: 49-53. |
| 2 | Ezimah, A. C. U., Emelike, C. U., Anyaehie, U. S. B., Nto, J. N., Nto-Ezimah, U. A., Obike, C. A., Ibekailo, S., Konyefom, N. G., Oparaji, K. C. and Emelike, F. O. (2017). A pattern of diet, micronutrient supplementation and haematological status of pregnant women: finding from Ikwo District, Southeastern Nigeria. Der Pharm Chem 9 (16):83-85 |
| 3 | Ezimah, A. C. U., Ali J. J., Ezimah, U. A., Ezimah, C. O., Ugwuishi, C., Emelike, C. U. and Ibekailo, S. (2016). Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Adolescent Males in Warri Metropolis, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Res. Med. Sci.2 (1)79-82 |
| 4 | Erhabor, O., Isaac, I.Z., Muhammad, A.M., Abdulrahman, Y, Ezimah, A.C. and Adias, T.C. (2013): Some hemostatic parameters in women with obstetric aemorrhage in Sokoto, Nigeria. International Journal of Women’s Health 5: 285-291 |
| 5 | Jeremiah, Z.A., Idris, H., Ajayi, B.B., Ezimah, A. C. U., Malah, M.B., Baba, M.M. (2011) Isolated anti-HBc-IgM antibody among blood donors in the semi-arid region of Nigeria. Human Antibodies, 20:77-82. |
| 6 | Ajayi, B.B., Moses, A.E., Ezimah, A.C.U., (…), Bukbuk, D.N., Baba, M.M. (2007) HIV prevalence among blood donors in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH): A ten year experience. International Journal of Virology, 3 (1): 35-40 |
| 7 | Ezimah, A.C.U. and Yusuf, H. (2007), Marginal copper status of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Emirates Medical Journal, 25 (20):209-210 |
| 8 | Ezimah, A.C.U., Onyeyili, P. A., Nwobu G. O., Okogun, G.R.A. (2008). Impaired Superoxide Dismutase level in Patients with AIDS. Hamdard Medicus Pakistan. 51 (3): 92-95 |
| 9 | Ezimah, A.C.U. et al., (1992). The Pattern of Leukaemia in Maidugur. JMLS 2 (2):36-40. |
| 10 | Ezimah, A.C.U., Okara, G. C. and Asaka, L. E. (1994). Blood Utilization and Antibody to HIV in Maidguri JMLS 2 (4):131-141. |
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
| S/N | |
| 1 | tefund Institutional Resarch Grant (FUNAI) Grant code: FUNAI/FBMS/15/BI/001 “Nutritional Quality, Serum Iron and Ferritin Levels in Pregnant Women in Ikwo, Ebonyi State and Ikwuano, Abia State, Nigeria. |
Staff Information
- 07060688915
- anthony.ezimah@funai.edu.ng