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Dr. Victor Chigozie | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Victor Chigozie, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Nigeria
Dr. Chigozie Victor Uchenna is a Lecturer I at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, where he also serves as the acting head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology. He completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where his research focused on the identification and bioactivities of secondary metabolites from fungi. Dr. Chigozie has extensive teaching and research experience, including in pharmaceutical microbiology, biotechnology, and the study of natural products. His key research areas include bioactive compounds, antimicrobial agents, and cancer therapeutics.
Publication Profile
Educational Background π
Professional Experience π§βπ¬
Dr. Victor Chigozie has held several key positions in academic and government institutions, contributing significantly to research and development. As a Lecturer I and Acting Head of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Ebonyi State, he has been instrumental in coordinating classes, practicals, and research, especially in natural products and pharmaceutical biotechnology. He set up a BSL-2 lab and contributed to the development of practical manuals.
Teaching Experience ππ¨βπ«
Dr. Victor Chigozie has a rich teaching history, contributing extensively to pharmaceutical sciences. At David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, he has taught several courses, including Introductory Pharmaceutical Microbiology (PHM 201) and Molecular Biology (PHM 202) since 2022, alongside practicals in both subjects. His expertise extends to Pharmaceutical Microbiology I (PHM 301), Aseptic Processes and Sterilization Technology (PHM 302), and Bioinformatics, Pharmacogenetics, and Pharmacogenomics (PHM 382), all of which he began teaching in 2024. Additionally, he teaches courses on integrated pharmacotherapy and sterile product technology.
Awards and Recognitions πποΈ
Research Focus
Publication Top Notes
- Antibiotic resistance: The challenges and some emerging strategies for tackling a global menace β D Chinemerem Nwobodo, MC Ugwu, C Oliseloke Anie, MTS AlβOuqaili, … (Cited by: 405, Year: 2022) π¦
- Evaluation of the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of Breynia nivosa β FA Onyegbule, IO Ilouno, PM Eze, CC Abba, VU Chigozie (Cited by: 19, Year: 2014) πΏ
- Isolation, identification, and evaluation of biological activities of Daldinia eschscholtzii, an endophytic fungus isolated from the leaves of Musa paradisiaca β V Chigozie, M Okezie, E Ajaegbu, F Okoye, C Esimone (Cited by: 13, Year: 2020) π
- Bioactivities and HPLC analysis of secondary metabolites of a morphologically identified endophytic Aspergillus fungus isolated from Mangifera indica β VU Chigozie, MU Okezie, EE Ajaegbu, FB Okoye, CO Esimone (Cited by: 11, Year: 2022) π₯
- Larvicidal and synergistic potentials of some plant extracts against Aedes aegypti β GT Onah, EE Ajaegbu, CC Ezeagha, VU Chigozie, AM Bello, P Chinelo (Cited by: 3, Year: 2022) π¦
- Practice, Risk Perception, and Correlates of Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women in Awka β OOB Anthony Maduka, Daniel U. Eze, Victor U. Chigozie (Cited by: 2, Year: 2024) π
- Community Pharmacies, Extent of Services, and Preparedness for Primary Health Care Policy Implementation in Nigeria from 1980 to 2022: A Narrative Review β M Maureen, DU Eze, OC Clementina, N Monica, VU Chigozie, O Brian O (Cited by: 1, Year: 2024) π₯
- Quality Assessment of Some Brands of Tetanus Toxoids Marketed in Open Markets in South-Eastern Nigeria β VU Chigozie, PM Eze, CR Chukwunwejim, CC Abba, CS Nworu, … (Cited by: 1, Year: 2014) π
- Identification of Some Bioactive Compounds from Camellia sinensis as Possible Inhibitors of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) β LN Ebenyi, CBG Egwuom, EM Halilu, AP Obialor, TO Johnson, … (Year: 2024) π΅
- Antioxidative, anti-androgenic, and inhibitory activities of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata leaf on sex hormones-induced benign prostate hyperplasia through in vivo and … β DDCBA Lilian N. Ebenyi, Victor U. Chigozie (Year: 2024) π