cn_chinaka@yahoo.com
Madonna University, Elele Campus

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Dr Nnamdi Chinaka

HOD Biochemistry

Profile Summary

I have had a rewarding career in the areas of teaching and research with key interest in the areas of Molecular Biology, Antioxidant studies, Non-transmitted diseases (NTD’s) and majorly in Diabetes mellitus studies in relation to Nutrigenomics.

Current Position

Head of Department, Biochemistry Department, Elele Campus, Madonna University, Nigeria

Professional Education

  • B.Sc., Biochemistry. Imo State University, Nigeria, 2006
  • M.Sc., Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2012
  • Ph.D., Medical Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 2018

Time at the University

  • 2012-2015: Assistant Lecturer; Madonna Faculty of Science, Biochemistry
  • 2015-2019: Lecturer II; Madonna Faculty of Science, Biochemistry
  • 2018-Date: HOD, Biochemistry; Madonna Faculty of Science

Courses Taught

  • General Biochemistry 1 & 2 (BCH 201 & 202)
  • Functional Biochemistry (BCH 204, BCH 381)
  • Nutrition in Health and Disease (BCH 234, BCH 225/228)
  • Pharmacological Biochemistry (BCH 451)
  • Biotechnology and Genetic engineering (BCH 474)

Working Papers

HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF DANDELION (TARAXACUM OFFICINALE F.H. WIGG.) LEAVES AND ROOTS ON STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED ALBINO RATS | PDF
Chinaka Nnamdi C, Uwakwe A. A, Chuku L.C, May 2012

EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF DANDELION (TARAXACUM OFFICINALE F.H. Wigg.) LEAVES AND ROOTS ON SOME HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF NORMAL AND STZ-INDUCED DIABETIC WISTAR ALBINO RATS.  | PDF
Chinaka Nnamdi C, Uwakwe A. A, Chuku L.C, June 2012

Comparison of vitamin c content of lemon leaf, bark, root and fruit juice extract | PDF
Chuku LC, Obara L, Chinaka NC, October 2012

LIVER ENZYMES IN NORMAL AND SICKLE CELL SUBJECTSPDF
Chinaka Nnamdi C, Uwakwe A. A, Chuku L.C,2012

The effect of some fruit juice extracts on Sickle Cell Erythrocytes | PDF
Chuku, L.C., Uwakwe, A.A, Chinaka, N.C, Nov 2012

A comparison of the haematological and biochemical indices of broiler and red jungle (hamburgh) fowl (gallus gallus domesticus) | PDF
Chuku LC, Akujobi CQ, Chinaka NC, October 2012

THYROXINE LEVELS IN DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS | PDF
Chuku, L.C, George, M.I, Chinaka, N.C. 2012

The effect of some antimalarial drugs on human serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity | PDF
Edeh Imomotimi E, Uwakwe AA, Chinaka NC December 2012

LIVER ENZYMES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH AGE AND SEX IN SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA PATIENTS AND HAEMOGLOBINS TRAIT CARRIERS | PDF
Chuku L C, Chinaka N C, April 2013

Carbon tetrachloride induced renaltoxicity and the effect of aqueous extract of Gongronema latifolium in Wistar albino rats | PDF
Onuoha S C, Chinaka N C, April 2013

Effects of Piper guineense and Azadirachta indica on some Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Levels in Leaves of Germinating Telfairia occidentalis (ugu) | PDF
Okon Effiom ETIM, Nnamdi Chukwuemeka CHINAKA, Remy Ukachukwu DURU, June 2014

Protein and mineral element levels of some fruit juices (Citrus spp.) in some Niger Delta areas of Nigeria | PDF
Chuku L. C, Chinaka N. C, 2014

Effects of Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) Extracts on Some Haematological Parameters of Streptozotocin-Induced Wistar Albino Rats | PDF
Chinaka, N.C, Edeh, I.E, 2015

EVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF TECOMA STANS, GLYPHAEA BREVIS, GARCINIA KOLA, ZANTHOXYLUM MACROPHYLLA AND GONGRONEMA LATIFOLIUM PLANT ROOT BARK. | PDF
Chinaka N. C, Monago-Ighorodje C. C, Chuku L. C, 2017

ANTIOXIDANT AND FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF TECOMA STANS, GLYPHAEA BREVIS, GARCINIA KOLA, ZANTHOXYLUM MACROPHYLLA AND GONGRONEMA LATIFOLIUM ROOT BARK | PDF
Chinaka N.C., Monago-Ighorodje C.C, Chuku L.C., Nzom U.G, Ohagwu U.S,Okparoka C.C., 2017

Antioxidant supplementation and Kidney Function Status of Wistar Rats Following High Fat Diet-Streptozotocin (HFT-STZ) Induced Type 2 Diabetes | PDF
Chinaka NC, Chuku LC, Monago-Ighorodje CC, Edeogu O, 2018

Restoration of Liver Function Status in High Fat Diet Streptozotocin Induced NIDDM in Wistar Rats by Antioxidant Supplementation | PDF
Chinaka NC, Monago-Ighorodje CC, Chuku LC, Agbawo EO, 2018

Assessment of histopathological effect of factory effluents on the liver and kidney tissues of chickens (Gallus gallus domestica) reared around factory sites in Nnewi Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria | PDF

A.N. Okpogba, E.C. Ogbodo*, M.N. Izuogu, A. K. Amah, D.C. Ejiofor, I. Wopara, F.N. Ujowundu7, C.Nwanegwo, E.U. Modo, C.N. Chinaka, june 2019

Professional Affiliations

  • Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)
  • Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN)
  • West Africa Society of Toxicology (WASOT)