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Chinwe Christy Isitua

Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Nigeria, Ado-Ekiti General field of specialization: Biological Systems and Organisms
Academic Background

Degrees

2013 Doctorate Biological Systems and Organisms
2006 Master Biological Systems and Organisms
2002 Undergraduate Biological Systems and Organisms
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Biological Systems and Organisms

My current research is focused on: Food plants, underutilized plants and medicinal plant research with the aim of developing nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products that are available, accessible and affordable as chemotherapeutic agents against microorganisms and other diseases such as; cancer, neurological disorders, malaria, malnutrition, etc.. My goal is to contribute to economic, social, optimum health care and sustainable development through Science, Technology and Innovation in Nigeria.


Publications resulting from Research: 


1. Isitua, C.C., Akinyemi, A.J., Akharaiyi, F.C., Olubiyi, O.O., Anadozie, S.O. and Olayide, I.I. (2018). Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effect of Herbamed, an herbal formulation in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Interventions in Obesity and Diabetes. 1(4). IOD.000519.2018. DOI: 10.31031/IOD.2018.01.000519.

2. Isitua, C.C., Anadozie, S.O. and Ibeh, I.N. (2018). Bioethanol production from cassava (Manihot esculenta) peels. FACSALUD – UNEMI 2(1): 85 - 91.

3. Isitua, C.C., Ibeh, I.N., and Ojiezeh, T.I. (2018). Toxigenic fungal contamination of cocoa-based beverages: A possible public health concern in the tropics. FACSALUD – UNEMI 2(1): 105 - 110.

4. Akharaiyi, F.C., Akinyemi, A.J., Isitua, C.C., Ogunmefun, O.T., Opakunle, S.O. and Fasae, J.K. (2017). Some antidiabetic medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Bratisl Lek Listy; 118(8):504-505.

5. Isitua, C.C., Ibeh, I.N. and Olayinka, J.N. (2016). Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on enteric human pathogens. Indian Journal of Applied Research 6(8): 553 - 557.

6. Isitua, C.C., Azegbeobor, M.I. and Umoh, E.E. (2016). Effect of deodorant on microflora of the armpit of female students of a University in Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific Research 5(6):641-645. www.worldwidejournals.com

7. Isitua, C.C., Sanchez-Muros, M.J., Jaramillo, J.C.G. and Dutan, F. (2015). Phytochemical and nutritional properties of dried leaf powder of Moringa oleifera Lam. from Machala El Oro Province of Ecuador. Asian Journal of Plant Science Research 5(2): 8-16. www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com.
8. Ibeh, I.N., Akanu, N., Mkpa, A.M., Isitua, C.C., Ogefere, H.O. and Ibeh, N.I. (2013). Evaluation of the anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) properties of DXL (Deconcoction X-Liquid-Bioclean II). Journal of Clinical Toxicology S12: 004. http://dx.doi.org:10.4172/2161-0495.S12-004

9. Isitua, C.C. and Ibeh, I.N. (2013). Toxicological assessment of the aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera and Caulis bambusea leaves in rabbit. Journal of Clinical Toxicology 2 (9): 71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2161-0495.S1.006

10. Isitua, C.C. and Ibeh, I.N. (2010). Novel method of wine production from banana (Musa acuminata) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) wastes. African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (44): 7521-7524.




Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Research
Administration
Teaching
Higher Education Study
Other
I teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, conduct problem solving research and carry out community services

Workshop and Conference Attended

2018 New Delhi, India Cancer Research and Care Academy International Symposium on “Cancer Prevention and Treatment”. School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, February 9th – 10th 2018.
2017 New Delhi, India 8th International Conference of Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA), India on “Recent Advances in 3R’s and Laboratory Animal Science”, held at JNU Convention Center, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, November 25th – 26th 2017.
2016 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), held at Sheraton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, July 24th – 28th 2016.
2016 Boston, USA 116th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), ASM Microbe 2016, held at Boston Massachusetts, United States of America, June 16th – 20th 2016.
2015 Machala, Ecuador I Congreso Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CTEC), held in Universidad Tecnica de Machala Centro de Investigaciones, El Oro, Ecuador. April 16th -17th 2015.
2014 Chicago, USA 3rd International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, OMICS group conferences, held during October 20-22, 2014 in Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore, USA.

Affiliations

American Society for Microbiology
Nigerian Society for Microbiology
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB)

Presentation given

2014
Studies on the effects of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on insulin metabolism in rabbits.
Chicago, USA
Event: 3rd International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, OMICS group conferences, held during October 20-22, 2014 in Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore, USA.
2015
Antibacterial and cytotoxic potentials of the flowers and green pods of Moringa oleifera Lam. plant grown in Universidad Tecnica de Machala, Ecuador.
Machala, Ecuador
Event: I Congreso Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CTEC), held in Universidad Tecnica de Machala Centro de Investigaciones, El Oro, Ecuador. April 16th -17th 2015.
2016
Ultimate biodegradation potential of microorganisms and physicochemical parameters of palm oil mill effluent in a Nigerian Research Institute.
Boston, USA
Event: 116th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), ASM Microbe 2016, held at Boston Massachusetts, United States of America, June 16th – 20th 2016.
2016
Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of formulated herb teas from the leaves and peels of five plants as functional food.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Event: 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), held at Sheraton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, July 24th – 28th 2016.
2018
Composition, anti-tumor and antioxidant properties of essential oils from some Nigerian spices.
New Delhi, India
Event: Cancer Research and Care Academy International Symposium on “Cancer Prevention and Treatment”. School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, February 9th – 10th 2018.
Prizes, Grants and Awards

Other Awards

Jun 2017
Afe Babalola University Academic Impact Award on Research
This is a University Award In recognition of my impact on research.
Aug 2017
CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers Award, DST & FICCI India
This is a visiting research fellowship award by the government of India to conduct research in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Jul 2016
United States Department of Energy Early Career Development Travel Award to present papers @ 2016 Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Early Career development Travel award to attend and present papers at SIMB Conference, USA.
Oct 2014
Toxicology - 2014 Young Researchers Forum (Oral presentation) Award in recognition of research paper quality, novelty and significance, OMICS Group Conferences, Chicago-North Shore, USA.
Best oral presentation award under the category of Young Researchers Forum, in recognition of research quality.
Apr 2014
Prometeo Project Research Fellowship Award, Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENESCYT) of Ecuador, South America, 2014.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award (Prometeo Project grant) of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of Ecuador.
Mar 2014
CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers Award, DST & FICCI India 2013.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship by the government of India to conduct research in any accredited institution in India.
Oct 2010
Best Poster Award, International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB), Khartoum, Sudan, 2010.
Best poster award presented to me at International Conference on Applied Biotechnology, held at Friendship Hall, City of Technology, Khartoum.
Sep 2010
Delta State Government (DTSG) of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholar Award,
Postgraduate scholarship award for my PHD studies.
Jun 2009
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Postgraduate Scholar Award
Postgraduate Scholarship Award for my PHD studies.
Sep 2003
Taraba State Government of Nigeria Certificate of Merit Award
State Award by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Taraba State in recognition of my selfless services to humanity as a Youth Corps Member in Taraba State, Nigeria.

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